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Scandinavian Modern Flat-Weave Rug Signed IS by Ingegerd Silow, 1950's
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Uccle, BE
in the mid-20th century during the golden-age of Scandinavian design. Silow was educated at the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, circa 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug woven circa 1950s with quite a beautiful composition. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kilim Technique.
Measurements
L: 336 cm / 11' 1"
W: 167 cm / 5' 5".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Genuine Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weaved Kilim Rug, 1950s
Located in Bochum, NRW
Genuine vintage Scandinavian Kilim rug. Stylized floral design with empty center, suitable to place
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist, Sweden, 1950’s
By Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist,
Sweden, 1950’s.
Knotted handwoven wool.
Relief pile technique
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's Signed
By Brita Grahn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Brita Grahn "Blåvinge" Flat Weave Rug, Sweden 1950's signed - 111" x 80"
This piece is called
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Erik Lundberg, Sweden, 1950's
By Erik Lundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Flat weave.
Measures: L: 328 cm / 10’ 9”
W: 201 cm / 6’ 7”.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Swedish Geometric Flat-Weave Rug Signed MLB 1950s Scandinavian Artist
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Exceptional Swedish flat-weave Kilim rug.
Gorgeous blues and whites in a mesmerizing geometric design.
Signed by the weaver "MLB".
Measures: 84 x 57".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rakel Callander Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug
By Rakel Callander
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Scandinavian rug by Rakel Callander, c.1950s, Sweden. Like many Swedish kilim rugs, this piece
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Agda Osterberg Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug
By Agda Österberg
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flat woven rug by Swedish designer Agda Osterberg, c.1950s, Sweden. The abstract square pattern
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug "RE" Signature
Located in Bochum, NRW
A vintage, hand-woven Swedish Kilim is a must-have for anyone who appreciates beautiful craftsmanship. Beautiful colors, in warm shades of yellow, geometric cross design. Signed "RE"...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Scandinavian flat-woven rug from the mid-20th century. It is signed by the designer. The
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian deco shag rug, intriguing in design and truly unique among vintage
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian Kilim from the mid-20th century. It features dainty geometric
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Scandinavian Rya rug crafted in the mid-20th century. It features a grand diamond design
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Textile. 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Textile, Scandinavia, Circa: Mid-Twentieth Century – Size: 4 ft 2 in x 5 ft 8
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Runner, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a masterfully woven vintage Scandinavian runner from the mid-20th century and signed "EJA
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Early 20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandina...
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug with Naturalistic Scene, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a gorgeous Scandinavian flat woven rug crafted in the mid-20th century that is a truly
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ida Rydelius, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ida Rydelius
Located in High Point, NC
. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Ingegerd Silow, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Designer, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A blue, pink, orange and off-white flat weave wood carpet designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Erik Lundberg, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Erik Lundberg, Vävaregården
Located in High Point, NC
Vävaregården, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rug.Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
: Scandinavian Rugs, Circa date: 1950’s. Size: 3 ft 6 in x 5 ft 10 in (1.07 m x 1.78 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid Century Scandinavian Swedish Rya Rug with Abstract Design with Multi Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 5'7 x 7'9.
The richly opulent colors and unusual design of this Scandinavian carpet
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug designed by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist, Sweden, 1950s.
By Anna-Greta Sjöqvist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Anna-Greta Sjöqvist,
Sweden. 1950s.
Pure wool.
Kelim technique.
Measurements:
L
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gitt Grännsjö-Carlsson, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson
Located in High Point, NC
, Sweden, c. 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Carpet, Wool, Sweden, 1950s
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in High Point, NC
-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1950s.
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rakel Callander Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 9 in
By Rakel Callander
Located in New York, NY
Rugs, Circa Date: 1950's – Size: 8 ft x 11 ft 9 in (2.44 m x 3.58 m)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Designed by Antonin Kybal, Czech Republic, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, designed by Antonin Kybal,
Czech republic. 1950's.
Kelim technique. Hand-woven wool
Category
Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous,
Sweden, 1950s.
Wool.
Rölakan technique.
Measures: L: 340 cm / 11' 3/20
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Flatweave carpet by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Mid-20th century Swedish flatweave carpet designed by Ingegerd Silow.
Navajo-styled pattern. Made in wool with beautiful green colors.
Good vintage condition with all fringes sti...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rölakan technique.
Wool.
