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The Nordic Meadow: A Vintage Swedish Masterpiece of Scandinavian Folk Elegance
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About the Item
79373 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'11 x 09'10. In the heart of rural Sweden—where weaving was both necessity and artistic inheritance—textiles like this emerged as soulful expressions of domestic artistry. This handwoven Swedish rollakan masterpiece captures that world with effortless grace, blending pastoral tenderness with a quietly opulent texture that feels utterly bespoke. Its palette of blush-rose, mossy sage, wheat, russet, and soft earthen neutrals evokes the gentle rhythm of Nordic summers, where wild meadows drift between sunlit gold and muted green. Every stripe, every ripple in the surface reads like a chapter from a Scandinavian pastoral poem.
What sets this exquisite work of art apart is its irresistible texture: a raised, tactile surface created by interweaving fabric remnants in a style that merges traditional trasmatta construction with rollakan-influenced dimension. The effect is sumptuous yet humble, luxurious yet grounded—an aesthetic that resonates with collectors who appreciate authentic Nordic craftsmanship untouched by industrial shortcuts. Long before Scandinavian Modern became an international design language, villagers wove pieces like this one by hand, creating textiles that were as beautiful as they were functional. This rug carries that lineage intact.
Each narrow band of patterning—floral bead-like chains in deep red and leafy green, undulating zigzags in chocolate and taupe, and painterly waves of pastel peach and wheat—creates a visual cadence that feels almost musical. The composition is charmingly unpretentious yet undeniably artistic, echoing the cherished folk tradition that inspired so many later Swedish designers. While contemporary interiors lean toward minimalism, this exclusive piece offers a more intimate layer of Nordic refinement: texture, warmth, and the kind of artisanal irregularity that signals authenticity rather than replication.
For the modern collector or designer curating elevated spaces, this extraordinary masterpiece delivers a rare blend of rustic heritage and quiet luxury. It anchors a room with its natural fibers and serene palette, softening interiors from country Scandinavian cottages to coastal holiday homes and even polished contemporary lofts. It offers not just decor, but an experience—an invitation to slow down, to recognize craft, and to welcome an object whose beauty lives in its soul as much as its surface. Pieces like this are never produced twice; they are lived histories, transformed into art under the hands of a rural Swedish weaver whose sensibility still sings through every woven line.
Abrash. Untreated spots.
Handwoven wool. Handwoven cotton. Handwoven fabric.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 05'11 x 09'10.
Pile Height: 0.20 of an inch.
Date: 1940's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 71 in (180.34 cm)Length: 118 in (299.72 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
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- Date of Manufacture:1940-1949
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash. Untreated spots.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79373 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05 11 x 09 101stDibs: LU942948210562
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