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Märta Måås-fjetterström Vintage Rug
Märta Måås-fjetterström Vintage Rug

Märta Måås-fjetterström Vintage Rug

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson, for Märta Måås-Fjetterström, woven rug "Snäckorna" in wool, tapestry

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

MäRta Maas-Fjetterstrom, Large "Falurutan, Duhs ii" Carpet, Sweden, 1952
MäRta Maas-Fjetterstrom, Large "Falurutan, Duhs ii" Carpet, Sweden, 1952

MäRta Maas-Fjetterstrom, Large "Falurutan, Duhs ii" Carpet, Sweden, 1952

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Salzburg, Austria

hints of yellow, brown and lavender. Signed AB MMF BN. Design in 1952 by Barbro Nilsson. Large size

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson, Marta Maas-Fjetterström, woven wall hanging "Twig, white" in vintage frame. Signed

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Golden Square Blue

Golden Square Blue

Sold|$18,100

Golden Square Blue

Located in Stockholm, SE

Relief piled carpet designed by Barbro Nilsson in 1945. Executed at the MMF ateliers in Båstad in

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry MMF

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry MMF

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson, Marta Maas-Fjetterström MMF. Signed BN. "Twig Purple" woven textile

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Metal

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

Marta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson, Marta Maas-Fjetterström, woven wall hanging "Vingåkra", tapestry technique. Signed

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

MMF Swedish piled carpet " The Red Carnation "

MMF Swedish piled carpet " The Red Carnation "

Located in Stockholm, SE

Swedish piled carpet called "Nejlikan Röd" (The red carnation) designed after 1950 by Barbro

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

"Salerno Grey " MMF
"Salerno Grey " MMF

"Salerno Grey " MMF

Located in Stockholm, SE

"Salerno Grey" Swedish flat-woven tapestry technique and rölakan rug. Designed 1948 by Barbro

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

"Park Green" Swedish AB MMF BN carpet
"Park Green" Swedish AB MMF BN carpet

"Park Green" Swedish AB MMF BN carpet

Located in Stockholm, SE

"Park Green" Swedish MMF carpet in tapestry technique. Designed by Barbro Nilsson in 1957

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden 20th
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden 20th

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden 20th

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson Sweden, Vintage Wall tapestry, “Rödspättan” Signed BN. Handwoven at Märta Måås

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Träd i Skogen", Sweden, 1962
Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Träd i Skogen", Sweden, 1962

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Träd i Skogen", Sweden, 1962

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson Sweden, 1962 Wall tapestry ‘Träd i skogen’. Signed BN AB MMF. Wool and linen on

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

"Schackrutig Brun" Swedish Rug
"Schackrutig Brun" Swedish Rug

"Schackrutig Brun" Swedish Rug

Located in Stockholm, SE

Barbro Nilsson in 1950. This example is a variant of the original "Rölakan" -Schackrutan. Signed : AB MMF

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

"Rubin Stjärnan" or the "Ruby star" Wall Hanging, Swedish Tapestry
"Rubin Stjärnan" or the "Ruby star" Wall Hanging, Swedish Tapestry

"Rubin Stjärnan" or the "Ruby star" Wall Hanging, Swedish Tapestry

Located in Stockholm, SE

insertions on a linen ground)- Designed by Barbro Nilsson 1960,woven at Märta Måås-Fjetterström in Båstad

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Tapestries

"Blåbär" Swedish Märta Måås Fjetterström carpet
"Blåbär" Swedish Märta Måås Fjetterström carpet

"Blåbär" Swedish Märta Måås Fjetterström carpet

Located in Stockholm, SE

Barbro Nilsson in 1946. Woven at Märta Måås Fjetterström Ateliers in Båstad (S.Sweden). Signed : AB MMF

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Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

"Bankrabatten Brun" Swedish Piled Rug, Signed AB MMF BN
"Bankrabatten Brun" Swedish Piled Rug, Signed AB MMF BN

