Interior design

The Scandinavian functionalist style, with authentic materials in pure shapes and colors, dates back to architect Gunnar Asplund and the 30’s political concept of “Folkhemmet”, setting a “quality of life” standard for the people. It was further developed by 50’s furniture designer and architect Bruno Mathsson as he mixed Japanese techniques with American modernism. In the 80’s, Jonas Bohlin and Thomas Sandell emerged as new stars, dedicated to clean-lined aesthetics – an influence which rubbed off on the 90’s boom of restaurants, bars and cafés. And just like the 60’s anti-functionalist movement, there has been a contra reaction. Represented, for instance, by richly decorated restaurants like Beirut Café, Grill and Le Rouge.

However, the typical Swedish home is synonymous with Ikea. Not only did the Swedish chain store bring Scandinavian style to an international arena – the budget design concept also heightened the design-awareness among Swedes in general, which is one of the main reasons why so many good design stores are found in Stockholm.

ASPLUND
Sibyllegatan 31
tel: +46 8 662 52 84
Nordic glass from Iittala and Skruf, and furniture from Swedish stars Jonas Bohlin and Thomas Sandell, as well as international names like Tom Dixon and Jasper Morrison.
www.asplund.org

BANG & OLUFSEN
Regeringsgatan 52
tel. +46 8 21 10 22
This shop offers the latest and best of their product range. If you fancy hight tech innovation combined with sleek and sexy design – this is the place to be.
www.bang-olufsen.com

DAVID DESIGN
Brunogallerian
tel: +46 8 694 75 75
Swedish and international design from the new generation. Works by cross-over architects Ola Rune, Mårten Claesson and Eero Koivisto side by side with names like Karim Rashid and David’s own basic range, Dd.
www.daviddesign.se

DESIGNTORGET
Kulturhuset/Sergels Torg
tel: +46 8 508 315 20
Now with four locations, Designtorget is a popular concept with design-conscious Stockholmers. Established designers and new talents from the design schools compete for space. You will find everything from movie star motifs and diapers with screen printed flames to barstools and scarves. Designtorget’s own blackboard and TV cart can be found in many city apartments.
www.designtorget.se

JACKSONS 20TH CENTURY DESIGN
Sibyllegatan 53
tel: +46 8 665 53 50
An antique shop featuring 20th century design, with excellent prices and a good eye for Scandinavian furniture classics by Bruno Mathsson, Poul Kjärholm, Arne Jacobsen, Eero Arnio and more.
www.jackssons.se

KARTELL
Smålandsgatan 6
tel: +46 8 442 83 80
Is transparent furniture in colorful plastic and unexpected shapes your cup of tea? Kartell is now available in 4,000 shops in 60 countries around the globe, and works with star designers like Philippe Starck, Ron Arad and Vico Magistretti. In Stockholm, you will find Kartell’s postmodern flagship on Smålandsgatan.
www.kartell.it

LONDON W8
Odengatan 26
tel: +46 8 673 73 30
The designers behind the neobaroque interiors of Stockholm restaurants like the Beirut Café, Kharma and Foam also import furniture from far and wide. Their house labels include Moroso, Mark Brazier Jones and Christian Tortu.
www.londonw8.se

MODERNITY
Sibyllegatan 6
tel: +46 8 20 80 25
If you are in town looking for 20th century Scandinavian design by the likes of Jacobsen, Aalto and Mathsson, Modernity is the place to go. Andrew Duncanson buys and sells the city’s finest vintage furnishings, with an emphasis on pieces from the fifties on. You can find everything from jewelry and ceramics for a couple hundred to sofas for several thousand.
www.modernity.se

NORDISKA GALLERIET
Nybrogatan 11
tel: +46 8 442 83 60
Verner Panton’s plastic chair, Le Corbusier’s black leather sofa, Alvar Aalto’s Savoy vase – this is the place to find exclusive architect-designed furniture from Scandinavia and the world. Around the corner at Riddargatan 20 is a separate wing specializing solely in beds.
www.nordiskagalleriet.se

R.O.O.M
Alströmergatan 20
tel: +46 8 692 50 00
Magis, Lexington and Gant are some of the brand names you will find at this 15-year-old oasis for those with deep pockets and good taste. Since last fall, ROOM has carried Habitat’s VIP line, which includes supermodel Helena Christensen’s sconce, Daft Punk’s disco table and pro boxer Lennox Lewis’s alarm clock.
www.room.se

SVENSKT TENN
Strandvägen 5 A
tel: +46 8 670 16 00
When the British lifestyle magazine Wallpaper is on tour in Sweden, this is stop number one. For over 30 years Svenskt Tenn provided Austrian architect Josef Frank with a unique arena from which to develop his imaginative and complex artistic talent. Today his modernist furniture and botanical patterns are hotter than ever as collectors’ items.
www.svenskttenn.se

STOCKHOME
Kungsgatan 25
tel: +46 8 23 08 00
Smart name, smart shop. A modern urban shopping environment with surprising natural touches. You choose from an unusual, carefully chosen range of Stockhome’s own glass, towels and cutlery, as well as books, bicycles, food and toys.
www.stockhome.se