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1930s Scandinavian Modern Swedish Rya Rug, Färgstark Diamantstjärnaspaljé
Located in Dallas, TX
78509 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 04'04 x 06'06
Emanating Scandinavian Modern style with incredible
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Large Scandinavian Modern Wool Flat-Weave "Rollakan" Rug with Geometric Pattern
Located in New York, NY
Large Scandinavian Modern wool rug done in the flat-weave or "rollakan" technique. The rug has
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20th Century Scandinavian Art Deco Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
By Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
school yet paying close attention to the Scandinavian folk tradition.
The present flat-woven carpet is a
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Shag Rug, circa 1930s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian shag rug from the 1930s. It is truly a unique piece signed by the
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug, 1930-1950
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish pile rug
Sweden, circa 1930-1950.
100% wool
Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Room Size Scandinavian Art Deco/Bauhaus Rug by Laila Karttunen
By Laila Karttunen
Located in Milan, IT
school yet paying close attention to the Scandinavian folk tradition.
The present flat-woven carpet is a
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Scandinavian Design Kilim Rug, Art Deco Style, Landscape Orientation
Located in New York, NY
The dun yellow field features five feather-like stylized trees accented in red, sand and light blue. Secondary parallel geometric flowers. Art Deco style in good condition.
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Vintage 1930s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Finland, 1930's
Located in Stockholm, SE
Handwoven wool.
Measures: L: 330 cm / 10’ 9 3/4"
W: 196 cm / 6’ 5 1/2".
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rug by Marta Maas. 6 ft 9 in x 10 ft
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Mid Century Swedish Scandinavian Rug by Marta Maas, Country of Origin: Sweden, Circa date
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1930
Pile technique
Signed: 'Konstfliten' (Konstfliten Goteborg).
13'11" x 8'11" (424
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1930
7'10" x 5'7" (239 x 170 cm)
Handwoven
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingeborg Berglof
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1930
Swedish Flat-Weave technique
Designed by Ingeborg Berglof
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Eva Brummer
By Eva Brummer
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet by Eva Brummer.
Handwoven
Sweden ca. 1930
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid- 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century finnish flat-weave carpet.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström (1873-1941), Sweden. Hand-woven wall rug of wool.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
.
1930/40's.
Measures: 25.5 x 25 cm.
In excellent condition.
Signed in monogram MMF.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Sweden, circa 1930.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Pile rug, Sweden, circa 1930.
Handwoven
Measures: 6'11" x 5'5" (211 x
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1930
Handwoven
27'5" x 15'4" (836 x 467 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish pile rug
Sweden, circa 1930
Handwoven
9'7" x 4'3" (292 x 130 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1930-1950
Handwoven
Attributed to Elsa Gullberg
Measures: 4'6" x 3'2" (137 x 97 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1930s Art Deco Bauhaus Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Impi Sotavalta
Located in Dallas, TX
78476 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Flatweave, 06'06 x 09'07. Bold Art Deco meets Bauhaus simplicity in this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug. The eye-catching conceptual design and ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Impi Sotavalta Art Deco Bauhaus Finnish Flatweave Rug, Earth-Tone Colors
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1, Laila Karttunen, Impi Soltavata
Located in Dallas, TX
784867 Impi Sotavalta Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'0 x 09'10. Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art Deco in this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug. The eye-catching geometric desi...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
1930s Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Dallas, TX
78506 Vintage Finnish Flatweave Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Rug, 08'00 x 11'04. Displaying simplicity with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug provides a ...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Dallas, TX
78465 Greta Skogster-Lehtinen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 07'11 x 11'01. Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art Deco in this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug. The eye-catching geometric des...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Art Deco Bauhaus Impi Sotavalta 1930s Finnish Flatweave Rug, Iltalaulu
By Impi Soltavata
Located in Dallas, TX
78464 Impi Sotavalta Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'09. Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art Deco in this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug. The eye-catching Biophilic Design and e...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Märta Måås Fjetterström Handwoven 'Blå Heden' Carpet in Wool
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
traditional principles of Scandinavian design as a response to progressive art movements that flourished in
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug for Kiikan Mattokutomo, 1930s
By Laila Karttunen, Kiikan Kutomo
Located in Dallas, TX
78466 Laila Karttunen Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'06 x 09'08.
Bauhaus simplicity meets stylized Art Deco in this vintage Finnish flatweave rug. The eye-catching geometric design and e...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian ...
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Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Wear consistent with age and use. Some stains, trace of repair.
Dimensions 9'10" x 5'11"
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Finnish Flat Wave Rug, Circa 1930s
Located in Long Island City, NY
Large flat wave rug, made in Finland. Circa 1930th.
Dimensions 11'10" x 9'4".
Wear consistent with age and use. Light stains, trace of repair.
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Vintage 1930s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug 'Ursula' Designed by Märta Måås-fjetterström for Mmf Ab, Sweden, 1935
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
decades, she would become one of the most prominent figures in the history of the Scandinavian textile
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug “Ursula” Designed by Märta Måås-fjetterström for MMF AB, Sweden, 1935
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
, she would become one of the most prominent figures in the history of the Scandinavian textile industry
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Helene Lindberg, Sweden, 1931
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, designed by Helene Lindberg.
Sweden. 1931.
Wool. Kelim technique.
Signed HL31.
Measurements:
L: 215 cm / 7' 1''
W: 111 cm / 3' 8''
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Relief pile technique.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Märta Måås-Fjetterström. "Tockarp”. Handwoven wool "rya" carpet.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Märta Måås-Fjetterström (1873-1941)
“Tockarp”. Handwoven wool "rya" carpet with brown, white, light brown, and pink geometric decoration on a blue base.
