Vintage Scandinavian Geometric Crimson Hand-Knotted Wool Rug Pile Rug By Kerstin Ekengren BB7654 7'7" × 10'7" $28,000

This vintage Scandinavian hand-knotted wool pile rug by Kerstin Ekengren, circa 1950, reflects the clean geometry and artful experimentation of mid-century Nordic weaving. Its dense pile gives the piece a substantial, tactile presence while keeping the composition crisp and graphic.

The design is built around a near-black field organized into stacked rectangular compartments and framed bands, with no central medallion. Crimson, magenta, cobalt, teal, violet, and flashes of orange and forest green form a rhythmic mosaic of small squares, triangles, and elongated blocks, creating movement without losing order. The border hierarchy is especially strong, giving the rug an architectural feel.

That balance of abstraction and structure makes the rug especially effective as a visual anchor in contemporary, eclectic, or design-led interiors. Rich in color yet disciplined in layout, it brings the warmth of wool and the clarity of Scandinavian modernism to the floor.

Curated by Doris Leslie Blau, this vintage rug represents the enduring beauty and craftsmanship that have defined the gallery since its establishment in 1965. Doris Leslie Blau is celebrated worldwide for sourcing extraordinary rugs ranging from accessible vintage finds to rare collector-quality masterpieces.