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20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in muted tones of green, red, and ecru
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of black, pink, and blue. This rug
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20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design throughout in tones of pink, red and blue
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century, Swedish, Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of blue and green. This rug is
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe showing two different designs throughout in tones
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
Swedish 20th Century Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a striped design throughout in tones of yellow, black, blue
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a large stripe design throughout in tones of purple, blue
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of brown, green, and red. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a zig-zag design in tones of brown and aqua. This rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of blue, black, brown, red, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a large stripe design throughout in tones of blue and white
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. This rug features a striped design throughout, in tones of blue, pink
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century, Swedish, Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of green, yellow, blue, and red
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century, Swedish, Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a square design in tones of black, grey, rust, and ecru
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a block print design in tones of pink, blue, and ecru
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of blue, red, and jade. This rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a large stripe design throughout in tones of blue, black
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a block striped design throughout in tones of blue, green
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a large stripe design throughout in tones of green, blue
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring an attractive striped design in tones of black, blue, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a muted stripe design in blue, ecru, and sage green. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a swirled stripe design in tones of black, blue, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th Century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in muted tones of blue, black, red, and
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
20th century Swedish rag rug. Featuring a stripe design in tones of blue, black, red and ecru. This
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Rag Rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
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20th Century Swedish Rag rug
Located in Boden, SE
A fantastically Swedish Rag Rug in beautiful color & pattern.
Handwoven in Boden Northern Sweden .
The rug is freshly washed.
Vintage & antique Swedish Rag Rugs from Sweden comes in ...
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20th Century Swedish Traditional Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Vintage Swedish 20th Century multicoloured cotton rag rug. Circa 1950. Bag 11 / Rug 109
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
20th Century Swedish Traditional Cotton Rag Rug
Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire
Vintage Swedish 20th Century cotton rag rug in pink, red and blue. Circa 1950. Bag 11 / Rug 103
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Cotton
Early 20th Century Marta Maas-fjetterström Ab Swedish Rug by Barbro Nilsson
By Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in West Hollywood, CA
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About the master weaver:
The Mid-Century Swedish paradigm would not exist without the contributions of
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20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Swedish, circa mid-20th century
Flat-weave
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Late 19th Century Ukrainian Rug
Located in New York, NY
Ukraine, circa 1870
Handwoven
Size: 8'6" x 5'10" (259 x 178 cm).
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Antique Mid-19th Century Ukrainian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish flat-weave.
Initialed ‘B’ (Bohusslojd). Ingalill Sjoblom.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Swedish beige, blue, green, red and gray flat-weave wool rug
Size: 5'5" x 7'6
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Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
its palette, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug exemplifies mid-century Scandinavian textile design
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug
Located in New York, NY
rug showcases a refined balance of mid-century modern aesthetics and Scandinavian craftsmanship. The
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
artistry. Woven in the mid-century period, this piece exemplifies the Swedish tradition of refined
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Zabihi Collection Bessarabian kilim
Located in New York, NY
A beautiful early 20th Century Scatter Size Besserabian kilim
Measures: 3'7" x 6'10".
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Mid-20th Century Russian Bessarabian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Agda Osterberg
By Agda Österberg
Located in Evanston, IL
appealing and memorable flatwoven röakan designs of the mid-twentieth century.
Handwoven wool. Different
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Kilim Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$2,070 Sale Price
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug Signed by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
," dating from the mid-20th century. This beautifully balanced textile showcases the elegance of
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Judith Johansson
By Judith Johansson
Located in New York, NY
flat-weave rug by Judith Johansson, crafted circa 1952, exemplifies mid-20th-century Scandinavian
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Geometric Swedish Grey Rölakan by Kerstin Butler
Located in New York, NY
sophisticated example of mid-century Scandinavian textile design. Produced under the auspices of Södra Kalmar
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug, Double-Sided Geometric Design
Located in New York, NY
striking example of Scandinavian textile design, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug (c. mid-20th century
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Doris Leslie Blau Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Bitte Ahlgren
BA
Located in New York, NY
Mid Century Swedish flat woven rug by Bitte Ahlgren (BA)
Size: 5'4" × 9'0" (162 × 274 cm)
This
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Yellow Swedish Half Pile by Elsa Gullberg
Located in New York, NY
Yellow Mid-Century Swedish Half Pile rug Designed by Elsa Gullberg
Size: 4'0" × 5'10" (121 × 177 cm
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow, Signed “I.S.
Located in New York, NY
. Woven circa mid-20th century, it exemplifies the restrained elegance and structured design sensibility
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Warm Nordic Charm: Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
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A stunning example of mid-century Scandinavian textile artistry, this vintage Swedish flat-weave rug
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
serene elegance of mid-century Scandinavian design. Woven circa mid-20th century, the rug captures
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Ingegerd Silow. Handwoven in the mid-20th century, this piece showcases Silow’s hallmark balance of
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Wool Rug by Konstfliten–Bohusslöjd
Located in New York, NY
mid-century Swedish flat-weave rug, attributed to the acclaimed Bohusslöjd cooperative under the
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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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
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Antique Bessarabian Kilim Black Ivory-Brown Geometric Flat Weave Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid 19th Century Russian Besserabian Flat-Weave Carpet (6'6" x 9'6" - 198 x 290)
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Antique Mid-19th Century Russian Bessarabian Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Erik Lundberg
By Erik Lundberg
Located in New York, NY
mid-century design history.
