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The Nordic Reverie: A Vintage Swedish Masterpiece of Scandinavian Elegance
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About the Item
79393 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Barbro Fagerholm, 06'06 x 09'09. Handwoven in the heart of Sweden’s mid-century design renaissance, this exquisite vintage rollakan by Barbro Fagerholm (initialed BF) is the kind of textile that instantly signals refined taste and cultivated Nordic sensibility. Fagerholm’s work is cherished among Scandinavian Modern collectors for its serene palettes, architectural borders, and an effortless ability to make a room feel more intelligent. This piece embodies her signature ethos: quiet sophistication elevated to an art form.
At the center lies a dreamy expanse of powdered celeste blue, a tone that channels Nordic skies at dawn—soft, infinite, and deeply calming. Around it, Fagerholm composes a crisp stepped border in a richer royal blue, creating an architectural framework that feels both contemporary and timeless. Nestled along the edges are her stylized blossoms and geometric rosettes, articulated in gentle hues of blush, clay rose, celadon, and misted lilac. Each motif is distilled into clean, pixel-like shapes, capturing the Scandinavian gift for merging craft with modernist abstraction.
The overall effect is wonderfully balanced: a textile that feels sculptural yet tender, minimal yet expressive. Fagerholm’s border work is especially enchanting here—the interplay of ivory, blue, and pastel motifs creates a visual cadence reminiscent of early Swedish decorative arts updated through the lens of mid-century modern design. The open field provides the coveted lightness and “breathing room” that top-tier Nordic interiors rely upon, making this piece an effortless anchor for contemporary, Japandi, or architecturally minimal spaces.
For the discerning collector, this is the kind of rollakan that rarely circulates outside private estates. Its condition, palette, and signature all speak to its pedigree. Whether placed in a serene Scandinavian living room, a light-filled summer house, or a curated design gallery, this Fagerholm masterpiece offers a touch of Nordic prestige—an ambiance of purity, calm, and cultured elegance reserved for those who truly understand the art of understatement.
Designed by Barbro Fagerholm.
Signature Lower Corner Initials BF.
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 06'06 x 09'09.
Pile Height: 0.21 of an inch.
Date: 1960's. Mid-20th Century.
- Dimensions:Width: 78 in (198.12 cm)Length: 117 in (297.18 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)
- Materials and Techniques:Wool,Hand-Woven
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960-1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Abrash.
- Seller Location:Dallas, TX
- Reference Number:Seller: 79393 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06 06 x1stDibs: LU942948142822
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