Designer Desire: Barbro Nilsson

Mosaic of Barbro Nilsson rugs | H is for Home

We’ve featured quite a few Scandinavian designers in this series however, we think Barbro Nilsson is the first textile designer.

Barbro Nilsson (1899-1983) was a Swedish designer who specialised in weaving floor rugs, wall hangings and carpets. Her pieces are hugely commercial and sought after; some selling for over $100,000 at auction and over double that at retail outlets!

The Swedish Rug Blog has a very in-depth article about Nilsson and many of her works – go check it out!

Portrait of Barbro Nilssoncredit

Additional image credits:

Bukowskis | FJ Hakimian

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