Handwoven Midcentury Swedish Wool Flat-Weave Rug in Beige, Salmon Pink and Brown BB6254 7'2" × 10'4" $8,000

Vintage Swedish flat, Origin: Sweden, Circa: 1950. A true gem for everyone, who has a little crush on retro style. The fabulous vintage rug will bring a 50’s nostalgia feeling to any living room just like that. Recalling the scenography of a ‘Mad Man’ series, this piece of weaving art is an excellent sample of mid century rugs. The warm color palette is based on chocolate browns over combed by sunny red with a touch of delicate pink.

The tiny addition of gray not only balances the colorists but also introduces an element of timeless elegance. After the second world war designers said goodbye to splendor decor so innovative simplicity was born. The geometric pattern embodies the idea of this era perfectly. Longitudinal strips at the borders transform into great arches, leading us to the heart area. Here, the colored checkerboard is further decorated with rectangular figures. Thanks to lines connecting together various elements, the whole thing gives the impression of interesting mobility.

Although the designs of antique and vintage Scandinavian rugs were originally inspired by imported textiles, they gradually developed into an innately northern expression. Simple geometric patterns and vignettes from everyday life such as bouquets of flowers, a child’s sampler, or a pet dog were incorporated into flat woven tapestries or Swedish pile antique oriental rugs and carpets, adding charm and immediacy to this folk art.