4 x 7 Sverker Greuholm Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug 79057

79057 Sverker Greuholm Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 04'05 x 06'07.

This enchanting, one-of-a-kind handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug by renowned textile artist Sverker Greuholm is a refined embodiment of Scandinavian design heritage. Woven with precision and soul, this mid-century treasure bears the weaver’s initials “GS” in its lower corner, an intimate signature that seals its authenticity and lineage. With its interlocking geometric motifs rendered in painterly hues of periwinkle, teal green, sky blue, and ivory, the rug radiates an ethereal calm—like the reflection of a Nordic forest upon a still lake at dusk. Accents of violet, rose pink, and golden flax quietly shimmer throughout the composition, infusing the flatweave with a poetic luminosity that captures the fleeting light of a Scandinavian summer.

Rooted in the Swedish ethos of integrating art with daily life, Greuholm’s design philosophy comes to life in the rhythmic symmetry and quiet grandeur of this textile. The repetition of abstract forms lends the piece a lyrical cadence, reminiscent of Swedish choral folk music or the gentle undulation of wind across northern fields. A subtle border, executed in understated tones, serves not just as a frame but as a gentle grounding force, allowing the central geometry to breathe and unfold with grace. Every shape and line echoes Greuholm’s intent to balance tradition with abstraction, utility with emotion—an artistic tension that defines his oeuvre.

The palette is at once serene and sophisticated, offering a masterclass in tonal harmony. Inspired by the tranquil blues of coastal Sweden and the soft greens of forest glades, the color story is further elevated by whispers of blush and amber—bringing warmth and human presence to the otherwise cool composition. The handwoven wool pile lends the rug a soft yet tactile feel, adding another sensory layer to its visual refinement. This rollakan is not only an object of aesthetic pleasure but also one of enduring practicality, a woven expression of Swedish values: craftsmanship, sustainability, and quiet beauty.

Far more than a decorative textile, this masterpiece is a collectible artifact of Scandinavian artistry and intellectual design. Ideal for interiors that favor understated luxury—whether Danish Modern, Bauhaus-inflected, or art-forward contemporary—the rug offers a rare opportunity to live with a piece of Nordic cultural history. Whether placed beneath a sculptural table, in a sun-filled salon, or hung as a textile mural, this Greuholm rollakan exudes a timeless modernity, inviting introspection, calm, and connection to the art of slow, thoughtful living.

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• Designed by: Sverker Greuholm.
• Lower Corner Initials GS.
• Rendered in variegated shades of cornflower blue, teal green, periwinkle, ivory, purple, pink and light yellow with other accent colors.
• Abrash. 
• Handwoven wool.
• Made in Sweden.
• Measures: 04'05 x 06'07.
• Pile Height: 0.17 of an inch.
• Date: 1950's. Mid-20th Century.