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1950's Anna Johanna Ångström Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan with Modern Style
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79042 Anna Johanna Angstrom Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'08. In the rarified world of heritage textiles, few creations embody poetic elegance and narrative depth like Aniara—a handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug conceived by the distinguished Anna Johanna Ångström. This extraordinary piece is not merely a floor covering, but a tailor-made masterpiece steeped in legacy and cultural resonance. Designed during a golden era of Scandinavian design, Aniara invites the viewer into an immersive experience of exclusivity and visual serenity. Its harmonious interplay of pale blues, luminous beiges, and gentle grays reflects Ångström’s elite command of color theory and balance, a vision refined through years of impeccable craftsmanship. To own such a piece is to possess a fragment of Sweden’s storied design heritage—an heirloom that whispers of understated prestige and artistic provenance.
The rug’s title, Aniara, is a tribute to the legendary Swedish epic poem by Nobel Laureate Harry Martinson—a haunting tale of human migration, cosmic wonder, and existential longing. That Ångström chose to interpret this literary monument through her craft elevates the work to a realm of cultural and intellectual sophistication rarely seen in textile art. With a series of interlocking diamonds and triangular motifs, she has abstracted the infinite motion of a drifting spacecraft into a visual symphony—geometric yet fluid, composed yet deeply emotional. Each woven line tells a story of isolation, of aspiration, of hope drifting in the vast expanse of the unknown. For the discerning collector, Aniara offers not only aesthetic splendor, but a contemplative journey—an invitation to engage with art that transcends time and place.
Rendered in a palette that feels like stardust underfoot, the colors of Aniara were chosen with meditative intent. The soft, ethereal blues suggest moonlit oceans and distant planets, while the grounding beiges and warm grays speak to the fragility and resilience of human life. This luxurious tonal blend evokes a celestial calm, the kind of reflective stillness found only in the highest echelons of design. Far from ordinary, this vintage rollakan radiates timelessness and tailored elegance, effortlessly adapting to interiors that favor Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century refinement, or minimalism steeped in meaning. Each thread is a silent act of reverence—toward beauty, toward story, and toward the enduring power of masterful design.
Signed with Ångström’s precious initials in the lower corner, this work stands as a preeminent example of her artistry and the cultural movement she helped define. As these authentic vintage rollakans become increasingly rare, Aniara represents a scarce and valuable acquisition—one that affirms the connoisseur’s eye and enriches a space not only with beauty, but with heritage, intention, and soul. To live with this rug is to align oneself with a tradition of quiet luxury, a legacy of excellence, and the belief that objects, when crafted with love and vision, can become vessels of lasting meaning and social good.
Designed by Anna Johanna Angstrom.
Titled: Aniara.
Signature Lower Corner Initial A.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 05'04 x 07'08.
Pile Height: 0.11 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Creator:Anna-Joanna Angstrom (Designer)
- Dimensions:Width: 64 in (162.56 cm)Length: 92 in (233.68 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79042 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'04 x 07'081stDibs: LU942942627732
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