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Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, MMF
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1966.
Wool
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 80.71 in L 125.99 in
Barbro Nilsson "Randig Med Tvist" Carpet
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
textile artist Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom AB of Sweden. Woven signature to edge, 1940s. An
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson "Falurutan" Carpet for MMF
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Hand-woven wool "Falurutan" carpet designed by important Swedish textile artist Barbro Nilsson for
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Salerno Grey’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF AB, Sweden, 1948
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Salerno Grey’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1948.
Hand
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Barbro Nilsson
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
, Barbro Nilsson.
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson Carpet ‘Strålblomman Röd’ Produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare carpet ‘Strålblomman Röd’ designed by Barbro Nilsson. Produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 125.99 in L 79.53 in
Rare "Grönlock" Rya rug by Barbro Nilsson, Märta Måås Fjetterström AB
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Rare Rya rug called "Grönlock" by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås Fjetterström studio in Båstad
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Pile Rug by Märta Måås-fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Pile Rug by Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
Initialed: AB MMF BN (Märta Måås
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Barbro Nilsson, 1964
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a sandy saffron field with overall design of overlapping
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Salerno' Carpet
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
designer Barbro Nilsson in 1948. The Salerno rug was specially commissioned to honor a tragic incident. In
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-Fjetterström Swedish Deco Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
the master weaver:
Barbro Nilsson was educated in weaving and dyeing and went on to become the head of
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-fjetterström "Solfläckar" Sunspots Tapestry
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Brooklyn, NY
original owner.
About Barbro Nilsson: The daughter of an architect, Barbro Nilsson began weaving and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Early 20th Century Marta Maas-fjetterström Ab Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a tonal blue field with overall design of linked shaded
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a polychrome field of lapis, ivory, chardonnay, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Marta Maas-fjetterström Ab Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
prolific collection of Swedish rugs until her passing in 1941. Her rugs were known for featuring bright
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Kryddnejlikan' Carpet
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Kryddnejlikan’, wool on linen warp
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Snäckorna' Carpet
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Snäckorna’, wool on linen warp
Category
Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Tånga' Carpet
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Barbro Nilsson for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, carpet, model ‘Tånga, W lätt grön och brun’, wool on
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Mid 20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage hand-woven Swedish rug has a tonal overall field of camel, beige, sage and gray
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Marta Maas-Fjetterström AB Swedish Rug Signed by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish rug has a checkered overall field of tonal taupe diagonal rows
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug/Runner by AB Märta Måås-fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug/runner
Initialed: AB MMF BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Barbro Nilsson
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Hand Loomed Tapestry Rug by Barbro Nilsson, 1950s
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Exceptional hand-woven tapestry rug designed by the celebrated Swedish textile designer Barbro
Category
20th Century Swedish Rugs
Materials
Fabric
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1945
Signed 'AB MMF BN' (Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström workshop
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful handwoven rug by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB.
Designed 1946
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs
Materials
Wool
Barbo Nilsson, AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström Carpet "Blaarp" MMF 1962
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Amarillo, TX
"Blaarp" MMF Rolakan, large example, 239" x 84".
Sweden, circa 1962
Barbro Nilsson, AB Marta Maas
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
"Strutar, Gul", Barbro Nilsson, AB MMF, Swedish Flat-Weave, 1943
Located in New York, NY
-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson).
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug Earth-Tone Colors, Stege Randmönster
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30955 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'02 x 11'10. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug Earth-Tone Colors, Stege Randmönster
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30958 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'01 x 12'10. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Wool
New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug Earth-Tone Colors, Stege Randmönster
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30959 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'00 x 12'11.
Displaying simplicity with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Wool
New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug Earth-Tone Colors, Stege Randmönster
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30954 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 08'01 x 10'00. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Barbro Nilsson. 3 ft 6 in x 4 ft 10 in
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas, Country Of Origin
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Runner by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave runner by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
Handwoven
Initialed
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
New Scandinavian Green Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 10'01 x 13'10
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
design, inspired by the artistic spirit of Barbro Nilsson's "Kvadrater pa linne" from the 1950s. The
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Blue Swedish Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 10'05 x 14'00
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
craftsmanship. The flatweave rollakan-style kilim is inspired by Barbro Nilsson's iconic Falurutan, Duhs II
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish pile carpet
Sweden ca. 1947
handwoven
Initialed: AB MMF BN (Barbro Nilsson
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish pile carpet.
