Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Soft White With Brick Red Flatweave Wool Rug By Agda ÖSterberg BB5256 6'5" × 9'1" $20,000

This vintage Swedish flatweave wool rug, attributed to Agda Österberg and woven circa the 1950s, brings mid-century Scandinavian design to life through a crisp plaid structure and a soft, luminous palette. Its softly worn white ground allows the brick red and rose bands to read with clarity, giving the composition a calm but graphic presence.

The design is built from intersecting stripes of varying widths, forming a full-field grid of checks that feels orderly without becoming rigid. Broader red blocks are crossed by slimmer lines and lighter bands, creating a measured rhythm across the surface. The effect is architectural, yet the tonal shifts keep the rug visually airy and approachable.

Handwoven in flatweave wool, it has the low-profile texture prized in Scandinavian textiles, with a clean finish that suits contemporary rooms as easily as mid-century settings. The palette of soft white, brick red, and muted coral adds warmth while preserving restraint, making this Swedish rug an elegant foundation for layered interiors.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug represents the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that have defined the gallery since its establishment in 1965. Doris Leslie Blau is celebrated worldwide for sourcing extraordinary rugs ranging from accessible vintage finds to rare collector-quality masterpieces.