Vintage Scandinavian Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Wool Rug By Ingegerd Silow BB7859 5'2" × 8'0" $9,000

This vintage Scandinavian flatweave rug by Ingegerd Silow was woven in the mid-20th century, drawing on the Swedish Rölakan tradition of reversible wool textiles. Its disciplined geometry and clear structure reflect the period’s Nordic preference for usefulness shaped by design.

The composition is built around a broad turquoise-blue field that glows with a softly variegated, almost watery surface. Around it, stepped blocks in slate gray, icy blue, pale ivory, and light gray create a modular frame, each section punctuated by small square accents that reinforce the rug’s architectural rhythm. The result is orderly, but never rigid.

As a handwoven wool flatweave, the piece offers the crisp surface and durable character prized in Scandinavian rugs. Its open center and repeating border give it enough graphic presence to anchor a room, while the cool palette keeps the overall effect airy, modern, and quietly refined.

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.