Mid-Century Scandinavian Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Wool Rug By Aina KåNge Signed “Ak” BB4800 5'2" × 8'2" $14,000

This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Aina Kånge and signed “AK,” dates to circa 1940 and reflects the disciplined clarity of mid-century Scandinavian weaving. Handwoven in a flat construction, it balances graphic order with an easy, lived-in warmth that suits both design-led and collector interiors.

The composition is built from stacked slate-gray and brown horizontal bands, each subtly striated for texture and depth. Around them, an ivory field carries small geometric emblems in olive, goldenrod, charcoal, and pale blue, alternating between hash-like marks and compact stepped forms. The result is restrained yet animated, with a measured rhythm that keeps the layout architectural rather than decorative.

Framed by a narrow brown border and finished with visible fringe, the rug has the crisp, low-profile character prized in Scandinavian flatweaves. Its muted palette and disciplined geometry make it an easy anchor for modern rooms, where pattern is welcome but visual calm remains essential.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.