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Creator: Impi Sotavalta
1930's Impi Sotavalta Finnish Röllakan with Art Deco Bauhaus Style
By Impi Sotavalta
Located in Dallas, TX
78476 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Rollakan, 06'06 x 09'07. A rare and radiant embodiment of Nordic modernism, this handwoven Finnish rollakan rug—possibly crafted by the esteemed Suomen Kästyön Ystävät Oy (The Friends of Finnish Handicrafts) and attributed to the visionary Impi Sotavalta—transcends textile to become a work of fine art. In this singular composition, bold Art Deco geometry converges with Bauhaus clarity, yielding a design language that is both architectural and intuitive. The rug’s abstract arrangement—a mosaic of angular motifs in coral, clay, rosewood, and apricot—is set against a striated mauve-brick ground, echoing both the Nordic forest floor and the fading light of a Finnish evening.
This extraordinary masterpiece is not merely decorative; it is an expression of intellectual artistry and cultural refinement, designed to resonate with those who value authenticity and elevated craftsmanship. The asymmetrical forms—some edged in moss green, others nested like symbols—coalesce in a captivating rhythm of contrast and cohesion. Every woven line, every deliberate asymmetry, speaks of scarcity, heritage, and the Finnish ideal of harmony between nature and design. In its execution, one finds not only a celebration of geometry but also a meditation on the spiritual balance between chaos and order.
Woven during the golden age of Finnish textile innovation, this rollakan carries the prestige of a lineage steeped in cultural preservation and aesthetic excellence. If indeed born from the looms of Suomen Kästyön Ystävät—founded in 1879 to preserve and promote native craft traditions—this rug holds even greater historic gravity. In Sotavalta’s hands, the vernacular of folk weaving is elevated to a form of modernist expressionism, quietly rebellious yet enduringly elegant. To own such a textile is to acquire a fragment of cultural diplomacy—an artifact of Finland’s design awakening.
This is not a rug for the ordinary space. It is a curated heirloom, suited to interiors that speak the language of quiet luxury and thoughtful design. It offers not only visual distinction but symbolic value—a testament to ethical craftsmanship, cultural stewardship, and the timeless pursuit of beauty. In a world of mass production, this rug is an exceptional artifact of social good and storied artistry, destined for those who collect not just with their eyes, but with their ideals.
Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, mauve, brown, pink, orange, and tan with other accent colors.
Impi Sotavalta.
Possibly produced by Suomen Kasityon Ystavat...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Impi Sotavalta Rugs and Carpets
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Wool
$13,520 Sale Price
20% Off
Rug, Designed by Impi Sotavalta, Flat weave rug, Finland, 1930s
By Impi Sotavalta
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, designed by Impi Sotavalta,
Finland, 1930s.
Flat weave rug.
Dimensions:
L: 299 cm / 9’ 9 1/4’’
W: 190 cm / 6’ 2 3/4’’
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Impi Sotavalta Rugs and Carpets
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Fabric
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Impi Sotavalta rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.
Impi Sotavalta rugs and carpets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Impi Sotavalta rugs and carpets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original rugs and carpets by Impi Sotavalta were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the early 20th century. Prices for Impi Sotavalta rugs and carpets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,988 and can go as high as $16,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $13,444.