Swedish Flat Weave Rug
$22,800
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave Rug Handwoven
20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Wool
$22,800
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave Rug Handwoven
Wool
$28,800
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven
Wool
$28,800
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden circa 1979 Handwoven.
Wool
$28,800
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden circa 1950 Handwoven Zigzag pattern in blue and grey with small red-brown fields.
Wool
$8,200
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Swedish collection is primarily inspired by vintage Swedish flat-weave rugs, whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century.
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Sweden, circa 1920 Handwoven.
Wool
$4,550Sale Price|30% Off
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnhild Lundsten Swedish flat-weave rug - Sweden, 1950s - 101" x 59" Beautiful long and narrow Swedish flat-weave rug by Magnhild Lundsten.
Wool, Linen
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Size: 6'3" × 4'10" (190 × 147 cm) Subtly sophisticated and unmistakably Scandinavian, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug captures the elegant simplici...
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Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden circa 1950 Handwoven.
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Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Elsa Gullberg
By Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Initialed: EG (Elsa Gullberg) Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1950 Initialed: RC Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1913 Handwoven Initialed: MCE 1913.
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, 1920
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat-weave rug Vintage Scandinavian stripe pattern in ivory with a variety of grey and brown nuances.
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Mid 20th century Swedish flat weave rug
By Ida Rydelius
Located in London, GB
A lovely mid 20th century Swedish flat weave rug. It has three styished elongated geometric shapes in yellow and blue set on a cream background which is framed by a yellow and mid b...
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$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Geate Lantz, Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed GL, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Geate Lantz, Swedish flat-weave rug signed GL, Sweden, 1960s.
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Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Sweden, circa 1942 Handwoven.
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Swedish Flat Weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
'Rosengång' Swedish flat-weave rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Sweden, circa 1943 Initialed: AB MMF, BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson) Handwoven.
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Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Birgitta Sodergren
By Birgitta Södergren
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug Sweden, circa 1940 Handwoven.
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Size: 4'10" × 5'10" (147 × 177 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug embodies the elegance and subtle charm of Scandinavian modern design.
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Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, circa 1950s Size: 9'8" × 12'8" (294 × 386 cm) This exceptional mid-20th-century Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies the harmonious blend of function...
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Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Hand-Knotted Wool, Scandinavian Modern
Located in West Hollywood, CA
The Mansour Modern Swedish collection is primarily inspired by vintage Swedish flat-weave rugs, whose geometric designs are relevant as ever in the 21st century.
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Size: 5'7" × 7'5" (170 × 226 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug beautifully exemplifies the understated elegance and functional artistry of mid-ce...
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Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 10'6" × 12'6" (320 × 381 cm) Color: Blue, Lavender, Pink, Taupe, Yellow Showcasing a fusion of tradition and innovation, this modern rug, sourced ...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed "GO 1952"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed "GO 1952" Size: 6'3" × 9'8" (192 × 295 cm) This charming vintage Swedish flat-weave rug from 1952, signed with the initials “GO,” is a compellin...
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Mid-20th Century Green Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Green Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug Sweden, circa 1950 A bold, dynamic composition of interlocking diagonal bands and angular forms in varying shades of green.
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 5'7" × 8'1" (170 × 246 cm) A vintage Swedish flat-weave rug dating back to circa 1955.
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Mid-20th Century Geometric 'Kokong' Swedish Flat Weave Rug
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Beige, Olive, and Blue Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug 'Kokong' (English: Cocoon) Initialed: AG Brita Grahn Sweden, circa 1950s A repeating pattern of elongated, wave-like forms in...
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$2,695Sale Price|30% Off
Anna-Johanna Ångström Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Sweden, 1960s
By Anna-Joanna Angstrom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Anna-Johanna Ångström Swedish flat-weave rug, Sweden, 1960s. Size: 112' x 76" This is a very fresh and clean design by Anna Johanna Ångström with subtle tones of cream and light b...
Wool, Linen
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
By Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Doris Leslie Blau Size: 13'7" × 22'1" (414 × 673 cm) The Swedish Flat-Weave Rug from Doris Leslie Blau is a masterful blend of mid-century Scandinavi...
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$1,400Sale Price|37% Off
Ulla Parkdah Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Signed UP, Sweden, 1960s
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ulla Parkdah Swedish flat-weave rug, signed UP, Sweden, 1960s This particular Swedish carpet is a wonderful representation of midcentury Scandinavian rug design, especially in its...
