Scandinavian Modern Pink Rölakan Flatweave Rug by Alice Wallebäck, Sweden, 1960s
By Alice Wallebäck
Located in Grythyttan, SE
A beautiful vintage Swedish flat-woven wool rug by Alice Wallebäck from the 1960s, featuring her woven initials (AW) in the lower corner. This Scandinavian Modern Rölakan rug showcas...
Wool, Linen
Mid-Century Swedish Beige Flatweave Rug Signed Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd
Located in New York, NY
This enchanting vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, attributed to the Jönköpings Läns Hemslöjd (JLH) cooperative, embodies the enduring elegance of Scandinavian textile artistry. Handwov...
Wool
Swedish Inspired Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish inspired Turkish flatweave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century.
Wool
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Dangel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Carl Dangel, Sweden, 1950s. Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique.
Wool
Swedish Inspired Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century inspired by Swedish Kilims from the mid-20th century.
Wool
Swedish Inspired 21st Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
A contemporary Turkish flatweave Kilim accent rug handmade during the 21st century inspired by Swedish Kilim carpets from the mid-20th century period.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Gray Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This striking vintage Scandinavian flatweave rug exemplifies the bold geometric sensibilities of mid-20th-century Nordic design.
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Custom Outdoor Rug, Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 8x10 flatweave is an exceptional new custom rug design from the Outdoor line of Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection—its design inspired by Swedish minimalist textile d...
Wool
100% Wool Hand-Woven Geometric Beige Swedish-Inspired Flatweave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Modern Swedish collection is primarily inspired by vintage Swedish flat-weave rugs whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century. The collection utiliz...
Wool
Vibrant Terracotta Geometric Kilim Rug Modern Swedish-Style Wool Flatweave 10x14
Located in Norwalk, CT
This striking Swedish-style flatweave rug blends mid-century Scandinavian aesthetics with a bold, contemporary color palette.
Wool
Handmade Flatweave Rug Earthy Sage & Sky Blue Swedish Style Geometric Design
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your space with this sophisticated modern flatweave wool rug, inspired by timeless Swedish minimalist design.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Beige Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Exemplifying the refined aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet is a masterclass in balanced geometry and earthy color. The field is arr...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet dating back to circa 1955. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The carpet displays a geometric pattern in yellow, Infused ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Beige Flatweave Carpet By Mary Sanberg
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet, designed by Mary Sanberg and signed "MS," dates to the 1960s and showcases th...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Soft Beige Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet beautifully exemplifies the understated elegance and functional artistry of mid-century Scandinavian design. Woven in soft, neutral tones of ta...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Beige Flatweave Carpet By Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet is a creation of renowned textile artist Agda Österberg, a leading figure in mid-20th-century Scandinavian design. Crafted circa 1940...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Beige Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Exemplifying the refined aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is a masterclass in balanced geometry and earthy color. The field is arrang...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A vintage Swedish flat-weave rug dating back to circa 1955. It is in excellent original condition, consistent with age. The rug displays a geometric pattern in yellow, Infused with t...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Beige With Taupe Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug embodies the elegance and subtle charm of Scandinavian modern design. Woven in a warm, neutral palette of beige and light brown, the rug features ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Vintage Geometric Soft Beige Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
A mid-century vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, handwoven in the 1950s, exemplifying the clean lines and soft color harmonies characteristic of Scandinavian Modern design. The composit...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Art Deco Flatweave Carpet Finnish Rug By Alestalon Mattokutomo
Located in New York, NY
Infused with the timeless elegance of Swedish design, this mid-century vintage flat weave rug captivates through its simplicity and structural clarity. The rug features a warm terrac...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flatweave Rug By Birgitta Söderkvist
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet, designed by Birgitta Söderkvist, is a luminous example of Scandinavian textile artistry at its most optimistic and warm. Woven in a palette of...
Wool
Swedish Vintage Slate Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson (Spise Hall)
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
The Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug known as "Spise Hall," designed by the esteemed Judith Johansson, is a remarkable example of mid-20th-century Scandinavian textile artistry. The ru...
