Breathtaking “Spegelnatt” Vintage Swedish Carpet, By Artists Brita Molin, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa Date: 1971— The artist, Brita Molin‘s needlework is visible throughout this striking piece, drawing attention to the fabric itself in a way that is consistent with Swedish designs. An oceanic scene is cut in half horizontally down the middle and establishes two distinct backgrounds: the top a deep, grounding navy blue and the bottom a rich, inviting sea-green. The viewer’s eyes follow liquid paths of movement set in a fiery crimson flow down the tapestry, which create contrast and flow throughout the piece. A mandarin orange and sunshine yellow shape rests at the area rug’s center, bringing to mind visions of a vivacious sky over the sea.
Woven in 1971, an oceanic-looking scene is cut in half horizontally down the middle and establishes two distinct backgrounds: the top a deep, grounding navy blue and the bottom a rich, inviting sea-green. The viewer’s eyes follow liquid paths of movement set in a fiery crimson flow down the tapestry, which create contrast and flow throughout the piece. A mandarin orange and sunshine yellow shape rests at the rug’s center, bringing to mind visions of a vivacious sky over the sea. Measuring 9′ x 13’7″, this room-size vintage rug adds a bold contemporary feel its space.
More than just a lovely vintage rug, this carpet is a true work of art by a renowned mid-century artist, Brita Molinm who was, a Swedish designer who gained renown world-wide, and held many positions as a respected expert in her field.
In addition to her rug and textile designs, Molin was a skilled etcher and graphic artist, known for her use of vivid colors and a modern abstract aesthetic.