Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
MID-CENTURY MODERN STYLE
Organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple are three terms that well describe vintage mid-century modern furniture. The style, which emerged primarily in the years following World War II, is characterized by pieces that were conceived and made in an energetic, optimistic spirit by creators who believed that good design was an essential part of good living.
ORIGINS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged during the mid-20th century
- Informed by European modernism, Bauhaus, International style, Scandinavian modernism and Frank Lloyd Wright’s architecture
- A heyday of innovation in postwar America
- Experimentation with new ideas, new materials and new forms flourished in Scandinavia, Italy, the former Czechoslovakia and elsewhere in Europe
CHARACTERISTICS OF MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Simplicity, organic forms, clean lines
- A blend of neutral and bold Pop art colors
- Use of natural and man-made materials — alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak; steel, fiberglass and molded plywood
- Light-filled spaces with colorful upholstery
- Glass walls and an emphasis on the outdoors
- Promotion of functionality
MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Charles and Ray Eames
- Eero Saarinen
- Milo Baughman
- Florence Knoll
- Harry Bertoia
- Isamu Noguchi
- George Nelson
- Danish modernists Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen, whose emphasis on natural materials and craftsmanship influenced American designers and vice versa
ICONIC MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
- Eames lounge chair
- Nelson daybed
- Florence Knoll sofa
- Egg chair
- Womb chair
- Noguchi coffee table
- Barcelona chair
VINTAGE MID-CENTURY MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The mid-century modern era saw leagues of postwar American architects and designers animated by new ideas and new technology. The lean, functionalist International-style architecture of Le Corbusier and Bauhaus eminences Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Walter Gropius had been promoted in the United States during the 1930s by Philip Johnson and others. New building techniques, such as “post-and-beam” construction, allowed the International-style schemes to be realized on a small scale in open-plan houses with long walls of glass.
Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century modern furniture designs. Charles and Ray Eames and Eero Saarinen, who had experimented extensively with molded plywood, eagerly embraced fiberglass for pieces such as the La Chaise and the Womb chair, respectively.
Architect, writer and designer George Nelson created with his team shades for the Bubble lamp using a new translucent polymer skin and, as design director at Herman Miller, recruited the Eameses, Alexander Girard and others for projects at the legendary Michigan furniture manufacturer.
Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi devised chairs and tables built of wire mesh and wire struts. Materials were repurposed too: The Danish-born designer Jens Risom created a line of chairs using surplus parachute straps for webbed seats and backrests.
The Risom lounge chair was among the first pieces of furniture commissioned and produced by celebrated manufacturer Knoll, a chief influencer in the rise of modern design in the United States, thanks to the work of Florence Knoll, the pioneering architect and designer who made the firm a leader in its field. The seating that Knoll created for office spaces — as well as pieces designed by Florence initially for commercial clients — soon became desirable for the home.
As the demand for casual, uncluttered furnishings grew, more mid-century furniture designers caught the spirit.
Classically oriented creators such as Edward Wormley, house designer for Dunbar Inc., offered such pieces as the sinuous Listen to Me chaise; the British expatriate T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings switched gears, creating items such as the tiered, biomorphic Mesa table. There were Young Turks such as Paul McCobb, who designed holistic groups of sleek, blond wood furniture, and Milo Baughman, who espoused a West Coast aesthetic in minimalist teak dining tables and lushly upholstered chairs and sofas with angular steel frames.
Generations turn over, and mid-century modern remains arguably the most popular style going. As the collection of vintage mid-century modern chairs, dressers, coffee tables and other furniture for the living room, dining room, bedroom and elsewhere on 1stDibs demonstrates, this period saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history.
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Style: Mid-Century Modern
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ulla Pakdal
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish flat woven rug by Ulla Pakdal
Size: 5'3" × 7'9" (160 × 236 cm)
This captivating vintage flat-weave rug by acclaimed Swedish textile artist Ulla Parkdal is a ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-century Swedish Blue Handmade Wool Rug by A.J
Located in New York, NY
Mid-century Swedish Blue Handmade Wool Rug by A.J
Size: 6'8" × 9'5" (203 × 287 cm)
Vintage Swedish Rug by A.J.
