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
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).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Pile & Flat-Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven pile and flat-weave
Measures: 5'5" x 3'0" (165 x 91 cm).
Category
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 a Swedish Kilim rug from the mid-20th century. It is signed "IS" by designer Ingegerd Silow. It features geometric shapes rendered in happy warm colors with a creative take o...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish 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.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Late 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave (rolaken),
"The Wall in Beige" (Muren Sandfargad).
Signed: AB MMF MR (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Marianne Richter).
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Late 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat weave rug
Sweden, circa 1950
Handwoven
Category
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)
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
1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Martha Gahn
By Märta Gahn 1
Located in New York, NY
Early 20th century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Martha Gahn
Sweden, ca. 1920
Handwoven
Initialed: MG (Märtha Gahn)
Category
1920s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Alice Lund
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "AL" Alice Lund, Provenance to The Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave carpet.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Double-Sided Swedish Flatweave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century double-sided swedish flatweave carpet
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Reliefflossa Carpet by Ingrid Hellman–Knafve
Located in New York, NY
'Reliefflossa' (knotted pile in relief)
Designer: Ingrid Hellman–Knafve
Sweden ca. 1950
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
"Bomma På Hare" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Ingrid Hellman Knafve
Located in New York, NY
"Bomma På Hare" 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "IH" Ingrid Hellman Knafve.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet by Konst Fluten
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet, woven by "Konst Fluten" (Konst Fluten had been establised at Goteburg district in 1906 and in 1970 changed its name to "Bohus Soljd").
Sweden ...
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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, initialed "WE".
Category
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.
Attributed to Ingrid Hellman-Knafve 'Gul Ruta" design.
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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
"Fiskar" 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Elsa Fullberg
Located in New York, NY
"Fiskar" 20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet by Elsa Fullberg.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1970
Handwoven
14'3" x 8'4" (434 x 254 cm)
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool, Chenille
Early-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "ES".
Category
Early 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 1930.
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage 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
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Rya Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Scandinavian Rya rug crafted in the mid-20th century. It features a grand diamond design repeating outward and surrounded by smaller diamonds then bordered by an abstract p...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rug Designed by Ethel Halvar Andersson, Tapestry Technique, Sweden, 1960s
By Ethel Halvar Andersson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug designed by Ethel Halvar Andersson
Sweden. 1960s.
Pure wool, tapestry technique.
Signed EHA.
L: 284 cm/ 9' 4''
W: 211 cm/ 6' 11''
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1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian Kilim from the mid-20th century. It features dainty geometric florals rendered in a lattice work pattern of soft blues, pinks, and yellow greens which ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Abstract Wool Rug – Handwoven Geometric Design Red, Green and Blue
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rug, anonymous.
Sweden. 1950s.
Handwoven wool.
Pile technique.
Dimensions:
L: 210 cm/ 6' 11''
W: 140 cm/ 4' 7 1/2''
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Runner Soft Beige and White Handwoven Rya Rug with Fringes
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rag rug anonymous,
Sweden. 1960's.
Cotton with linen pile. Rag technique.
Provenance: Halmstad castle.
Dimensions:
L: 378 cm/ 12' 5 1/4''
W: 170 cm/ 5' 7 1/4''
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Cotton
Vintage Swedish Runner, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Swedish flat woven runner from the mid-20th century. It is signed "IS" by the designer, Ingegerd Silow. It features a central field built on variegated stripes in l...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Carpet Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare carpet by unknown designer. Produced in Sweden.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Abstract Design, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
Rya rug is a hand-woven decorative rug or tapestry of Scandinavian origin, with a thick pile and usually an abstract design. This Swedish hand-knotted rug, wool over cotton warp and ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Erik Lundberg Carpet Model Korall Brun Produced by Vävaregården in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare flat-weave carpet model Korall brun designed by Erik Lundberg. Produced by Vävaregården in Sweden.
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1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug Swedish Vintage Abstract Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage Swedish rug woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 – 1970’s and measures 152 x 98CM in size. It has a highly modern design focused around two abstract circles...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Finnish Vintage Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Finnish vintage rug signed by textile artist, Alestasalon Mottokutomo, from the mid-20th century and in excellent condition. It is handwoven ...
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Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Rya Rug with Modern Vintage Design Look, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Rya rug is a beautiful, scandi-inspired design piece that will add a touch of elegance to any room. This piece is woven around 1950-1970 and has a modern look that will compleme...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Large Mid-Century Carpet Produced in Sweden
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Mid-Century carpet. Produced in Sweden. Signed with initials ‘N.I’.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Contemporary Oversized Swedish Design Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary oversized swedish design rug by Doris Leslie Blau.
Size: 15.8" × 21.4" (477 × 650 cm).
A perfect mix of chic and practicality, contemporary Swedish rugs can completely change any interior in the matter of seconds. Versatility of contemporary rugs makes them useful in many situations- while flat-woven rugs have been used for centuries not only as flooring, but also wall decorations, and saddle pads...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Kilim in Tones of Red and Cream
Located in London, England
Large size mid-century Swedish kilim in bright tones of red and cream, signed GK. One area of slight warpage as shown in the images.
Sweden circa 1970.
H 1cm x W 240cm x D 170cm
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Flatweave
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven, Vintage, Swedish flatweave rug.
Category
1970s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Textile
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by AB MMF
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1946
Measures: 13'2" x 8'1" (401 x 246 cm)
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 Pile Double Sided Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1950
Handwoven
Double sided
Measures: 6'6" x 4'1" (198 x 124 cm).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Swedish Pile Rug by Södra Kalmar Läns Hemslöjd
By Södra Kalmar
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Pile rug
Sweden, circa 1950
Handwoven
Initialed: SKLH, 1950 (Södra Kalmar Läns Hemslöjd).
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Rakel Callander
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Designed by Rakel Callander
Handwoven
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Scandinavian Half Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Handwoven
9'10" x 6'10" (300 x 208 cm)
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Mixed Weave Rug by Brita Grahn
By Brita Grahn
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish Flat woven and Pile Rug
Initialed 'BG' (Brita Grahn).
Sweden ca. 1940
Handwoven
6'11" x 4'8" (211 x 142 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
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Rya Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1960
Handwoven
6'5" x 4'7" (196 x 140 cm)
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage 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. 1935
Category
1930s 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, initialed "ILS".
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Marta Afzelius
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet, initialed "MA" Marta Afzelius.
Category
20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Early- 20th Century Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Early-20th century Finnish flat-weave carpet.
Category
1920s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, first half of the 20th century
Swedish flat-weave technique.
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Deco Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a vintage Scandinavian deco shag rug, intriguing in design and truly unique among vintage Scandinavian carpets. Crafted in the mid-20th century, the design is abstract in nat...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
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