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Bobyrug’s Nice 1960’s Scandinavian Rya rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Discover elegance with our exquisite modern Scandinavian rya rug meticulously hand knotted with
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton, Wool
Large 1960's Scandinavian Handmade Wool Rya Rug
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A large and outstanding handmade wool Rya rug from the 60’s with a very pleasing patern and colour pallete of forrest greens and aqua blues. Very unusual to find such a fine quality ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1960s Vintage Scandinavian Wool Rug
Located in London, GB
A beautiful vintage rug, this was made in Finland in the 1960s. It is very long and narrow, perfect for an entry / passage way. It’s woven from high quality wool and has many beautif...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rya Rug, 1960s
Located in Naples, IT
Scandinavian rya wool rug with a colorful pattern. The rug is a great example of 1960s pop art and
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Area Rug 4'6x6'10
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Area rug 4'6 X 6'10. A delightful mid-century circa 1960 Scandinavian
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20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Warm Tone Rya Rug
By Ege Rya
Located in Atlanta, GA
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
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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 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
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Wool
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Swedish Pile Rug 8' x 10'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Midcentury Scandinavian Swedish Pile rug 8' x 10'. A wonderful midcentury, circa 1960
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rug 3'7 x 5'11
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian rug 3'7 x 5'11. A hand hooked rug from Scandinavia in wool, circa 1960.
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20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ingrid Hellman-Knafve, Sigvard Bernadotte
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
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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
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rug 5'9 x 7'7
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rug 5'9 x 7'7. A delightful mid-century circa 1960 Scandinavian hand
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20th Century Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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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...
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Cotton, Wool
Bobyrug’s Pretty vintage hand knotted Scandinavian round rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Presenting an Exquisite 20th Century Scandinavian Modern Design Rug in Blue and Beige! 🌟
Elevate
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Wool, Cotton
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
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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
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Wool
Bobyrug’s Beautiful Mid Century Scandinavian Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Exquisite mid-century Scandinavian Swedish flat rug or Kilim featuring a beautiful Art Deco design
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Cotton, 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
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Wool
Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Wool
1960s Danish Scandinavian RYA Rug
Located in Springfield, OR
1960s RYA rug made in Denmark. This rug contains lovely earth tones I've never seen in a RYA rug before.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Kilim Rug 4' x 6'3
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Kilim rug 4' x 6'3. A wonderful mid-century circa 1960 Swedish flat
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20th Century Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78272 Vintage Finnish Rya Ryijy rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 02'07 x 07'04. Full of tiny
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Danish Rya Rug with Abstract Scandinavian Modern Style
By Ege Art Line, Bergoss
Located in Dallas, TX
78271 Vintage Danish Rya rug with Abstract Scandinavian Modern Style 04'06 x 06'04. Full of tiny
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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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
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Handmade "Rya" Rug, Unika-Væv & Ross Littell, Denmark 1960s
By Unika Vaev, Ross Littell
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
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Wool
W 88.59 in L 88.59 in
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Long Runner with Pacific Northwest Style
Located in Dallas, TX
76917 Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Long Runner with Pacific Northwest Style. Influenced by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Carpet Sign, a. Chruba, Year 1960
By Alberto Churba
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
in 1934).
Churba in 1960, a company that brought foreign designers to present their furniture in the
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Vintage 1960s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug Scandinavian Modern Judith Johansson Style
By Judith Johansson
Located in Dallas, TX
78498 Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug, 04'08 x 06'08.
?Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Carpet Woven Rug Pink Rollakan Rolakan Carpet Swedish, G120
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Lyon, FR
Very large scandinavian rug from the 60s. Flat weaving technique (rillakan), wool on linen
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Wool Flat-Weave Rug in Blues, Rollakan
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern, Swedish Mid-Century Modern wool flat-weave rug with a graphic design in light
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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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
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Swedish Kilim Rollakan Rug by Anne Marie Boberg
By Anne Marie Boberg
Located in Dallas, TX
78265 Vintage Swedish Kilim Anne Marie Boberg Rollakan rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 05'07 x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rollaken Rug, Light Blue Open Field
Located in New York, NY
A plain, slightly varied, light blue field is framed by a border of squares in shades of light blue, pale blue, and light grey, with cross details in every second panel. Wool pattern...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern Wool Flat-Weave Rug "Spice Hall" by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Scandinavian Modern Mid-Century Modern "Spice Hall" wool flat-weave rug with a field of shapes in
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Rug, Diagonals Carpet by Ingrid Dessau
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Stockholm, SE
This iconic vintage Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingrid Dessau (1923-2000) features an all-over design of geometric shapes and lines in varying shades of grey, with yellow acce...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Finnish Ryijy Rya Rug with Scandinavian Modern Folk Art Style
Located in Dallas, TX
78269 Vintage Finnish Rya rug with Scandinavian Modern Style 1'11 x 4'00. Full of tiny details and
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-century Signed Scandinavian Rya Rug or Wall Hanging in Geometric Pattern
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Mid-century Scandinavian Rya rug crafted of hand knotted high pile wool in a geometric pattern
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Shag Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style and Danish Design
Located in Dallas, TX
77043, vintage Swedish Rya Shag rug with Scandinavian modern style and Danish design. This vintage
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Wool
Multicolored Scandinavian Chevron Rug 10’6″ x 6′
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
1960’s Turkish rug influenced by Scandinavian design.
