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Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

Swedish

Märta Måås-Fjetterström was the leading figure in Swedish textile design in the early 20th century. Through her rug-weaving studio, MMF AB, Måås-Fjetterström introduced a modern and cosmopolitan spirit to the tradition-bound craft, creating some of the era’s most sublime rugs and carpets — works that are elegant yet have a handmade warmth and honesty.

Måås-Fjetterström was the daughter of a small-town minister, and her creative bent led her to study drawing at the School of Industrial Arts in Stockholm between 1890 and 1895. She became an art teacher after graduating and began drafting textile designs in the late 1890s. At the time, Sweden was experiencing many of the same cultural concerns that fueled the English Arts and Crafts movement: fears that industrialization was causing many traditional handicrafts to wither into extinction. The state supported numerous artisan workshops, and Måås-Fjetterström was hired as director of a weaving studio in the southern city of Mälmo in 1905. She was dismissed six years later for insisting that artisans be allowed to create original patterns rather than merely copy old ones.

She traveled widely in search of design inspirations, and in 1919 — thanks in large part to the patronage of Ludvig Nobel, grand-nephew of Alfred Nobel, who commissioned her to make all the rugs for a new country manor hotel — Måås-Fjetterström opened her own workshop. There she trained many of Sweden’s best modern weavers, including Barbo Nilsson and Marianne Richter (the latter, a widely celebrated mid-century modernist designer, became a leader at Måås-Fjetterström's atelier after its founder's death in 1941).

A major exhibition in Stockholm in 1934 brought public acclaim, a reputation secured worldwide by exhibitions at the British Museum in 1936 and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York in 1939. Måås-Fjetterström’s company, MMF AB, is still in operation, and most of her roughly 700 designs are available for fabrication.

A broad range of influences can be seen in Måås-Fjetterström’s designs, among them Art Nouveau and classic Near Eastern and Asian styles. Her rug patterns fall roughly into two groups: The first includes stylized floral and other naturalistic motifs as well as modernized folkloric themes. The second comprises those employing geometric “tiles” in a formal composition based on that of Persian rugs, with an intricate border surrounding a central medallion.

Måås-Fjetterström generally used a subtle color palette: Soft pastels predominate, punctuated by the odd vibrant note. Her rugs are remarkable for their flexibility of use in decor schemes. They are a perfect complement to simple modern furniture in both blond and darker finishes; at the same time, the rugs can act as a perfect calming foil to more ornate historical styles. Måås-Fjetterström's creations, particularly signed vintage pieces, are highly collectible. Her designs are found in the world's leading museums, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Victoria & Albert Museum and the Nationalmuseum in Stockholm.

Find a collection of vintage MMF AB wall decorations, rugs and carpets on 1stDibs.

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Creator: Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB
Wall Tapestry by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måas-Fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven wool tapestry mounted on linen Designed by Barbro Nilsson for Mårta Måås-Fjetterström in 1925 and produced after 1941 Signed by AB MMF Designed and made in Båstad, Sweden.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Clog Tapestry, 1940's
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Uccle, BE
"Clog," created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in wool using a wool warp, it has framed dimensions of H38 x W40.5 x D...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool, Oak

Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström Grodbla Tapestry, 1940's
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Uccle, BE
"Grodbla" (frog) created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Handmade in linen, it has a framed dimensions of H42 x W45.5 x D3 cm a...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Oak, Linen

Large Tapestry “Tuppamattan" by Marianne Richter for Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Marianne Richter, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Grythyttan, SE
This is a rare handwoven and large tapestry rug mural designed by Marianne Richter (1916-2010) for AB Märta Måås-Fjetterströms ateliers in Båstad, Sweden. The composition is called "...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Swedish Modern Tapestry "Nattviol", Butterfly Orchid by Märta Måås Fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Swedish modern tapestry. The pattern is called "Nattviol" (Butterfly Orchid) and is a part of the series "Juniblommor" (Flowers in June), composed 19...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Märta Måås-Fjetterström "Crocus" Handwoven Linen-backed Swedish Wall Hanging
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Crocus tapestry by Marta Maas Fjetterstrom. A nice, and somewhat rare, size, and fully backed with linen and tabs for inserting a dowel rod. This design was made in many colorways, w...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Scandinavian Modern Tapestry Märta Måås Fjettström, "Lövendahl", AB MMF
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Scandinavian Modern tapestry by Märta Måås-Fjettström, "Lövendal", manufacture by AB MMF. The pattern Lövendal was created in 1928.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool, Linen

Vintage Swedish "Täppan" tapestry
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Uccle, BE
"Täppan," created by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, is a beautifully handwoven flatweave tapestry from Sweden. Made with expert craftsmanship in wool, it measures roughly 24 x 24 cm and be...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool

Mid-20th Century Swedish Wall Hanging by Barbro Nilsson, AB MMF
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
"Karvar" Vintage wall hanging, circa 1956 Sweden. All-over geometric/linear design on beige background. Initialed: "BN", "AB MMF" Designer: Barbro Nilsson Weaver: AB Märt...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB Tapestries

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Wool

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Märta Måås-fjetterström Ab tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.

Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB tapestries are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wool and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB tapestries, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original tapestries by Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider tapestries by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, and Verner Panton. Prices for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB tapestries can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,335 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,968.

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