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Greta Skogster-Lehtinen carpet, Finland, 1930s

Creator: Greta Skogster-Lehtinen (Attributed)
Offered by: Bloomberry

Description
A large 1930s flat weave carpet with a geometric decoration in the Functionalist style, attributed to Greta Skogster - Lehtinen for Aaltosen Mattokutomo, Kiikka, Finland.

Greta Skogster-Lehtinen (1900 - 1994) was one of Finland's leading textile artists in the 1930s. At the age of 22, she started her own weaving company. She worked on commissions to design textiles for numerous public spaces (like the Parliament House in Helsinki), restaurants, hotels and ships. Her work was often inspired by the Finnish landscape.

More Information

Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	wool
Condition:	Good. Good vintage condition
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Scandinavian Modern
Patterns:	Abstract, Geometric, Modern
Dealer Reference #:	6592
Incollect Reference #:	573709

Dimensions

W.	137.8 in;	D.	98.43 in;
W.	350 cm;	D.	250 cm;

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Bloomberry, located in Meerssen, Netherlands, offers a curated collection that blends architecture, art, and design, with an emphasis on craftsmanship and the marks of time. For inquiries or worldwide shipping, contact patricia@bloomberry.eu or call +31 650 502 753.