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Stockholm Furniture: At The Forefront Of Interior Design

by Richard Guilfoyle

In Sweden there has been a great increase in interest in furniture and design, to the point that it is just as important to expressing personality as the clothing one wears. Similar to fashion in clothing, Stockholm is a leading area for furniture and interior design (inredning), and since it is one of the most modern cities in the world there is certainly something to be found here for everyone, regardless of budget or style.

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 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.

Lanna Furniture 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 Furniture 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.

Any furniture lover visiting Stockholm must goto the SoFo area. Here you will find an assortment of secondhand stores and galleries selling a wide array of furniture. This could include demo pieces, classic furniture from the 50s and 60s, or even Feng-Shui inspired furniture as well. The giant furniture stores, such as IKEA, Mio and EM are represented also.

Last but not least, when discussing Stockholm furniture (möbler Stockholm) we must mention the Stockholm Furniture Fair, which is the biggest gathering for Scandinavian furniture lovers. Of particular note was the Greenhouse section where new designers and international design schools have the chance to show their work. Running in parallel with the fair is the Northern Light Fair which is Scandinavia's lighting exhibition.

Similar to clothing fashion, Stockholm furniture (möbler stockholm) is at the leading edge of furniture and interior design (inredning). With a uniquely wide variety of secondhand shops, a vast number of galleries selling sample pieces, furniture (möbler) constructed in light of Feng Shui principles, and the timeless pieces from the 50's and 60's which are high in demand right now, Stockholm has so much to offer the furniture world. One last thing to mention is the Stockholm Furniture Fair, or the largest gathering of Scandinavian furniture lovers.

Published April 8th, 2008

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