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Swedish Rug By M A

Vintage Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug
By Beni M'Guild
Located in Dallas, TX
20759 Vintage Moroccan Rug with Mid-Century Modern Style, Beni M'Guild Moroccan Rug. A happy
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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Mid-Century Modern Moroccan and North African ...

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Wool

Rug ‘Ståndaren’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Ståndaren’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1928. Wool. Signed. This
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Vintage 1920s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Rug. Size: 10 ft x 12 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century – Size: 10 ft x 12 ft (3.05
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Ege Rug. Size: 8 ft x 11 ft
By Robert Jacobsen
Located in New York, NY
A beautifully artistic vintage Swedish Robert Jacobsen Ege rug, country of origin / rug type
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Carpet by Birgitta Söderkvist. Size: 5 ft 5 in x 7 ft 9 in
By Birgitta Soderkvist
Located in New York, NY
(1.65 m x 2.36 m) True to its Swedish roots, the carpet features a Minimalist design that relies on
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Anhelo AN01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
(Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing new concepts, installations, and products
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Anhelo AN01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Anhelo AN01 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Anhelo AN02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
(Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing new concepts, installations, and products
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Anhelo AN02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Anhelo AN02 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Anhelo An03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
(Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing new concepts, installations, and products
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Anhelo An03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Anhelo An03 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Alegoría A03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Alegoría A03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Alegoría A03 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 31.5 in L 59.06 in
Alegoría A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
. Bi Yuu specializes in designing and producing rugs and textiles driven by the values of innovation
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Alegoría A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Alegoría A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Alegoría A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
. Bi Yuu specializes in designing and producing rugs and textiles driven by the values of innovation
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Alegoría A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Alegoría A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Norte 61 N03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Norte 61 N03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Norte 61 N03 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Norte 61 N04 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Norte 61 N04 Rug by Bi Yuu
Norte 61 N04 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Norte 61 N01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Norte 61 N01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Norte 61 N01 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Norte 61 N05 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Norte 61 N05 Rug by Bi Yuu
Norte 61 N05 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 35.44 in L 51.19 in
Norte 61 N02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Norte 61 N02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Norte 61 N02 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Ares II AII01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
with national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Ares II AII01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares II AII01 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Ares I A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ares I A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares I A01 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Ares II AII02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
with national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ares II AII02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares II AII02 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Ares II Aii03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
with national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ares II Aii03 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares II Aii03 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 74.81 in L 86.62 in
Ares I A05 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
with national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ares I A05 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares I A05 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 51.19 in L 59.06 in
Ares I A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

Materials

Wool

Ares I A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares I A02 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Ares I A04 Rug by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
with national and international companies like Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool

Ares I A04 Rug by Bi Yuu
Ares I A04 Rug by Bi Yuu
W 74.81 in L 86.62 in
Set of 2 Anhelo Rugs by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
Ikea (Sweden), Cartier (France), Nike (Mx), H&M (Mx), developing new concepts, installations, and
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Silk

Set of 2 Anhelo Rugs by Bi Yuu
Set of 2 Anhelo Rugs by Bi Yuu
W 78.75 in L 118.12 in
Set of 3 Alegoría Rugs by Bi Yuu
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 3 Alegoría rugs by Bi Yuu Dimensions: D 80 x 150 H cm/ D 80 x 150 H /D 80 x H 150 Material
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2010s Mexican Post-Modern North and South American Rugs

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Wool, Cotton

Vintage Swedish Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg Kilim Runner. 2' 9" x 7' 10"
By Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg
Located in New York, NY
Gorgeous vintage Swedish Kilim Runner by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg, country of origin / rug type
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Rug. Size: 4 ft 8 in x 6 ft 8 in
By Wanda Krakow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian rug by Wanda Krakow, Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 4 ft 8 in x
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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

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Wool

Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström 'Fläder Röd' Carpet in Wool
By Marianne Richter
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Sweden, design 1943 An exceptional rare piece designed by female textile artist Marianne Richter in
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

MMF Swedish Rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
Måås Fjetterström Ateliers in Bålstad SW Sweden. Provence: Ordered for M/S Munksund. Delivered in
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

MMF Swedish Rug
MMF Swedish Rug
W 103.15 in L 143.31 in
MMF Swedish piled rug
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Ängarna" = "The Meadows" . Swedish piled ( flossa) rug - designed 1928 for M/S Kungsholm ( a
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

MMF Swedish piled rug
MMF Swedish piled rug
W 77.17 in L 109.06 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
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool, Linen

Antique Swedish Rug By Marta Gahn
Located in New York, NY
) the pure and robust geometry of traditional Swedish rugs and textiles converges with cutting edge
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Early 20th Century Swedish More Carpets

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Wool

Small Square Vintage Swedish Marta Maas Kilim Rug. 1 ft x 1 ft (0.3 m x 0.3 m)
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful small square size vintage Scandinavian Swedish Marta Maas Kilim rug, Country of origin
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Marta Maas Rug. Size: 6 ft 8 in x 10 ft (2.03 m x 3.05 m)
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Marta Maas Rug, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa Date: 1930’s. Size: 6
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft x 10 ft 2 in (1.83 m x 3.1 m)
Located in New York, NY
Magnificent vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim rug, country of origin / rug type: Scandinavia rug
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