Measures: L: 313 cm / 10' 3 1/4''
W: 176 cm / 5' 9 1/4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wool.
Signed.
Measures: L: 270 cm / 8' 10 1/4''
W: 163 cm / 5' 4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgglada Rutmönster-Colorful Squares
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Dallas, TX
78508 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'08 x 06'06. Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Ross Littell, Unika Vaev
Located in Odense, DK
Miller in the 1950's and 1960's. He moved to Copenhagen in 1960 where his appreciation for Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Rug, Anonymous, Hand Woven Wool, Pile Technique, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous.
Sweden. 1950s.
Handwoven wool.
Pile technique.
Dimensions:
L: 210 cm/ 6' 11''
W
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Carpet by Erik Lundberg Model "Korall" by Vävaregården, 1950s
By Erik Lundberg
Located in Stockholm, SE
, 1950s. Signed "V".
Measures: 167 cm x 242 cm.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Margareta Lundahl Röllakan Rug Midcentury Swedish Hand-Woven Flatweave, 1950s
By Margareta Lundahl
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
, master weaver in the Mid-20th Century in Sweden. This rug dates to around 1950s. Geometric pattern in
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Cream Gray & Beige Brown Natural Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Cream Grey & Beige Brown Natural Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Cream Gray & Beige Brown Natural Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Cream Gray & Beige Brown Natural Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 2 in
By Anna Maria Hoke
Located in New York, NY
Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavian Rugs, Circa Date: 1950’s – Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 2 in (1.96 m x 3.1 m)
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Geometric Gray and Blue Wool Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Silver-Gray and Blue Wool Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian collection, a celebration of large-scale geometry and exciting vintage colorways like that of
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Cream Gray & Beige Brown Natural Wool Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian-Inspired Geometric Gray-White Natural Wool Kilim Rug
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Scandinavian Collection, offering our unique, refined large-scale approach to the geometry and vintage
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Blue Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Viola Gråsten Style
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Viola Grasten
Located in Dallas, TX
78511 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'05 x 06'02.
Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Birgitta Södergren Midcentury Flatweave Rölakan Handwoven Wool Rug Sweden, 1950s
By Birgitta Södergren
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Midcentury Swedish rug, hand woven wool, flatweave ‘röllakan’ by Birgitta Södergren. Pattern in grey, blue center field and edges, decorated square surfaces, 240 x 173 cm. Signed “BS...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 94.49 in L 68.12 in
Naturalist Scene Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Naturalist Scene Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavia Rug
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Taupe, Blue and Off-White Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection; exemplifying a contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Ingegerd Silow,
Sweden, 1950s.
Signed.
Wool.
Measurements:
L: 253 cm / 8' 3 1/2
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, anonymous for Gammelstads Handväveri, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous for Gammelstads Handväveri,
Sweden, 1950s.
Wool.
Measures : L: 313 cm
Length
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Sigvard Bernadotte, Sweden, 1950s
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Sigvard Bernadotte,
Sweden. 1950s.
Wool.
Rölakan technique.
This eye-catching
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in Taupe, Blue and Off-White Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An elegant flat weave from Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collection; exemplifying a contemporary
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian EGE Art Line Robert Jacobsen Rug.8 ft 2 in x 11 ft
By Robert Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful and extremely artistic vintage Scandinavian EGE Art Line Robert Jacobsen rug, country of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish flat-weave rug - Sweden, 1950s - 101" x 59"
Beautiful long and narrow
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish Flat-Weave Rug, Finland, 1950s
By Alestalon Mattokutomo
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Alestalon Mattokutomo Finnish flat-weave rug, Finland, 1950s. Size: 97" x 63"
Handmade by
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Dangel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Carl Dangel,
Sweden, 1950s.
Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique
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Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of 1950s Scandinavian furniture you’re looking for. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. Find 21455 options for an antique or vintage item from our selection of 1950s Scandinavian furniture now, or shop our selection of 240 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a choice in our collection of 1950s Scandinavian furniture — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. An object in our assortment of 1950s Scandinavian furniture is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of 1950s Scandinavian furniture over the years, but those crafted by Hans J. Wegner, Rörstrand and Gunnar Nylund are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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The average selling price for a piece of 1950s Scandinavian furniture at 1stDibs is $2,794, while they’re typically $10 on the low end and $100,000,000 for the highest priced.
A Close Look at scandinavian-modern Furniture
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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