Swedish Flat Weave (Spattangul) Rug by Marta Mass Fjetterstrom BB6366 8'2" × 11'6" $30,000

This Swedish flat weave called ‘Spattangul’ is a creation of the doyenne of Scandinavian weaving art – Marta Maas Fjetterstrom. Its allover pattern features smoothly curving lines in shades of off-white, purple and green against a striated dusty yellow field. The whole composition reflects the gently rolling hills of Scandinavia, filtered through the eyes of a modernist. Both ends as well as the sides of this bucolic carpet are trimmed with multi-colored stripes which complete and enclose the design. Although made over sixty years ago, the rug is unblemished by time due to the masterful hand-execution of the finest wool. Scandinavian rugs from the mid-twentieth century remain among the most sought-after decoration elements in the world and this remarkable piece fully shows the reason behind this fascination. It is a genuine work of art which has the potential of bringing warmth and serenity to any interior, from classic to modern.