Floor Cloths
A floor cloth is a painted canvas rug. These rugs are very simple to clean (damp mop) and hypo-allergenic, making them ideal for under a dining room table.. Cared for properly they will last a lifetime.
Floor cloths were first popular from the 1800's to the early 1900's. Primarily found in finer homes, floor clothes were custom-made to cover and protect the floors in dining, living and bedrooms. The industrial revolution brought with it manufactured linoleum, overshadowing the floor cloth artist. They were re-discovered in the 1980's, with the popularity of the "country" style. In 1995, Laura was commissioned to create a contemporary floor cloth for a dining room in a commercial setting where a fiber carpet would not be practical. Since then she has grown to love designing and constructing floor cloths for different settings. This work has become her focus, combining function with beauty. She sees them as an extension of her mural experience, a piece of art for the floor.
Floor cloths were first popular from the 1800's to the early 1900's. Primarily found in finer homes, floor clothes were custom-made to cover and protect the floors in dining, living and bedrooms. The industrial revolution brought with it manufactured linoleum, overshadowing the floor cloth artist. They were re-discovered in the 1980's, with the popularity of the "country" style. In 1995, Laura was commissioned to create a contemporary floor cloth for a dining room in a commercial setting where a fiber carpet would not be practical. Since then she has grown to love designing and constructing floor cloths for different settings. This work has become her focus, combining function with beauty. She sees them as an extension of her mural experience, a piece of art for the floor.
6'X 8' floor cloth custom made for this vintage red and white enameled dinette (sold)
6'X2 1/2' runner, on display in gallery
11' X 8' floor cloth (Sold)
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2'X8' entry runner was custom made. Quail in the design was the one request for this piece (Sold)
3 1/2' X 4 1/2' pears (sold)
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This floor cloth was designed to fit this trapezoid dining room (sold)
3' X 4 1/2' (sold)
Sunburst floor cloth 4'X4' (sold)
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12'6"X 7'8" floor cloth designed to incorporate elements from the husband and wife's heritage ....Greek key design on the borders with Norwegian "Rosemaling" extending from the greek Key at the corners. (commission piece)
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