Mid-Century Scandinavian Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Carpet By “Abj” BB5811 5'3" × 7'0" $14,000

This vintage Scandinavian flatweave wool rug, attributed to ABJ and dating to the mid-20th century, reflects the restrained elegance of Nordic weaving traditions. Its composition is deliberately balanced, with a broad warm tan center framed by a dusty rose border and a cooler blue perimeter that lends the piece a quiet architectural presence.

The open field is softly variegated, with fine tonal shifts that move between beige, muted gray, and hints of blue, creating a surface that feels calm rather than static. Around it, stepped navy and ivory motifs repeat in a measured rhythm, evoking abstracted posts, stylized floral forms, or the language of modernist geometry interpreted through folk craft.

Handwoven in a flatweave construction, the rug has the crisp, durable character for which Scandinavian textiles are known, along with a subtle irregularity that underscores its artisanal origin. The result is a piece that can anchor a room without crowding it, bringing warmth, texture, and structure to contemporary, mid-century, or minimalist interiors.

Sourced from the expansive Doris Leslie Blau collection, this vintage rug exemplifies the gallery's passion for preserving remarkable carpets of enduring beauty. DLB offers a diverse selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary rugs, accommodating collectors and designers across every style and budget.