Barbro Nilsson (1899–1983) emerged as a central figure in the Swedish textile renaissance, bringing a fresh perspective to mid-century design through her vibrant textiles and tapestries. Appointed as the artistic director for both the Märta Måås-Fjetterström studio and the Textile Department at the University of Arts, Crafts and Design in Stockholm, Nilsson infused her creations with a dynamic blend of color and intricate patterns. Her works are celebrated for their innovative use of texture and narrative depth, reflecting a distinctive fusion of traditional techniques with contemporary vision. Nilsson's contributions have elevated the status of textile design in Scandinavia, earning her a distinguished place in design history for her unique aesthetic and technical mastery.

Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB

Tapestry technique. Signed BN and AB MMF.

Carpets

Carpet

Designed in 1942.
Hand woven wool and linen, with decoration of abstract fruit.
Signed 'AB MMF BN'.

Tapestry 'Kärnfrukt'

Literature:
Moller, Viggo Sten, 'En Bok om Barbro Nilsson', Bra Bocker (Sweden) 1997, p.21.

Designed in 1946.
Hand woven wool and linen, with decoration of abstract fruit.
Signed 'AB MMF BN'.

'Blåbär Mörk' Tapestry

Hand flat woven wool on a linen warp. 
Woven signature 'BN MMF AB'.

'Åkerbär' Carpet

Designed in 1944.
Knotted pile in relief.
Signed 'AB MMF BN'.

Carpet 'Guldklimpen'

Literature:
Moller, Viggo Sten, 'En Bok om Barbro Nilsson', Bra Bocker (Sweden) 1997, p.94.

Carpet 'Smultron'

Designed 1945. 
Knotted wool and wool pile on a linen warp. 
Woven signatures 'AB MMF BN'.

Rare 'Gångarna' Carpet

Hand flat woven wool. 
With woven signature 'AB MMF / BN'


LITERATURE
Tyra Lundgren, 'Märta Måås-Fjetterström och väv-verkstaden i Båstad', 1968, pl. 71.
Liljevalchs konsthall, 'Märta Måås-Fjetterström - Märta flyger igen, 90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström', 2009, p. 149.

"Bärmatten, Docenten" Carpet

Hand woven knotted pile wool. 
With woven signature 'AB MMF / BN'

"Stjärnflossan, blå' Carpet

Designed in 1965.
Flat woven linen.

This pattern was woven as a curtain for Svenska Handelsbanken in Stockholm.

Rare 'Guldsågen' Tapestry

Handwoven wool on a linen warp. Handwoven by Elsa Paulsson and Gulli Jönsson at Märta Måås-Fjetterström AB, Båstad, Sweden. Woven with manufacturer’s mark AB MMF, artist’s initials BN and STOCKHOLMS STADS HANTVERKSFÖRENING 1947. 

Provenance: Stockholms stads hantverksförening, 1947

Commissioned by Stockholms stads hantverksförening (Stockholm Craft Association) for the board of directors’ boardroom to commemorate the association's centennial in 1947
Recorded in the Märta Måås-Fjetterström archive under inventory number 3344.

Monumental "Craftsmen's" Carpet

relief woven wool
woven signature 'AB MMF BN'

'Gyllenrutan' Carpet

Hand woven flat weave.
Signed AB MMF BN.

literature; Liljevalchs konsthall, “Märta Måås-Fjetterström - Märta flyger igen, 90 år med Märta Måås-Fjetterström”, 2009, jämför s. 143.
Tyra Lundgren, “Märta Måås-Fjetterström och väv-verkstaden i Båstad”, 1968, listad i verkförteckningen s. 115.

Hand woven flat weave.  Signed AB MMF BN.
Designed 1943.

Large "Salerno Blå" Carpet

Hand woven flatweave. Signed AB MMF BN. Designed in 1946.

"Artic Raspberry" Rug

Röllakan technique. Signed AB MMF and BN.

Salerno Carpet

Flatweave carpet. Designed in 1972. Signed "MMF AB" and "BN" (Märta Måås Fjetterström and Barbro Nilsson).

Flatweave carpet. Signed "MMF AB" and "BN".

Barbro Nilsson

1899 - 1983