A polychrome decor of a laid table with fruits. An Amazing Vintage Barbro Sprinchorn Swedish Tapestry Dated 1957 And Signed “BS”, Country of origin: Scandinavia, Circa date: 1957 – Avant-garde in design, this particular artistic vintage wall hanging Tapestry explores the transition of everyday objects like spoons and plates into a two-dimensional textural art form. The images are still easily decipherable as slices of fruit, forks, and other foods set out on a table or possibly a picnic blanket. Its bright, cheery color scheme are perfect for any mid century modern design style but its captivating presence lends itself well to any room.
Every circular shape on the textile fiber art piece is artistically highlighted and shaded, indicating a sense of light and shadow and creating an almost three-dimensional appearance. Tiny details, such as a small dark star shape on the end of a circular shape help identify things as citrus fruits or other tasty items.
Different textural weaves and stitching hint at places where the weaver stopped, added in other fibers, and started again. These areas of different textures beg to be touched as they are as much a sensory experience for the fingers as they are for the eyes. Various lines of color, such as the four golden vertical bars or the strands of black connecting objects together, pull the eyes in and make viewers slowly take in the whole of the piece.
Additionally, the origin of the tapestry hints at many of the Swedish avant-garde painters of the same period. It may even remind you of other contemporary artists’ work, such as Picasso or Klimt. This vintage rug / tapestry is “signed” by the artist, Barbro Sprinchorn, who made it. This little aspect adds a unique and personal touch that is quite uncommon within many other rugs, carpets and tapestries.
The tapestries and Scandinavian rugs and other textile art pieces woven and designed but the iconic Barbro Sprinchorn are some of the most captivating . It is almost square, with an added foot of length. Classic images fit with both mid-century modern aesthetic and avant-garde design. This wall hanging tapestry rug from Scandinavia is a definite conversation piece, no matter where you place it.
