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Greta Skogster-Lehtinen, Finnish Flat-Weave Carpet, Aaltonen Mattokutomo 1930s

Creator: Greta Skogster-Lehtinen
Offered by: Haddadin Design

Description
Greta designed church textiles, monumental tapestries for public buildings, carpets, curtains, furniture fabrics and clothing textiles. This carpet has been most likely weaved in the 1930s. The sketch for the carpet can be seen in the Greta Skogster-Lehtinen book, and the sketch is originally from Suomen Taide ja Käsityö Ystävät museom (page 215).
Greta Skogster participated in the Milan triennials and world exhibitions in the 1920s and 1930s and her textiles were awarded in the Wolrd Exhibitions of Barcelona (1929) and Paris(1937) and in the Milan triennial of 1933.
Also worth mentioning is that Great and William Lehtinen estabalished a foundation bearing their names in 1968 to support visual arts, design, architecture and music.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (similar item)
Notes:	Documented in catalogs.
Origin:	Finland
Period:	1920-1949
Materials:	Textile
Condition:	Good. Overall good vintage condition, consistent with age and use.
Creation Date:	1930s
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Scandinavian Modern
Patterns:	Contemporary/Modern, Geometric
Incollect Reference #:	813008

Dimensions

W.	75.59 in;	D.	177.17 in;
W.	192 cm;	D.	450 cm;

Message from Seller:

Haddadin Design, located in Helsinki, Finland, offers a curated collection of premium Finnish and Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern (MCM) design, specializing in iconic works by renowned designers such as Paavo Tynell and Alvar Aalto. We are dedicated to providing exceptional customer experiences, authenticity, and high-quality service, ensuring each purchase is a meaningful and enjoyable journey. For inquiries, reach us at +358 505552865 or faris@haddadin.fi