With its unique pattern and refined colors, this vintage rug reflects the
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Ingegerd Silow
By Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
" was designed by renowned mid-century textile artist Ingegerd Silow. Crafted circa mid-20th century
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Flat Woven Rug by Johanna Bruns Vavskola
Located in New York, NY
, exemplifies the harmonious blend of traditional craftsmanship and mid-century modern design that characterizes
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Doris Leslie Blau Midcentury Scandinavian Geometric Handmade Wool Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century Scandinavian Geometric Camel Peach Sand Beige Handmade Wool Rug
Size: 6'5" × 9'10
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Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Striped Gray Rug by Lagerhem Ullberg
By Gunilla Lagerhem Ullberg
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th century striped gray Swedish flat-weave rug by Lagerhem Ullberg
Size: 9'3" × 16'5" (281
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Doris Leslie Blau Vintage Swedish Pile Rug by Kerstin Ekengren
By Kerstin Ekengren
Located in New York, NY
circa 1950, stands as a remarkable example of mid-century textile art. Characterized by its dramatic use
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Find many varieties of an authentic Russia mid century available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wool and metal, every Russia mid century was constructed with great care. There are 1663 variations of the antique or vintage Russia mid century you’re looking for, while we also have 7 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect Russia mid century — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A Russia mid century is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made Russia mid century over the years, but those crafted by Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow and Barbro Lundberg-Nilsson are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 27, 2024The difference between mid-century and mid-century modern comes down to specificity. When it comes to furniture and architecture, for example, mid-century refers to works that emerged during the middle of the 20th century, usually between 1950 and 1970. The more specific descriptor, mid-century modern, is used to refer to a particular style of design that emphasizes simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Mid-century modern furniture designers generally drew on the architectural work of Frank Lloyd Wright, Bauhaus design, Scandinavian modernism and more. Any piece of furniture produced during the 1950s and ’60s can be referred to as mid-century, but only those with specific characteristics are mid-century modern. That said, when enthusiasts of furniture and architecture use the shorter of the two phrases, they may indeed be referring to modernist works created during that period in history. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of mid-century modern furniture.
- What is a mid-century sofa?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021A mid-century sofa is any sofa created during the mid-20th century. Mid-century modern sofas are pieces of seating furniture that embody the venturesome attributes that we associate with mid-century modern furniture — while not all sofas designed in the mid-century modern style are the same, they frequently have a low profile and are characterized by gentle curves, clean lines and an organic shape. Mid-century furniture is a timeless classic due to its elegant simplicity. Shop a collection of antique, vintage, and contemporary mid-century sofas from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century artwork?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century artwork is any piece of art produced during the middle of the 20th century. It includes paintings, drawings, prints, sculptures, collages, pottery and other media. You'll find a large selection of mid-century artwork from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century decor?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century modern decor was popularized during the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would suggest that the style emerged during the years that followed World War II. This style of decor is typically characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Find the finest mid-century modern furnishings and more on 1stDibs.
- What is a mid-century chair?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021A mid-century chair is a piece of seating furniture that was designed at any point during the middle of the 20th century. Mid-century modern furniture 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. The mid-century period provided an excellent opportunity to experiment with both functional and decorative forms. Mid-century modern chairs were made with a variety of natural and synthetic materials, combining leather, wood, and cane with chrome, steel, and plastic. Shop a range of vintage mid-century chairs on 1stDibs today.
- What does mid century mean?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021The mid-century modern style emerged primarily in the years following World War II. This style of decor is characterized by sleek lines, organic forms, minimal ornamentation and high functionality. Creators of mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living, and mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid century furniture?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid-century furniture is furniture created within the period of 1933 to 1965 but most would argue that the style began to emerge in the postwar years. This style of furniture is known for its sleek lines and organic shapes. The creators most frequently associated with mid-century modern furniture believed that good design meant good living. Mid-century modern is today by far the largest category of furnishings on 1stDibs.
- What is mid-century jewelry?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Mid-century jewelry is a style of jewelry that rose in popularity along with the mid-century modern design movement. Pieces from this era typically feature bold, geometric designs. Shop a variety of mid-century jewelry and accessories from some of the world’s top dealers on 1stDibs.
