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Ingrid Calrkson Flatweave Röllakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden 1950s
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Large Mid-century Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘röllakan’ according to Ingrid Clarkson
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
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Swedish Flatweave Rug Rollakan, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
Very interesting example of Swedish Röllakan measuring 294 x 196 cm linen warp and wool weft
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Swedish Rug Flatweave Rollakan Cross Motif, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Swedish Rug flat-weave measure 214 x 130 cm and is handmade with classic flat weave technique
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Scandinavian Modern Röllakan Pastel Color Flatweave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Scandinavian modern rölakan flatweave rug by a Swedish textile artist in the 1950s. This handmade
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
Margareta Lundahl Röllakan Rug Midcentury Swedish Hand-Woven Flatweave, 1950s
By Margareta Lundahl
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This vintage Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘rolläkan’ was designed by Margareta Lundahl
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Röllakan Pink and White Flatweave Rug, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite Scandinavian modern rölakan flatweave rug is a true testament to timeless design and
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
1950's Warm Earth-Tone Swedish Flatweave Rug Scandinavian Röllakan Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79054 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 06'07 x 07'00. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
78108 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 04'06 x 05'11. This handwoven wool vintage
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Blue Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
78264 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'02 x 09'02. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79026 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'08. This exquisite handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Earth-Tone Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
78488 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 04'07 x 06'09.
Emanating Scandinavian Modern design with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Birgitta Södergren Midcentury Flatweave Rölakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden, 1950s
By Birgitta Södergren
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Midcentury Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘röllakan’ by Birgitta Södergren. Pattern in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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W 94.49 in L 68.12 in
Karin Jonsson Vintage Swedish Blue Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79025 Karin Jonsson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'08 x 09'11. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Randig Med Tvist
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
detail and texture, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug provides a feeling of cozy
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Greta Kruse Vintage Swedish Pink Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
79038 Greta Kruse Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'10. This handwoven wool vintage rollakan
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug, 06'04 x 09'02
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Dallas, TX
77037 Vintage Gray Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'04 x 09'02. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cycladic Santorini
Located in Dallas, TX
Santorini in this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug. The striped geometric pattern and tonal blue
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Pink Evy Svensson Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug
By Evy Svensson
Located in Dallas, TX
79045 Evy Svensson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'08 x 07'09. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Röllakan Rug, 06'05 x 09'03
By Brita Svefors
Located in Dallas, TX
79027 Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'05 x 09'03. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Linné
By Anna-Joanna Angstrom
Located in Dallas, TX
78500 Anna-Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'08 x 07'06. Emanating
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Signed Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
By Anna-Joanna Angstrom
Located in Dallas, TX
79028 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'11. This handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Hygge Vintage Gold Swedish Rollakan Kilim Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76644 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05’05 x 07’10. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Signed Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug
By Anna-Joanna Angstrom
Located in Dallas, TX
79062 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'08. This handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Brita Svefors Vintage Scandinavian Light Blue Swedish Röllakan Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, the handwoven wool vintage Swedish Rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'08
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79053 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'08. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Kerstin Persson Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'09
By Kerstin Persson
Located in Dallas, TX
79049 Kerstin Persson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'09. This exquisite handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Earth-Tone Evy Svensson Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug
By Evy Svensson
Located in Dallas, TX
79039 Evy Svensson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'10. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'07
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79043 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'07. This stunning handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'03 x 07'09
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79037 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 07'09. This exquisite handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Bitte Ahlgren Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'06 x 08'00
Located in Dallas, TX
79048 Bitte Ahlgren Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 08'00. This charming handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Pink Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11
Located in Dallas, TX
79055 Astrid Sampe Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'06 x 09'11. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Anna Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Signed Å
By Anna Johanna Ångström
Located in Dallas, TX
78254 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'08. Anna Johanna Angstrom
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'02 x 07'10
By Brita Svefors
Located in Dallas, TX
78483 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug Brita Svefors Rollakan, 05'02 x 07'10. Showcasing the bolder side
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Swedish Rollakan Tapestry with Geometric Patterns, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1880-1890, this 2x3 antique Swedish tapestry flatweave is from Rug
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Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs
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Wool
