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Swedish Midcentury Light Gray, Blue and Pink Handwoven Wool Rug by "ABJ"

Offered by: Doris Leslie Blau Rugs

Description
This circa-1940 vintage Swedish rug signed ABJ features a light gray field with accents of blue and purple, surrounded by a border of solid brown and blue geometric patterns. The resulting look is minimalist and modern, representing a rich tradition of Scandinavian vintage carpets. 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 Scandinavian area rugs that had a broad international appeal. Scandinavian 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 rug world.

More Information

Period:	1920-1949
Condition:	Good.
Creation Date:	1940
Styles / Movements:	Modern
Dealer Reference #:	BB5811
Incollect Reference #:	533313

Dimensions

W.	63 in;	H.	84 in;
W.	160.02 cm;	H.	213.36 cm;

Message from Seller:

Founded in 1965, Doris Leslie Blau is a legendary New York City rug emporium, renowned for its selection of antique, vintage, and contemporary pieces. Now owned by Nader Bolour, the gallery continues its tradition of offering exceptional designs while also creating custom rugs that reinvent traditional textures and styles. | nader@dlbrugs.com | 212.586.5511