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Amazingly Colorful Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Area Rug, Rug Origin: Scandinavia, Circa / Date: Mid 20th Century. This gorgeous vintage Scandinavian rug features brilliant colors and blended hues that make it perfect for a contemporary interior. This exciting rug from Scandinavia features a modern abstract design that is an excellent addition to an updated Grand Millennial look or mid century modern design style. The vibrant juxtaposing use of colors will brighten up any space in your home and will allow you to create a feeling in the room that is both fresh and updated.
Doris Leslie Blau
Since the mid-20th century Scandinavian design has been one of the most desirable and widely sought after styles in the world. This incredible popularity can be attributed to the brilliant simplicity and practicality of northern creations, which at the same time are utterly sophisticated. The lovely vintage Swedish pile rug before your eyes is made according to Scandinavian aesthetic thought and enchants with an uncomplicated yet perfectly balanced and appealing look. The main field carries only a few geometric motifs and is enclosed by a simple border. Brown that prevails in the design is accompanied by extinguished orange, beige and blue. An interesting feature is the pile which is too short for the rug to be called a rya and definitely too long for a traditional flat-woven rollakan. This soft and durable carpet was masterfully hand-knotted of the finest wool in accordance with old and refined weaving techniques. Thanks to such thorough making, the Swedish rug has survived until this day in ideal condition and will most definitely serve its owners for generations. This vintage beauty will fit into all kinds of contemporary interior décors, from classic to modern.
This circa-1950 vintage Swedish pile area rug features a large rectangular center surrounded by a checkerboard pattern in alternating shades of light and dark brown, bordered by scrolling vine-like patterns in white. The grid-like precision of the midcentury vintage carpet is minimalist and modern. In Sweden, carpets and Scandinavian design rugs have been hand-knotted in wool for centuries, taking on many different forms and functions over the course of time. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the craft was seen as being an important artistic and cultural practice throughout Sweden, and designers began to make Vintage oriental rugs that had a broad international appeal. Scandinavian antique rugs from the mid-twentieth century, endorsed by such fixtures of modernism as Le Corbusier, Ray, and Frank Lloyd Wright, remain among the most desirable and sought after in the rug world.
Vintage Swedish rugs can come in various shades and sizes and so do their designs. Back in the day, many weavers had a surprisingly modern approach to carpet making, as seen in their works. This particular carpet immediately draws the eye with its distinctive design and original color palette. Woven circa 1960, it is everything a vintage rug aficionado could dream of. Every single element is perfectly balanced, creating a harmonious composition. The pattern features beautiful flowers in full bloom, surrounding the central field which in comparison looks almost barren. However, a closer look reveals that this was an intentional doing which helped to anchor the whole design in one place. The color palette of this antique rug is not without meaning. Deep mustard yellow, contrasted with pastels was a bold, but rewarding move that resulted in a truly enchanting mix.
A modern antique rug is woven with a subtly striped field with shades of taupe and shades of yellow. A linear grid sits on top of the stripe and is accented with diamond shapes. Although the designs of antique and vintage Scandinavian woven rugs were originally inspired by imported textiles, they gradually developed into an innately northern expression. Simple geometric patterns and vignettes from everyday life such as bouquets of flowers, a child's sampler, or a pet dog were incorporated into flat woven tapestries or Swedish pile vintage oriental rugs and carpets, adding charm and immediacy to this folk art. A fresh and appealing aesthetic was sustained during the first half of the twentieth century by the weavings of the celebrated Swedish carpet designer Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom and her circle. The simplicity and purity of design in vintage Scandinavian rugs give them immediate relevance and contemporary desirability.
Those people interested in Swedish flatweave rugs have certainly heard of Ingegerd slow. Not only was she a talented weaver, but also a great lover of her country’s art. Silow’s legacy lives on in numerous beautiful carpets, just like this one. Woven circa 1954, the rug immediately draws attention with its elegant design and distinctive color palette. In the center, we can see something that was probably inspired by central medallions appearing in vintage rugs. Using classic geometric shapes the weaver was able to create an original creation, something that you won’t see in your everyday antique rug, but only in a true piece of art. In the corner, we can see the signature of slow, a silent sign of her approval. The color palette is composed of warm tones of brown and mustard yellow, highlighted by silvery gray and just a splash of beige.
