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Stockholm Furniture: Find What You're Looking For From Scandinavian Modern To Feng-shui

by Richard Guilfoyle

Interest in furniture (möbler) and design has grown incredibly in Sweden recently and today are just as important as the clothes we wear in terms of how we express our personality. Similar to clothing fashion, Stockholm is at the leading edge of furniture and interior design. And being one of the world's most modern cities there is something here for everyone, regardless of your style or your budget.

Furniturebox.se is an online firm that offers costly furnishings at reduced prices. In downtown Stockholm they run a 500 sq foot shop which features superior quality merchandise and assures you'll have an enjoyable time browsing. Bolia is another place you shouldn't miss. They blend modern Scandinavian styling with classic hand crafting, and the results are fascinating for those who know and appreciate fine workmanship. Their regular design staff is famous, and they allow fledgling designers to participate in their activities via the Bolia Design Award.

Ekero Furniture, Stalands Möbler, and DUX beds (DUX sängar) are big players in the Stockholm furniture (möbler Stockholm) business. Some furniture companies, such as POM (Piece of Mind) ask why certain products that should exist do not, and then answer that question by creating those products.

Länna Möbler have handpicked a new range after coming away from the recent furniture fair with their customers' opinions and wishlists. With Bromma Furniture you get good strong furniture from around the world and Carlssons Möbler offer great quality furniture from a family which has been in the furniture business for three generations. The company G.A.D. which originates from the island of Gotland also has a strong presence in Stockholm and offers custom furniture.

One exciting area in Stockholm that the furniture lover must not miss is the SoFo region. There you'll find an exciting array of secondhand shops, galleries selling demo pieces, Feng-Shui inspired furniture as well as plenty of classic pieces from the 50s and 60s which are especially sought after right now. You will, of course, find the furniture giants of IKEA, Mio and EM in Stockholm as well.

The last, but certainly not least, thing to mention in any discussion of Stockholm furniture (möbler Stockholm) is the Stockholm Furniture Fair, or the largest gathering of Scandinavian furniture lovers. Particularly notable at the fair is the Greenhouse section, which gathers new designers and international design schools, giving them an opportunity to showcase their work. Another fair that runs at the same time as the furniture fair is the Northern Light Fair, which is the Scandinavian lighting exhibition.

Interest in furniture (möbler) and design has grown incredibly in Sweden recently and today are just as important as the clothes we wear in terms of how we express our personality. Similar to clothing fashion, Stockholm is at the leading edge of furniture and interior design (inredning). Stockholm offers furniture giants such as IKEA, Mio and EM, as well as the SoFo region's exciting range of boutiques that any furniture lover would not dare to miss. The last, but not least, thing to mention in any discussion of Stockholm furniture (möbler stockholm) is the Stockholm Furniture Fair; the largest gathering for Scandinavian furniture lovers.

Published April 8th, 2008

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