Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
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
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
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
20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Eva Brummer
By Eva Brummer
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet by Eva Brummer.
Handwoven
Sweden ca. 1930
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Scandinavian/Swedish Geometric Design Flat Weave Rug in Pastel Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Scandinavian/Swedish Geometric Design Flat Weave Rug in Pastel Tones.
This Scandinavian Flat-Weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the ear...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbo Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström Carpet "Blaarp" MMF 1962
Located in Houston, TX
"Blaarp" MMF Rolakan, large example, 239" x 84".
Sweden, circa 1962
Barbro Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström
BN AB MMF
Blue, white
Measure: 607 x 213 cm.
Handwoven wool in blue...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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'.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat carpet
Sweden ca 1941
handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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 ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid- 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century finnish flat-weave carpet.
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1970
Handwoven
14'3" x 8'4" (434 x 254 cm)
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Chenille
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish Flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "ES".
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Relief Flossa Rug
Located in New York, NY
'Reliefflossa' (knotted pile in relief)
Sweden ca. 1965
Handwoven
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet
Sweden ca. 1935
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "WE".
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Sweden, circa 1937
Initialed 'SG' (Sverker Greuholm)
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early-20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet
Initialed A, W. E.W. and 1933
100% Wool woven over a cotton foundation
Sweden ca. 1933
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, attributed to Erik Lunberg, Vävaregarden Eringsboda.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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)
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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.
Category
1960s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Wool Flat-Weave Rug "Spice Hall" by Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Modern "Spice Hall" wool flat-weave rug with a field of shapes in light blues, soft greens and hints of pink and purple on a heather-ed blue backgroun...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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)
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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'...
Category
Late 20th Century Turkish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Hemp, Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Flat-weave carpet, Sweden, mid-20th century.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Linen, Wool
Flatweave carpet by Ulla Parkdahl, Sweden, 1950s
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful flatweave carpet designed by Ulla Parkdahl. Made in Sweden during the middle of the 20th century.
Great earthy tones.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Floral Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and undyed natural yarns, this 17x20 oversized rug is from the contemporary works in Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection. Beige-brown underscores floral patte...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Yarn
Rug & Kilim’s “Nu” Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue with Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug with Geometric Chevron Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Runner Rug with Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 3x7 Swedish style kilim runner is from the award-winning Scandinavian rug collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool, this flatweave is inspired by Swedish Deco Rollakan and R...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
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...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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: ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Pile Rug in Gold & Ivory Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style 8x10 rug is a bold new texture in Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool and silk.
Further on the design:
This rug enjoys ...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Silk
Rya Rug Shaggy Scandinavian Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Rya swedish rug is a remarkable piece of craftsmanship. Combining a simple yet eye-catching design, with the classic flat weaving technique, it's sure to make for an interesting ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Runner Swedish Rollakan Beige Field
Located in Ferrara, IT
Be prepared to be captivated by the beautiful Swedish Rollakan Rug! This eye-catching piece combines simple design with a flat weaving technique, crea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Earth-Tone Elegance
Located in Dallas, TX
30949 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'01 x 09'11. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish i...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Flat-Weave Kilim by Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson, ca. 1950
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Swedish kilim woven circa 1950 and it measures 235 X 162 cm. It bares initial of GG (Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson) with a beautiful soft pastel color palette and geo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Pile Rug in Gold & Ivory Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This Swedish style 8x10 rug is a bold new texture in Rug & Kilim's award-winning Scandinavian rug collection. Hand-knotted in wool and silk.
Further on the design:
This rug enjoy...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Silk, Wool
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...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Egyptian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, circa 1920
Located in New York, NY
Swedish carpets are a part of a long and rich heritage of weaving and textiles that dates back to pre-modern cottage industry production. Work shop piec...
Category
1920s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ingrid Dessau Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ingrid Dessau flat-weave Swedish carpet. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet Signed AW
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet signed AW. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Ingrid Dessau Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Ingrid Dessau flat-weave Swedish carpet.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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