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
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed Piece
Located in Ferrara, IT
Discover the charm of Scandinavian design in this delightful Scandinavian Rug Rollakan, a testament to the enduring legacy of Nordic weaving traditions. This handwoven masterpiece br...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Rug
Kilim’s Oversized Scandinavian Style Rug in Beige-Brown and Floral Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool and undyed natural yarns, this 17x20 oversized rug is from the contemporary works in Rug
Kilim’s Scandinavian rug collection. Beige-brown underscores floral p...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Scandinavian Rug Flat-weave Beige&Sage Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Step into the world of Swedish collection with our Scandinavian Rug Flat-weave Rollakan, a masterpiece that seamlessly blends history, craftsmanship, and contemporary aesthetics. Mea...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Double Sided Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Size: 4'0" × 6'4" (121 × 193 cm)
This striking vintage Swedish flat weave rug exemplifies the ingenuity and versatility of mid-century Sca...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Color Palette
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Soft Pastel Harmony
This Scandinavian Rollakan rug beautifully embodies a gentle elegance through its soft pastel color palette, highlighting shades of cre...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Geometric Blue and Black Wool Modern Kilim
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Handwoven in wool with a unique blend of natural undyed yarns, this modern 8x10 kilim rug hails from the latest flat weave additions to Rug
Kilim’s Scandinavian Kilim Collectio...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Yarn
Zabihi Collection Abstract Swedish Kilim signed by MA
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century signed by MA
Measures: 6'6'' x 10'3"
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Swedish Pile Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Pile Knotted Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 13'7" × 14'4" (414 × 436 cm)
Inspired by the enduring traditions of Scandinavian design, this contemporary Swedish-sty...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed "AA"
Located in Ferrara, IT
The Rollakan Swedish rug with a cross motif design is a unique and special piece that showcases the timeless beauty of Scandinavian craftsmanship. The combination of the vibrant gree...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rya Rug Vintage Scandinavian with Green Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing our luxurious Scandinavian Rya Rug that has taken the interior design world by storm! Crafted with the finest woolen piles, this stunning rug features a shaggy texture in...
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1950s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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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
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Cruise AP11 Rug, Aden Desert Beige, Designed by All the Way to Paris for &T
Located in Dubai, AE
Crafted from high-quality wool with bamboo silk woven into it, the Cruise rug’s soft graphic identity is happy to play a supportive role to a room’s furnishings. It is available in t...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden ca. 1940
handwoven
11'10" x 9'7" (361 x 292 cm)
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rya Rug Olive Green Field Color, 1920-1950
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage Swedish "Rya" rug woven circa 1920-1950 and measures 198 X 138 CM. It features a mesmerizing contemporary mid-century design that looks simple but complex at the sa...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$1,803 Sale Price
20% Off
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Dynamic Circular motif
Located in Ferrara, IT
Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of Scandinavian Rug Rollakan with this eye-catching Scandinavian Rollakan rug, which features a bold an...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Double Sided
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Mid-Century
Introduce the timeless charm of Scandinavian design into your home with this exquisite Rollakan rug, measuring 128 × 189 cm. Handwoven with high...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by AB MMF
Located in New York, NY
Swedish pile rug by AB MMF
Sweden ca. 1940
Initialed: AB MMF (AB Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Earthy Tones
Located in Ferrara, IT
Immerse yourself in the allure of Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Earthy Tones with this exquisite mid-20th century rug, a true treasure that encapsulates the artistry and craftsmanship of...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Flat-Weave Rug 241 × 170 cm Nordic Symmetry
This vintage Scandinavian flat-weave rug features a harmonious composition of soft yellows, muted olives, and ivory tones,...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Modern Swedish Style Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Style Flat Weave Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau (custom size available).
Size: 5'9" × 5'10" (175 × 177 cm).
A celebration of Nordic simplicity and modern craftsmanship,...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Sweden, circa 1941
'Porcelain Carpet' (Porslinmattan)
Initialed 'MMF' (Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Swedish flat-weave t...
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Scandinavian Rug Rollakan By Ingegerd Silow
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Scandinavian Rug Rollakan exudes a warm, earthy elegance, capturing the essence of a golden meadow bathed in the soft light of an autumn afternoon. The central field of the rug ...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Swedish Flat Weave Rug, Mid 20th Century
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th century Swedish rug,
Initialed "MMF" (Marta Maas-Fjetterstrom)
Sweden ca. 1940
Measures: 7'4" x 5'0" (224 x 152 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Flat-weave Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Rollakan Rug Nordic Geometric Runner
This elegant Scandinavian Rollakan runner features a striking geometric pattern woven in a harmoniou...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Scandinavian Rug Soft Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Scandinavian Svensk Design Rug – Minimalist Elegance (240 × 174 cm)
Introduce a touch of Scandinavian simplicity and elegance to your home with this Scandinavian Rug featuring Svensk...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage rug by RAKEL CARLANDER.
Located in Long Island City, NY
Flat wave rug by RAKEL CARLANDER with artist monogram RC.