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Mid 20th Century Grey Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Gunilla Lagerbielke
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Grey Geometric Swedish Flat Weave Rug Designed by Gunilla Lagerbielke Made in Sweden, circa 1950 20' 2" x 11' 5" (614.68 x 347.98 cm)
Wool
$1,575Sale Price|30% Off
Ulla Parkdah Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Signed UP, Sweden, 1960s
By Ulla Parkdal
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Ulla Parkdah Swedish flat-weave rug, signed UP, Sweden, 1960s This particular Swedish carpet is a wonderful representation of midcentury Scandinavian rug design, especially in its...
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug/Runner by AB Märta Måås-fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug/runner Initialed: AB MMF BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström Barbro Nilsson) Handwoven.
Wool
$24,000
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
All over geometric design. Sweden ca. 1970 Measure: 11'6" x 8'5" (351 x 257 cm).
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by A Bindd
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug by A Bindd Size: 6'3" × 7'9" (190 × 236 cm) The Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by A.
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed 'JR'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Signed 'JR' Size: 4'3" × 6'7" (129 × 200 cm).
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug. Size: 5'7" × 8'0" (170 × 243 cm).
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist
By Birgitta Solderkvist
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist Size: 4'4" × 6'6" (132 × 198 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Birgitta Söderkvist, is a luminous example of Scandina...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish striped pattern rug Size: 9'2" × 11'1" (279 × 337 cm) Bold in form yet grounded in its palette, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies mid-century Scandinavi...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Floral Design Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Floral Design Size: 4'6" × 6'8" (137 × 203 cm) This charming vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exudes joyful elegance with its expressive floral design...
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Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Size: 4'0" × 6'4" (121 × 193 cm) This striking vintage Swedish flat weave rug exemplifies the ingenuity and versatility of mid-century Sca...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Agda Osterberg
By Agda Österberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave rug by Agda Osterberg Size: 6'5" × 10'0" (195 × 304 cm) The vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by Agda Österberg, crafted circa 1949, exemplifies the harmonio...
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Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg
By Erik Lundberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg Size: 8'5" × 12'0" (256 × 365 cm) A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textile design, this vintage Swedish flat weave r...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow Size: 4.7" × 6.8" (139 × 203 cm) Celebrate the refined artistry of Scandinavian textile design with this exceptional vintage Swedish ...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow Size: 4'7" × 6'9" (139 × 205 cm) This captivating vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by renowned textile artist Ingegerd Silow,...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Deep Indigo, at Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Deep Indigo, Doris Leslie Blau Size: 6'7" × 9'0" (200 × 274 cm) This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, embodies the minimalist elegance and quiet soph...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Röllakan Geometric Design in Shades of Brown
Located in Bochum, NRW
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug Röllakan Geometric Design in Shades of Brown, Sweden 1980s.
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow Size: 6'6" × 9'5" (198 × 287 cm).
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Rakel Carlander
By Rakel Carlander
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Rakel Carlander Size: 4'8" × 6'7" (142 × 200 cm) This exceptional vintage Swedish flat weave rug, handwoven by the acclaimed textile artist Rakel Ca...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Double-Sided Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Double-Sided Geometric Design Size: 4'2" × 5'8" (127 × 172 cm).
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Vintage Mid-century Green and Yellow Wool Hand-woven Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
Embodying the timeless elegance and craftsmanship of Scandinavian design, this mid-century handwoven Swedish flat-weave rug has a shaded gray and ivory overall field with elegant alt...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Art Deco Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Art Deco Swedish flat weave rug. Size: 8'0" × 12'0" (243 × 365 cm) Infused with the timeless elegance of Swedish design, this mid-century vintage flat weave rug captivates through it...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Signed "IKS"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Signed "IKS" Size: 6'5" × 9'7" (195 × 292 cm) This remarkable vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, attributed to the celebrated textile d...
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Mid-20th Century Gray and Blue Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Edna Martin
By Edna Martin
Located in New York, NY
Gray and Blue Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Edna Martin Designed by Edna Martin for Svensk Hemslöjd, Initialed: SH Sweden, circa 1950 A structured geometric rug featuring a gr...
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Reversible Vintage Yellow and Brown Wool Mid-century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This handwoven vintage Swedish flat-weave rug is double-sided, either side can be displayed to match your decor.
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Large Modern Scandinavian Swedish Flat Weave Rug with Muted Design 10'2 x 13'9
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Large Modern Scandinavian or Swedish Flat Weave Rug with Butterfly Design. This Scandinavian flat-weave rug, patterned rug, is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of th...