Wool
Swedish-Style Geometric Flatweave Wool Rug in Rust and Sky Blue
Located in Norwalk, CT
This stunning flatweave rug captures the minimalist elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. Hand-woven with premium wool, it features a structured grid of rectangular medallions...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Abstract Slate Blue Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, embodies the minimalist elegance and quiet sophistication characteristic of mid-20th-century Scandinavian design. Rendered in a deep, denim-like ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flatweave Rug By Birgitta Söderkvist
By Birgitta Soderkvist
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Birgitta Söderkvist, is a luminous example of Scandinavian textile artistry at its most optimistic and warm. Woven in a palette of su...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Gray Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This 1950s vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is a captivating example of Scandinavian modernist design, blending geometric structure with a calming, cool-toned palette. Crafted with met...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Beige Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Scandinavian carpet from the mid-20th century is a beautiful example of functional artistry. Woven in a flat-weave technique, the carpet showcases a striking interplay o...
Wool
Art Noveau Floral Motif Bowl by Agda Österberg, St. Erik Lervarufabriker, 1910s
By Agda Österberg
Located in Grythyttan, SE
Today, she is considered one of the top names in Swedish flatweave carpets.
Earthenware
New Scandinavian Swedish Style Flatweave Collection Aqua Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
8' x 10'. Handwoven in India this Kilim has been styled on the clean and simple look of Swedish designs to create a rug that has a simplicity and boldness that gives a contemporary ...
Wool
Scandinavian Swedish Style Ivory Flatweave Collection Deco Rug 11'7 x 14'9
Located in New York, NY
11'7 x 14'9. Handwoven in India this Kilim has been styled on the clean and simple look of Swedish designs to create a rug that has a simplicity and boldness that gives a contempora...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Light Beige Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Scandinavian rug from the mid-20th century is a beautiful example of functional artistry. Woven in a flat-weave technique, the rug showcases a striking interplay of geom...
Wool
Vintage Swedish Taupe Flatweave Carpet Initials & Date To Edge "IO 1928"
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional flat-weave rug, handwoven in Finland in 1928, embodies the elegance and innovation of early 20th-century Nordic design. is a bold exploration of early 20th-century m...
Wool
Scandinavian Ivory Swedish Style Flatweave Collection Deco Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
8' x 10'. Handwoven in India using a combination of wool and viscose this Kilim has been styled on the clean and simple look of Swedish designs to create a rug that has a simplicity ...
Wool
Modern Swedish-Style Flatweave Wool Rug – Moss Green & Slate Blue Geometric Grid
Located in Norwalk, CT
Enhance your space with this hand-woven flatweave rug, inspired by mid-century Swedish kilim designs.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Beige Flatweave Carpet By Kerstin Persson
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat weave carpet, designed by Kerstin Persson in the 1950s, is a striking example of Scandinavian textile artistry. Showcasing a harmonious interplay of geometr...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Mid-Century Sage Flatweave Carpet By Brita Svefors
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in modernist Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-woven carpet, titled "Opal", is the work of celebrated textile artist Brita Svefors. Handwoven in Sweden dur...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Tan Flatweave Carpet By Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet, signed by renowned designer Ingegerd Silow, embodies the warmth, balance, and...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flatweave Rug Rölakan Signed By (Gk)
Located in New York, NY
A charming example of Swedish mid-century textile art, this vintage flatweave rug signed "GK" offers a vibrant take on Scandinavian geometric abstraction.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Flatweave Wool Carpet In Warm Tan
Located in New York, NY
Infused with the charm of Swedish mid-century textile design, this vintage flat-weave carpet offers a perfect balance between structure and softness. Featuring a symmetrical grid com...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Striped Light Gray Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet, woven in the mid-20th century, exemplifies the minimalist elegance and functional artistry characteristic of Scandinavian design. Handwoven in...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Mid-Century Beige Flatweave Carpet By Mary Sandberg
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of Swedish textile artistry, this vintage flat-weave carpet by Mary Sandberg embodies the signature qualities of Scandinavian design-simplicity, balance, and warmt...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Dusty Rose Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Subtly sophisticated and unmistakably Scandinavian, this vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet captures the elegant simplicity and pastoral charm that define mid-century Nordic design. H...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Mid-Century Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish tapestry carpet, woven in the mid-20th century, is a vivid example of Scandinavian textile artistry. Handwoven in the tapestry (flat-weave) technique, the carpet...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Brick Red Flatweave Carpet By Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
A masterful example of mid-century Scandinavian textile design, this vintage flat-woven carpet by celebrated Swedish designer Ingegerd Silow captures the spirit of functional eleganc...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Rug Signed "JR"
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet, signed 'JR', captures the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design with its quiet elegance and bold geometric simplicity. Handwo...
