Vintage Swedish Rug by artist Elsa Gullberg, Origin: Sweden, Circa: Mid-20th Century– Crystalline needles with oblique angles create a stunning prismatic pattern that incorporates a marvelous selection of cool colors in this gorgeous vintage rug. Overlapping bands and intersecting motifs produce an exquisite layered effect that highlights the sharp angles and geometric contours of the needle-like crystals that span the field. Textural variations and chambray-like textures embellish the cool-tone hues that are featured throughout the elegant composition. The varied shapes, crisp angles and tonal variations create layers of endless interest that are accentuated by the tonal colors and sophisticated variegation. This exquisite vintage, Swedish rug, signed by textile artist Elsa Gullberg, epitomizes the casual, abstract style and timeless air of inventive mid-century design pieces, which is experimental yet ageless.
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Blue Color Vintage Mid Century Modern Swedish Flat Weave Elsa Gullberg Kilim Rug 46162
Size: 5 ft 5 in x 7 ft 4 in (1.65 m x 2.24 m)
Origin: Scandinavian Rugs
Style: Elsa Gulberg Rugs
This chic vintage, artist-signed Scandinavian Kilim features a prismatic allover pattern rendered in a cool combination of tonal aqua blues with Prussian accents.