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Norwegian Tapestry

Tapestry Designed by Alf Lundeby, Woven by Ragnhild Prestgard, Norway, 1913–1914
Tapestry Designed by Alf Lundeby, Woven by Ragnhild Prestgard, Norway, 1913–1914

Tapestry Designed by Alf Lundeby, Woven by Ragnhild Prestgard, Norway, 1913–1914

Located in Valby, 84

In 1909 Lundeby studied under Henri Matisse in Paris, an experience that informed his sensitivity to colour and surface. The tapestry was woven by Ragnhild Prestgard (1880–1960), a p...

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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Tapestries

Materials

Fabric

Norwegian Wall Hanging, 1920
Norwegian Wall Hanging, 1920

Norwegian Wall Hanging, 1920

$28,000

H 103 in W 56 in D 0.32 in

Norwegian Wall Hanging, 1920

Located in New York, NY

Norwegian wall hanging Norway, circa 1920. Possibly designed by Frida Hansen. Polychrome composition with floral motif.

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Vintage 1920s Norwegian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto. 3' 5" x 4' 6"
Vintage Scandinavian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto. 3' 5" x 4' 6"

Vintage Scandinavian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto. 3' 5" x 4' 6"

Located in New York, NY

Vintage Norwegian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto, Country Of Origin: Norway, Circa date: Mid 20th Century.

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Vintage 1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tapestry 'Porte' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Tapestry 'Porte' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Tapestry 'Porte' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

$5,005

H 74.02 in W 61.03 in D 1.19 in

Tapestry 'Porte' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

By Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Kirsten Gregers Jensen (1928–1998) was a Norwegian-Danish tapestry artist and furniture architect based in Norway.

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Vintage 1980s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Tapestry 'Brun Jord' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Tapestry 'Brun Jord' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Tapestry 'Brun Jord' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

$4,799

H 78.75 in W 66.54 in D 1.19 in

Tapestry 'Brun Jord' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

By Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Kirsten Gregers Jensen (1928–1998) was a Norwegian-Danish tapestry artist and furniture architect whose work stands among the finest examples of Scandinavian textile modernism.

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1990s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Tapestry 'Rød Høst' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Tapestry 'Rød Høst' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Tapestry 'Rød Høst' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

$4,049 / item

H 66.54 in W 42.13 in D 1.19 in

Tapestry 'Rød Høst' Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen

By Kirsten Gregers Jensen

Located in Stockholm, SE

Kirsten Gregers Jensen (1928–1998) was a Norwegian-Danish tapestry artist and furniture architect known for her refined craftsmanship and modernist aesthetic.

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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt
Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt

Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt

$1,450 / set

H 2.56 in W 22.64 in D 22.64 in

Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt

By Offecct

Located in Dronten, NL

Designed by Jin Kuramoto for Offecct, the Soundwave Swell panels combine refined Scandinavian design with exceptional acoustic performance. Featuring a dynamic, wave-like surface, th...

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2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Felt

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Milo Baughman, Tapestry
Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Milo Baughman, Tapestry

Set of 6 Mid-Century Bentwood Dining Chairs Milo Baughman, Tapestry

By Milo Baughman

Located in Buxton, GB

Rare Set of 6 Mid-Century Norwegian Bentwood Dining Chairs – Moody Botanical Tapestry ​"Available here is a rare, complete set of six (6) sculptural lounge-style dining chairs.

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Hollywood Regency Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Bentwood

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Vintage Abstract Denna Rya Wool Tapestry, circa 1960, Norway
Vintage Abstract Denna Rya Wool Tapestry, circa 1960, Norway

Vintage Abstract Denna Rya Wool Tapestry, circa 1960, Norway

By Nordiska Industri 1

Located in Richmond, VA

A woven fine Denna Rya tapestry of intense saturated color manufactured by Nordiska Industri A. B. Goteborg. Fabric manufacturers label applied on verso. Excellent condition!

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20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool

19th Century Hand-Painted Panel with Column Facade Detail and Sky
19th Century Hand-Painted Panel with Column Facade Detail and Sky

19th Century Hand-Painted Panel with Column Facade Detail and Sky

Located in Nashville, TN

Late 19th Century hand-painted tapestry from a theatre in Normandy is very unusual and impressive in size. The condition is very good with some paint loss and character holes which...

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Antique Late 19th Century Norwegian Tapestries

Materials

Canvas

Large 20th century Scandinavian Wall hanging
Large 20th century Scandinavian Wall hanging

Large 20th century Scandinavian Wall hanging

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H 70 in W 52.5 in D 0.5 in

Large 20th century Scandinavian Wall hanging

By Frida Hansen

Located in New York, NY

Large 20th century Wall hanging, possibly from Norway and early 20th century. Depicting a woodland landscape with birds, plants and trees in warm brown, green and purple shades. Weav...

