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Scandinavian 1960s briarwood chest of drawers
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage cabinet with three drawers and brass handles.
A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Burl
Yngve Ekström 'Arka' Armchair in Oak
By Stolab, Yngve Ekström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
modern Scandinavian furniture. In his designs, he combined strictness with frivolity and elegance with
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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Oak
Yngve Ekström 'Bangkok' Cabinet for AB Westbergs Möbler
By Yngve Ekström
Located in Waalwijk, NL
pioneers of what we nowadays call modern Scandinavian furniture. In his designs, he combined strictness
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
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Teak
Mcintosh Tri-Form Metamorphic Twist & Turn Langthorne Nesting Tables Scotland
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in High Wycombe, GB
attached to "Utility". A H Mcintosh were pioneers of reproducing modern Scandinavian furniture designs
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Teak
H 24.02 in W 29.14 in D 15.95 in
Johannes Andersen Extension table in Mahogany
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Norwalk, CT
showcases the timeless elegance and functionality characteristic of mid-century modern Scandinavian
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
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Mahogany
Modern Scandanavian Rollaken Flatweave Rug
Located in New York, NY
The borderless, cream field shows a charmingly unbalanced central motif of stepped curled leaf style elements, abstract depicting V-shaped flowers, with secondary cross-hatch element...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this kilim is part of our contemporary collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
This vintage Swedish Rya rug is simple and stunning, truly embodies Scandinavian Modern style. The
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Style Kilim Carpet
Located in Milan, IT
Inspired by Mid-Century Modern Swedish carpets, this Kilim is part of our contemporary collection
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Scandinavian Modern Wool Modern Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-century scandinavian modern wool Modern rug.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Geometric Design Rug
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian Pile rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian design rug, with high and low pile, is inspired by the work of Swedish textile
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30937 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'03 x 13'03.
Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug provides a feeling of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30941 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 12'10. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug provides a feeling of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30936 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'02 x 12'00.
Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug provides a feeling of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30938 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 12'04 x 14'10.
Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug provides a feeling of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish-Style Kilim Rug
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30940 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'03 x 11'11. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven wool Swedish inspired Kilim rug provides a feeling of co...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Shag Rya rug in various shades of yellow brown and light green. Hand-knotted wool shag rug made in Sweden, circa 1960. Nice smaller size for accenting a part of a room.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandanavian Rollaken Flatweave Rug, with Multicolor Diamond Design
Located in New York, NY
This wool wefted tapestry-weave scatter shows a minutely abrashed, five part rectangular camel field framed by a broad cream-sand border featuring stepped multicolour diamonds. Plai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Geometric Design Rug
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Geometric Design Rug.
This Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty Mid Century Scandinavian Modern Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful vintage Scandinavian rug with beautiful geometrical design and nice colors, (I can’t
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
Materials
Cotton, Wool
Scandinavian Modern Yellow Green Gradient Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
Swedish Shag Rya rug, A great abstract design in various shades of yellow and light green. Nice smaller size for accenting a part of a room.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Signed EJ Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Rug
Located in Dallas, TX
76938 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'01 x 09'01. Swedish rya rugs are traditional
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Kilim Rug, Signed Nkt
By Nkt (Nk-textilkammar)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful geometric decor in Yellow, grey, green and brown tones. This rug is from Nk-textilkammare (NK-textile chamber) flat-woven Swedish rug, executed in a single interlocking tap...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Linen
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Sigvard Bernadotte, Ingrid Hellman-Knafve
Located in Dallas, TX
77037, vintage Swedish Kilim rug with Scandinavian Modern style - Rollakan flat-weave rug. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Red & Orange Handmade Geometric Wool Rug
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Scandinavian style wool rug with an orange and red field. This modern rug has accents of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78166 Vintage Swedish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 02'07 x 04'09. Full of tiny details
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug Design with Modern Design in Natural Colors
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug Design with Modern Design in Natural Colors. Keivan Woven Arts
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78274 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 03'09 x 05'07. With its simplicity
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
New Swedish Inspired Kilim with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30692 new Swedish inspired Kilim rug with Scandinavian Modern style 06'02 x 08'07. With its
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ege Art Line
Located in Dallas, TX
78279 Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 04'00 x 06'06. With its geometric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78276 Vintage Swedish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern style 03'10 x 04'05. Full of tiny details
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgstark Diamantstjärnaspaljé
Located in Dallas, TX
78509 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'04 x 06'06
Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design with Geometric Design
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Handwoven Rug by Vannerus-Rydgran
By Inga-Mi Vannérus-Rydgran
Located in Stockholm, SE
mahogany furnitures and masterpiece made by Danish craftsmen. The rug ends has leather trimmings.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cycladic Santorini
Located in Dallas, TX
76914 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 07'08 x 10'01.
