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Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE

Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.

ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN 

CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN

  • Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
  • Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
  • Open, airy spaces
  • Promotion of functionality
  • Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
  • Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
  • A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods

SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW

ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS

VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS

The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.

Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.

Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.

The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak

Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.

Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.

On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries. 

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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Flat-Weave Kelim Rugs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A flat-weave Kelim rugs, circa second half of 20th century. Labeled : Guaranteed Real Hand knotted Oriental Carpet, Kelim Kashmir. Size 9'-6" x 7'-4" . Just single rug currently ava...
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1970s Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Sweden, circa 1950 Swedish flat-weave technique Initialed 'TBP'.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "ES".
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Reliefflossa Carpet by Ingrid Hellman–Knafve
Located in New York, NY
'Reliefflossa' (knotted pile in relief) Designer: Ingrid Hellman–Knafve Sweden ca. 1950
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

5.3x7.8 Ft Natural Organic Un-Dyed Wool Rug. Handmade Carpet. Custom Options Av.
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Modern Moroccan design rug, hand-knotted with natural un-dyed ivory and brown wool. 100% Wool. The rug can be custom-produced in any size, color, pattern, weave and design in approx...
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2010s Moroccan Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet Initialed "AO" Agda Osterberg.
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

MMF Rug 'Bruna Heden' (Brown Heath) Rölakan Flatweave Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in London, GB
A spectacular vintage example of Marta Måås-Fjetterström's Bruna Heden (Brown Heath) design. The textile is a rölakan flatweave (same pattern on both sides...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1930 Pile technique Signed: 'Konstfliten' (Konstfliten Goteborg). 13'11" x 8'11" (424 x 272 cm)
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Konst Fluten
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet, woven by "Konst Fluten" (Konst Fluten had been establised at Goteburg district in 1906 and in 1970 changed its name to "Bohus Soljd"). Sweden ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid- 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century finnish flat-weave carpet.
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1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingeborg Berglof
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1930 Swedish Flat-Weave technique Designed by Ingeborg Berglof
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian design rug, with high and low pile, is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid-20th Century. W...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Modern Scandinavian/ Swedish Geometric Design Rug by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Scandinavian/ Swedish Geometric Design Rug in Squares by Keivan Woven Arts. Measures: 10'4 x 13'9. Large Modern Scandinavian/ Swedish Geometric Design Rug in Squares. ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Alice Lund
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "AL" Alice Lund, Provenance to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Modern Flatweave Scandinavian Geometric Design Rug in Neutral Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid-20th century. With a unique blend of historical and modern design,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet Sweden ca. 1935
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "WE".
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet initialed "SB" Sigvard Bernadotte.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

"Fiskar" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Elsa Fullberg
Located in New York, NY
"Fiskar" 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Elsa Fullberg.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet with polychrome line pattern. Designed by Ingrid Hellman-Knafve. Sweden ca.1950 Handwoven
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, attributed to Erik Lunberg, Vävaregarden Eringsboda.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1930 7'10" x 5'7" (239 x 170 cm) Handwoven
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

"Bomma På Hare" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingrid Hellman Knafve
Located in New York, NY
"Bomma På Hare" 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "IH" Ingrid Hellman Knafve.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Kinesen "Chinese" 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
"Kinesen" ("Chinese") 20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet by Elsa Gullberg.
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1950 Pile technique 12'3" x 9'8" (373 x 295 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Sweden, circa 1960 Woven Initials 'AO' (Agda Osterberg)
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Swedish, circa mid-20th century Flat-weave
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Flat-weave carpet, Sweden, mid-20th century.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Linen, Wool

White Blue Gray Vintage Turkish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish influenced handmade room size Turkish Kilim from the late 20th century. Accents in white, blue and gray. Versatile, sleek, and modern. Lays Flat too. Measure: 9'11'' x 13'...
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Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Hemp, Wool

Wool Rug by Leena-Kaisa Halme
By Leena-Kaisa Halme
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A wool rug woven and hand-knotted in shades of red, orange, blue and black.
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1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Hand-Loomed Rya Rug
By Lauri Koskinen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine handmade Rya rug or wall hanging having an expressive abstracted shape, masterfully loomed with a thick pile in a rich palette of cream, grey, russet, black, red, blue and bur...
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1970s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Swedish Wool Flatweave Rug, circa 1960s
Located in Springfield, OR
Beautifully woven and constructed wool rug from Sweden circa the Mid-1960s. Woven in a great use of earthy tones, this rug will lend its self to creating a harmonious and neutral ton...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