Blue /brown wool.Sweden, Circa mid 20th Century.
Dimensions: 117" x 77".
Damage on one short side.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Modern Swedish Skvattram Style High-Low Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Skvattram Style High-Low Wool Rug by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 14'5" × 19'4" (439 × 589 cm)
Colors: ivory, black, charcoal
A contemporary high-low pile wool rug inspired...
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Scandinavian Rug SH Signed Mollaianrugs Collection
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Scandinavian flat-weave rug, sized 230 × 170 cm, exemplifies the simplicity and warmth that define Nordic textile traditions. Woven in a muted palette of creamy ivory, sandy bei...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandi Rug Rollakan Swedish Abstract Design with Beige Field Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
Invigorate your home space with this Scandi Rug Swedish Rollakan! This simple yet eye-catching Scandinavian design features a soft color palette, and is cr...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Modern Swedish Pile Runner with Geometric Grid Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Located in New York, NY
Modern Swedish Pile Runner with Geometric Grid Design by Doris Leslie Blau
Size: 3'7" × 13'10" (109 × 421 cm)
This striking contemporary runner takes inspiration from traditional Swe...
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21st Century and Contemporary Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Early 20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Märta Måås-Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa 1914
Initialed: MMF (Märta Måås-Fjetterström)
Sold as a pair.
#02767 measures 8' 7" x 5' 5".
#02807 measures 8' 10" x 5' 6".
Handwoven.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Weave Carpet by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Finnish Flat Weave Carpet
Finnish flat weave
Finland ca. 1930s
Designed by Greta Skogster-Lehtinen
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Located in New York, NY
Mid 20th Century Swedish Pile Carpet
Sweden, circa 1937
Initialed 'SG' (Sverker Greuholm)
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1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish Flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Rug by Ingegerd Silow
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, circa mid-20th century
Measures: 7'4" x 5'8" (224 x 173 cm)
Initialed: IS (Ingegerd Silow)
Handwoven.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rya Rug Swedish Green Color
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a truly unique Rya Swedish rug in a serene green color, featuring a minimalist design that embodies simplicity and elegance. This exceptional piece stands out for its underst...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Located in New York, NY
Mid-20th Century Swedish Flat Weave Rug
Sweden ca. 1950
Handwoven
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Signed Hand-Knotted Swedish Gobeläng Flatweave Rug
Located in West Hollywood, CA
A handwoven Swedish Gobeläng flatweave rug featuring unique designs by Barbro Nilsson for the Märta Måås-Fjetterström studio in 1957. Signed by the weaving studio, MMF for Märta Måås...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rug
Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Rug in Blue and Beige-Brown Geometric Patterns
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
Hand-knotted in wool and silk, this 9x12 rug belongs to Rug
Kilim’s Scandinavian collection.
On the design:
Admirers of the craft may admire the thought of Swedish minimali...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool, Silk
Nordic Rug Rollakan Swedish Signed Piece
Located in Ferrara, IT
Invigorate your home space with the Swedish Rollakan Rug! This simple yet eye-catching Scandinavian design features a soft color palette, and is crafted using traditional flat weavin...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
A Chromatic Solstice: Vintage Swedish Röllakan Masterpiece of Modern Brilliance
Located in Dallas, TX
79377 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug by Eva Kaskova, 04'03 x 06'07. This exceptional handwoven Swedish röllakan by the celebrated textile artist Eva Kasková is a triumph of Nordic mode...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
The Nordic Bloom: Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Scandinavian Modern Style
Located in Dallas, TX
79384 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 02'05 x 04'02. This extraordinary vintage Swedish rya commands attention through a radiant, almost celestial composition that feels both elemental and ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$1,119 Sale Price
20% Off
The Northern Grid: A Vintage Swedish Rya Masterpiece of Mid-Century Modernism
Located in Dallas, TX
79385 Vintage Swedish Rya Rug, 01'11 x 03'00. This exceptional vintage Swedish rya presents a commanding study in structure and restraint, where bold geometry becomes the soul of the...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$1,007 Sale Price
20% Off
Zabihi Collection Abstract Blue Swedish Kilim
Located in New York, NY
Abstract Swedish Kilim from the middle of the 20th Century in pretty blues, greens, creams
Measures: 4'10'' x 6'
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
1950
s Earth-Tone Evy Svensson Scandinavian Swedish Röllakan Rug
By Evy Svensson
Located in Dallas, TX
79039 Evy Svensson Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'07 x 07'10. This handwoven wool vintage Swedish rollakan rug, designed by the celebrated Evy Svensson,...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-Century Swedish Flat-Weave Kilim by Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson, ca. 1950
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a semi-antique Swedish kilim woven circa 1950 and it measures 235 X 162 cm. It bares initial of GG (Gitt Grannsjo Carlsson) with a beautiful soft pastel color palette and geo...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
Celebrate the artistry of Nordic craftsmanship with this exquisite Scandinavian Rug Rollakan, signed by the artist. This piece is a superb illustration of the traditional Swedish wea...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed AS
Located in Ferrara, IT
Introducing this enchanting Scandinavian Rug Rollakan, beautifully signed by the artist AS, whose skilled hands have woven a story in wool. This rug is an embodiment of traditional f...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Kilim Rug, circa Mid-20th Century
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a Scandinavian flat-woven rug from the mid-20th century. It is signed by the designer. The color palette comprises of gentle shades of pink, icy blue, ivory, and brown in com...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
8x10 Ft Modern Handwoven Scandinavian design Rug. Custom Options Available
Located in Spring Valley, NY
Embrace the simplicity and elegance of Scandinavian design with this flat-weave Turkish kilim rug, crafted with 100% wool. This unique piece beautifully blends Nordic minimalism with...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
Materials
Wool
$1,959 Sale Price / item
30% Off
Scandinavian Rug Rollakan Signed
Located in Ferrara, IT
This Scandinavian Rug Rollakan is a captivating masterpiece, woven with earthy tones that evoke the tranquil beauty of a misty forest at dawn. The central field of the rug is a seren...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
The Northern Measure: A Vintage Finnish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Modernism
Located in Dallas, TX
79390 Vintage Finnish Rollakan Rug, 05'03 x 07'11. This vintage Finnish rollakan rug is a masterclass in disciplined design, where repetition, proportion, and restraint converge into...