"Bankrabatten Brun" Swedish Piled Rug, Signed AB MMF BN

Located in Stockholm, SE

"Bankrabatten Brun" Swedish piled rug ,designed by Barbro Nilsson in 1966. executed in Bästad by

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Swedish mid-century "rya" rug designed by Marianne Richter
Swedish mid-century "rya" rug designed by Marianne Richter

Swedish mid-century "rya" rug designed by Marianne Richter

By Marianne Richter

Located in New York, NY

designer and worked along side Barbro Nilsson, Marta Maas-Fjetterström at the studio in Bastad. She was

Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

No2. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century
No2. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century

No2. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century

By Ann-Mari Forsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

1943, and like Marianne Richter she studied under Barbro Nilsson. She has created several much-loved

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

No1. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century
No1. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century

No1. Vintage Swedish Flat-weave rug by Ann-Mari Forsberg, Mid-20th Century

By Ann-Mari Forsberg

Located in Stockholm, SE

1943, and like Marianne Richter she studied under Barbro Nilsson. She has created several much-loved

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Vintage Märta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry
Vintage Märta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

Vintage Märta Maas-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the studios director and

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-fjetterström, Sweden, 1937
Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-fjetterström, Sweden, 1937

Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-fjetterström, Sweden, 1937

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the studios director and, together with artists

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Taraxacum", Sweden after 1941
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Taraxacum", Sweden after 1941

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry "Taraxacum", Sweden after 1941

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1937
Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1937

Vintage Flat-Weave Rug "Blåplump" by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Sweden, 1937

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s
Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Mr “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s
Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Mr “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Mr “Mosaikrutan” Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1950s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Handwoven ‘Cikoria’ Pillow, Sweden, 1940s
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Handwoven ‘Cikoria’ Pillow, Sweden, 1940s

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Handwoven ‘Cikoria’ Pillow, Sweden, 1940s

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

, wall hangings and tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1945
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1945

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Wall Tapestry, Sweden, 1945

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson became the studio’s director and, together with artists Marianne Richter and Ann-Mari

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry in Antique Frame, Sweden

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Decorative Art

Materials

Wool

Flat-weaved Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, Mid-20th Century
Flat-weaved Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, Mid-20th Century

Flat-weaved Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, Mid-20th Century

By Ingrid Dessau

Located in Stockholm, SE

Barbro Nilsson (best known for leading AB Märta Måås-Fjätterstöms weaving studio) who later arranged an

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rare Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry, Wool & Linen, Sweden, 1941
Vintage Rare Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry, Wool & Linen, Sweden, 1941

Vintage Rare Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry, Wool & Linen, Sweden, 1941

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Barbro Nilsson became the studio’s director and, together with artists Marianne Richter and Ann-Mari

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Linen

Danish Reversible Flat Weave Carpet
Danish Reversible Flat Weave Carpet

Danish Reversible Flat Weave Carpet

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Waltham, MA

Graphic reversible cotton flat weave carpet from Denmark with diamond and line pattern. Wonderful hues of rust, yellow, and orange. Dates to the 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Cotton

Swedish carpet  "Snackorna" - Märta Måås Fjetterström
Swedish carpet  "Snackorna" - Märta Måås Fjetterström

Swedish carpet "Snackorna" - Märta Måås Fjetterström

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Stockholm, SE

"Snackorna" Swedish flatwoven,tapestry technique carpet. Designed 1943 by Barbro Nillsson. Signed

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry

Vintage Märta Måås-fjetterström Wall Tapestry

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Lovely wall tapestry 'Spättan Blå' framed in double glass. Signed BN. Designed in the 1940s.

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Wall Tapestry

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Lovely vintage wall tapestry "Rödspättan" framed in double glass. Signed BN. Handwoven at Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, Båstad, Sweden.

