Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
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
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; 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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Style: Scandinavian Modern
'Kokong' Swedish Flat Weave Rug by AG Brita Grahn
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by AG Brita Grahn
'Kokong' (English: cocoon).
Initialed: AG Brita Grahn
Sweden 1950s
handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Style Flat-Weave Design Rug with Checkerboard Design in Gray, Blues
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gray and blue Scandinavian flat-weave design rug with geometric design, Keivan Woven Arts, rug RJK-44522-SHB-137-01, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian flat-weave.
Thi...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1940
handwoven
11'10" x 9'7" (361 x 292 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Sweden ca. 1950
Handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Minimalist Design Flat-Weave Runner Rug in Gray, Cream and Ivory
Located in Atlanta, GA
Minimalist modern design flat weave rug with stripes in cream, ivory and gray. Rug RJK-18680, country of origin / type: India / Scandinavian flat-weave.
Measures: 2'8 x 10'3
T...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Brita Grahn
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1940
Measures: 9'10" x 6'10" (300 x 208 cm)
Initialed: Brita Grahn
Handwoven.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Spise Hall" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
"Spise Hall" 20th century Swedish, flat-weave carpet
Initialed "JJ" Judith Johansson.
Sweden ca. 1961
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This Swedish kilim rug, signed by designer Britta Swefors is from mid-20th century. It's an eye catching design and moves the viewer's eye from the outer edges and draws to the centr...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug by Brita Grahn
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish pile rug by Brita Grahn
Sweden, circa 1940-1950.
Initialled: ah.
Signed: Brita Grahn
Handwoven.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Rya technique.
Sweden Mid-20th Century
Handwoven
6'10" x 4'6" (208 x 137 cm)
Category
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 x 272 cm)
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
'Rosengång' Swedish flat-weave rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Sweden, circa 1943
Initialed: AB MMF, BN (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Barbro Nilsson)
Handwoven.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, Initialed "GA".
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish flat-weave rug
Sweden, circa 1913
Handwoven
Initialed: MCE 1913.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Marta Maas-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Marta Maas-Fjetterström.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Birgitta Sodergren
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug
Sweden, circa 1940
Handwoven.
Initialed: BS (Birgitta Sodergren).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Gray, Blue and Charcoal Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug with Modern Design
Located in Atlanta, GA
Gray, blue and charcoal Scandinavian flat-weave rug with modern design, rug rjk-16215-shb-001-09, country of origin / type: Scandinavia / Scandinavian Modern
This modern Scandinavia...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Modern Checkerboard or Patchwork Scandinavian Flat Weave Rug in Neutral Colors
Located in Atlanta, GA
Modern checkerboard or patchwork Scandinavian flat-weave rug in neutral colors, rug rjk-16217-shb-097-03, country of origin / type: Scandinavia / Scandinavian Modern.
This modern Sc...
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Finnish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finnish Flat Weave Rug
Finland, circa 1930s
Handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish 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''
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1942
Measures: 10'2" x 7'2" (310 x 218 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Runner
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish flat-weave runner.
Handwoven.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian 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. 1920-30
handwoven
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
"VITA SPETSPORTEN" Mid-20th century Swedish pile carpet.
Sweden ca 1940
Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
10'0" x 6'8" (305 x 203 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is beautiful vintage Swedish Kilim rug by designer Anna Joanna Angstrom from the mid-20th century. Its soft colors of greens, blues, and pinks evoke a sense of calmness while th...
Category
Mid-20th Century 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
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Scandinavian Design Flat-Weave Rug with Striped Design in Charcoal and Green
Located in Atlanta, GA
This modern Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid-20th century. With a unique blend of historical and modern ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug “Arkad Checkerboard” Designed by Gunilla Lagerhem-Ullberg, Sweden 1980s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug “Arkad Checkerboard” designed by Gunilla Lagerhem-Ullberg for Kasthall,
Sweden, 1980s.
Wool.
Measurements:
L: 300 cm/ 9' 10 1/2''
W: 200 cm/ 6' 7 1/4''
Category
1880s Swedish Antique Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Modern Flatweave Scandinavian Geometric Design Rug in Neutral Tones
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian flat-weave patterned rug is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid-20th century. With a unique blend of historical and modern design,...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Handwoven Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish handwoven flat-weave rug
Sweden, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Large Modern Scandinavian/Swedish Design Rug by Keivan Woven Arts
Located in Atlanta, GA
This Scandinavian design rug, with high and low pile, is inspired by the work of Swedish textile designers of the early to mid-20th Century. W...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
"Il Greco."
Sweden ca. 1941
Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström).
10'11" x 7'11" (333 x 241 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This a boldly colored vintage Swedish deco shag rug from the mid-20th century with expressive lines that give it distinct character. It's an exciting piece, with organic, curvy lines...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
'Vita Spetsporten'
Sweden, circa 1934
Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Measures: 10'2" x 6'9" (310 x 206 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Lynild" 20th Century Danish Flat-Weave Carpet by Vibeke Klint
Located in New York, NY
"Vibeke Kint 'Lynild' design.
'Lynild' literally translates to 'lightning,' and this design was created by renowned Danish textile artist Vibeke Klint ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave rug
Sweden circa 1979
Handwoven.
Category
Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Solveig Westerberg
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Solveig Westerberg.
Category
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Sweden, circa 1950s
Handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Finnish Rug by Dora Jung
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Finnish rug by Dora Jung
Finland ca. 1940
Handwoven
Category
1940s Finnish Vintage 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.
Category
Mid-20th Century 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 1950
Swedish flat-weave technique
Initialed 'TBP'.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Handwoven Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish handwoven flat-weave rug
Sweden, 20th century.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Agda Osterberg
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet
Initialed "AO" Agda Osterberg.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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
Swedish, circa mid-20th century
Flat-weave
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1950
Pile technique
12'3" x 9'8" (373 x 295 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century 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.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early-20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Selma Giobel
By Selma Giöbel 1
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet, initialed "SG" Selma Giobel.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet initialed "SB" Sigvard Bernadotte.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish flat carpet
Sweden ca 1941
handwoven
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet
Handwoven
Category
20th Century 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 1960
Woven Initials 'AO' (Agda Osterberg)
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Finland, circa 1920
Measures: 9'11" x 6'6" (302 x 198 cm)
Handwoven.
Category
Early 20th Century Finnish 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.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Double-Sided Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish double-sided flat-weave carpet.
Category
Early 20th Century 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 165 cm).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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