Rug, signed MH, Sweden. 1950s. SAD Designs yet somehow this piece is

yet somehow this piece is so easily placed to introduce a little extra life to a space

Since then it has acquired a lovely consistent patina to the rounded metal body

Although the finish is quite heavily aged in places and the frosted glass shade bearing some marks

typically carved from bone

a vibrant red Købenstyle enameled pitcher produced in the 1960's

Rug, signed MH, Sweden. 1950s. SAD Designs yet somehow this piece isA flatweave or kilim rug featuring a mirrored geometric floral motif. A large rectangular border of flowers and chevrons of a multitude of colours paint this oatmeal white rug. Each row of flowers is divided by brown striped columns, conveying a methodical pattern. These watercolour gradient hues are fine examples of the Swedish palette in textiles and modern paintings, most notably with the works of MMF (Mrta Ms Fjetterstrm) and later Barbro Nilsen.