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Barbro Nilsson Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet for Marta Maas-Fjetterström
Vintage Barbro Nilsson Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet for Marta Maas-Fjetterström

Vintage Barbro Nilsson Flat-Weave Swedish Carpet for Marta Maas-Fjetterström

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Vintage Barbro Nilsson for Marta Maas-Fjetterström flat-weave carpet. Signed AB MMF BN. Store

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-fjetterström AB mmf, "Rödlock" Rug by Barbro Nilsson
Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-fjetterström AB mmf, "Rödlock" Rug by Barbro Nilsson

Mid-20th Century Märta Måås-fjetterström AB mmf, "Rödlock" Rug by Barbro Nilsson

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Stockholm, SE

weaver AB MMF and Barbro Nilsson (BN) 1945. Pattern is “Rödlock”, (”Redcurls”) half-pile (flossa) rug

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Rolakan Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson
Rolakan Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

Rolakan Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Signed tapestry in the Narcos (water lilies) pattern. Beautiful weaving alluding to traditional Swedish design motif. This example is larger than typical for this design (26.5" x 17....

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Vintage 1960s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Oak

Märta Måås-Fjetterström Violetta Grön Vintage Rug Signed AB MMF BN
Märta Måås-Fjetterström Violetta Grön Vintage Rug Signed AB MMF BN

Märta Måås-Fjetterström Violetta Grön Vintage Rug Signed AB MMF BN

By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Helsingborg, SE

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Violetta Grön" vintage rug signed AB MMF BN. Barbro Nilsson was

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool, Linen

Swedish Traditional Flat-weave Woll Carpet Kelim Type, 1950-1960
Swedish Traditional Flat-weave Woll Carpet Kelim Type, 1950-1960

Swedish Traditional Flat-weave Woll Carpet Kelim Type, 1950-1960

Located in Drottningholm, SE

-weave wool carpet called Röllakan in the manner of Barbro Nilsson made in the 1950s. The dimensions are

Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

MMF tapestry  Rug
MMF tapestry  Rug

MMF tapestry Rug

Sold|$16,500

MMF tapestry Rug

Located in Stockholm, SE

"Blårbär Mör" = "Blueberry Dark." Swedish flat-woven tapestry technique rug. Designed by Barbro

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Pillow Wall Tapestry, Sweden
Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Pillow Wall Tapestry, Sweden

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Pillow Wall Tapestry, Sweden

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

studio’s director and, together with artists Marianne Richter and Barbro Nilsson , they continued Måås

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Ann-Mari Forsberg & Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Crocus, Red” Tapestry, Sweden 1945
Ann-Mari Forsberg & Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Crocus, Red” Tapestry, Sweden 1945

Ann-Mari Forsberg & Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Crocus, Red” Tapestry, Sweden 1945

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Ann-Mari Forsberg

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

tapestries of exceptional quality and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Rare Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Påfågeln” Knotted Rug, Sweden, 1944
Vintage Rare Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Påfågeln” Knotted Rug, Sweden, 1944

Vintage Rare Märta Måås-Fjetterström “Påfågeln” Knotted Rug, Sweden, 1944

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

and craftsmanship. In 1941 textile artist Barbro Nilsson became the studio’s director and, together

Category

Vintage 1940s Swedish Caucasian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modernist Swedish Sterling Candlesticks by Wiwen Nilsson for A. Nilsson
Modernist Swedish Sterling Candlesticks by Wiwen Nilsson for A. Nilsson

Modernist Swedish Sterling Candlesticks by Wiwen Nilsson for A. Nilsson

By Wiwen Nilsson, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson

Located in Chicago, IL

Simple and elegant Sterling Silver Candlesticks Made in Sweden by Anders Nilsson. D-8 Date stamp

Category

Vintage 1930s Swedish Candle Holders

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Barbro Nilsson For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic barbro nilsson available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and linen, every barbro nilsson was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a barbro nilsson, we have 315 options in-stock, while there are 75 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer barbro nilsson, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right barbro nilsson, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, mid-century modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB each produced at least one beautiful barbro nilsson that is worth considering.

How Much is a Barbro Nilsson?

Prices for a barbro nilsson start at $554 and top out at $240,000 with the average selling for $10,902.

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.