What makes vintage Swedish rugs so special is not only their beauty but also the superior quality of their weave. It is no wonder that they are so sought-after by vintage carpet aficionados and interior designers alike. They look great in both ultra-modern interiors and cozy abodes. This particular antique rug, woven circa 1955, immediately draws the eye with its original design and interesting choice of color. The pattern consists of square splashes in the center, kept together by smaller elements of the composition. While it might seem simple, a closer look reveals the sheer beauty and genius behind it. The color palette consists mostly of earthy browns and yellows, highlighted by pastel gray and blue. The composition is anchored in the center, creating a sense of balance and order. Swedish Flatweave Rug by Irma Kronlund The traditional Scandinavian rug is the rya, made from hand-knotted wool.

The immense power and international success of Scandinavian design derive from the fact that the style is based upon three major factors practicality, simplicity, and beauty which only the northerners can combine with such effortless grace. This vintage Scandinavian rug-type crossword is the embodiment of these ideals and a fantastic example of the fine Scandinavian craft. Its minimalistic design with a distinct rustic vibe incorporates a plain main field, surrounded by far more decorative yet properly balanced borders divided by a bold stripe of dark moss green into sections, each of which carries a lattice made up of geometric motifs, including squares and diamonds. The folkloristic aura is emphasized even further by a gentle fringe at the shorter edges of the vintage area rug. This lovely composition is complemented by a color palette evocative of summer in full bloom, which relies on fresh tones of pale and moss green with off-white and invigorating touches of walnut brown, dusty orange, and yellow. Masterfully hand-woven of the finest wool in accordance with traditional techniques by a skilled artisan, the antique carpet has survived until this day in perfect condition. If properly maintained, it will serve its owners for many years without any signs of wear, bringing in the warm and homely quality of Scandinavian artistry. Doris Leslie Blau has always tried to bring the charm enclosed in antique, Persian rugs closer to people, closer to you. We opened our galleries in multiple locations in order to let you experience the sheer beauty of antique, vintage Persian, oriental rugs, and carpets with your own eyes and hands.

This stunning flat-woven vintage rug shop wears the signature of great Ingegerd Silow and wears it like a badge of honor. Silow was known as a talented weaver, but it was not the only thing she was devoted to. During her lifetime Silow worked hard to draw the public's attention to Swedish rugs and succeeded. The piece that we have here is a feast for the eyes - from design to color palette, everything was carefully thought over to create a truly unforgettable composition. Woven circa 1955, the antique carpet displays a classic yet modern pattern in a true Scandinavian fashion. It is composed of various geometric figures brought together into a harmonious whole. The rug's color palette is composed of warm, earthy tones such as brown and beige with a little bit of gray.

A Simplistic and Beautiful Earth Tone Vintage Vintage French Mid Century Modern Kilim Rug, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century - True to many other elegant Kilim rugs of its era, this mid-century modern area rug features a unique soft earth tone color scheme and a fascinating juxtaposing design theme. rendered in soft yet grounding earthy browns, crems and touches of blue, this flat weave rug is unique in its presence and its asymmetrical patterns. Different shades of brown are set against each other to create contrast and provide the viewer with plenty of motion to observe and explore. The brown elements are broken up by artfully placed cobalt blue lines and half-completed frames. This effect is most prominently featured at the very center of this vintage French MCM rug, resulting in an elegant display that leads the viewer’s eyes to the other motifs present throughout.

Hand-knotted in lush, high-pile wool in Sweden circa 1960-1970, this 4x7 vintage Swedish Rya rug is a bold new addition to Rug & Kilim’s curation of iconic, collectible mid-century Scandinavian rugs of this provenance. On the Design: Connoisseurs will appreciate this piece as one of the most beautiful vintage rugs we’ve curated from this style, with an equally gorgeous and unique design for this craft, among the few Scandinavians borrowing from French and European sensibilities (as a keen eye may note in this rug’s particularly elegant curvature and almost Bessarabian-meets-Aubusson attitude). Rya rugs are renowned for their colorful, expressive abstract designs and their thick high pile. This piece enjoys a beige-cream medallion and floral patterns in tones of red, pink, blue, cream on a black field that evoke a gorgeous retro vibe. The design is vivid and complex for works of this technique, though still exemplary of Swedish rugs in their impressionistic, country-chic beauty—from a traditional among the earliest works of retro, rustic Scandinavian rya rugs in our collection. Keen eyes will appreciate this vintage rug for its whimsical yet graceful and comfortable sensibilities, in the most exceptional color and a great size suited to wider spaces—as versatile for interior design as it is collectible for admirers of this provenance.Condition:This vintage Swedish rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.