A charming mid-century Swedish flat-woven rug, signed “A.B.” in the low...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Geometric Swedish Grey Rölakan by Kerstin Butler
Located in New York, NY
One-of-a-kind Geometric blue, pink, grey Swedish Rölakan by Kerstin Butler
Size: 6'7" x 10'6" (200 x 320 cm)
This striking vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by Kerstin Butler ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug
Located in New York, NY
Rare Vintage Swedish 'Townhouse' Rug
Size: 5'3" × 7'10" (160 × 238 cm).
This vintage Swedish Rya rug from the 1950s is a playful and vibrant expression of Scandinavian design, showca...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat woven rug by Judith Johansson
Size: 6'8" × 9'4" (203 × 284 cm)
This striking vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by renowned textile artist Judith Johansson...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 2 in
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug by Ann Marie Hoke Sodra Kalma Lans Hemslojd, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavian Rugs, Circa Date: 1950’s – Size: 6 ft 5 in x 10 ft 2 in...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rug. 8 ft. 6 in x 12 ft. 8 in
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful room size vintage midcentury Scandinavian Swedish pile rug, origin: Sweden, circa early 20th century. Size: 8 ft. 6 in x 12 ft. 8 in (2.59 m x 3.86 m)
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Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Wool Rug
Size: 6'9" × 9'6" (205 × 289 cm)
Timeless in its restraint and elegance, this mid-century Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies the Scandinavian phil...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug by Brita Grahn. 11' 8" x 28' 10"
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Breathtaking and extremely decorative vintage oversize Scandinavian Brita Grahn Kilim rug, Country of origin / rug type: Scandinavia, Circa date: Mid-20th century. Size: 11 ft 8 in x...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Naturalist Scene Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. 5 ft 9 in x 8 ft
Located in New York, NY
Naturalist Scene Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavia Rug, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 5 ft...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug. Size: 6 ft 4 in x 10 ft
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug by Rakel Callander, Country of Origin / Rug Type: Scandinavian Rugs, Circa Date: 1950’s – Size: 6 ft 4 in x 10 ft (1.93 m x 3.05 m)
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish flat woven rug
Size: 5'3" × 7'8" (160 × 233 cm)
This charming mid-century vintage Swedish flat-weave rug epitomizes Scandinavian functional beauty with its w...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Rya Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 6'3" × 10'1" (190 × 307 cm)
This vintage Swedish Rya rug features a plush, shaggy texture, characteristic of traditional Scandinavian ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Scandinavian
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya rug, measuring 140 x 215, features a warm and inviting design characterized by its thick, shaggy pile and earthy tones. The geometric diamond pattern in muted shades adds d...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven by Agda Osterberg
Size: 4'6" × 6'10" (137 × 208 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by renowned textile artist Agda Österberg is a quintessential examp...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Scandinavian or Swedish Rug by Keivan Woven Arts 9'2 x 11'10
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug by Keivan Woven Arts
Measures: 9'2 x 11'10
Contemporary Scandinavian design piled rug in Light Purple/lavender, gray, green, gold, and cr...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim in White & Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
This 5x8 flat weave is a new addition to the Scandinavian Kilim collection by Rug & Kilim. Handwoven in wool and natural yarns, its design reflects a contemporary take on mid-century...
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2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Double Sided Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Double Sided runner
Size: 2'2" × 12'10" (66 × 391 cm)
This exceptional vintage Swedish runner, crafted circa mid-20th century, showcases the timeless beauty and pract...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Fredrik Fiedler
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Fredrik Fiedler
Size: 4'5" × 6'8" (134 × 203 cm)
Color: Beige, Gold, Lavender, Pink, Yellow
This charming Swedish flat-woven rug by Fredrik Fiedler ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Runner
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave wool runner
Size: 2'8" × 15'10" (82 × 483 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave wool runner is a striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textil...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug in Geometric Checkerboard Design
Size: 3'0" × 6'0" (91 × 182 cm)
This charming vintage Swedish pile rug, dating from the mid-20th century, exemplifies the fu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo,
Finland, 1930s.
Flat weave.
Crafted in Finland by Aaltosen Mattokutomo in the 1930’s, Greta Skogster-Lehtinen desi...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Linen
Swedish Inspired Modern Turkish Flatweave Kilim Large Room Size Carpet
Located in New York, NY
A modern Turkish flatweave Kilim large room size carpet handmade during the 21st century inspired by Swedish Kilims from the mid-20th century.
Measures: 11' 11" x 15' 0"
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Modern Style Persian Tribal Shiraz Flat-Weave Rug
By Nasiri
Located in New York, NY
This Mid-Century Modern style flat-weave rug is made with handspun wool and is completely undyed; natural. It is inspired by the vintage kilims that are native to the Shiraz region i...