- Are the 1970s mid-century?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 17, 2023No, the 1970s are generally not considered to fall within the era identified as mid-century. With respect to mid-century modern design, while there is some debate between collectors and design experts about the specific time period that saw the emergence of the style, most furniture enthusiasts agree that by the late 1960s, interest in MCM had largely declined. Writer Cara Greenberg, who coined the term “mid-century modernism,” suggests that “the period from the end of World War II to 1960 – from V-J Day to JFK – was the heyday of innovative furniture design in America.” Mid-century modern furniture is characterized by clean lines and inviting, organic shapes. Furniture makers of the era believed that good design was an essential part of good living. Find a variety of vintage mid-century modern furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- Is Eames mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2024Yes, Eames is mid-century modern. In many ways, Charles Eames and Ray Eames were the embodiment of the inventiveness, energy and optimism at the heart of mid-century modern American design, and they have been recognized as the most influential designers of the 20th century. Some of the couple's most famous mid-century modern designs include the Eames Lounge chair and ottoman, the Eames Molded Plywood chair and the Eames Fiberglass chair. Shop a wide range of Charles and Ray Eames furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 22, 2019
Mid-century modernism first appeared in 1945 and merged a minimalist aesthetic with practicality. Mid-century modern furniture is distinguishable by its lack of decoration or extravagance and its use of clean lines, organic curves and variety of natural materials.
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern furniture refers to pieces designed during the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen. - 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 22, 2021Mid century modern refers to the middle of the 20th century — specifically 1930s through the mid-1960s. This period represents a design and architecture movement characterized by simple shapes, clean lines, and organic materials. Some of the most famous mid century modern designers include Ray Eames, Charlotte Perriand, Isamu Noguchi and Eero Saarinen.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 25, 2024The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern era correlates specifically to the years following World War II. These years in America saw one of the most delightful and dramatic flowerings of creativity in design history. Vintage mid-century modern furniture — including tables, chairs, desks and case pieces — are often organically shaped, clean-lined and elegantly simple.
Postwar architects and designers in the United States were animated by new ideas and new technology during the era of mid-century modernism. Materials developed for wartime use became available for domestic goods and were incorporated into mid-century furniture designs manufactured by the likes of Knoll and Herman Miller.
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.
Knoll became 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 soon became desirable for the home. Similarly, Michigan’s Herman Miller is best known for its iconic mid-century modern furniture, and while the company focused on the office, people loved its designs for their homes, too.
Find vintage mid-century modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. - 1stDibs ExpertMay 3, 2024The years between 1950 and 1960 are typically considered mid-century. Some people also include the 1970s in the definition. Remember that the term mid-century furniture refers to pieces produced during the middle of the 20th century. It is different from mid-century modern, the name for a furniture style that emerged primarily in the years following World War II and 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. On 1stDibs, shop a variety of mid-century furniture.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To identify mid-century lamps, look for a manufacturer's label or stamp on the base or the shade. You can use trusted online resources to determine when the company or artisan was active. Some lamps may also have a date stamp that you can use for identification purposes. Pieces dating from the late 1950s through the early 1970s are mid-century in terms of their age. A mid-century modern lamp will show off hallmarks of the design style, such as curvy hourglass or globe forms. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer may also be able to help with the identification. Find a range of mid-century lamps on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if furniture is mid-century modern, examine the piece, looking for labels and markings that indicate who produced it. Then, consult trusted online resources to determine when the maker was active and what styles of furniture they made. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. A knowledgeable dealer or certified appraiser can help you determine if a particular piece is genuine mid-century modern or a reproduction. Shop a range of mid-century modern furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMay 5, 2023To tell if a chair is mid-century, look for labels and markings that indicate its maker. Then, use trusted online resources to determine when the company was active. A certified appraiser or experienced antiques dealer can be of assistance when dating chairs. Iconic mid-century modern furniture designers include Charles and Ray Eames, Eero Saarinen, Milo Baughman, Florence Knoll, Harry Bertoia and Isamu Noguchi. Find a variety of mid-century modern chairs on 1stDibs.
- Is rattan mid-century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertMarch 13, 2024Yes, some rattan is mid-century modern. Designers of the mid-century modern movement often preferred to use natural materials, including rattan, in their designs. However, not all rattan furniture was made during this period. Rattan was also a popular material for furniture produced during the Victorian era and continues to be used to produce furniture today. Shop a wide range of rattan furniture on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertJune 15, 2023A dresser is a mid-century dresser if it was made during the middle of the 20th century. The years that encompass the mid-century modern period are roughly 1933 until 1965, but most experts argue, however, that the mid-century modern period correlates specifically to the years following World War II. Mid-century modern dressers will likely have specific characteristics. There was a use of natural and man-made materials that included alluring woods such as teak, rosewood and oak as well as steel, fiberglass and molded plywood. An authentic mid-century modern dresser will also be characterized by simplicity, organic forms and clean lines. Shop an assortment of vintage mid-century dressers on 1stDibs.
- Is Mondrian mid century modern?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, Mondrian’s art is believed to be one of the great inspirations for the mid-century modern approach to minimalism. His artworks were not just a departure from figurative works, but a new look at abstract art as well. On 1stDibs, find a variety of original artwork from top artists.
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