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
6 in (1.75 m x 2.9 m) Here is a fascinating and truly interesting vintage rug. A vintage double
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug by Judith Johansson. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 7 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug by Judith Johansson, Origin: Sweden, circa midcentury. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 7 in
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Britta Randahl Ljusterdal. Size: 4' 7" x 6' 6"
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Swedish rug, Origin: Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century – Size: 4 ft 7 in x 6 ft
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Barbro Spinchorn. Size: 5 ft 2 in x 8 ft
By Barbro Sprinchorn
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug by Barbro Spinchorn, Origin: Scandinavia, Circa: Mid-Twentieth
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 4 in
Located in New York, NY
Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavian Rug, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century – Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 4 in (1.52 m x 2.24
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Märta Mass Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 5 ft 10 in x 8 ft 2 in
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful vintage Märta Mass Scandinavian Swedish Kilim rug, country of origin / rug type
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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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
A beautiful Vintage Mid century Swedish “Vita Rutmattan” Carpet by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom, Country
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Swedish Flat Weave Röllakan Carpet Signed W, 1950s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish flat weave Röllakan carpet signed W (or maybe M) by unknown designer from the 1950s. Main
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Western European Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Runner by Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg. Size: 2 ft 10 in x 9 ft 1 in
By Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg
Located in New York, NY
/ Rug Type: Scandinavia Rug, Circa Date: Mid- 20th Century – Size: 2 ft 10 in x 9 ft 1 in (0.86 m x 2.77
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Marta Mass Fjetterstrom Knoppen Kilim.
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
/ rug type: Scandinavia, circa mid-20th century. Size: 1 ft 7 in x 3 ft (0.48 m x 0.91 m) This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Carpet by Marta Maas-Fjetterström. Size: 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft 4 in
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
-20th century. Size: 5 ft 7 in x 8 ft 4 in (1.7 m x 2.54 m) Here is a beautifully woven rug that
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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

Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug by Ritva Puotila. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 5 ft 10 in
By Ritva Puotila
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Shag Rug, Origin: Scandinavia, Artist: Ritva Puotila, Circa: Mid 20th
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Flat-Woven Scandinavian Rug by Ingegerd Silow. Size: 4' 7" x 6' 8"
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking Vintage Flat Woven Kilim Scandinavian Ingegerd Silow Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavia...

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Wool

Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Deco Kilim. Size: 4 ft 5 in x 6 ft 3 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish double sided rug, country of origin: Sweden, date circa mid-20th century. Size: 4
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Art Deco Kilim Carpet. Size: 7 ft 3 in x 10 ft 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim rug, country of origin: Sweden, circa date: Vintage / Mid-20th century. Size
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Scandinavian Runner Signed BICE. Size: 3 ft 5 in x 11 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Runner rug signed BICE, origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century. Size: 3 ft. 5 in x
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Tekton / Elia Festa / Calvirugs / Art321
By Calvirugs, Michelangelo Pistoletto
Located in COYOACAN, DF
Gallery, Milan in collaboration with M.Giacomelli, L.Ghirri, C.Makos, S.Shore, J.Puranen. Portrait of
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21st Century and Contemporary Other More Carpets

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Wool

Small Vintage Swedish Kilim Scatter Rug. Size: 1' 9" x 3' 5" (0.53 m x 1.04 m)
Located in New York, NY
Small vintage Swedish Kilim scatter size rug, origin: Sweden, circa middle part of the 20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Tribal Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

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Wool

Vintage Swedish Deco Rug. Size: 8 ft 2 in x 11 ft (2.49 m x 3.35 m)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish deco rug, Origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th century, size: 8 ft. 2 in x 11 ft. (2.49 m
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 1 ft 8 in x 5 ft 6 in (0.51 m x 1.68 m)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Kilim rug, country of origin: Scandinavia, date: circa mid-20th century. Size: 1 ft
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Double-Sided Swedish Kilim Rug. Size: 5 ft x 7 ft 8 in (1.52 m x 2.34 m)
Located in New York, NY
(1.52 m x 2.34 m) Here is a lovely and intriguing vintage rug a vintage double-sided Kilim that was
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

Vintage Swedish Kilim by Marta Maas. Size: 1' 4" x 1' 6" (0.41 m x 0.46 m)
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian flat-woven Kilim rug, artist: Marta Maas origin: Sweden, circa mid-20th
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs

Materials

Wool

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Swedish Rug By M A For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal Swedish rug by m a for your home. Each Swedish rug by m a for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using fabric, wool and linen. If you’re shopping for a Swedish rug by m a, we have 637 options in-stock, while there are 17 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Swedish rug by m a — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Swedish rug by m a is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Art Deco styles are sought with frequency. A well-made Swedish rug by m a has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow and Barbro Lundberg-Nilsson are consistently popular.

How Much is a Swedish Rug By M A?

Prices for a Swedish rug by m a can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $500 and can go as high as $350,000, while the average can fetch as much as $12,025.

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.