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Vintage

Wool

NO. 12337

Denmark

9'0" X 12'0" (2.74 m x 3.66 m)

$18,100

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Vintage Ege Rya Scandinavian rug in a Fiery Abstract Pattern by Rug & Kilim

This vintage 9x12 Scandinavian rug is a rare Ega Rya rug in the new additions to Rug & Kilim’s classic collection. Crafted in lush, high pile wool, it originates from Denmark circa 1960-1970. Further On the Design: Ega Rya rugs like this are renowned for their colorful, expressive abstract designs and their thick high pile. The piece enjoys a sense of fluidity in fiery tones of gold, brown, red and orange that evoke a gorgeous shabby-chic retro vibe. It’s an exemplar of handmade Danish productions, and a collectible footnote in Scandinavian rug history. Further on the Condition: This vintage Ege Rya rug further enjoys good condition for its age and origin.

"Rug & Kilim's inventory spans the past four centuries and includes everything from ethnic and tribal patterns to European designs, as well as a host of Art Deco, abstract and understated tone-on-tone offerings, all in a vast array of materials, weaves and sizes."

— Tony Freund, 1stDibs Editorial Director

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Measurements: 9'0" x 12'0" ( 2.74 m x 3.66 m )
Categories: Vintage
Classification: Classic/Traditional, Modern/Contemporary, Shag/High Pile, Swedish/Scandinavian
Material: Wool
Origin: Denmark
SKU: 12337

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Autumn 2025: Rug & Kilim’s Five Picks for the Season of Warmth and Reverie

1. Jean-Claude Bissery’s “Forestière” Tapestry SKU 32380 The autumn of 2025 marks a decisive return to warmth. Across ateliers and showrooms, designers are rethinking comfort through the lens of material honesty and emotional color. Pale greys are receding; in their place rise umber, ochre, sienna, and burnished red—the shades of firelight and falling leaves. At Rug & Kilim, this shift feels almost cyclical. The atelier’s fall picks reveal how color, texture, and craft become instruments of atmosphere—how rugs, once seen as grounding elements, now lead the dialogue of a room. Here, we present five standout pieces from Rug & Kilim’s collection that encapsulate the soul of the season: tactile, painterly, and timelessly refined.

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February 26, 2025

Modern Abstract Rugs: The Future of Design?

The power of negative space in modern rug design presents the ultimate luxury - the courage to leave space unfilled. The evolution of abstract rugs in contemporary spaces represents a fundamental shift in how textiles function within modern interiors. These pieces have transcended their traditional role as mere floor coverings to become architectural elements that define and divide space through strategic use of pattern, void, and chromatic tension. Contemporary abstract rugs operate on multiple spatial levels. At their most basic, they serve as foundational pieces that ground furniture arrangements.

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April 23, 2024

A Complete Guide to Silk Material for Rugs

Owning silk is not merely a possession; it is a statement of sophistication, a declaration of discerning taste and elevated living. The natural sheen of the silk serves to both bring out the brilliance of these palettes below—as well as to emphasize the tactile finesse, texture, and subtle variations of color between the geometric patterns; themselves enjoying a graceful design sensibility and soothing sense of repetition and movement suitable to a variety of interiors. Silk rugs, steeped in a rich history dating back to Persian royalty, have long epitomized luxury and elegance. Today, they remain cherished possessions for collectors and esteemed symbols of antiquity in contemporary homes. What sets silk rugs apart is their unparalleled beauty, attributed to the natural luster of silk and the exquisite intricacy of the patterns meticulously woven with finely tied knots. So captivating is their allure that many opt to display these masterpieces on walls, where their stunning craftsmanship can be admired as art rather than being tread upon.

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April 5, 2024

A Brief Overview of the Danish Modern Design Movement of the 20th-Century

Danish Modern, or Scandinavian Modern, constitutes a design movement that surfaced in the mid-20th century, notably flourishing during the 1940s to the 1960s. Originating in Denmark, it swiftly garnered global acclaim for its pioneering and minimalist take on furniture and interior design. Danish Modern exerted substantial influence in shaping the overarching mid-century modern design movement. The early 20th century marked a period of significant upheaval, and the Danish modern movement emerged not merely as an artistic response to these changes but as a manifestation of the country's ethos—characterized by simplicity, functionality, and a harmonious connection with nature.

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December 5, 2023

Ege Rya Rugs & Verner Panton’s Abstract Modernist Style

Ege Ryas are an important part of Scandinavian design. Like the Rya rugs of the 15th century, Ege ryas carry a high pile. This was mainly to keep people warm during the hostile cold weather. These rugs were usually small in size and machine made. While the vintage ege ryas were quite similar to other Nordic rugs in their shag/high pile texture, it’s interesting to note that their patterns were funky - unlike the clean, soothing, refreshing vibe that most Scandinavian rugs feature. This union of traditional texture and bold patterns redefined Swedish aesthetics in the mid 20th century and became a driving force behind most modern sense of abstract that we know today.

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July 1, 2022

A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present

Referring to the art style characterized by using shape and color withdrawn from traditional repetition or realism. Abstract rugs — sometimes referred to as art rugs — capture an expressive nature that reads as a very modern style, though many abstract rugs draw inspiration from works of the same art style in the mid-century. One of the more widely known mid-century lineages of this style is abstract expressionism, named for the literal "expressionists" of the 1950s. Some of the most notable names behind this style include Jackson Pollock and Mark Rothko. Referring to a lineage of nomadic Persian rugs (sometimes referred to as “Avsar” in the alternate spelling). Afshar rugs hail from the eponymous tribe in the region of Northeastern Iran.

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Vintage

Wool

NO. 12337

Denmark

9'0" X 12'0" (2.74 m x 3.66 m)

$18,100

Available: Shipping as Soon as Tomorrow

Vintage Ege Rya Scandinavian rug in a Fiery Abstract Pattern by Rug & Kilim

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Specifications:

Measurements: 9'0" x 12'0" ( 2.74 m x 3.66 m )
Categories: Vintage
Classification: Classic/Traditional, Modern/Contemporary, Shag/High Pile, Swedish/Scandinavian
Material: Wool
Origin: Denmark
SKU: 12337

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Stories from the Vintage Collection

Autumn 2025: Rug & Kilim’s Five Picks for the Season of Warmth and Reverie

Modern Abstract Rugs: The Future of Design?

A Complete Guide to Silk Material for Rugs

A Brief Overview of the Danish Modern Design Movement of the 20th-Century

Ege Rya Rugs & Verner Panton’s Abstract Modernist Style

A Glossary of Handmade Rugs and Kilims: Understanding Terms, Types and Techniques Past and Present

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Vintage Ege Rya Scandinavian rug in a Fiery Abstract Pattern by Rug & Kilim

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