Antique Swedish Rollakan Tapestry with Pictorials & Medallions, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1880-1890, this 2x4 antique Swedish tapestry flatweave is from Rug
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Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs
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Wool
Brita Svefors Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'02 x 07'08
By Brita Svefors
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian design, this handwoven vintage Swedish rollakan rug is a captivating vision of woven beauty. The
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Scandinavian Röllakan Flatweave Carpet with Modern Nordic Style
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
design, this handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug exudes a sense of simplicity, craftsmanship, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style Signed BLS
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flatweave Swedish kilim, monogram signed BLS, approx. 208 x 147 cm
Very good overall condition
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'09
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79056 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 07'09. This handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Anna-Johanna Ångström Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 06'05 x 09'03
By Anna-Joanna Angstrom
Located in Dallas, TX
wool vintage Swedish Scandinavian rollakan rug, designed by Anna Johanna Angstrom, captures the essence
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Nils Nilsson Vintage Swedish Green Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 04'09 x 06'09
By Nils Nilsson-Skum 1
Located in Dallas, TX
79034 Nils Nilsson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'09 x 06'09. This beautifully handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Anna-Greta Sjöqvist Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 5'05 x 8'00
By Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Located in Dallas, TX
wool vintage rollakan rug, crafted by the talented Swedish designer Anna-Greta Sjoqvist, embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Antique Swedish Rollakan Tapestry with Pictorials and Florals, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a wool flatweave circa 1880-1890, this 2x3 antique Swedish tapestry is a rich treasure
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Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs
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Wool
Antique Swedish Rollakan Tapestry with Pictorials and Geometry, from Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool circa 1880-1890, this 1x1 antique Swedish tapestry flatweave is a rich treasure
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Antique 1880s Swedish Western European Rugs
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Wool
1950's Ingegerd Silow Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
79052 Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'06 x 07'08. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Ulla Parkdal Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Dallas, TX
79058 Ulla Parkdal Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 08'01. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Eva-Lisa Nordin Vintage Swedish Striped Scandinavian Röllakan Rug, 6'07 x 9'10
By Eva-lisa Nordin
Located in Dallas, TX
79033 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rollakan Rug, 06'07 x 09'10. This exquisite handwoven wool
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1960's Eva-Lisa Nordin Scandinavian Röllakan Flatweave Carpet with Modern Style
By Eva-lisa Nordin, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
78487 Eva-Lisa Nordin Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'11 x 10'08. Echoing the warmth of golden
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Erik Lundberg Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Vävaregården
By Erik Lundberg, Vävaregården
Located in Dallas, TX
79061 Erik Lundberg Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'05 x 08'03. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Rutmönster Blomsterträdgård
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
78496 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Ingegerd Silow, 05'06 x 07'08.
Emanating Scandinavian Modern
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingegerd Silow Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan Blommig Spaljé
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
78499 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'07. Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Grön Swedish Röllakan, Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in Dallas, TX
78498 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 04'08 x 06'08. Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Marianne Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
elegance and Scandinavian Modern style, this handwoven wool Swedish-inspired kilim rug offers a sense of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scan...
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1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
79032 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'03. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern "Sweet Pea" Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Judith Johansson Sweden
By Judith Johansson
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This exquisite "Lathyrus" flatweave rug by renowned Swedish textile artist Judith Johansson
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
W 55.12 in L 78.75 in
Mid-Century Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan, 04'09 x 06'06
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian Modern style with incredible detail and texture, the handwoven wool vintage Swedish Rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed Judith Johansson Sommarflör Vintage Scandinavian Blue Swedish Röllakan
By Judith Johansson
Located in Dallas, TX
78470 Judith Johansson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'03 x 08'03. This handwoven wool vintage
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950's Judith Johansson Swedish Scandinavian Modern Röllakan, Dvärgbjörk
By Judith Johansson
Located in Dallas, TX
78489 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug by Judith Johansson, 06'04 x 08'07. This captivating
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Swedish Inspired Röllakan, 06'04 x 08'10
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
incredible detail and texture, this hand woven wool Swedish inspired kilim rug is a captivating vision of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Wool
1950's Sverker Greuholm Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan with Traditional Style
By Sverker Greuholm
Located in Dallas, TX
79057 Sverker Greuholm Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'07. This handwoven wool vintage
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Swedish Flatweave Rollakan Rug Wool For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool for your home. A Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool — often made from fabric and wool — can elevate any home. There are 12 variations of the antique or vintage Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool you’re looking for, while we also have 13 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Nordic Knots, Erik Lundberg and G. Svensson each produced at least one beautiful Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool that is worth considering.
How Much is a Swedish Flatweave Rollakan Rug Wool?
Prices for a Swedish flatweave rollakan rug wool start at $1,295 and top out at $16,000 with the average selling for $4,295.
Finding the Right Rugs-carpets for You
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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