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Doris Leslie Blau Warm Nordic Charm: Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Warm Nordic Charm: Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow Size: 5'5" × 7'8" (165 × 233 cm) A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swe...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug Signed with Initials 'IV'
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat weave rug signed with Initials (IV) Size: 6'4" × 9'1" (193 × 276 cm) This captivating vintage Swedish flat weave rug, signed with the initials “IV” (attributed t...
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist, (BS)
By Birgitta Soderkvist
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Birgitta Söderkvist, Signed BS Size: 5'3" × 7'8" (160 × 233 cm) A masterclass in Scandinavian simplicity and textile artistry, this vintage Swedish ...
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Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in Hadley, MA
Wool Swedish flat-weave rug. Interesting geometric design featuring blues and pale green with white crosses and box stripes. 7' x 10'.
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Blue Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is blue handwoven Swedish flat-weave rug inspired design in a heavy flat-weave quality.
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Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish flatwoven rölakan rug executed by either Kalmar Hemslöjd or Klockagårdens Hemslöjd. Signed: KH MG (unknown designer) or the initials of the weaver + her husband (?) Warp: lig...
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish flatwoven,rölakan carpet, designed by Mary Sandberg . Woven at Klockargården Hemslöjd i Tällberg(Dalarna). Signed: KA MS . Condition: Good,cleaned in water.
Ivy Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An ivy and neutral Swedish hand knotted rug. Swedish inspired design in a heavy flat-weave quality.
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Checkerboard Style Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A neutral toned checkered style Swedish flat-weave. Swedish inspired design in a heavy flat-weave quality. Available in standard and custom sizes.
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Neutral Geometric Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A cool toned geometric Swedish inspired design in a heavy flat-weave quality. Available in standard and custom sizes.
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Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Stockholm, SE
Appealing, warm and welcoming rug with an unusual pattern by Ingegerd Silow. Characterized by an exciting and complex design of geometric figures. This lovely vintage kelim features ...
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Marta Maas-fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage Swedish flat-weave, wool rug, signed MMF (Marta Maas-Fjetterström), in a soft colorful checkered pattern.
Wool
Swedish handwoven Carpet by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in Sittard, NL
A Vintage Swedish Flat Weave rug designed by Judith Johansson.(1916 - 1993).
Unavailable
W 95.67 in L 59.06 in
Mid-20th Century Ingrid Dessau, Diagonals, Scandinavian Modern Flat-Weave Rug
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...
Wool, Linen
Swedish Signed Flat Weave Area Rug
Located in Southfield, MI
Lovely vintage Swedish area rug done in a flat weave method, dating to about 1940.
Wool
Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug
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Swedish Inspired Flat-Weave Rug
Located in Houston, TX
Swedish Inspired Flat Weave Rug
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Ingrid Dessau Red Flat Weave Rug, Sweden, 1950s
By Ingrid Dessau
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A signed Ingrid Dessau flat weave rug in hot red, orange and cream flowers.
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Swedish Vintage Flat Weave Rug by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish Vintage Flatweave Rug by Judith Johansson Ca.1960 In mint condition, never been used! Provenance: The estate of the artist Size: length without fringes 112.5in. (9.375f...
Swedish Vintage Flat Weave Rug by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish Vintage Flatweave Rug by Judith Johansson Ca.1960 In mint condition, never been used! Provenance: The estate of the artist Size: length without fringes 98in (8.16ft) wi...
Swedish Vintage Flat Weave Rug by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in Miami, FL
Swedish Vintage Flatweave Rug by Judith Johansson Ca.1960 In mint condition, never been used! Provenance: The estate of the artist Size: length without fringes 111in. (9.25ft) ...
Vintage Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in TOLLEBEEK, NL
A flat weave rug/carpet by Ingegerd Silow, Sweden.
Wool, Cotton
Midcentury Swedish Flat Weave Carpet (Dubble Weave), 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
A midcentury Swedish dubble weave carpet (can be used with both sides up). Very decorative geometrical patterns. Goda vintage condition, some fading on one of the edges (short si...
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Mid-Century Modern Rug - Swedish Bohusslöjd Star Design Flat-Weave
Located in Concord, MA
This circa 1950 handwoven wool on linen warp rug with multicolored checkerboard star design was created by an unknown designer working with the Bohus Handicraft Society of Gothenburg...
Wool
Midcentury Large Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
Midcentury Swedish flat-weave carpet with a light base and multicolored geometrical patterns. Excellent vintage condition with some smaller signs of usage on lashes.
