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Swedish Folk Textile

Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900
Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900

Rolakan Pillow by Selma Giöbel, Swedish Folk Art Textile, circa 1900

By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Annie Frykholm

Located in Bochum, NRW

Swedish Folk Art with museum-level provenance—similar motifs appear in Hedvig Ulfsparre’s textile

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Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Swedish Sewing Table, Adjustable
Swedish Sewing Table, Adjustable

Swedish Sewing Table, Adjustable

$2,450

H 25 in W 15.25 in D 10.5 in

Swedish Sewing Table, Adjustable

Located in Bradenton, FL

Beautiful original painted Folk Art Swedish Sewing Stand, circa 1830. Presented in its original

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Antique Early 19th Century Swedish Rococo Painted Furniture

Materials

Textile, Wood

Lumbar Pillow, Hand-Woven Pillow, Folk-Art Pillow, Rollakan Sweden 19th Century
Lumbar Pillow, Hand-Woven Pillow, Folk-Art Pillow, Rollakan Sweden 19th Century

Lumbar Pillow, Hand-Woven Pillow, Folk-Art Pillow, Rollakan Sweden 19th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Rollakan pillow, Sweden, 19th century. Down and feather filling. Very good used condition

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s

Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Hanging, 1950s

Located in Bochum, NRW

A captivating blend of artistry and heritage in this mid-century Swedish folk design hand woven

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Two Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows Woven Stripes and Minimalist Contrast
Two Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows Woven Stripes and Minimalist Contrast

Two Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows Woven Stripes and Minimalist Contrast

Located in Bochum, NRW

Swedish folk art pillows, circa 1950. Each pillow offers a distinct personality: one features vibrant

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Mid-20th Century Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Decor Hand Woven, Set of Two
Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Decor Hand Woven, Set of Two

Mid-Century Swedish Folk Art Table Runner or Wall Decor Hand Woven, Set of Two

Located in Bochum, NRW

Own a piece of bold simplicity and warm texture of Scandinavian design with this vintage Swedish

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Vintage 1970s Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970
Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

$1,290Sale Price|40% Off

W 54 in L 74 in

Supernova Shag Rug with Abstract Design, circa 1970

Located in Van Nuys, CA

textile. Messurments: 74" Long X 54" Wide Sweden ,1970

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Post-Modern Rugs

Materials

Textile

Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x2 antique Swedish textile and tapestry is an exceptional new collectible among the rare

Category

Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat
Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat

Swedish Period Rococo Armchair with Handwoven Allmoge Textile Seat

Located in Atlanta, GA

would not recommend removing, as it is a beautiful example of Swedish handwoven textile "allmoge" (folk

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Antique Mid-18th Century Swedish Chairs

Materials

Wood

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Flat-Weave Cushion
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Flat-Weave Cushion

Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Flat-Weave Cushion

Located in Ferrara, IT

of this piece reflect the lively, celebratory nature of many Swedish folk textiles, which were often

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Antique 19th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandi...

Materials

Wool

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden
Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Traditional Large Scandinavian Art Nouveau wall decoration, Sweden

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

A striking large vintage Swedish textile wall decoration featuring a traditional Jämtland pattern

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden
Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden

Traditional Scandinavian wall decoration, known as a Laplandic Rana, Sweden

Located in Skarpnäck, SE

worldwide shipping included A charming and authentic example of Swedish textile folk art, this wall hanging

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Folk Art Tapestries

Materials

Wool

Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s
Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s

Large Swedish flatweave rölakan carpet Svensk Hemslöjd, signed SH, Sweden 1950s

By Svensk Hemslöjd, Märta Måås-Fjetterström

Located in Ystad, SE

-preserved surface. A quietly confident example of mid-century Swedish textile art, combining folk tradition

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Swedish Folk Textile Carriage Cushion, Flemish Weave

Swedish Folk Textile Carriage Cushion, Flemish Weave

Located in Stockholm, SE

Agedyna (carriage cushion). Design: "Two urns and pairs."

