Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
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
Set of Ten Soundwave Acoustic Wall Panels in Felt
By Offecct
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed by Jin Kuramoto for Offecct, the Soundwave Swell panels combine refined Scandinavian design with exceptional acoustic performance. Featuring a dynamic, wave-like surface, th...
Category
2010s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Felt
Vintage Scandinavian Swedish Rya Carpet
Located in Dallas, TX
79011 Vintage Swedish Scandinavian Rya Rug Runner, 01'07 x 03'07. This charming vintage Swedish rya rug runner is a testament to the Scandinavian design ethos of marrying functionali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Op-Art Round Rya Black and White Rug Wall Hanging Carpet, 1960s, Sweden
By Ege Rya
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian Rya rug designed in the 1960s circular rug by Højer Eksport Wilton modernist round rug in wool and hand knotted. Black and white stripes with blue tufted accents. Dimens...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$3,452 Sale Price
20% Off
Bobyrug’s Beautiful North European 1960s-1970s Rug
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Nice modern rug probably Scandinavian rug, with a beautiful decorative design and nice colors, mechanical fabric with wool and acrylic velvet.
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Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Acrylic
Bobyrug’s Pretty Vintage Woven Polish Tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century polish tapestry with a native geometrical design of town and beautiful light colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation
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"Experience the epi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Polish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,393 / item
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3
9" x 8
7"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,393 / item
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,397 / item
Nice Mid Century Flat Woven Scandinavian Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Wonderful mid century Scandinavian Kilim rug with nice geometrical design and beautiful colors, entirely hand woven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,397 / item
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry
Rød Høst
Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Rød Høst’ tapestry, designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen in 1968, is a striking example of her early exploration of form, rhythm, and color. A handwoven wool cloth tapestry featur...
Category
1960s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$4,111 / item
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, for Helmi Vuorelma / Täkänä Tapestry, Wall Carpet
Located in København, Copenhagen
Maija Kolsi-Mäkelä, (Finnish weaver) for Helmi Vuorelma / TÄKÄNÄ Tapestry. Handwoven "HEDELMÅ wall carpet decorated with fruits in strong colors.
Desig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Finnish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Vintage Swedish Linen and Wool Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjetterström
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish midcentury Tapestry in linen and wool, typical for the styles of the era. Blue, green, red and yellow colored geometric shapes with a sand colored background. In a ve...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Vintage "Crocus" Tapestry by Märta Måås Fjetterström AB
Located in New York, NY
Classic vintage tapestry in a design called "Crocus" by Märta Måås Fjetterström Studio in Båstad, Sweden. 4 different squares form part of a flower design in a mix of blue, green, pi...
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Large Vintage Mid Century Kreis Verner Panton Textile 4
1" x 8
6"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Greta Skogster-Lehtinen - door curtain/wall textile - 1930`s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Greta Skogster-Lehtinen
Life on the seabed
Door curtain/wall textile, from the 1930s
Size : 200 x 275 cm / 78,7 x 108,2 In
Provenance :
Made for the dinin...
Category
1930s Finnish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton
$8,483 Sale Price
43% Off
Leena Kaisa Halme 1960s Monumental Scandinavian Tapestry
By Leena-Kaisa Halme
Located in Saint Paul, MN
This monumental wall hanging by Leena Kaisa Halme is hand-knotted with deep shades of red, orange, and black to make folk-art patterns.
Pictured with a Cassina LC2 (sold separately).
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto. 3
5" x 4
6"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Norwegian Tapestry Rug by Eevahenna Aalto, Country Of Origin: Norway, Circa date: Mid 20th Century. Size: 3 ft 5 in x 4 ft 6 in (1.0...
Category
1950s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry
Porte
Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Porte’ tapestry, designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen in 1984, embodies the artist’s distinctive exploration of form, texture, and restrained color. A handwoven wool tapestry feat...
Category
1980s Norwegian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry
Brun Jord
Designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The ‘Brun Jord’ tapestry, designed by Kirsten Gregers Jensen in 1992, captures the artist’s masterful balance between structure and movement. This handwoven wool tapestry features an...
Category
1990s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Orange Color Checkers II Textile 3
8" x 3
7"
Located in New York, NY
Vibrantly Happy Vintage Scandinavian “Checkers II” Verner Panton Fabric Textile, This Textile Was Created In: Scandinavia, This Textile Was Made A...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Linen and Wool "Linenknoppen" Tapestry in the Style of Märta Måås Fjette
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Swedish Mid-Century Tapestry in the design "Linenknoppen" originally by Märta Måås Fjetterström. Blue, green, red and yellow colored blocks in wool against a beige linen back...
Category
1930s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Pretty vintage European 20th century tapestry
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very beautiful 20th century European tapestry with a nice navy and childish design, with the nature and with a tree and birds around it, with beautiful colours with green, red, orang...