A modern mid-20th century Scandinavian carpet, the camel and vibrant red field with an abstract design of solid bold blue, black and yellow overlapping enlarged triangles. “Vintage” is a ubiquitous term frequently applied in the world of rugs and carpets. Vintage rugs are quite often confused with antique rugs. The difference between the two is often ambiguous. Just what is vintage and what is antique? To clarify this quandary, vintage carpets and antique rugs are defined by the time they were designed and crafted; they’re generally made after 1920. On the other hand, antique carpets come from a time before then, so, generally, they were made more than 80 years ago. Age is a primary distinguishing factor, but even this is a fluid one. The dividing line changes as time goes by. For example, a vintage rug will someday be an antique. Vintage carpets and rugs are often linked to the origins of Modernism, so they can be more accurately placed in this category, given the association with the cultural, philosophical, and artistic elements of this movement.
Rug & Kilim
Handmade in flat woven wool originating circa 1950-1960, this vintage Kilim rug is a transitional piece that is notably versatile in terms of its all-over stripe design applications in deep, modern colors. Relying on black and gray colorways, the geometric details of this piece comprise fine stripes that are seemingly thin throughout. The intricate color diversity reads in finer characteristics, such as prevailing notes of cream within the dominant silver-gray and beige tones depicted. While this piece is a vintage rug, it is an extraordinary addition to our selection, as a versatile piece that features texture within older pieces that have entered the resale market. At 7’8 x 10’11, this Kilim rug is ideal for neutral spaces in its contemporary sensibility.
A mid-20th century Scandinavian rug, the open beige field is punctuated by six pairs of little orange triangles between narrow striped bands in green, beige, and brown. Vintage oriental rugs - are essential objects of desire of not only vintage trend followers but all aficionados of beauty and sublime design. There is a good reason for such vast recognition as vintage carpets constitute the core of taste and artistry of 20th-century progressive thought. They are clearly defined by the past century's celebration of new ideas, modern lifestyle, and the Renaissance of all arts which happened about that time. The category of vintage rugs has many faces, there are numerous aspects such as historical period, style, fashion, culture, symbolism, and philosophy which add up to form the dazzling array of antique rugs.
Woven circa 1952, this vintage carpet is a perfect example of traditional Swedish design. Characterized by a simple geometric pattern, this antique rug was handwoven with great care. The pattern consists of four straight lines, adorned by smaller ones, which are separated by rows of colourful squares. The whole is surrounded by a thick frame. Such images have been appearing in Swedish textiles for centuries now, but the carpet’s creator decided to modernize this timeless design with a splash of vivacious colours. The background of creamy beige and dark brown is dotted with pastel hues: red, yellow, blue, and green. This detail gives the composition a playful aura, rarely seen in Swedish carpets.
This Swedish rug combines together a timeless design and a great skill. Hand-knotted by a skilled artisan, the vintage carpet features an interesting pattern, inspired by classic Scandinavian motifs. Diamond shapes with a smaller cross in the middle, connected by thin lines, look as if someone put them on the empty surface. The resulting depth of composition makes you feel as if you were looking down at something. The colors are toned-down, with dominating cool brown and teal. Occasional hints of yellow and beige lighten the pattern up. The carpet’s design remains timeless, fitting perfectly into both modern and traditional interiors. Swedish Flatweave Rug by Irma Kronlund The traditional Scandinavian antique rug is the rya, made from hand-knotted wool.
Vintage Swedish rugs are amongst the most popular kinds of antique rugs and for a good reason. Not only are they beautiful, but also of superior quality which makes them a great investment for the future. Still, they are mostly valued for their wonderful designs and it is easy to see why. Just take a look at this rug - woven circa 1960 by a talented weaver, it immediately draws the eye with its interesting choice of color and originality. The pattern, while composed of traditional geometric figures, has a very modern feel to it, due to the masterful placement of the elements of design. A blank spot in the place where the central field should be referenced beautiful medallions which are often featured in Persian vintage rugs. The color palette composed mostly of browns, yellows, and beiges with elements of black has a nice, earthy feel which will be appreciated by those yearning for warmth in their interiors.
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