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The Nordic Herbarium: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Elegance
$2,940
£2,212.16
€2,555.72
CA$4,127.70
A$4,459.26
CHF 2,372.37
MX$53,657.08
NOK 30,039.24
SEK 27,471.70
DKK 19,092.49
About the Item
79382 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03'02 x 05'05. This rare vintage Swedish rya unfolds like a woven herbarium, where stylized botanical forms are preserved in wool with poetic precision. Rising in rhythmic verticality, flowering stems and chalice-like blossoms create a formal garden composition—orderly yet expressive. The exceptional design balances symmetry with gentle variation, a hallmark of Scandinavian Modern aesthetics, where nature is abstracted into timeless, architectural motifs.
The pictorial field is animated by repeated plant forms and tulips rendered with deliberate clarity. Each stem branches with ceremonial grace, culminating in blossoms that feel both folkloric and refined. Small geometric medallions punctuate the negative space, lending cadence and visual harmony, while the upper and lower borders introduce a measured frame of repeating square motifs—an anchoring device that reinforces structure without overwhelming the narrative.
This sumptuous rya exemplifies the mid-century Nordic belief that textiles should function as living art. The dense, hand-knotted pile gives sculptural depth to the imagery, allowing the botanical forms to emerge and recede with tactile richness. The exclusive design embraces stylization—transforming flora into symbols of continuity, growth, and domestic serenity, ideals deeply rooted in Scandinavian cultural identity.
For the discerning collector, this extraordinary masterpiece offers more than decoration—it offers authorship, provenance, and soul. Museum-quality Swedish ryor of this compositional complexity are increasingly scarce, especially those that unite pictorial storytelling with disciplined modernist restraint. Whether curated as a focal artwork or integrated into a refined interior, this exquisite work of art conveys a quiet prestige—an emblem of taste shaped by heritage, artistry, and enduring Nordic elegance.
Abrash.
Hand knotted wool.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 03'02 x 05'05.
Pile Height: 0.35 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 38 in (96.52 cm)Length: 65 in (165.1 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Knotted
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950-1959
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79382 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 03 02 x 05 051stDibs: LU942948161992
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