Karl Lagerfeld’s Darmstadt carpet for sale

The contents of two homes owned by the late fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld are for sale at a French auction, including a carpet.

The designer had a distinctive sense of style, which was seen in his fashion designs, but the Darmstadt carpet and other items on sale reveal that his style extended beyond fashion and into his homes.

The Darmstadt carpet is expected to sell for between £5,000 and £6,700. It was made between 1905 and 1910 from tufted wool, and it features an intricate design inspired by nature in pink and grey.

Other items in the sale include a Terziani metal chandelier, which is valued at £2,500 to £3,400, and a crochet statue of his cat Choupette, which is estimated to be worth between £4,200 and £5,900.

Lagerfeld, who died in 2019, filled his homes with items from many periods. His main residence was a futuristic apartment with a monochrome interior.

According to the Evening Standard, Pierre Mothes of Sotheby’s France said:

“A glimpse inside his homes reveal a designer who knew how to perfectly balance the old and the new, the traditional with the radical, the serious with the surprising, and often with a twist of fun.”

You don’t have to spend over £5,000 on Darmstadt wool carpets for your North Wales home. Luxurious wool carpets are available for much less. To recreate the Lagerfeld style, start with a traditional pattern wool carpet and mix and match furniture fittings from different periods.