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Swedish Seat or Pillow Cover 19th-20th Century, Röllakan Technique
Swedish Seat or Pillow Cover 19th-20th Century, Röllakan Technique

Swedish Seat or Pillow Cover 19th-20th Century, Röllakan Technique

Located in Malmo, SE

A beautiful Swedish Jynnen (seat or pillow cover), 19th-20th century, linen and wool, Röllakan

Category

Early 20th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool, Linen

Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric
Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Pillow Made Swedish 19th Century Fabric. With zipper.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric
Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Pillow Made of Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Pillow Made Swedish 19th Century Fabric. Made with zipper.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pair of Pillows Made from Swedish Fabric
Pair of Pillows Made from Swedish Fabric

Pair of Pillows Made from Swedish Fabric

Located in New York, NY

A Pair of Pillows Made from Swedish 19th century Fabric. Red and black stripes on a gray background.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

A Pillow Made From 19th C Swedish Fabric
A Pillow Made From 19th C Swedish Fabric

A Pillow Made From 19th C Swedish Fabric

Located in New York, NY

A Pillow made from Swedish Fabric. With zipper.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pillow Made from Swedish 19th Century Fabric
Pillow Made from Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Pillow Made from Swedish 19th Century Fabric

Located in New York, NY

Pillow made from 19th Century Swedish fabric. With zipper.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Rollakan Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, 19th Century
Rollakan Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, 19th Century

Rollakan Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, 19th Century

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H 3.94 in W 21.66 in D 29.53 in

Rollakan Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, 19th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Large Rollakan pair of pillows, Sweden, 19th century. Lovely pieces made from a Scandinavian folk

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Antique Late 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Pair of 19th Century Pillows
Pair of 19th Century Pillows

Pair of 19th Century Pillows

Located in New York, NY

Pair of pillows made from 19th Century fabric. Cover made with zipper.

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Antique 19th Century Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Exhibited Vintage Wallhanging Tapestry "the Rye" by Ab Märta Måås-fjetterström
Exhibited Vintage Wallhanging Tapestry "the Rye" by Ab Märta Måås-fjetterström

Exhibited Vintage Wallhanging Tapestry "the Rye" by Ab Märta Måås-fjetterström

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

Located in Stockholm, SE

were strongly influenced by Swedish textile traditions, in particular folk textiles from Scania (Skåne

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1990s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Curtains and Valances

Materials

Cotton, Linen

Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s
Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s

Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage stitch embroidery folk pillow, cushion, Sweden, 1950s. Vivid colors embroidered pillow

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Vintage 1930s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s
Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s

Vintage Stitch Embroidery Folk Pillow, Cushion, Sweden, 1950s

Located in Bochum, NRW

Vintage stitch embroidery folk pillow, cushion, Sweden, 1950s. Vivid colors embroidered pillow

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Vintage 1950s Swedish Arts and Crafts Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print Sweden
Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print Sweden

Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print Sweden

Located in New York, NY

Pillow Made From Fabric With 18th C print Sweden. With zipper

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Flatweave Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, Early 20th Century
Flatweave Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Flatweave Pair of Large Pillows, Sweden, Early 20th Century

Located in Bochum, NRW

Large flatweave pair of pillows, Sweden, early 20th century. Lovely pieces made in the Scandinavian

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Vintage 1910s Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm
Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm

Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handwoven tapestry cushion with a twist by the Swedish self-taught artist Gunborg Ferm (1930-2016

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm
Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm

Handwoven Tapestry Cushion Show a Local Motif by Swedish Artist Gunborg Ferm

Located in Stockholm, SE

Handwoven tapestry cushion with a twist by the Swedish self-taught artist Gunborg Ferm (1930-2016

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Vintage 1980s Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Wool

Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim
Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Signed Antique Swedish Textile, Scandinavian Folk Art Pictorial - Rug & Kilim

Located in Long Island City, NY

This 2x2 antique Swedish textile and tapestry is an exceptional new collectible among the rare

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Vintage 1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print with Parrot
Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print with Parrot

Pillow Made from Fabric with 18th Century Print with Parrot

Located in New York, NY

Pillow Made From Fabric with 18th Century Print with Parrot. With Zipper

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Swedish Folk Art Pillows and Throws

Materials

Fabric

Antique Folk Art Bench In Pine With Upholstered Seat, Sweden Late 18th-Century
Antique Folk Art Bench In Pine With Upholstered Seat, Sweden Late 18th-Century

Antique Folk Art Bench In Pine With Upholstered Seat, Sweden Late 18th-Century

Located in Copenhagen K, DK

Sweden, Late 18th Century. Folk Art bench made of pine. Original Faux paint to imitate wood and

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Swedish Benches

Materials

Textile, Wood

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Located in London, England

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Swedish Folk Textile For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the Swedish folk textile you’re looking for. A Swedish folk textile — often made from fabric, wool and textile — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer Swedish folk textile, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish folk textile, those designed in Folk Art and Arts and Crafts styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Swedish Folk Textile?

Prices for a Swedish folk textile start at $250 and top out at $8,831 with the average selling for $550.