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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Art Nouveau Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Tapestry
Scandinavian Tapestry

Scandinavian Tapestry

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H 0.4 in W 44.49 in D 51.19 in

Scandinavian Tapestry

By Scandinavian Authentic Furniture ( SAF )

Located in Glasgow, GB

A fine Norwegian Church Tapestry from 1913 depicting the parable of St Mathew and the ' Wise and Foolish Virgins' This is an iconic image recreated from Medieval Work from the 15th C...

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Vintage 1910s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Antiquities

Materials

Wool

Framed Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Coverlet Textile Art
Framed Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Coverlet Textile Art

Framed Vintage Scandinavian Flat Weave Coverlet Textile Art

Located in Atlanta, GA

An eye-catching piece of textile art professionally framed and presented in a gilt wood and acrylic shadowbox. Scandinavian flat weave with wool yarns, likely used a coverlet or blan...

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries

Materials

Wool, Acrylic, Giltwood

Vintage Woven Wall Hanging

Vintage Woven Wall Hanging

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H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 0.79 in

Vintage Woven Wall Hanging

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Vintage woven wall hanging in tapestry technique.

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Antique Early 19th Century Norwegian Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Norwegian Wool Tapestry Depicting Birds on Fruit Boughs
Norwegian Wool Tapestry Depicting Birds on Fruit Boughs

Norwegian Wool Tapestry Depicting Birds on Fruit Boughs

Located in Southampton, NY

Based on Norwegian weaving by Alf Wallander from the late nineteenth century.

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Early 20th Century Norwegian Arts and Crafts Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Norwegian Red Fabric and Mahogany Tapestry Three-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1950s
Norwegian Red Fabric and Mahogany Tapestry Three-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1950s

Norwegian Red Fabric and Mahogany Tapestry Three-Seat Sofa Midcentury, 1950s

Located in London, GB

A beautiful Norwegian red fabric three-seat sofa, this would make a stylish addition to any living or work area. The sofa has a curved backrest and sculptured mahogany armrests for e...

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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

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By Örsjö Industri AB

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Located in New York, NY

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$1,395 / item

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Located in Milan, IT

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Located in Centro, RS

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Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

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$283Sale Price / set|20% Off

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By Roberto Beltrami

Located in Murano, VE

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$41,317

H 60.24 in W 90.95 in D 0.4 in

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By La Maitrise, Maurice Dufrêne

Located in Paris, IDF

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Beautiful antique fine 18th century french needlepoint tapestry

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Norwegian Tapestry For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic Norwegian tapestry available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and acrylic, every Norwegian tapestry was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Norwegian tapestry, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Norwegian tapestry bearing mid-century modern or Scandinavian Modern hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Norwegian tapestry over the years, but those crafted by Märta Måås-Fjetterström and Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Norwegian Tapestry?

The average selling price for a Norwegian tapestry at 1stDibs is $18,883, while they’re typically $249 on the low end and $61,349 for the highest priced.

Finding the Right Tapestry for You

Whether you hang them behind your bed as a dazzling alternative to a headboard or over the sofa as a large-scale focal point in the living room, vintage tapestries can introduce an array of textures and colors to any space in your home.

Woven wall hangings haven’t consistently enjoyed the popularity or earned the highbrow status that other types of wall decorations have over the years, at least not since the 1970s, which was somewhat of a heyday for tapestries. Today, however, these tactile works of art are seeing a renaissance, as modern weavers are forging new paths in the medium while the demand for antique and vintage tapestries continues to grow.

“We are drawn to texture in environments, and we see tapestries as a subtle layer of soft ornament,” says Lauren Larson of the New York design duo Material Lust. Indeed, and a lot of opportunity comes along when decorating with this distinctive brand of soft ornament.

Think of wall hangings as paintings created by hand with fabric instead of oil or watercolors. If you’re not simply securing your treasure to a wall with nails, pushpins or Velcro, tapestries can be stretched over a frame, used to create a canopy in a cozy living-room corner, hung from a rod or placed inside a shadowbox. And because this kind of textile art is hundreds of years old, options abound with respect to subjects and designs.

For richly detailed depictions of landscapes and garden scenes, look to antique Chinese tapestries and Japanese tapestries. Aubusson tapestries are ornate wall hangings manufactured in central France that are also characterized by romantic portrayals of nature. For weavers of mid-century modern tapestries, as well as those working in textile arts today, the styles and subject matter are too numerous to mention, with artists exploring experimental shapes, bold colors and provocative abstract designs.

Antique, new and vintage tapestries can make a room feel warm and welcoming — find yours on 1stDibs now.

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