Scandinavian Modern meets Cycladic
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Pink Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian modern style. Imbued pink hues, the rich waves of abrash of painterly-like brush strokes and
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug With Modern Design in Gray, Ivory, Tan Tones
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug With Modern Design in Gray, Ivory, Tan Tones. Keivan Woven Arts
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Minimalism
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Rakel Callander
Located in Dallas, TX
30933 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'01 x 11'10.
Scandinavian Modern meets Cubist Minimalism in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Minimalism
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Rakel Callander
Located in Dallas, TX
30932 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'00 x 13'02.
Scandinavian Modern meets Cubist Minimalism in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Minimalism
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Rakel Callander
Located in Dallas, TX
30934 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'03 x 12'09.
Scandinavian Modern meets Cubist Minimalism in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Minimalism
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Rakel Callander
Located in Dallas, TX
30931 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 09'00 x 12'00.
Scandinavian Modern meets Cubist Minimalism in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Modern Design Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug with Neutral Colors
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
With stripe lines, this Scandinavian flat-weave rug with neutral colors is suited for modern
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Grönt Timglas Korsmönster
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
kilim rug is the perfect balance of Scandinavian Modern Design and Cubism.
Perfect for a living room
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Contemporary Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug in Modern Swedish Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Contemporary Scandinavian Swedish Design flat weave rug with Modern Design. Keivan Woven Arts
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Midcentury Scandinavian Modern Rya Shag Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya rug. Light blue cream, pink, green and brown with a floral pattern
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian Rug with Ivory and Gray Geometric Patterns
Located in Dallas, TX
Modern area rug is handwoven in Scandinavian design using fine wool and organic dyes. It features
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish-Style Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30944 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 12'03 x 14'11.
Scandinavian Modern meets Biophilic Design in
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish-Style Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Biophilic Design
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
30943 New Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 10'02 x 12'10.
Scandinavian Modern meets Biophilic Design in
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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 Sublime Simplicity
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian Modern style in this handwoven Swedish inspired Kilim rug. The geometric panel design and earthy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Sublime Simplicity Meets Scandinavian Modern
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
Scandinavian Modern style in this handwoven Swedish inspired Kilim rug. The geometric panel design and earthy
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, Scandinavian Modern Meets Cubist Style
By Marianne Richter, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
beautifully highlights the bolder side of Scandinavian Modern style.
Perfect for adding organic textile
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Dallas, TX
78264 vintage Swedish Rollakan rug with Scandinavian Modern style 06'02 x 09'02. With its geometric
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Green Modern Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in Norwalk, CT
Beautiful Scandinavian style wool rug with a green and grey field. This modern rug has accent
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
78112 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Kilim rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 06'06 x 10'00. With its
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Dallas, TX
78251 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 5'09 x 7'11. With its
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78263 Vintage Swedish Rollakan rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 05'06 x 07'06. With its geometric
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
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Modern Scandinavian Furniture For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of modern Scandinavian furniture for your home. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and metal. There are 107921 variations of the antique or vintage item from our selection of modern Scandinavian furniture you’re looking for, while we also have 10397 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for newer or older items, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A choice in our collection of modern Scandinavian furniture made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made object in our assortment of modern Scandinavian furniture has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Hans J. Wegner, Fritz Hansen and Børge Mogensen are consistently popular.
How Much is a Modern Scandinavian Furniture?
A piece of modern Scandinavian furniture can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,409, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $450,140,320.
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.
Questions About Modern Scandinavian Furniture
- What is Danish modern furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Danish modern furniture is the term for a style of furniture that emerged during the 1930s through the innovation of designers from Denmark. It is a subset of Scandinavian modern furniture, 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. Some notable Danish modern designers include Hans J. Wegner, Kaare Klint, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Arne Vodder and Verner Panton. Shop a range of Danish modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- What is modern style furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Modern style furniture has smooth shiny surfaces, straight lines, simple shapes. The general objective is a simple uncluttered look.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Mid-century modern furniture is so popular largely because its characteristics align well with the trends and tastes that are dominant today. Many people love its simple look defined by clean lines, and the use of natural materials also adds to its popularity. In addition, designers created mid-century modern furniture to be as functional as it is visually appealing, making pieces executed in the style simple, convenient and comfortable to use. Find a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 22, 2024There is not a single year that is mid-century modern. The style emerged during the 1940s and 1950s and remained dominant through the 1960s and into the early 1970s. Some notable designers who contributed to the development of the mid-century modern style include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia, Isamu Noguchi and George Nelson. Shop a wide range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Mid-century modern furniture combines sleek lines with organic shapes.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 25, 2019
Some of the most famous mid-century modern furniture designers were Alvar Aalto, Charles and Ray Eames, Paul Evans, Poul Kjærholm, Florence Knoll, George Nakashima, Giò Ponti, Hans Wegner, Charlotte Perriand, Sergio Rodrigues and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022Marcel Breuer introduced the material of tubular steel to modern furniture design. He employed it in many of his chairs, tables and sofas, prizing the material because it minimized the weight of pieces without sacrificing their strength. Shop a range of Marcel Breuer furniture on 1stDibs.
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