Scandinavian Mid-Century Geometric Cream Flatweave Wool Rug By Alice Wallebäck (AW) BB6560 5'6" × 7'10" $14,000

This mid-century Swedish flatweave rug, attributed to Alice Wallebäck and signed AW, belongs to the refined Scandinavian weaving tradition. Woven in wool, it balances utility and decoration with the quiet discipline that defines Swedish rug design, and its geometric floral registers show the visual clarity prized in mid-century textiles.

A cream ground frames a warm brown central panel divided into horizontal registers, each one set with neat rows of stylized floral medallions. Ivory petals, pink or coral centers, and accents of moss green and ochre give the geometry a softened, almost folkloric character, while the surrounding border alternates gray schematic motifs with blossom-like forms. Thin linear separators reinforce the compartmented layout and keep the composition crisp.

The result is a vintage flatweave rug that feels orderly without becoming severe. Its earthy palette and clear architectural rhythm make it especially suited to modern, Scandinavian, or eclectic interiors, where it can introduce pattern, warmth, and a sense of measured texture without overwhelming the room.

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.