Rugs according to Svenskt Tenn’s interior design philosophy
Svenskt Tenn has always advocated for a combination of old and new, and mixing different styles and patterns in interior design. Decorating with rugs is no exception. Classic, oriental rugs combine beautifully with Josef Frank’s uniquely patterned rugs to create a timeless decor.
Josef Frank’s patterned rugs differ from his textiles, which often bear fanciful, botanical motifs. Instead, when designing carpets, he wanted to present an “authentic surface” to give a sense of having solid ground underfoot. Most of the rugs have abstract motifs and many emulate paved terraces. He felt that flowers and birds were not to be stepped upon.
