Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Brown Hand-Knotted Wool Rug – Rya Pile Rug By Laila Karttunen BB9038 3'9" × 5'10" $5,000

This vintage Swedish rya pile rug by Laila Karttunen, woven in 1932, belongs to the Scandinavian tradition of expressive early modern textile design. Hand-knotted in wool, it combines craft heritage with a distinctly graphic sensibility.

Its composition is organized around a strong central axis and mirrored geometric blocks, creating a rhythmic, architectural field without a conventional border. Warm brown provides the foundation, while dusty pink, softened peach, taupe, pale blue, and mustard yellow move through the design in stacked rectangles and stepped forms. Dark linear accents sharpen the pattern and give the surface a measured sense of movement.

The plush rya pile adds tactile depth, softening the strict geometry and highlighting the handmade character that makes Swedish rugs so enduringly appealing. Neither purely folk nor fully modernist, this piece sits comfortably between the two, offering a refined way to introduce mid-century Scandinavian character into a contemporary interior.

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.