Wool
Swedish Mid-Century Style Flatweave Wool Area Rug with Geometric Tile Motifs
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this exceptional Modern Swedish Scandinavian style wool rug, expertly handmade to embody the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Nordic design. Set against a ...
Wool
Modern Swedish Style Flatweave Wool Rug with Geometric in in Charcoal & Pastels
Located in Norwalk, CT
Elevate your interior with this exceptional Modern Swedish Scandinavian style wool rug, expertly handmade to embody the timeless elegance of Mid-Century Nordic design. Set against a ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Dusty Rose Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Subtly sophisticated and unmistakably Scandinavian, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug captures the elegant simplicity and pastoral charm that define mid-century Nordic design. Hand...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Dark Gray Flatweave Carpet Double-Sided
Located in New York, NY
A striking example of Scandinavian textile design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet (c. mid-20th century) showcases both visual ingenuity and functional artistry. Woven in the ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Beige Flatweave Rug By Kerstin Persson
By Kerstin Persson
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish flat weave rug, designed by Kerstin Persson in the 1950s, is a striking example of Scandinavian textile artistry. Showcasing a harmonious interplay of geometric ...
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Ivory Flatweave Carpet By Ingegerd Silow Signed "I.S."
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
This exquisite Swedish flat weave carpet, designed by Ingegerd Silow and signed "I.S." in the lower corner, is a harmonious fusion of Nordic modernism and folk art tradition. Woven c...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Rug Signed "JR"
Located in New York, NY
This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, signed 'JR', captures the essence of mid-century Scandinavian design with its quiet elegance and bold geometric simplicity. Handwoven...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Mid-Century Sage Flatweave Rug By Brita Svefors
By Brita Svefors
Located in New York, NY
A masterclass in modernist Scandinavian design, this vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, titled "Opal", is the work of celebrated textile artist Brita Svefors. Handwoven in Sweden during...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Rug Signed Ab
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Rug by A.J. A charming mid-century Swedish flat-woven rug, signed "A.B." in the lower left corner, this piece exemplifies the enduring elegance and refined geometry ...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Mid-Century Geometric Warm Tan Flatweave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
This vintage Swedish tapestry rug, woven in the mid-20th century, is a vivid example of Scandinavian textile artistry. Handwoven in the tapestry (flat-weave) technique, the rug featu...
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Blue and Green Geometric Patterned Wool Rug 15'x20'3''
By Amara Rugs
Located in Torrance, CA
With a repeating motif reminiscent of traditional Swedish flatweaves (Rollakans), the rug blends symmetry, rhythm, and bold color into a balanced textile composition.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Tan Flatweave Carpet By Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, signed by renowned designer Ingegerd Silow, embodies the warmth, balance, and cr...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Gray Flatweave Rug By Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
The vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Judith Johansson, crafted circa 1952, exemplifies mid-20th-century Scandinavian textile artistry. This handwoven wool rug features three rows of...
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-Century Swedish Geometric Slate Gray Flatweave Wool Carpet
Located in New York, NY
This 1955 Swedish flat-woven rug beautifully embodies the calm, modern aesthetic of mid-century Scandinavian design. Hand-woven in soft wool, it features a luminous aqua-blue field f...
Wool
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.
In the late 1890s, the firm of Alexander Morton & Co. set out to introduce a new category of crafts to the British Isles: hand-knotted rugs.
Embroidered with snakes, turtles, birds and vines, it celebrates a dazzling natural world before the arrival of Adam and Eve.
The colorful design captures the natural splendor of a backyard garden.
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Top carpet companies are expanding the arena of artful floor coverings, seeking out creatives from other media and marrying their talents to textiles.
The New York–based rug designers employ earthy colors and time-honored artistry in their creations.
The New York interior designer found inspiration in disco culture and astrology for her debut home collection.
Persian garden carpets, with their timeless beauty and unmatched craftsmanship, have an enduring appeal.