Finnish Rugs and Carpets

Laila Karttunen, handwoven flatweave carpet, wool, Finland, 1930s This rare early hand-woven carpet was designed by the celebrated Finnish textile artist Laila Karttunen (1895–1981...

Condition: Original Vintage Condition Materials: Long Pile Wool This Finnish Scandinavian Modern rya rug titled “Tulikukka,” which translates to “Fire Flower,” designed by Satu Peu...

79099 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. This hand-knotted wool vintage Finnish rya ryijy rug, Neptunus (1968), is a rare and visionary work by renowned Finn...

Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Design: Ritva Puotila Producer: Finnrya Oy AB, Finland This rug is a great example of 1950s pop art interior. Made ...

Vintage Swedish Rya Rug “Tibet” — Krokus Flower Design by Ingrid Jagarz for Marks Rya, 1960s A striking vintage Swedish rya rug titled “Tibet,” designed by the acclaimed textile art...

79098 Ritva Puotila Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'03 x 06'00. A rare and electrifying artifact of modern textile mastery, Flame (1979) by renowned Finnish designer Ritva Puotila ...

78277 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug, 04'07 x 05'09. Finnish Ryijy Rya rugs, commonly known as Ryijy rugs, are a cherished aspect of Finnish textile art, re...

Article: Original huge 1960s high pile Rya wall rug Origin: Finland Producer: Wetterhoff, Hämeenlinna Sweden This rug is a great example of 1960s Pop Art in...

78476 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'07. Bold yet disciplined, this handwoven Finnish flatweave captures the intellectual elegance of early 20th-century design at its most refined. At once architectural and expressive, it channels the confident geometry of Art Deco through the restrained clarity of Bauhaus philosophy. The striated brick red and mauve backdrop glows with a softened intensity, creating a foundation that feels grounded, cultivated, and deeply considered. This is not merely a rug—it is a design statement intended for interiors where art, architecture, and lifestyle intersect. At the heart of the exceptional composition, an abstract composite emerges from superimposed geometric fragments. Angular blocks, stepped forms, and cross-like emblems interlock with deliberate asymmetry, creating a dynamic tension that feels both cerebral and playful. The blunt outlining reinforces structure, while subtle tonal shifts soften the rigidity, allowing this extraordinary masterpiece to breathe. There is movement here—an orchestrated rhythm that reveals itself slowly, rewarding the attentive eye. Symbolically, the interlocking forms evoke construction, progress, and human ingenuity—hallmarks of the modernist era in which Finnish designers sought to harmonize craft with innovation. The stepped shapes suggest elevation and momentum, while the iconic cross motifs imply balance and alignment. Earth-infused hues—dusty rose, muted terracotta, soft olive, and warm clay—temper the geometry with warmth, ensuring the design feels inviting rather than austere. It is this rare balance between intellect and intimacy that defines its appeal. Placed within a curated interior—whether a refined modernist residence, a gallery-like living space, or a thoughtfully layered Scandinavian-inspired retreat—this exquisite work of art becomes an anchor of cultivated taste. Pieces of this conceptual clarity and chromatic confidence are increasingly sought by collectors who value design history and artisanal authenticity. This is woven modernism at its most elegant: intentional, expressive, and unmistakably distinguished. Rendered in variegated shades of brick red, mauve, brown, pink, orange, and tan with other accent colors. Possibly produced by Suomen Kasityon Ystavat...

Vintage Scandinavian Handwoven Textile - Striped Flatweave Rug or Wall Hanging, 90 × 156 cm Vibrant vintage Scandinavian flatweave textile featuring a harmonious sequence of horizont...

78269 Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rug, 01'11 x 04'00. The Nordic Bloom: A Finnish Rya Masterpiece of Scandinavian Elegance. Woven with a tactile richness that invites both touch and admiration, this hand knotted wool vintage Finnish rya rug...

79356 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 07'07 x 11'00. Woven with restraint and intention, this handwoven wool vintage Finnish rollakan rug embodies the refined intelligence of Nordic mo...

Finnish flat weave rug, 1930s. Wool. Double-sided. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with age and use.

This 3x6 vintage Finnish tapestry is a rare and sophisticated acquisition from Rug & Kilim’s curation of mid-century Nordic textile arts. A masterwork by the renowned weaver Maij...

79362 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 04'06 x 06'09. Step into a world of quiet Scandinavian refinement with this handwoven vintage Finnish rollakan rug—an understated yet irresistibly...

78464 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'09. Impi Sotavalta, a notable Finnish textile artist, is renowned for her flatweave rugs that ble...

Alestalon Mattokutomo - golden and blue Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s Handmade flat-weave by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite and rare piece has a golden table of Cla...

Hand-knotted in Finnish wool and originating circa 1910–1920, this 9x12 rustic Antique Scandinavian Rya Rug from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Collection is a beautiful early example of...

A highly unusual vintage Scandinavian flat-weave, distinguished by a diminutive format and by a pattern composed of two five-pointed star devices floating on an empty chartreuse gree...

78828 Laila Seppa Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rug, 03'10 x 05'04. Laila Seppä is a prominent Finnish textile designer celebrated for her innovative and artistic approach to textile arts. H...

Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s. Size: 97" x 63" Handmade by Alestalon Mottokutom, this exquisite flat-weave rug has a very interesting complexity of de...

79363 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug Runner, 02'07 x 08'11. This refined handwoven wool vintage Finnish rollakan rug embodies the quiet sophistication for which Nordic design is revere...

Finnish Rya Rug by Terttu Tomero Doris Leslie Blau Collection Size: 3'6" × 5'5" (106 × 165 cm) This evocative Swedish Rya rug, designed by Terttu Tomero in the mid-20th century, capt...

Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the Turku School of Art and Design, she initially taught at the Wetterhoff weaving schoo...

Finnish rya rug “Ahjo” designed by Reino Kosti and produced by Neovius, Finland, during the 1970s. The piece can be used both as a rya rug or as a wall hanging, which was a common pr...

Article: Original huge 1950s Rya rug Producer: Finnrya Oy AB, Finland This rug is a great example of 1950s pop art interior. Made in high quality finish Rya h...

Tan Geometric Finnish Flat Weave Rug Finland, circa 1930 A softly toned rug featuring a muted beige field filled with symmetrical, stepped geometri...

78268 Vintage Finnish Porin Tienoot Ryijy Rug, 04'08 x 06'05. Porin Tienoot Ryijy rugs, originating from the town of Pori, Finland, are a specific type of Finnish Ryijy rugs known fo...

Finland, circa 1920 Measures: 9'11" x 6'6" (302 x 198 cm) Handwoven.

A beautiful functionalist period Finnish flat weave carpet. Hand made in the 1930s with great resemblance to or possibly by the renowned Finnish tex...

Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s. Flat weave. Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen desi...

Handwoven wool. Measures: L: 330 cm / 10’ 9 3/4" W: 196 cm / 6’ 5 1/2".

A beautiful functionalist period Finnish flat weave carpet. Hand made in the 1930s with great resemblance to or possibly by the renowned Finnish textile artist Greta Skogster-Lehtine...

78273 Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 02'05 x 04'10. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with folk ...

A Finnish small rug from the middle of 20th century. attributed to Seitseman veljesta” , Seven brothers. Designed by Anna Jarnefeldt Details rug no. 31644 size 3' 1" x 4' 4" (94 x...

Early 20th Century Beige and Brown "Funkis" Style Finnish Flatweave Carpet Finland, circa 1930 A softly textured rug featuring a warm beige ground with finely striated horizontal li...

78469 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug by Kirsti Ilvessalo, 04'03 x 06'10. Kirsti Ilvessalo is a notable Finnish textile artist recognized for her innova...

A small (measures: 32 x 20") Rya, handwoven with knotted wool on a fabric backing. Very mountable and/or framed for use as a wall hanging (i.e. art).

Finnish rya rugs (wall hangings) date back centuries, were very important and had a pivotal role in Finnish handicrafts and the evolution of the Finnis...

Scandinavian design rug, pure woven new wool, by Finnish artist RITVA PUOLITA. Edition GILDE MUSTER, circa 1965 (label on the back). Dimensions: 300cm x 200cm In perfect condition. ...

A striking and decorative wool rug designed by Aapo Härkönen in Finland during the 1950s–1960s. Executed in rich moss and olive green tones, the design is built around a repeating ge...

78467 Antique Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'00 x 09'10. Steeped in the soul of Finland’s golden age of textile artistry, this antique Finn...

78825 Nils Nilsson Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'10. Handwoven wool Nils Nilsson vintage Finnish rollakan rugs from Alestalon Mattokutomo are n...

78466 Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'08. Woven with the quiet rhythm of Finnish earth and sky, this antique flatweave rug by Laila...

78506 Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Antique Finnish Rollakan, 08'00 x 11'04. Woven during the golden era of Finnish modernism, this bespoke handwoven wool precious antique rollakan by Gret...

78477 Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Woven in the golden hush between seasons, this antique Finnish flatweave rug ...

78270 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy rug with Cool Britannia style 03'01 x 05'07. Full of tiny details and a bold expressive design combined with Cool Britannia...

A very unusual Finnish Rya, typically rendered with a long shaggy pile, yet distinguished by the fact that it is knotted by hand instead of being machine m...

Hand-knotted in wool circa 1950-1960, this 4x5 vintage Finnish Rya rug titled “Saturnus” by Eyla Myllylä is a striking expression of mid-century Scandinavian textile design. Renowned...

79390 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 07'11. This vintage Finnish rollakan rug is a masterclass in disciplined design, where repetition, proportion, and restraint converge into...

Mid-20th century Finnish Geometric brown, beige wool rug Size: 7'4" × 9'11" (223 × 302 cm) This captivating vintage flat-weave rug is a striking example of Finnish modernist textile ...

Handwoven wool carpet designed by Timo Sarpaneva from the series "Gulf of Bothnia". Carpet measures 7 feet square and we had it professionally cleaned. Label says the following: H...

Unique and striking, this long pile ryijy rug designed by Pia Katerma in Finland depicts Kajaani Castle at the center of the Coat of Arms of Kajaani, surrounded by geometric patterns...

Laila Maria Karttunen (1895-1981) was a leading Finnish textile artist. After graduating from the Turku School of Art and Design, she initially taught at the Wetterhoff weaving schoo...

Large vintage flat wave Finnish rug. Circa 1930th. wool. Light stains. Reinforced edges. Dimensions: 118" x 71".

78465 Greta Skogster Antique Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'11 x 11'01. Made in the golden era of Finnish modernist textile design, this handwoven wool an...

Vintage Rya rug, origin: Finland, circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft (1.07 m x 1.52 m)

Flat wave rug made in Finland. Circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use. Some stains, trace of repair. Dimensions 9'10" x 5'11"

Large flat wave rug, made in Finland. Circa 1930th. Dimensions 11'10" x 9'4". Wear consistent with age and use. Light stains, trace of repair.

Impi Sotavalta (1885-1943) Finnish hand-woven wool lavender and marigold geometric ray rug, c. 1928, Finland. Gorgeous thick pile. Rare, divine color co...