Mid-20th Century Double Sided Swedish Red Flat-Weave Rug Signed with Initials BH BB6874 4'2" × 6'3" $5,000

This lovely vintage Swedish shag rug is a paragon of the world-renowned Scandinavian craft. Its traditional design features off-white geometric motifs against the burgundy background. Such a simple yet strongly contrasting color palette is not only chic but also it has a chance to invigorate any kind of interior arrangement. The double-sided flat-weave was carefully hand-woven of high quality wool by an artisan who left his or hers initials in the right bottom corner of the main field. If properly maintained, this mid-20th century Swedish vintage carpet will withstand years of usage without any signs of blemish, bringing in timeless elegance of Scandinavian artistry.

Swedish antique area rugs of the early and mid 20th century are immensely sought after due to their incredible artistic merits and superior craftsmanship. For Swedish rug designer in the early 20th century, the production of rugs and textiles was elevated to an art form, which had great international appeal.