Initialed: AB MMF BN (AB Marta Maas-Fjetterström, Barbro
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Blue Swedish Inspired Röllakan, 10'03 x 13'08
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30853 New Barbro Nilsson Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'03 x 13'08. Emanating Scandinavian Modern
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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New Contemporary Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan with Checkerboard Grid Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
visionaries Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson, this rug offers a creative reinterpretation of their
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Röllakan, 12'05 x 15'00
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
inspiration from the work of Barbro Nilsson, a renowned Swedish textile designer known for her innovative
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
1960's Scandinavian Blue Swedish Röllakan with Modern Style
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
gradations. The restrained elegance and understated beauty also echo the influences of Barbro Nilsson, a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Röllakan Carpet, 12'04 x 14'10
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
refined aesthetics championed by Swedish weaving pioneers Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom and Barbro Nilsson
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Scandinavian Röllakan Flatweave Carpet with Modern Nordic Style
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
78505 Vintage Gold Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'11 x 12'05. Steeped in the warmth of Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Aesthetic Movement Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Blue Scandinavian Röllakan, 06'01 x 09'08
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
79041 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 06'01 x 09'08. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Bohemian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950's Mid-Century Swedish Scandinavian Röllakan, Signed LK
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
79032 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'03. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Marianne Richter
Located in Dallas, TX
Marianne Richter and Barbro Nilsson, this flat-weave kilim rug can connect home interiors with the elements
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Signed Midcentury Handwoven Wool Swedish Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in West Hollywood, CA
-Fjetterström and BN for Barbro Nilsson.
About the Master Weaver:
The mid-century Swedish paradigm would not
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Late 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Blue Wool Signed Swedish Rug
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
, Barbro Nilsson for the Märta Måås-Fjetterström studio.
About the Master Weaver:
The mid-century Swedish
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Late 20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, Randig Med Tvist
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian flatweave rug emulates Barbro Nilsson and her design Randig Med Tvist meaning 'Striped with a
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
Park" carpet (1957) by Barbro Nilsson and Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom. This flatweave rug seamlessly blends
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Park" carpet (1957) by Barbro Nilsson and Märta Måås-Fjetterström. This flat-weave rug seamlessly
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
"The Park" carpet (1957) by Barbro Nilsson and Märta Måås-Fjetterström. This flat-weave rug seamlessly
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
. Drawing inspiration from Barbro Nilsson's iconic "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flat-weave rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
. Drawing inspiration from Barbro Nilsson's iconic "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flat-weave rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
. Drawing inspiration from Barbro Nilsson's iconic "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flat-weave rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
from Barbro Nilsson's renowned "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flatweave rug incorporates elements
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
. Drawing inspiration from Barbro Nilsson's iconic "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flat-weave rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
. Drawing inspiration from Barbro Nilsson's iconic "Salerno gron med enkel bard," this flat-weave rug
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30797 New Swedish Style Kilim Rug Inspired by Barbro Nilsson and Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom 08'10 x
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Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Dallas, TX
30796 New Swedish Style Kilim Rug Inspired by Barbro Nilsson and Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom 10'00 x
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Barbro Nilsson Rug For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic barbro nilsson rug available at 1stDibs. Each barbro nilsson rug for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and linen. If you’re shopping for a barbro nilsson rug, we have 108 options in-stock, while there are 2 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect barbro nilsson rug — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. Each barbro nilsson rug bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. A well-made barbro nilsson rug has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Barbro Lundberg-Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB are consistently popular.
How Much is a Barbro Nilsson Rug?
A barbro nilsson rug can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $24,625, while the lowest priced sells for $600 and the highest can go for as much as $240,000.
Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You
Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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