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Swedish Rug 6 X 9

Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rug. 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
, Country of Origin / Rugs Type: Vintage Scandinavian Rugs, Circa Date: 1946. Size: 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 10 in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 6' 2" x 9' 6" -168 x 289 cm)
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet ( 6' 2" x 9' 6" -168 x 289 cm)
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Modern Swedish Kilim Zigzag Rug 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Kilim with Geometric Zigzag Design, Country of origin: Central Asia, Circa date
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20th Century Central Asian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Double Sided Swedish Kilim. 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
20th Century. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 8 in (1.96 m x 2.95 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim. 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Kilim, Sweden, Mid 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 3 in x 9 ft 5 in (1.9 m x 2.87 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Carpet. 9 ft 7 in x 6 ft 1 in
By Brita Molin 1
Located in New York, NY
/Rug Type: Vintage Swedish Rug, Circa Date: 1975. Size: 9 ft 7 in x 6 ft 1 in (2.92 m x 1.85 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Bold Color Floral Blossom Design Vintage Swedish Floral Pile Rug 4'1" x 6'9"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug, country of origin: Sweden, circa early 20th century. Size: 4 ft 1 in x 6 ft 9
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...

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Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique 6 x 9 addition to the pile selections in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique 6 x 9 addition to the pile selections in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
A unique 6 x 9 addition to the pile selections in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Swedish Inspired 21st Century Handmade Turkish Flatweave Kilim Accent Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Kilim carpets from the mid-20th century period. Measures: 6' 3" x 9' 4".
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Turkish Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Style Flat-Weave Design Rug with Checkerboard Design in Gray, Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
repeating geometric-square checkerboard pattern, this rug can be made in any custom size. Measures: 6 x 9.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design with Geometric Design by Keivan Woven Arts
By Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design With Geometric Design by Keivan Woven Arts. Measures: 6' x 9
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Materials

Wool

Recent Sales

Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Area Rug 6 x 9
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave woven with abstract diamond, star and floral shapes with a modern chain link
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa date: Turn Of the 20th Century. Size: 6 ft. 4
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Blue Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.37 m x 2.06 m)
Located in New York, NY
Century. Size: 4 ft 6 in x 6 ft 9 in (1.37 m x 2.06 m) Presenting a simple and abstract concept that
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

6' X 9' Rya Scandinavian Rug In Scarlet, Violet & Saffron
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage Scandinavian long pile rya, vibrantly colored in scarlet, magenta, violet, indigo, and saffron. Abstract horizon scene that can be hung as a tapestry as well as used as a col...
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 9 ft 6 in (1.75 m x 2.9 m)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage double-sided Swedish Kilim, origin: Sweden, circa: mid-20th century. Size: 5 ft 9 in x 9 ft
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom. Size: 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 9 in
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid-20th Century - Size: 6 ft 7 in x 9 ft 9 in (2.01 m x 2.97 m).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Anna-Joanna Angstrom. Size: 5 ft 6 in x 7 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim by Anna-Joanna Angstrom, Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century. Size: 5 ft 6 in
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Anna-Joanna Angstrom. Size: 5 ft 6 in x 7 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
x 7 ft 9 in (1.68 m x 2.36 m) Here is a lovely and impeccably designed vintage carpet - a Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

Materials

Wool

Large Swedish Rollakan Rug
Located in Long Island City, NY
about 2,5" long. Other than that perfect vintage condition. Size 9'-10" x 6'-7" ( 300cm X 200cm).
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Swedish mid-century "rollakan" carpet/rug by Rakel Calander
Located in New York, NY
undertones, graphic patterns within bold framing. Dimensions: 9' 6", x 6' 4".
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

1960s Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
strand loss around the yellow swath, as shown) . Measures: L 8' 9" x W 6'.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Modern Scandinivian Design Kilim Rug
Located in Atlanta, GA
composition is beautifully suited for contemporary and classical interiors. Measures: 6' x 9'
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Sca...

