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1920's Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Finnish Flatweave Rug with Modern Nordic Style

$13,999
£10,645.62
€12,279.21
CA$19,610.04
A$21,947.51
CHF 11,460.02
MX$267,760.86
NOK 145,469.96
SEK 138,042.04
DKK 91,695.33
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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 Greta Skogster-Lehtinen stands as a tailored tribute to the soul of Nordic artistry. Created in the 1920s, a period defined by artistic innovation and refined rebellion, this textile is a curated expression of both heritage and vision. Its muted earth-toned palette—from cozy chestnut to sunlit taupe and birch-soft beige—mirrors Finland’s majestic wilderness, where frost-laced forests meet ancient rock. Every fiber carries the emotionally resonant whispers of a landscape shaped by time, and every thread speaks to Skogster-Lehtinen’s artisanal mastery in redefining the essence of Finnish textile design. At its core lies an exceptional lattice of angular, organic motifs—each one a subtle nod to the runes of ancient lore or the celestial symmetry of a forest’s hidden rootwork. This flawlessly executed design unfolds like a manuscript of the North—each form pulsating with rhythm, balance, and movement, as if nature’s language had been transcribed into cloth. A stately border of stepped architectural lines and undulating waves adds an understated exclusivity, harmonizing the rollakan’s modernist soul with its ancestral inspiration. Here, Art Deco meets folklore in a dance that is both elevated and intimately personal, anchoring the piece as a preeminent artifact of cultural memory. Skogster-Lehtinen’s rollakan technique—crafted with hand-spun wool—reveals a luxury experience born of precision, durability, and intention. The texture, warm yet strong, carries the integrity of timeless craftsmanship and the curated quality of a true designer’s touch. Revered in her time for blending high design with utility, Skogster-Lehtinen created works that transcended trend. This rug is not merely a textile—it is a masterful fusion of story, structure, and soul. Its presence feels both grounded and poetic, like a rare echo from the looms of a bygone atelier, preserved in perfect tension between form and function. To acquire this antique Finnish rollakan is to embrace a chapter of design history rich in quiet prestige and cultural depth. Whether it graces a modernist home, a Scandinavian salon, or a gallery of storied relics, this magnificent work of art offers more than beauty—it offers timeless elegance, a rare chance to live among the legacies of the past. Greta Skogster-Lehtinen’s work does not merely decorate; it defines. And in this singular creation, her visionary spirit endures—immersive, poetic, and forever woven into the fabric of Northern artistic achievement. Rendered in variegated shades of taupe, brown, beige, coffee, mushroom, and pashmina with other neutral colors. Possibly by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Kotiteollisuus Oy Orkamo.​ Abrash. Handwoven wool. Made in Finland. Measures: 08'00 x 11'04. Pile Height: 0.16 of an inch. Date: 1920's. Early 20th Century.
  • Creator:
  • Dimensions:
    Width: 96 in (243.84 cm)Length: 136 in (345.44 cm)
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wool,Hand-Woven
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1920-1929
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
  • Seller Location:
    Dallas, TX
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 78506 Antique Finnish Flatweave Rug, 08'00 x 11'041stDibs: LU942933879102

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