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Mid-20th century Swedish Multicolored Flat-Weave Rug by Anne Marie Boberg

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
This circa-1940 vintage Swedish rug features an all-over design of minimalist multicolored stripes in soft, faded tones such as lilac, blue and maroon. The simplicity and interplay of color in the vintage carpet are modern and elegant, making it part of a renowned rug weaving tradition. In Sweden, carpets and have been hand-knotted in wool for centuries, taking on many different forms and functions over the course of time. By the beginning of the twentieth century, the craft was seen as being an important artistic and cultural practice throughout Sweden, and designers began to make rugs that had a broad international appeal. Scandinavian rugs for sale from the mid-twentieth century, endorsed by such fixtures of modernism as Le Corbusier, Ray Eames and Frank Lloyd Wright, remain among the most desirable and sought after in the antique rug world.

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	BB5883
Incollect Reference #:	533315

Dimensions

W.	65 in;	H.	96 in;
W.	165.1 cm;	H.	243.84 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau’s rug emporium is the stuff of design legends. For decades it was known as the go-to source for those seeking the best in the unusual antique and avant-garde. Now owned by Nader Bolour, to whom Doris turned over the business, the gallery has not only continued the tradition of carrying the best of antique and vintage pieces, but has also forged ahead to create unique and innovative contemporary and custom rugs as well.