Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Light Gray Flatweave Wool Runner By Ingegerd Silow BB9006 2'3" × 5'8" $7,000

This vintage Swedish flatweave rug, attributed to Ingegerd Silow, reflects the clean logic of Scandinavian textile design in a light gray field. Handwoven in the Rölakan tradition, it balances disciplined geometry with an airy presence, making the piece feel architectural rather than ornate.

Stepped verticals and branching bars cross the surface in dark gray, blue-gray, rust, ochre, warm tan, and brown, forming an abstract lattice that suggests stems, beams, and shifting pathways. The composition has no formal border, so the eye moves freely across the open ground and layered lines.

Its wool flatweave offers the tactile clarity prized in Swedish vintage pieces: durable, even, and visually crisp. Fringed ends soften the linear scheme and add a handmade finish. As an abstract Scandinavian rug, it brings restrained color and rhythmic movement to modern, transitional, or art-forward interiors.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug carries the distinct character and artisanal soul that the gallery has championed for decades. With an unrivaled selection spanning eras, origins, and price points, Doris Leslie Blau continues to make fine carpet art accessible to designers and collectors worldwide.