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Most vintage furniture shops source from dealers. Lanoba does not. Every piece in this Jersey City showroom travels directly from a private Danish home to the shop floor — no trade middlemen, no auction house markups, no uncertain chain of custody. That sourcing discipline is what makes Lanoba worth the trip.
The shop's founder, Lars, came to the United States from Denmark and quickly found that genuine mid-century Scandinavian pieces were hard to locate with real provenance. Rather than compromise, he started collecting seriously. He grew up haunting flea markets on weekends, developing an early eye for quality and a habit of restoring whatever he brought home. That upbringing still shows in how Lanoba operates.
Lars travels to Denmark several times a year to buy directly from households. The focus holds firmly to the 1950s and 1960s, and the rules are strict: no copies, no new productions, no replicas. Pieces arrive with a domestic story rather than a trade pedigree — the kind of history that matters to buyers who want something genuinely Scandinavian rather than Scandinavian-adjacent.
Many pieces arrive needing work, and Lanoba handles that in-house with deliberate restraint. The process runs to clean, repair, sand and finish — nothing more. No structural reinvention, no cosmetic transformation. The goal is simply to let a well-made object look and function the way it always was meant to. That philosophy is visible in the results: furniture that reads as cared-for, not flipped.
The building has an industrial edge from the outside. Step in and the atmosphere shifts. Part warehouse, part considered showroom, the interior gives each piece room to breathe. Lounge chairs and dining tables tend to catch the eye first. The range also runs to writing desks, wardrobes and compact nightstands — enough variety to suit a first purchase or a specific gap in a serious collection.
Lanoba opens on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Eastern. Those are short windows, so it rewards a deliberate visit rather than a casual detour. Visitors should check directly with the shop before travelling, as hours can change seasonally.
Getting there from Manhattan or elsewhere in Hudson County is straightforward. Bus 126 stops at 18th Street at Washington/Luis Muñoz Marin Boulevard, roughly 200 metres from the shop — the most convenient option for a direct local connection. Newport station, about 900 metres away, serves both the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail (HBLR) and PATH subway lines including HOB–WTC and JSQ–33, making it a practical hub for visitors arriving from across the river.
Lanoba suits collectors who treat provenance as non-negotiable. It also suits anyone new to Danish modern who wants first-hand sourcing knowledge rather than a curated retail pitch. The combination of direct-from-Denmark sourcing, careful restoration and strict authenticity rules makes it genuinely difficult to replicate — and well worth the narrow weekend window.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Where does Lanoba source its furniture, and does it sell reproductions?
A: Every piece comes directly from private Danish homes — Lars travels to Denmark several times a year to buy in person, bypassing dealers and auction houses entirely. The shop deals exclusively in original 1950s and 1960s production. No copies, no replicas, no new productions are stocked.
Q: What kinds of pieces does Lanoba typically carry?
A: The focus is mid-century Danish furniture from the 1950s and 1960s. Lounge chairs and dining tables tend to catch the eye first, but the range also runs to writing desks, wardrobes and compact nightstands — enough variety for a first purchase or a specific gap in a serious collection.
Q: How does Lanoba handle restoration?
A: Work is done in-house and kept deliberately restrained: clean, repair, sand and finish. There are no structural changes and no cosmetic reinvention. The aim is simply to let each piece look and function the way it was always meant to.
Q: When is Lanoba open, and do I need to plan ahead?
A: The shop opens on weekends only, Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4:00 p.m. Eastern — a short four-hour window each day. Hours can change, so it is worth checking directly with the shop before making the trip.
Q: How do I reach Lanoba by public transport from Manhattan or elsewhere in Hudson County?
A: Bus 126 stops at 18th Street at Washington/Luis Muñoz Marin Boulevard, around 200 metres from the shop and the most direct local option. Newport station, roughly 900 metres away, serves both the Hudson-Bergen Light Rail and PATH lines including HOB–WTC and JSQ–33, making it a practical arrival point for visitors coming from across the river.
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