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2010s Persian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Bitte Ahlgren
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Bitte Ahlgren
Size: 5'4" × 7'10" (162 × 238 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Gold, Gray, Pink
This charming vintage flat-weave rug by Swedish textile artist ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Abstract Rya Rug
Located in Chicago, IL
Nice vintage abstract attributed to a maker in Scandinavia. Remains of a red label on back.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Fabric
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Walleback
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Alice Walleback
Size: 4'7" × 6'7" (139 × 200 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-woven rug by Alice Walleback, is a striking example of mid-century Scandi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Earth Tones
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug in Earth Tones
Size: 6'6" × 9'7" (198 × 292 cm)
A remarkable example of Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish rug, attributed to renowned...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Off-White, Blue Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Rug & Kilim takes pride in introducing this unique interpretation of Scandinavian style from its award-winning flatweave selections inspired by the historic style. Handwoven in fine ...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug with Modern Design for Modern & Contemporary Interiors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Vintage Turkish Tulu Rug with Modern Design for Modern & Contemporary Interiors.
With a lustrous high pile, this Turkish Tulu has a wide stripe pa...
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1950s Turkish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug & Kilim's Handwoven Scandinavian Custom Kilim, Blue White Geometric Pattern
By Rug & Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
From a bold new construction joining the flatweaves in Rug & Kilim’s award-winning Scandinavian Kilim Collection, available for custom kilim designs. Exemplified in this 16 x 16 piec...
Category
2010s Indian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Silk
Doris Leslie Blau "Sparreholm" Vintage Swedish Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish rug by Ingegerd Silow.
Size: 6'4" × 10'0" (193 × 304 cm).
Color: beige, blue, grey, pink.
Designed by the celebrated Swedish textile artist Ingegerd Silow, the “Sparr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Johanna Bruns Vavskola
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Johanna Bruns Vavskola
Size: 7'3" × 10'10" (220 × 330 cm)
This exceptional vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, crafted around 1950 by the esteemed Johan...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish striped pattern rug
Size: 9'2" × 11'1" (279 × 337 cm)
Bold in form yet grounded in its palette, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies mid-century Scandinavi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rectangular Blue Swedish Rug by Gammelstads Handväveri, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous for Gammelstads Handväveri,
Sweden, 1950s.
Wool.
Measures : L: 313 cm
Length including the tassels: 322 cm
W: 193 cm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Yellow Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century yellow Swedish flat-weave wool rug signed by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 5'4" × 8'1" (162 × 246 cm)
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug, designed by the esteemed Ingegerd S...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug ‘Salerno Grey’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for MMF AB, Sweden, 1948
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Salerno Grey’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1948.
Hand-woven wool.
Rölakan technique.
Signed.
Provenance: From a private Swedish collect...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Floral Design Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish floral design flat woven rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 2'9" × 4'1" (83 × 124 cm)
This charming vintage Swedish flat weave rug is a vibrant celebration of Scandinavian t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Size: 6'7" × 10'0" (200 × 304 cm)
Minimalism meets Scandinavian craftsmanship in this understated yet elegant vintage Swedish flat-woven rug, dating fr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Bitte Ahlgren, Signed "BA"
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Swedish flat woven rug by Bitte Ahlgren (BA)
Size: 6'3" × 10'2" (190 × 309 cm)
This delightful vintage flat-weave rug, signed “BA” in the corner, is a striking example of...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Size: 6'6" × 9'5" (198 × 287 cm).
This graceful vintage Swedish flat-weave rug designed by Ingegerd Silow, one of the most respected ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Kilim Rug Striped Geometric Kilim Area Rug Wool Cream Grey Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This bold geometric Kilim is a new modern rug woven by hand in Afghanistan. The patterns in this piece cover the whole face of this rug with eye-catching stripes, dots and oval shape...
Category
2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Cotton, Natural Fiber, Organic Material
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug Signed With Initials GS
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug Signed With Initials GS
Size: 5'9" × 8'0" (175 × 243 cm)
Color: Beige, Blue, Brown, Gold, Taupe, Yellow
A stunning example of Scandinavian textile arti...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish yellow, beige and brown flat-weave rug
Size: 4'10" × 6'7" (147 × 200 cm).
