Gift ideas Stockholm

This chain of interior design stores is a kind of cheap design laboratory where designers express their science of pure Swedish design: very colorful and avant-garde... In 15 years, the concept has grown with many outlets throughout the country. In Stockholm there are several outlets, the most important of which are at the airport and the central station. A good address to make interesting purchases without breaking the bank, and to decorate your home in Swedish style.

Located in the heart of the city, this store will enchant you with the diversity of its objects and their originality. Take a foldable bag in your suitcase to fill it with objects from this chain of stores that offers Swedish design objects for very low prices! It is also a good address to bring back nice original souvenirs, far from the "I love Sverige" key rings or magnets for the fridge. We don't hesitate to stop there for last minute gifts, because we are sure to find something interesting!

You will find in this chain of stores a lot of accessories and utensils for the house. But also bags, nice photo albums, very tasteful tableware; and many other objects... In short, it is difficult not to be tempted in this big store, and to resist the desire to acquire new things! The design is modern and uncluttered, the atmosphere not rather relaxed, and the materials natural. All this at very reasonable prices, so it's a good address for gift ideas at low prices!

If you are a fan of the legendary Viking people and have come all the way to Sweden, don't leave empty handed! This small store with the Viking sign offers all the crafts and knick-knacks, figurines, tools, books on the theme of this famous people. What to learn more about their culture, discover new objects and enjoy yourself. It's also a great place to buy local and original souvenirs at good prices!

A gallery-shop that is a change from the usual souvenir shops in the old town. Here you will find perfect gifts for friends, family or yourself! Among the (tastefully designed) products: art prints, trays, fine china cups, textiles, books and much more. Everything is created by Swedish artist Charlotte Nicolin. With over 40 years of experience the artist creates portraits of wild animals with compassion and humour. Each piece of art takes between one and three months to complete.

This is the only store in the world for the famous Swedish brand, founded in 1924 by artist Estrid Ericson and designer Josef Frank. On Strandvägen Quay, stop by to admire the timeless creations of a company that has marked the history of Swedish and world design. The interior is beautifully decorated with colors and patterns, and you will find beautiful textiles, vases, tea accessories, tablecloths and more. Everything is carefully selected and the items make great gifts to take home.

Located in the chic district of Östermalm, in a very charming street and a stone's throw from many other galleries, the Jackson Gallery is a must. Specializing in Scandinavian and international vintage design, it focuses on ^20th century Scandinavian classics. Since opening in 1981, Paul and Carina Jackson have built one of the most extensive collections in the category. After your visit, head to Humlegården, a lovely garden right next to the store, to chat in the sun about what you saw.

Run by a group of artisans, 125 Kvadrat is a shop and gallery in Södermalm that offers a variety of nice objects. You'll find an inspiring mix of colours and shapes, with jewellery, bags, ceramics, decorative items, textiles and more. While strolling through the trendy Sofo area, why not stop here and pick up a little gift for someone special! With about 20 members and artisans, you have a rich and varied selection of items for all tastes.

In this beautiful and bright shop you will find hundreds of different papers from all over the world, unique envelopes, artistic cards, handmade notebooks, or beautiful wrapping paper. This specialized, handcrafted stationery store offers to immerse you in the art of paper and presentation. They also sell pencils, varnish, ink of all colours, calligraphy tools, string, bags, etc. A good address to conceptualize and offer the perfect gift!

In the middle of Gamla Stan, in a nostalgic and picturesque atmosphere, is this nice and cute store, and especially very Scandinavian. It's impossible not to find a souvenir to bring back from this small store opened since 1974. Many of their items come from Sweden and are made by Swedish designers. You'll find tableware, cushions, cards, knick-knacks, classic Swedish and Scandinavian crafts... Their selection varies according to the season, but is always excellent!

A chain of stores that offers furniture and accessories at relatively high prices, but also decorative objects that are very representative of contemporary Scandinavian design. You can find the minimalist and uncluttered aesthetics of Swedish design approaching a zen and serene attitude, close to Japanese interior designs. You can at least go in just to have a look and maybe find some bargains during the sales. The brand is only starting to be distributed in France and this for our greatest happiness!

Colours of Africa is a store with very nice and friendly African objects. The manager, Funmi Peters, buys products from artisans and suppliers that she knows personally. Many of these artisans are women, widows or single mothers who live in Africa. These women use whatever materials they have on hand, whatever grows in the garden, branches, grass, gourds, and nuts, and make subtle and refined objects. With vibrant colors and inspiring shapes, the objects sold here are great!

Coctail sums up the SoFo style: from small objects to large pieces of furniture, they cultivate kitsch through original pieces, the kind borrowed from past eras to make them bohemian new age must-haves. Beware this shop is addictive because of its crazy selection of objects that you may collect en masse to decorate your home. Decorative elements, strange and funny gadgets, board games, and magic lights... a very varied selection of objects. Take a look around, you'll understand better...