Scandinavian Flat-Weave Design Rug with Geometric Stripe Design in Gray and Blue
Located in Atlanta, GA
repeating geometric-stripe pattern, this rug can be made in any custom size. Measures: 6' x 9'.
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lovely and Vibrant Vintage Swedish Kilim. Size: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
: 6 ft x 9 ft 9 in (1.83 m x 2.97 m) Simple, blocked shapes set the tone throughout this attractive
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Flat Woven Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 9 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
origin/rug type: Scandinavia rug, circa date: mid–20th century. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 9 ft 9 in (2.03 m x
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Geometric Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug. 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 10 in
Located in New York, NY
: Scandinavian Rugs, Circa date: Vintage. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 10 in (1.93 m x 3 m)
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Other Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Klockaregardens Hemslojd. Size: 4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 6 in
By Klockaregardens Hemslojd Scandinavian
Located in New York, NY
: 4 ft 9 in x 6 ft 6 in (1.45 m x 1.98 m)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Berit Woelfer. Size: 6 ft 6 in x 9 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim by Berit Woelfer, Sweden, Mid 20th Century — Size: 6 ft 6 in x 9 ft 2 in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Lovely Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 9 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim, origin: Scandinavia, circa Mid-20th century - Size: 6 ft 4 in x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Nazmiyal Collection Scandinavian Vintage Rya Rug. 6 ft 2 in x 8 ft 9 in
Located in New York, NY
Century. Size: 6 ft 2 in x 8 ft 9 in (1.88 m x 2.67 m)
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Mid Century Art Deco Indian Rug. Size: 6 ft 10 in x 9 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 6 ft 10 in x 9 ft 3 in (2.08 m x 2.82 m) This vibrant, spirited mid
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Mid-20th Century Indian Art Deco Indian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage French Art Deco Carpet Designed by Pierre Cardin. Size: 6' 9" x 9' 2"
By Pierre Cardin
Located in New York, NY
: 6 ft 9 in x 9 ft 2 in (2.06 m x 2.79 m) Pierre Cardin is an icon that most associate with
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Western European Rugs

Materials

Wool

Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Multi-Color Geometric Pattern by Rug & Kilim
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in a flat-weave blend of quality wool and undyed natural yarns, this 6 x 9 Kilim rug
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Early 2000s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom.
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
/ rug type: Scandinavian rug, circa mid-20th century. Size: 6 ft 5 in x 9 ft 10 in (1.96 m x 3 m). Few
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavi...

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rug by Astrid Sampe
Located in Long Island City, NY
Vintage Scandinavian rug, Rollakan, signed AS “Astrid Sampe”, Sweden, circa 1950. Size 6'-9" x 4'-7
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

1960s Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in Brooklyn, NY
strand loss around the yellow swath, as shown) . Measures: L 8' 9" x W 6'.
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

PC Consolidated Listing
Located in San Diego, CA
, Price: $425 Navy Blue Enamel Metal Danish Modern Petite Bowl by Arne Erker Kockum Sweden , 2 x 6
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20th Century Serving Bowls

Materials

Enamel

PC Consolidated Listing
PC Consolidated Listing
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Flatweave carpet by Barbro Nilsson, MMF
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson
Located in New York, NY
tones of treys with geometric patterns.Signed, AB MMF. 9' 10" x 6' 10.5"
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Abstract Modern 6' x 9' Scandinavian Rya Rug
Located in Long Beach, CA
Vintage Abstract Modern Scandinavian Rya Rug in excellent condition. Measures 72" x 108".
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Rya Rug
Located in Fulton, CA
1970s "Fire Dance" Rya shag rug with original label. Excellent condition. Measures 6' x 9'.
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Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Nylon

Rya Rug
Rya Rug
W 72 in L 108 in

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Swedish Rug 6 X 9 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the Swedish rug 6 x 9 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A Swedish rug 6 x 9 — often made from fabric, wool and linen — can elevate any home. Find 2742 options for an antique or vintage Swedish rug 6 x 9 now, or shop our selection of 347 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a Swedish rug 6 x 9 — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right Swedish rug 6 x 9, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one Swedish rug 6 x 9 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow and Barbro Lundberg-Nilsson produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Swedish Rug 6 X 9?

Prices for a Swedish rug 6 x 9 start at $19 and top out at $350,000 with the average selling for $7,430.

Finding the Right Rugs And Carpets for You

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.