Vintage Scandinavian Geometric Light Gray Flatweave Wool Carpet By Birgitta Soderkvist BB8312 5'6" × 8'1" $8,000

Vintage Swedish flatweave wool carpet by Birgitta Söderkvist, woven in the Scandinavian tradition, balances disciplined geometry with an understated, handcrafted warmth. The design is built around a calm central panel and a framed outer border, giving the piece a clear architectural structure.

A soft light-gray ground carries repeating compartments filled with small stepped floral forms in burnt orange, olive green, golden yellow, and brown. Darker dividing bands sharpen the layout, while the pale gold center adds warmth and keeps the composition open, airy, and easy to read from across the room. The rhythm feels folk-inspired without losing its modern clarity.

Handwoven in wool, the flatweave has a crisp, low-profile surface that makes it practical as well as decorative. Signed at the corner, it offers the kind of Scandinavian graphic order that suits contemporary interiors, grounded wood furniture, and rooms that need pattern without visual heaviness.

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.