Executed before 1941 by Märta...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug 'Ursula' by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF AB, Sweden, 1930s
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model Ursula by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF AB, Sweden, 1935.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug from 1938
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful small vintage Rya rug from 1938. Compromising of a central flower motif in pink, blue and green with a beige background and brown border. Rya rug or Knotted Pile carpet wer...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB 1
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1935
Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Handwoven
Measures: 10'10" x 7'5" (330 x 226 cm).
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug
Size: 9'10" × 11'1" (299 × 337 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Orange
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet
Sweden ca. 1935
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Kinesen "Chinese" 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Elsa Gullberg
By Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
"Kinesen" ("Chinese") 20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet by Elsa Gullberg.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Fiskar" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Elsa Fullberg
By Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
"Fiskar" 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Elsa Fullberg.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early-20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet
Initialed A, W. E.W. and 1933
100% Wool woven over a cotton foundation
Sweden ca. 1933
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Sweden, circa 1937
Initialed 'SG' (Sverker Greuholm)
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Margareta Ahlstedt-Willandt Finnish Flatweave Rug, Lempäälän Mattokutomo Oy
Located in Dallas, TX
78477 Vintage Finnish Flatweave Rug, 06'04 x 09'10. Emanating autumn in Finland with incredible detail and texture, this handwoven Finnish flatweave rug is a captivating vision of wo...
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Early 20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Art Deco Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1930
Handwoven
Measures: 10'1" x 8'0" (307 x 244 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Antique Swedish Rug by Konstfliten
Located in New York, NY
minimal. It can coexist with any type of flooring and with classic and modern furnishings. Signed by
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF, Sweden, 1932
By Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Nyponblomman’ designed by Märta Måås-Fjetterström for MMF,
Sweden, 1932.
Wool.
Signed.
W: 232 cm
L: 307 cm
Length with fringes: 326 cm
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Deco Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
This vintage handwoven Swedish Deco rug has a royal blue tonal checkered field overlaid by fine geometric flowerheads issuing delicate angled floral vines forming lozenge lattice, en...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Eastern Vibrant Patchwork Kilim Wall Hanging Stripe Geometric Pattern Flat Weave
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Direct from a estate full of Eastern antiques and mid-century furnish. This wonderful wall hanging just needs to be cleaned and will be ready to re-decorate your eclectic interior.
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Vintage 1930s Turkish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
W 36.75 in L 34.5 in
Rug Designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s
By Greta Skogster-Lehtinen 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
.
Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen designed this for the
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Linen
W 118.12 in L 157.49 in
Scandinavian Modern Floor Vase, Sweden, circa 1930-1940s
By Hans Bergström, Otto Schulz
Located in Örebro, SE
Very rare and possibly unique scandinavian modern floor vase, circa 1930-1940s.
Decorative piece
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Zinc, Metal
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp In Pewter by Thorild Knutsson -1930
By Thorild Knutsson
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare, Scandinavian Modern table lamp in pewter by Thorild Knutsson -1930.
Marked with makers mark
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Modern Pewter Vanity Mirror, Sweden Ca 1930 - 1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern pewter vanity mirror with a decorative handle, Sweden ca 1930 - 1940's
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Mirrors
Materials
Pewter
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp, Sweden, ca 1930-1940's
Located in Örebro, SE
Table or wall lamp from most likely Nordiska Kompaniet, NK. Produced in Sweden during ca 1930-1940
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Easy Chair, 1930's
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric
Scandinavian 1930's Easy Chair
Located in Hudson, NY
1930's Large Scandinavian lounge chair new fabric upholstery. Beach wood legs spring system on the
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery
Scandinavian Modern Patinated Metal Vase from Stjärnmetall ca 1930's
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare vase from Stjärnmetall, Sweden, ca 1930s in patinated metal.
Signed with makers mark.
Condition: wear consistent with age and use. Patina, marks and scratches.
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vases
Materials
Metal
Scandinavian Modern Dish in bronze, GAB, Sweden ca 1930's
By GAB Guldsmedsaktiebolaget
Located in Örebro, SE
Decorative, Scandinavian modern, dish in bronze, Guldsmedsaktiebolaget (GAB) ca 1930's.
Signed
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Scandinavian Modern "Frosted" Table Lamp from Kosta, Sweden, ca 1930-1940s
By Kosta Glasbruk 1, Elis Bergh
Located in Örebro, SE
Beautiful and rare "frosted" - look table lamp from Kosta, attributed to Elis Bergh, ca 1930s - 40s.
Signed with maker's mark.
Good vintage condition, wear and patina consistent w...
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Vintage 1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Glass
Scandinavian Modern Vine or Champagne Cooler, FAK ca 1930-1940's.
By Fabriksaktiebolaget Kronsilver
Located in Örebro, SE
Rare scandinavian modern silver plated vine or champagne cooler from FAK ( Fabriksaktiebolaget
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Vintage 1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wine Coolers
Materials
Silver Plate
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Scandinavian Modern 1930 For Sale on 1stDibs
Find many varieties of an authentic Scandinavian modern 1930 available at 1stDibs. Each Scandinavian modern 1930 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, metal and brass. There are many kinds of the Scandinavian modern 1930 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each Scandinavian modern 1930 bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Art Deco hallmarks is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Scandinavian modern 1930 over the years, but those crafted by Axel Einar Hjorth, Poul Henningsen and Kaare Klint are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Scandinavian Modern 1930?
Prices for a Scandinavian modern 1930 start at $1 and top out at $165,405 with the average selling for $4,825.
A Close Look at Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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