This vintage Swedish flat-weave rug by the artist identified as HJA reflects the di...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Finnish Brown, Beige Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Finnish Geometric brown, beige wool rug
Size: 7'4" × 9'11" (223 × 302 cm)
This captivating vintage flat-weave rug is a striking example of Finnish modernist textile ...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Anonymous, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rölakan technique.
Wool.
Measures: L: 313 cm / 10' 3 1/4''
W: 176 cm / 5' 9 1/4''.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Striped Kilim Rug Handmade Kelim Carpet Mustard Yellow Wool Area Rug
Located in Wembley, GB
This modern flatwoven Kilim is a handwoven piece constructed in Afghanistan. The design is woven with a bold stripe pattern with a simple mustard yellow and cream colour palette. This Fine wool Kilim is simple yet elegant and enhances both modern and Classic interior, especially Scandinavian Style. Suitable for use as a bedroom, living room, dining room or entranceway rug.
They were constructed in the early 21st century by master Afghan weavers who use only the finest locally sourced materials, including hand-spun wool and cotton. The bold and subtle colours both come from natural dyeing techniques that have been used for centuries. Flatwoven carpets and rugs have traditionally been used on both floors and walls for warmth and comfort. This modern Kilim is in excellent condition, ready for styling in any home or office environment.
Modern striped kilim rug...
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2010s Afghan Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Organic Material, Natural Fiber, Cotton
Rug Designed by Carl Dangel, Rölakan Flatweave Technique, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Dangel
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Carl Dangel,
Sweden, 1950s.
Handwoven wool carpet in Rölakan flatweave technique.
Signed.
Dimensions:
L: 304 cm / 9’ 11 3/4’’
W: ...
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1950s Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage 1930s Finnish Wool Rug – Art Deco Influenced Flat-Weave Design
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
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, MMF
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug ‘Sun Spots’ designed by Barbro Nilsson for Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB,
Sweden, 1966.
Wool.
Signed.
Tapestry technique.
Provenance: From a private Swedish collection.
The int...
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1960s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Runner by Sverker Greuholm
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish pink, blue and yellow flat-weave runner by Sverker Greuholm.
Size: 3'4" × 10'1" (101 × 307 cm)
This striking vintage Swedish flatweave runner, designed by Sv...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Kerstin Persson
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Kerstin Persson
Size: 4'8" × 8'1" (142 × 246 cm)
Colors: Yellow, Blue, Pink, Brown, Ivory
A delicate interplay of color and geometry defines this ch...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Mid-20th century Swedish Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Colorful Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'2" × 9'3" (187 × 281 cm).
This vibrant vintage Scandinavian flat-weave rug, attributed to the mid-20th century, is a testa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Mary Sanberg, Signed MS
By Mary Sandberg
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Mary Sanberg, Signed MS
Size: 5'5" × 8'3" (165 × 251 cm)
A striking example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Agda Osterberg Scandinavian Swedish Kilim Rug
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Flat woven rug by Swedish designer Agda Osterberg, c.1950s, Sweden. The abstract square pattern throughout the rug offers a feeling of movement and text...
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1950s Swedish Vintage Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Hand Knotted Rug in Abstract Design with Brilliant Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Measures: 4'10'' x 7'2''.
The richly opulent colors and unusual design of this Scandinavian carpet transport you to Mid-Century Europe. The unique abstract design and variety of vivid colors are cheerful and brilliant, making this piece a great fit for modern and casual interiors.
Vintage Swedish Hand Knotted Rug...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
1950s Swedish Flat-Weave Rug – Handwoven Red and Orange Abstract Pattern
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wool.
Signed.
Measures: L: 270 cm / 8' 10 1/4''
W: 163 cm / 5' 4''.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug, Designed by Impi Sotavalta, Flat weave rug, Finland, 1930s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, designed by Impi Sotavalta,
Finland, 1930s.
Flat weave rug.
Dimensions:
L: 299 cm / 9’ 9 1/4’’
W: 190 cm / 6’ 2 3/4’’
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
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Mid-century Modern russian and scandinavian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Mid-Century Modern russian and scandinavian rugs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the Mid-20th Century, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage russian and scandinavian rugs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include rugs and carpets and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Mid-Century Modern russian and scandinavian rugs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Sweden pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original russian and scandinavian rugs, popular names associated with this style include Rug & Kilim, Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, and Ege Rya. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for russian and scandinavian rugs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $5,024 and tops out at $66,000 while the average work can sell for $24,491.