lars hofsjö recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
all images courtesy of lars hofsjö

 

 

 

in many swedish homes, generations of women have woven intricate rag rugs from worn-out clothes, curtains, sheets and upholstery. this art roots deep within the cultural tradition, and has been passed down for more than 150 years. a genuine handwoven swedish rag rug is crafted from pieces of leftover fabrics, becoming stronger, more firm and durable in structure with the use of softer and more worn clothes strips.

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
three different sizes

 

 

 

lars hofsjö, stockholm-based designer and founder of swedish furniture brand rumbler, has reinterpreted the items into a collection of tables named ‘torp’ and ‘dunker’. in their making, hofsjö has looked for rag rugs in markets, antique shops and all around the countryside, searching for a specific feeling, quality and color. the found carpets were chosen for their thinness and tightness, since hofsjö would be using them to wrap aluminum shapes into plush side tables. the rectangular ‘torp’ series comprises a limited numbered edition in different sizes, each completely unique in their quality, palette and characteristics. the collection of ‘dunker’ units are hexagonal in shape, and feature the addition of different materials like leather, stone and wood as a contrast to the rag rug tetxure.

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
storage space

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
each rag rug is unique — different variations are used on both the inside and outside

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
all tables are numbered and signed

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
edges are cut with a razor-blade

lars hofsjö recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
the ‘dunker’ tables incorporate materials like leather and wood

lars hofsjö recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
hexagons are wrapped in recycled rag rugs

lars hofsjö recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
marble contrasts the plush nature of the textile

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
hofsjö in the workshop

lars hofsjo recycles swedish rag rugs into torp and dunker tables
uncut edges

 

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