Wool
Large Midcentury Swedish Flat Weave Carpet, 1950s
Located in Malmo, SE
A large Swedish flat weave carpet by unknown designer. The carpet has a red and white base with multicolored geometrical patterns. Very good vintage condition with some smaller stain...
Wool
20th Century Swedish Röllakan Flat-Weave Carpet
By Uhra Simberg-Ehrström
Located in Alvesta, SE
Nice vintage flat-weave rug. Most likely produced in Sweden by the Finnish artist Uhra-Beata Simberg-Ehrstrom during the 1950s.
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Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Flat-Weave Rug signed by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Rö, SE
Handmade by the renowned Swedish textile artist Ingegerd Silow. A beautiful flat-weave mid-century wool rug signed with woven initials IS at the corner of the rug.
Wool
Sigvard Bernadotte Rare Flat-Weave Rug
By Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in Southampton, NY
Sigvard Bernadotte flat-weave wool area rug; a rare design, Sweden, circa 1960.
Wool
20th Century Swedish Röllakan Flat-Weave Carpet Signed UB
Located in Alvesta, SE
Also known as Röllakan, Rolakan, flat-weave rug or vintage Swedish Kilim.
Wool
Unavailable
W 75.2 in L 111.03 in
Vintage Swedish rolakan flat weave rug Kelim by Judith Johansson `Norrviken`
By Judith Johansson
Located in London, GB
Classic timeless design by one of the masters of Swedish design. Signed in pattern JJ for Judith Johansson circa 1950-1960's. The artist was inspired by the Norrviken Gardens, Båstad...
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Good antique rugs and vintage rugs have made their way into homes across the globe, becoming fixtures used for comfort, prayer and self-expression, so choosing the right area rug is officially a universal endeavor.
In modern usage, “carpet” typically denotes a wall-to-wall floor cushioning that is fixed to the floor. Rugs, on the other hand, are designed to cover a specific area and can easily be moved to new locations. However, the terms are interchangeable in many parts of the world, and, in the end, it won’t matter what you decide to call it.
It’s well known that a timeless Persian rug or vintage Turkish rug can warm any interior, but there are lots of other styles of antique rugs to choose from when you're endeavoring to introduce fresh colors and textures to a bedroom or living room.
Moroccan Berber rugs are not all about pattern. In fact, some of the most striking examples are nearly monochrome. But what these rugs lack in complexity, they make up for in brilliant color and subtle variation. Moroccan-style interiors can be mesmerizing — a sitting room of this type might feature a Moroccan rug, carved wooden screens and a tapestry hung behind the sofa.
Handwoven kilim rugs, known for their wealth of rich colors and unique weaving tradition, are pileless: Whereas the Beni Ourain rugs of Morocco can be described as dense with a thick surface or pile, an authentic kilim rug is thin and flat. (The term “kilim” is Turkish in origin, but this type of textile artistry is practiced all across the Balkans, throughout the Arab world and elsewhere.)
When it comes to eye-catching floor coverings, the distinctive “medallion” pattern of Oushak rugs has two types of rounded shapes alternating against a rich red or blue background created with natural dyes, while the elaborate “star” pattern involves large eight-pointed shapes in diagonal rows alternating with diamonds.
If you’re looking for something unexpected, find a runner rug that pops in your hallway or on your stairs. Dig for dazzling geometric patterns in our inventory of mid-century modern rugs and carpets, which includes works designed by the likes of Swedish textile masters Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter and other artisans.
Carpets and rugs have been around for thousands of years. Prehistoric humans turned to animal skin, wool and fur to craft simple fabrics to soften hard terrain. A 2016 study suggests that "cave lions" were hunted for exactly this purpose, and that decorating your cave with their pelts may have conferred strength and prestige. Although many of these early textiles are still in existence, tracing their precise origins is difficult. Carpets quickly became such a valuable trade commodity that the weavings could easily travel far from their places of origin.
The oldest known carpet was found in southern Siberia. (It may have traveled there from Persepolis in Iran.) For the flat-weave floor rugs crafted by Native Americans, cotton was the primary material before sheep’s wool was introduced in the 16th century. In Europe, carpet-making was fundamental to folk art, and Asian carpets imported to European countries were at one time considered a precious luxury and not intended to remain permanently on the floor.
With the variety of area rugs and carpets rolled out for you on 1stDibs — a collection that includes traditional, modern, minimalist rugs and other coverings of all kinds — things will be looking up whenever you’re looking down.
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