8700
Dimensions:
10’6″ x ‘6
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20th Century Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Fabric, Wool
Mid century Scandinavian white with yellow circles wool Rya Ege rug 6 x 8
By Ege Rya
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century colorful Scandinavian white with large circle patterns wool shag Ege Rya rug. Beautiful
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid century Scandinavian abstract warm color geometric large Rya Ege rug 10 x 12
By Ege Rya
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century colorful Scandinavian abstract large shag Ege Rya rug. Beautiful abstract geometric
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ritva Puotila, Early and Rare Wool Rya Wall Hanging Rug, Scandinavian Modern
By Ritva Puotila
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid-Century Modern wall hanging rug by renowned Finnish designer Ritva Puotila for Suomen Käsityön Ystävät ( Freinds of Finnish Handicraft. A fine example of Ritva's work of this per...
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Vintage 1960s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Carpet, circa 1950-1960
By Vävaregården
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Handvävd Rölakan (handwoven flat-weave) Woven marker mark, Vävaregården in Eringsboda, founded by Erik Lundberg uses a picture/logo rather than letter, see photo.
Good condit...
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Unusual large carpet with modern design 1970's Scandinavian countries
Located in Firenze, FI
Hand-knotted Scandinavian carpet with a modern design.
The design consists of clean and sharp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug with Scandinavian Modern Style Signed BLS
Located in Bochum, NRW
Flatweave Swedish kilim, monogram signed BLS, approx. 208 x 147 cm
Very good overall condition, some fringes with damages.
This rug was professionally washed and it is ready to find ...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10 193cmx305cm
Located in New York, NY
Vintage High Pile Scandinavian Rya Rug Handmade Geometric Large 6x10
6'4" x 10' 193x305cm
"Rare
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
W 75.99 in L 120.08 in
Vintage Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Rya Rug With Geometric Design
Located in Milan, IT
Machine woven Rya carpets were very popular in Europe in the mid-20th century, as they provided an affordable alternative to hand-knotted carpets and were often decorated, like in th...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Modern Double Sided Swedish Rug by Ingrid Dessau, 1960s
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Bochum, NRW
Mid-Century Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingrid Dessau. Double weaved - this reversible carpet can be used on both sides. Geometric design in shades of marled gray yarns, musta...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Large Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large vintage Swedish flat-weave carpet - Sweden 1960's
Measures: 121.5" x 78.7".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Century Modern Swedish Scandinavian Flat Weave Wool Area Rug, 1960s
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a wonderful, multi-colored, flat weave wool, rectangular area rug, made in Sweden, circa the 1960s. In very good vintage condition. The dimensions are 92" L...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ulla Parkdal, Swedish Flate Weave Rug, Sweden 1960's
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ulla Parkdal - Swedish flate weave rug - Sweden 1960's - 94" x 62.5"
A light melange checkered
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, Sweden, 1960's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage double sided Swedish flat-weave carpet, Sweden, 1960's
Measures: 146 x 192 cm.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ingrid Dessau "Sylarna" Flat-Weave Rug, Reversible, Sweden, 1960's
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid Dessau "Sylarna" flat-weave rug - Reversible - Sweden 1960's 91.3" x 62".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave “Capellagården” Runner, Sweden 1960's
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Carl Malmsten Swedish Flat Weave rug “Capellagården” Runner - Sweden 1960's
Excellent runner
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Anna Johanna Ångström Swedish Rölakan Rug with Pink Geometric Pattern, 1960's
By Anna Johanna Ångström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna Johanna A°ngstro¨m Swedish Ro¨lakan rug with pink Geometric pattern 1960's
Signed "A
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
W 54.73 in L 78.75 in
Judith Johansson "Spice Hall" Flat Weave, Signed JJ. Sweden 1960's
By Judith Johansson
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Judith Johansson "Spice Hall" flat weave, Signed JJ. Sweden 1960's measures- 108" x 88"
Designed
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish Rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ingrid Dessau Flat Weave Swedish rug for Malmöhus Läns Hemslöjd 1960's
211 x 204,5 cm, signed MLH
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
Ulla Parkdal - Swedish flat weave rug, Sweden 1960's - 94.5" x 61".
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ulla Parkdal - Swedish flat weave rug, Sweden 1960's - 94.5" x 61".
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Ulla Parkdal Brown Swedish Flat Weave Hand Woven Rug Signed Up Sweden, 1960's
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ulla Parkdal Brown Swedish flat weave hand woven rug signed up Sweden 1960's
A dark brown
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
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Scandinavian Furniture 1960 For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Scandinavian furniture 1960 you’re looking for. Each Scandinavian furniture 1960 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. If you’re shopping for a Scandinavian furniture 1960, we have 39219 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. Your living room may not be complete without a Scandinavian furniture 1960 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. Each Scandinavian furniture 1960 bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen and Hans-Agne Jakobsson each produced at least one beautiful Scandinavian furniture 1960 that is worth considering.
How Much is a Scandinavian Furniture 1960?
A Scandinavian furniture 1960 can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,132, while the lowest priced sells for $1 and the highest can go for as much as $190,241.
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 Scandinavian Furniture 1960
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023Furniture from the 1960s is often called mid-century modern. This style emphasizes the importance of good design that looks attractive and performs its function well. Notable mid-century modern designers include Eero Saarinen, George Nelson, Florence Knoll and Charles and Ray Eames. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mid-century modern furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 1, 2024Generally, 1960s-style furniture is called mid-century modern. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Some of the most notable furniture designers of the time include Charles and Ray Eames, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Saarinen and Hans J. Wegner. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century modern furniture.
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