OpArt Danish Rya Bullseye Rug
Located in Hanover, MA
Vintage square Danish Rya rug, 100% wool, produced in the 1960's but never used. Has been kept rolled and wrapped in storage for over 50 years. Your feet will be the very first to walk on it. Produced in Denmark by Hojer Eksport Wilton. Design name "Argus' 81" x 79" bullseye rug...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Exquisite Scandinavian-Inspired Swedish Mid Century Modern Area Rug 5'9" x 9'3"
Located in New York, NY
A Truly Exquisite Contemporary Scandinavian-Inspired Swedish Mid Century Modern Design Modern Area Rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Flat Weave, Off White, Brown Deco Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in banana silk, Rug & Kilim presents an 8x10 Swedish flat weave inspiration from their award-winning Scandinavian Collection with a texture second to none, enjoying a geome...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige and Blue Geometric Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x12 Scandinavian rug features cool colors and a unique play of forgiving, soft colors with a smart, graphic design with personality. On the design: A...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

1940's Swedish Rug by Aina Kånge
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1940's Swedish Rug by Aina Kånge. Beautiful Neo classic design in yellow, gray and green colored pattern against a white colored bottom. In a very good vintage with all fringes intac...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s “High” Scandinavian Style Rug with Light Blue Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool, this 10x14 Scandinavian rug is from our “High” line, named for its high-low texture married to the geometric patterns. O...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s “Nu” Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
A smart 10x14 Swedish style kilim rug from the new texture in our award-winning Scandinavian flat weave collection. Handwoven in wool and cotton. On the design: Our “Nu” flat weav...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Cotton

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 Scandinavian rug features geometric chevron patterns in the border and an open field within. On the design: Admirers of the craft may ad...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk, Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug belongs to Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian collection. On the design: Admirers of the craft may admire the thought of Swedish minimalism...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Large Colorful Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Design On A Ivory Ground
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Colorful Flat-Weave Kilim Rug with Modern Design On A Ivory Ground. Keivan Woven Arts / rug RSC-70761-1190B, country of origin / type: India / Kilim. 21st Century. Measures: ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Carpet Danskina Hand Knotted Made of 100 % Percent Wool
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Carpet Danskina Hand Knotted Made of 100 % Percent Wool Beautiful 100% wool rug. Hand-knotted Design by Liset van der Scheer. Can be cleaned by deep steaming. The Dutch Danskina s...
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1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Gold Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a truly unique Rollakan Swedish rug in a radiant gold hue. This exquisite piece stands out for its captivating color and traditional craftsmanship, making it a special find a...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Large Swedish Midcentury Carpet by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Berlin, DE
Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was one of the most prolific and influential Swedish carpet designers of the midcentury. During her long career she designed an extraordinary number of car...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Runner, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is Scandinavian flat woven runner from circa 1950. It features a charming color palette based on pastel tones of soft colors. In the ground, the combination of brown, blue, yell...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Hand Woven Rug from Ingegerd Silow from the 60's
Located in Lyon, FR
Swedish rug from the 60's by Ingegerd Silow. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen. Traditional geometric patterns in yellow, grey and beige. Handwoven in Sweden, mid-20th...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Linen

Swedish Inspired Contemporary Turkish Flat-Weave Kilim Small Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flat-weave Kilim small room size carpet handmade during the 21st century. The weavers were inspired by Swedish/Scandinavian flat-weaves from the mid-20th century per...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Flat Weave, Off White, Brown Deco Pattern
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in banana silk, Rug & Kilim presents an 8x10 Swedish flat weave inspiration from their award-winning Scandinavian Collection with a texture second to none, enjoying a geome...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Silk

Swedish Midcentury Carpet by Ingegerd Silow
Located in Berlin, DE
Ingegerd Silow (1916-2005) was one of the most prolific and influential Swedish carpet designers of the midcentury. During her long career she designed an extraordinary number of car...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Anna Johanna Ångström Swedish Rölakan Rug with Pink Geometric Pattern, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Johanna A°ngstro¨m Swedish Ro¨lakan rug with pink Geometric pattern 1960's Signed "A°" Sweden, mid-20th century. Measures: L. 200 cm. W. 139 cm. Ångström is a Swedis...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug. 8 ft 3 in x 10 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Silk And Wool Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Country of Origin: Modern India Rugs. Circa date: Modern. Size: 8 ft 3 in x 10 ft 2 in (2.51 m x 3.1 m)
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool, Silk

Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design Rug with Minimalist Stripe Design in Cream
Located in Atlanta, GA
Cream Minimalist stripe design Scandinavian flat-weave rug, rug KHN-1029-SW-04, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian flat-weave. This Scandinavian flat-weave is inspired...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Minimalist Brown Toned Scandinavian Design Rug
Located in New York, NY
The closely abrash varied light brown field presents eight vertical narrow lines with dash decoration in rust, cream and light brown, with more subdued horizontals, making a square g...
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2010s Egyptian Scandinavian Modern Rugs and Carpets

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Wool

Scandinavian Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs.

Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern rugs and carpets for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage rugs and carpets created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets, wall decorations and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern rugs and carpets made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original rugs and carpets, popular names associated with this style include Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, and Brita Grahn. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for rugs and carpets differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $495 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $38,500.

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