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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.
This circa-TRUE940 vintage Swedish flatweave rug Features an all-over design of off-white geometric shapes in earthy tones of brown, gray, and green, accented in a sharp red. Minimalist and modern, the vintage carpet is part of the unique Scandinavian rug weaving tradition. In Sweden, antique carpets and vintage area 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 Scandinavian wool rugs that had a broad international appeal. Scandinavian rugs from the mid-twentieth century, endorsed by such fixtures of modernism as Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright, remain among the most desirable and sought after in the rug world.
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.
While most people associate Swedish rugs with flat woven carpets, Scandinavian crafts offer much more in terms of texture. Shaggy and colorful, Rya rugs became a sensation in modern interior design, finding places not only in American homes but also in hearts. Nowadays those vintage carpets remain sought-after by collectors and designers alike because of their Art Deco vibe and modernist designs. Rya rugs are the easiest to recognize among all vintage Scandinavian carpets due to their long pile of about 1 to 3 inches, similar to the contemporary “shag carpets”. Each separate knot is composed of three strands of wool, giving the rug a rich texture and a vast palette of colors. This stunning vintage Swedish rug immediately draws the eye with its beautiful colorings and unique design. Handwoven with great care and love, this exquisite Scandinavian carpet will capture the hearts of even the most demanding connoisseurs! Its high pile is filled with vivid abstract shapes, reminiscent of a Fauvist painting. Abstract elements of this composition work in perfect harmony with each other, showing that order can triumph even amid chaos. The pattern's color palette contains lovely shades of vivacious red, violet, and blue, balanced out using more conservative grays. The size of this vintage Swedish rug, 2'5" x 4'4" (74 × 132 cm), will make it a great addition to any type of interior, even the smallest ones! Such a stunning example of Swedish weaving is nothing short of a masterpiece.
This lovely vintage Swedish shag rug is a paragon of the world-renowned Scandinavian craft. Its traditional design features off-white geometric motifs against the burgundy background. Such a simple yet strongly contrasting color palette is not only chic but also has a chance to invigorate any kind of interior arrangement. The double-sided flatweave was carefully handwoven of high-quality wool by an artisan who left his or her initials in the right bottom corner of the main field. If properly maintained, this mid-20th century Swedish vintage carpet will withstand years of usage without any signs of blemish, bringing in the timeless elegance of Scandinavian artistry. Swedish antique area rugs of the early and mid 20th century are immensely sought after due to their incredible artistic merits and superior craftsmanship. For Swedish rug designers in the early 20th century, the production of rugs and textiles was elevated to an art form, which had great international appeal.
This comely vintage rug was created during the heyday of Scandinavian design in the mid-20th century, and that fact is visible in every inch of its qualitative and beautiful body. The main field consists of a central medallion with geometricized diamonds, surrounded by further angular motifs filling the space between the center and the simple single border. The Swedish rug crossword is finished with a lovely fringe at the shorter sides which emphasizes the rustic character of the composition. One of the main fortes of the flatweave is the versatile and subtle color palette, ready to fit into a wide variety of interior décors, based on light gray, taupe and beige, with invigorating touches of pastel blue and dusty pink. Thoroughly hand-woven of the finest wool in accordance with traditional techniques, the floor covering is distinguished by utmost durability which allowed it to survive until this day in excellent condition. If properly cared for, the vintage Swedish antique rug and carpet will serve its owners for generations without any signs of wear, bringing in the ever-lasting chic and unmatched elegance of midcentury rugs and Scandinavian craftsmanship.
This circa-1940 vintage Swedish rug features an all-over design of minimalist multicolored stripes in soft, faded tones such as lilac, blue and maroon. The simplicity and interplay of color in the vintage carpet are modern and elegant, making it part of a renowned rug weaving tradition. In Sweden, carpets and vintage area 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 rugs that had a broad international appeal. Scandinavian rugs for sale 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 antique rug world.
Ingegerd Silow is considered to be one of the most influential figures in Swedish carpet making and for a good reason. Not only was she a talented weaver, but also a great lover of local art. Her legacy lives on in exquisite Scandinavian-style rugs such as this one. Woven circa 1950, the carpet has Silow's signature in the corner like a badge of honor. From color to pattern, every single one of its elements seems to be in a perfect balance with each other. The vintage-looking rug's design features a very interesting mix - while the central field is rather empty with just a few small crosses, the border immediately draws the eye with its rich decorations. It is further emphasized by a delicate fringe placed at the antique oriental rugs' top and bottom edge. The color palette is composed of warm, earthy tones of brown and beige with hints of black and orange.
This lovely vintage Swedish flat-weave vintage rug was created by the legend of Scandinavian design, Ingegerd Silow. The hand of the master is visible in every inch of the qualitative fabric which was thoroughly hand-woven of the finest wool in accordance with traditional techniques to ensure its durability. If properly maintained, the flat-woven antique rug will please the senses of its lucky owners for generations showing no signs of wear. This impeccable quality is followed by a balanced and versatile appearance, ready to match a wide variety of modern interior arrangements. The main field is adorned with simple yet enchanting geometric motifs. The warm color palette of camel, light brown, and muted yellow are complemented by off-white with subtle touches of light gray and green. The Swedish rug will invigorate absolutely any décor, bringing in effortless charm and timeless elegance of Scandinavian artistry. A specialist rug dealer in oriental and western rugs and carpets, the impressive collection of antique rugs include rare Turkish, Persian, and Indian masterpieces, many of which date back to the Medieval Age. Some of these rugs are so rare that no more than a few exist in the entire world.
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.
Scandinavian rugs and carpets, particularly Swedish rugs, are celebrated and revered for their daring color palette choices and bold design visuals. This antique rug has a strikingly colorful central medallion style motif often horizontal and vibrantly colored rows of irregularly shaped jigsaw style patterns. Each jigsaw form shape has a gray-colored outline halo. The interiors within each gray halo jigsaw shape are colored green, orange, blue, golden yellow, and tan. Each abstract jigsaw form is linked by brown or black colored, ‘plus,’ signs. Each row of gray haloed, jigsaw shapes are alternated by rows of solid tan-colored jigsaw forms. Each of the tan jigsaw shapes encases a green or orange square. The width length top and bottom borders of this vintage rug are adorned with sparsely distanced, bell top fabric fringes.
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