Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Light Gray Flatweave Wool Rug By Judith Johansson BB8099 4'5" × 6'7" $14,000

This vintage Swedish flatweave wool rug by Judith Johansson, circa 1952, reflects the clarity and restraint of mid-century Scandinavian design. Handwoven in Sweden, it pairs a disciplined geometric layout with the relaxed character associated with Swedish flatweaves.

Against a light gray, softly striated field, stepped diamond forms repeat in neat vertical rows. Pale yellow, sage green, dusty blue, and cocoa brown create a measured rhythm, while the open spacing keeps the composition airy. The motifs read as crisp and graphic, yet the palette remains gentle and understated.

The flatweave construction gives the rug a slim, tactile presence that works beautifully in contemporary rooms, layered interiors, or spaces where pattern should add structure without visual weight. Its woven JJ initials quietly reinforce the piece’s authorship, while the overall design captures Judith Johansson’s refined balance of color, geometry, and Scandinavian modernism.

This remarkable vintage rug comes from the curated collection at Doris Leslie Blau, renowned for its discerning eye for quality, artistry, and timeless design. Doris Leslie Blau presents an exceptional range of vintage, antique, and contemporary rugs suited to both classic and modern interiors.