Östermalm is considered the most elegant and exclusive part of Stockholm and is often compared to New York's Upper East Side. The buildings here are incredibly impressive and the streets are home to some of Stockholm's top designers and expensive retailers. Luxury boutiques, antique shops and interior design studios are all at home here, bringing antiques to the heart of this chic area.
As well as a wide range of antique shops, Östermalm is also home to two of Stockholm's best antique auction houses. Stockholm Auction House and Bukowskis should be at the top of the list for anyone looking for something truly unusual, valuable or special. Serious collectors will be spoilt for choice, and many of the pieces on offer will not be found anywhere else.
The Östermalm area is organised to make your shopping experience as easy as possible. Sibyllegatan, Linnegatan, Kommendorsgatan and Nybrogatan (Östermalm's four main shopping streets) form a square and the range of shops in this area covers all your needs. Some of the best known antique shops in Östermalm include names such as Sjöström Antiques, Rehns Antikhandel, JP Willborg, L Edelstam and Ostindiska Kompaniet.
The shopkeepers in Östermalm are obviously skilled curators and incredibly passionate about their selection. There are fantastic collections of antique furniture, lighting, antique paintings, glassware, ceramics and a range of other items that are perfect for anyone looking for interior design inspiration. Whichever shop you visit, be sure to have a chat with the staff or owners inside, as what they don't know about the pieces on display is not worth knowing.
In addition to the interior design shops, Östermalm also has a selection of antique carpets, fantastic works of art, overseas antiques, especially from the Orient, porcelain and much more. If you are on a budget, be prepared to blow it after a visit to these shops. The pieces are irresistible to anyone with an interest in antiques and you will not regret a visit here.
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