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Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$5,040 Sale Price
20% Off
New Scandinavian Swedish Berit Koenig Inspired Kilim Röllakan, 06
02 x 08
07
Located in Dallas, TX
30692 New Scandinavian Modern Swedish Inspired Kilim Rug, 06'02 x 08'07. Scandinavian Modern style meets earth-tone elegance in this handwoven Swedish inspired Kilim rug. The intrinsic geometric design and neutral earthy hues woven into this piece work together creating calm yet timeless look. The abrashed field features an allover pattern composed of short horizontal band stripes flanked with vertical columns of stacked arrows. Throughout the composition are horizontal bands made up of short vertical lines running from side to side interrupting the continuity. With its well-balanced asymmetry and earth-tone colors, the overall design aesthetic is simple, straightforward and streamlined with an emphasis on functionality.
Rendered in variegated shades of tan, gray, teal, taupe, beige, ecru, dove gray, sand, verdigris...
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21st Century and Contemporary Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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"Song of the Birds" Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug by Sigvard Bernadotte
Located in New York, NY
"Song of the Birds" Mid 20th century Swedish pile-weave carpet
Sweden ca. 1940
Handwoven
Initialed "SB" Sigvard Bernadotte.
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1940s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
20th Century Swedish Flat-Weave Carpet
Located in New York, NY
20th century Swedish flat-weave carpet.
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Rya Swedish Rug Mid-Century Modern Vintage Design
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a vintage Swedish rug woven during the mid-20th century circa 1950 – 1970’s and measures 200 x 145 CM in size. This rug has an all-over floral design with two bouquets enclos...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
The Aurora Stripe Reverie: A Swedish Rollakan Masterpiece of Nordic Prestige
Located in Dallas, TX
79395 Vintage Swedish Rollakan Rug, 05'02 x 08'01. There is an undeniable magnetism to this handwoven Swedish rollakan—an energy that feels both elevated and effortlessly chic, as if it were created expressly for those with a curator’s eye and a collector’s sensibility. Its symphony of stripes, rendered in an enchanting blend of Nordic blues, warm saffron golds, verdant greens, and ember reds, captures the poetic restraint and quiet confidence at the heart of Scandinavian Modern design. This is a textile that speaks not with noise, but with presence—commanding admiration through color harmony, artisanal clarity, and a rare sense of serenity.
Every stripe in this composition feels intentional, almost architectural, echoing the Swedish tradition of treating textiles as both artistic and functional objects. The horizontal bands gently ripple across the surface, creating a rhythmic movement reminiscent of painted light across a coastal horizon. The palette—both harmonious and pleasantly unexpected—suggests a sophisticated understanding of color balance that aligns beautifully with mid-century Nordic aesthetics. If attributed to Eva-Lisa Nordin...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
$4,368 Sale Price
20% Off
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Kilim’s Scandinavian Style Kilim Rug in Purple and Brown Geometric Pattern
By Rug
Kilim
Located in Long Island City, NY
An 8 x 10 flat weave in purple and brown from the Scandinavian Collection by Rug
Kilim. Handwoven in wool, an ode to iconic mid-century Swedish modernism in our durable modern ...
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2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Mid-20th Century Swedish Pile Rug
Located in New York, NY
Sweden, mid-20th century
Handwoven
Measures: 12'0" x 8'0" (365.76 x 243.84 cm).
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Russian and Scandinavian Rugs
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Wool
Scandinavian Modern russian and scandinavian rugs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian 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 Scandinavian 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 Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Ingegerd Silow, Barbro Lundberg Nilsson, and Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB. 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 $5,200 and tops out at $120,000 while the average work can sell for $32,262.
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