Midcentury Swedish Wool Rug by Grannsjo Carlsson in Gray, Taupe, and Pink BB6545 4'6" × 7'0" $6,000

Gitte Grannsjo Carlsson was a talented Swedish weaver with impeccable taste and sense of style. Her wonderful works immediately charm the viewers with their effortless elegance and attention Carlsson always paid to details. This particular piece, woven circa 1955 has her signature in the corner and bears it like a badge of honor. Every single element of its composition is in the right place which results in a harmonious whole. The pattern might seem simple, but a closer look reveals the genius hidden inside. Amongst serrated edges we can see depictions of simplified small flowers resting on straight horizontal lines. The color palette is composed of various shades of gray, highlighted by small splashed of delicate pastels such as pink and green.

The Doris Leslie Blau gallery has one of the largest inventories of antique Scandinavian woven rugs for sale in the Northeast. We are dedicated to finding and buying the rarest, finest quality antique oriental rugs and carpets available. We have been doing so for 50 years. Please visit our outstanding collection of oriental decorative Vintage oriental rugs on the web or in one of our galleries. Whether you are seeking a vibrant area rug to be the focal point of your room, or a subtle allover rug to play a supporting role in a design scheme, we are confident that we can help you find the perfect rug to meet your needs and desires.