Swedish Furniture

An Interview With Daniel Larsson- The Go-To Guy For Swedish Antiques

D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel

I recently was able to interview Daniel Larsson, owner of D.Larsson Interiör & Antikhandel, one of Sweden's top sources for authentic antique furniture and decor. Daniel opened his store in July 2012 and has quickly become recognized in the industry as the go-to guy for Swedish Antiques – He not only locates the goods you’re looking for but also educates you when buying your first slice of Swedish history or adding to your ever growing collection of rare Scandinavian finds.

Unlike other dealers who wouldn’t dream of sharing their sources, Dan (Read More.....)

7 Scandinavian Country Decorating Books

Of all the European country home styles, none is more universally popular than Scandinavian Country. These fresh, light-filled northern interiors have an effortless grace that never fails to delight the eye.

JoAnn Barwick and the editors of House Beautiful lead us on a tour of more than twenty exceptional residences in Sweden, Norway, Denmark and Finland that show this immensely appealing look at its very best.

These interiors are both steeped in tradition and utterly contemporary. Scandinavians have a passion for color and an (Read More.....)

75 Swedish Nordic Pinterest Pages! Oh Yes…More Eye Candy!

Cannot get enough of gray furniture, Nordic style decorating and the lush interiors of Gustav III? Pinterest can be your best friend when it comes to ideas for re-decorating, painting, and inspiration to get your creative juices flowing in the morning. There are hundreds of pages that have to do with themes of the Nordic Heritage. From decorating, to cultural costumes, to travel ideas; pinterest is rich with ideas.

Here are 75 Pinerest pages that have to do with all things Nordic. Follow these pinterest pages I have listed, and if YOU have a page that fits with the Nordic theme that we haven't listed, PLEASE leave a comment below in the facebook comments section, or regular comments section with a link to your page. Share the love people! You might discover a new friend.

So here we go:

1. Furniture: Gustavian - Meranda Devan here

2. Interior Design: Nordic - Meranda (Read More.....)

Country Nordic Style Decorating

Bogstad Manor In Norway

Bogstad Manor is a protected cultural monument and one of the few country estates in Norway. The history of the estate dates back to 1649, while Norway was still Catholic the land was rented out to tenant farmers by Hovedøya Monastery. After the reformatin in 1536 it was confiscated by the Crown. It was then in 1649 that the Danish-Norwegian King Fredrik III sold Bogstad and number of other farms to Morten Lauritzen. This land provided great timber for sawmills which was rapidly expanding in the 17th century.

The Manor remained in the same family from 1649 until it was left to the Bogstad Foundation in 1955, administered under the Norwegian Folk Museum. The museum has left the estate authentic to the original time period, leaving a monument that shows layers of layers of history.

Peder Anker, became the f (Read More.....)

20 Scandinavian Gift Ideas

KAWAI grand piano $168 Amazon

Are you interested in buying something different than the typical gifts found in the big box stores? Scandinavian style gifts come with a taste of heritage and family traditions passed down through generations. Below we list a selection of gifts that are inspired from Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Finland, and Iceland.

1. Consider buying a Dale Of Norway Sweater - Dale of Norway is a world leading d (Read More.....)

5 Ways To Add Life Into Worn-Out Furniture

Colefax and Fowler

Furniture ages just like everything else...and like with most other things, you don't notice the small changes that happen to your furniture until one day, a few years (or maybe even a decade or more) down the line, you stop and say, "When did my furniture develop this natural patina?"

Obviously you love your furniture -- you wouldn't have kept it for so long if you didn't -- but loving your furniture doesn't mean you can't update it or dress it up a little. What's more, you can make your updates and do your dressing up for very little cost (which should be a relief since it's doubtful you've got a Steve Wynn-si (Read More.....)

Mora Clocks: Investing In Swedish Heritage

1800s White Folk Art decorated Antique Swedish Mora Clock From Swedish Interior Design Blog

Swedish Mora Clock In Black With Gold Birds Detailing From Swedish Interior Design Blog

Folk Art Painted Swedish Mora Clock- Swedish Interior Design

Mora clocks are breathtaking to look at, and have become tremendously popular over the last 10 years. Swedish tall clocks are commonly called "Mora clocks" however, it is known that only clocks and cases produced in the Mora municipality can accurately bear the nam (Read More.....)