This was the perfect choice for my mid-century modern study.  I like the high pile and plushness of the rug, and don't feel that I need a rug pad with it.  I have two other rugs from the same company and this one sheds considerably less; but with these wool imports, the shedding lessens after a lots of vacuuming.  I agree with a few reviewers - the background looks more brown tone than the photo suggests and it is striated, but the color worked for my room.  If you need more of a grey toned rug, you will do better with this Grey vs. the mocha.