Scandinavian One-of-a-Kind 6'4" X 9'4" Area Rug in Gray/Red

Features

• Origin: Scandinavia rugs
• Style: Scandinavian rugs
• Here is a charming vintage rug – a Scandinavian rug, woven in Sweden during the middle years of the twentieth century, when some of the very best vintage rugs were produced. This particular piece is characterized by a very straightforward design, consisting primarily of a simple four-sided border which surrounds a predominantly bare field.
• We do find a central medallion, however, if a specific, deconstructed interpretation of a central medallion. Indeed, it is this intentionally two dimensional outline of a medallion from which a great deal of this piece’s energy emanates – for the design of the medallion is so noticeably differentiated from what one might reasonably expect in such a piece, that it gives totally different context to the rest of the piece. The border, for instance, seems intentionally sparse, as does the open field. This ingenious reframing of the vintage Swedish rug composition is very much in line with mid-century modern design aesthetic values, which sought to challenge the status quo and to stimulate. This piece is certainly successful in those arenas.
• This specific vintage Swedish rug is a bit more rare as the weaving technique used to create it, employed both a flat weave as well as shag pile technique. The end result is a fascinating play of form, colour and texture as the high and low piles play off each other and create a fascinating embossed feel that is quite artistic and facinating.