Category
1970s Estonian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Cotton
Circular Vintage Kreis Brown / Tan Colored Verner Panton Textile 3
10" x 8
7"
Located in New York, NY
Soft Earthy Beautiful Circular Design Vintage Kreis Brown / Tan Colored Verner Panton Textile, Country Of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3
9" x 8
6"
Located in New York, NY
A Quintessential Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Color Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country of Origin: Scandinavian, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Textile Gradient in Brown 4
x 8
6"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Gradient” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Teal Color “checkers II” Textile 4
x 4
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Teal Color “checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Denmark, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Mid Century Modern Scandinavian Verner Panton Kreis Textile 3
11" x 8
9"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile 3
10" x 8
8"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Kreis” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3
10" x 8
8"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile 3
10" x 8
9"
Located in New York, NY
A Quintessential Mid Century Modern Vintage Green Color Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country of Origin: Scandinavian, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Wall Hanging Trio Designed by Pierre Olofsson, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Wall hanging Trio designed by Pierre Olofsson,
Sweden. 1960's.
Handprinted cotton velvet.
Measurements:
H: 125 cm/ 4' 1''
W: 165 cm/ 5' 5''
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Cotton, Velvet
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,397 / item
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation. Size: 170 x 240 cm.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
$2,397 / item
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
New Scandinavian Design Handwoven Flat Rug Kilim, size 6ft 6in x 9ft 10in
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Beautiful new Kilim with geometrical Scandinavian design and light colors, entirely handwoven with wool on cotton foundation.
Category
2010s Indian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Unusual Rya Rug, Wall Hanging from Ege Taepper of Denmark
By Ege Tæpper
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual Rya rug, wall hanging from Ege Taepper of Denmark, amazing modernist design, piece has been hung all of its life. Excellent condition.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Nazmiyal Collection Vintage Scandinavian Art Rug. 2 ft 10 in x 3 ft 11 in
By Carl Appel
Located in New York, NY
Breathtakingly artistic vintage Scandinavian clown cat Karel Appel design art rug, country of origin / rug type: Scandinavia rug, Date: circa mid-20th...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Swedish Kilim Mid-century Double Face
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a mid-century Swedish kilim woven circa circa 1950 and it measures 230 X 166 CM. It features an interesting double face design and a nice geometric shapes. This fabulous kili...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Kasthall Tapestry, Marocco 640, Swedish Textile Design, Bouclé Wool and Linen
By Kasthall
Located in Antwerp, BE
Kasthall Sweden Tapestry; Marocco 640; Pepper 210; Textile design; Carpet; Wall tapestry;
Woven bouclé rug in pure wool 65% and linen 35% in the Marocco...
Category
Early 2000s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Linen
Swedish Flatweave Rug Rollakan Signed, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
220 x 144 cm is the size of this Swedish kilim rug known as Röllakan, handmade with linen warp and wool weft in the Southern province of Sweden. Swedish flat weave is a flat weaving ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Swedish Flatweave Rug Rollakan, 1950-1970
Located in Ferrara, IT
Very interesting example of Swedish Röllakan measuring 294 x 196 cm linen warp and wool weft handmade with the flat weaving technique. Depending on the weaver, all seams between the ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton Brown and Tan Quadrat Textile 4
x 8
7"
Located in New York, NY
Tan and Brown Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Quadrat” Textile, Country / Origin: Scandinavia, Circa / Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile 4
x 8
7"
Located in New York, NY
Vintage Scandinavian Verner Panton “Checkers II” Textile, Country Of Origin: Scandinavia, Circa Date: Mid 20th Century
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Other
Tapestry by Bodil Bödtker Naess, Wool and Nylon, Contemporary, Denmark, 1980s
By Bodil Bödtker-Naess
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry by Bodil Bödtker Naess,
Denmark, 1980s.
Wool and nylon cord.
Measurements:
H: 100 cm/ 39 ½”
L: 279 cm/ 9' 2”.
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool, Nylon
Scandinavian Rollakan Rug 9
8" x 13
10"
Located in Ferrara, IT
This is a beautiful, one-of-a-kind Scandinavian Rollakan rug that has been handwoven and intricately designed. The rug is made of durable woo...
Category
Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Wool
Tapestry
Forest Fragments
by Elsa Agélii, Silk and Mixed Media, 1988, Sweden
By Elsa Agélii
Located in Stockholm, SE
Tapestry “Forest Fragments” by Elsa Agélii,
Sweden, 1988.
Silk and mixed media.
Dimensions:
H: 155 cm/ 5' 1''
W: 135 cm/ 4' 5''
Category
1980s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Tapestries
Materials
Textile, Silk
Scandinavian Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern tapestries for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage tapestries created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include wall decorations, rugs and carpets, more furniture and collectibles and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with fabric, wool and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern tapestries 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 tapestries, popular names associated with this style include Märta Måås-Fjetterström, Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, Verner Panton, and Barbro Lundberg Nilsson. 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 tapestries differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $350 and tops out at $95,000 while the average work can sell for $2,588.
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