Mid-Century Scandinavian Floral Dark Gray Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Rya Pile Rug By Margareta Grandin Nettles (Bla Flora) BB8067 4'10" × 6'10" $5,000

This vintage Scandinavian rya pile rug, titled Blå Flora and designed by Margareta Grandin Nettles, dates to the mid-20th century. Hand-knotted in wool, it reflects the relaxed modernism that made Swedish textile design so influential, pairing artistry with a distinctly tactile construction.

The steel gray field is animated by oversized abstract florals in icy light blue, sky blue, ivory, and deep navy. Rather than forming a formal repeat, the blossoms drift across the surface in an irregular, painterly rhythm, with soft-edged petals and rounded centers that feel both botanical and graphic. The composition has an easy spontaneity that keeps the design lively without becoming rigid.

Its long rya pile deepens the sense of texture, allowing the blues to shift as the light changes and giving the rug a soft, luminous presence. With no border or central medallion to interrupt the layout, this floral Scandinavian rug reads as a natural statement for contemporary living rooms, bedrooms, or layered interiors that benefit from color, warmth, and quiet mid-century character.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.