Ingegerd Silow Swedish Rollakan Rug, 02'08 X 04'01

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79357 Vintage Ingegerd Silow Swedish Rollakan Rug, 02'08 x 04'01.

The Höstlöv Reverie: An Ingegerd Silow Swedish Masterpiece of Nordic … Read more 79357 Vintage Ingegerd Silow Swedish Rollakan Rug, 02'08 x 04'01.

The Höstlöv Reverie: An Ingegerd Silow Swedish Masterpiece of Nordic Elegance

There is a rare kind of luxury that doesn’t shout — it glows. This vintage Swedish rollakan, Höstlöv by Ingegerd Silow, embodies that quiet, coveted elegance reserved for collectors who understand the poetry of scarcity. Handwoven in pure wool, the tapestry-like surface unfurls a serene forest dreamscape where autumnal leaves drift across a field of sunlit amber, celadon mist, and soft citrus gold. Silow was a master at distilling nature into modernist clarity, and here she captures the lingering warmth of fall’s last, luminous breath — a season preserved in textile form for those who appreciate art at its most intimate.

Rendered with her signature block-step geometry, the leaves feel both organic and abstract, as though plucked from a Scandinavian woodland and reimagined through a painter’s disciplined eye. This aesthetic balance — earthy yet elevated, rooted yet refined — is precisely what made Silow’s work a favorite among Sweden’s design connoisseurs during the mid-20th century. In Höstlöv, every pixelated contour speaks to her mastery of color harmonies: the cool greens soften the composition, while the golden and honey-toned foliage creates a radiance that is unmistakably hers. It’s a rug that doesn’t simply decorate; it transforms.

What gives this exquisite work of art its true aura of prestige is its rarity. Authentic Silow rollakans, especially those bearing her woven “IS” monogram in the corner, are fiercely sought after by collectors of Scandinavian modernism. Höstlöv stands among her most beloved motifs, yet variants in this palette — with their buttery ochres, pale tangerines, and muted woodland browns — surface only occasionally on the global market. Owning one is akin to acquiring a small piece of Swedish design history: thoughtful, timeless, and discreetly luxurious.

As an interior statement, this extraordinary masterpiece rewards the discerning eye. Whether floating in a minimalist space, warming a Japandi-inspired interior, or anchoring a curated modern art collection, it radiates an unmistakable sense of calm sophistication. Höstlöv is not simply a rug but a moment captured — the hush of falling leaves, the glow of a golden afternoon, the refinement of Scandinavian artistry distilled into wool. It is a privilege to live with a piece like this, and those who do understand that true luxury lies in rarity, craftsmanship, and the quiet power of beauty rendered to perfection.

Designed by Ingegerd Silow.
Signature Lower Corner Initials IS.
Title: “Höstlöv” (Autumn Leaves).
Abrash.
Handwoven wool.
Made in Sweden.
Measures: 02'08 x 04'01.
Pile Height: 0.14 of an inch.
Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century. See less