Gothenburg and West Sweden
Artilleriet
High-end multi-brand store Artilleriet offers interior design and lifestyle products from a carefully curated mix of international brands – including Apparatus Studio, Aesop, Comme des Garçons, No Early Birds and Ligne Roset. The eclectic mix encompasses everything from furniture and lighting to candleholders and cushions. Artilleriet operates two stores on Magasinsgatan in the centre of Gothenburg. The newer Artilleriet Kitchen opened in 2015, specialising in cookware and other kitchen accessories. Much of the stock is also available via the web shop. If you’d like professional guidance, Artilleriet offers a personal interior design service.

Design haven Artilleriet is located on Magasinsgatan in Gothenburg and offers an eclectic range of products from all around the world. There are many design shops in Sweden, selling both Swedish and international design items. Photo: Anna Hållams/imagebank.sweden.se
Rum21
Established in 2006, Rum21 is one of the Nordic region’s largest interior design web shops, with a physical store in central Gothenburg. Browse furniture, lighting and homeware by prestigious brands, both established and new. Look out for Swedish interior design brands such as Skultuna and Karlskrona Lampfabrik. You’ll also find plenty of furniture and accessories by Artek – founded in 1935 by the famous Finnish architect Alvar Aalto.

Inside design store Rum21
Östlinghs
A highly regarded design agency with its own shop – which opened its doors in 2012 – you’re in good hands when shopping at Östlinghs. Located in the small town of Lindome, 20 km south of Gothenburg, the products you’ll find are mostly vintage, carefully cherry-picked to reflect their expert knowledge about design. There’s a fair share of mid-century furniture, as well as a good selection of newly produced items. A popular retail destination, the store recently expanded to allow space for even more design gems.

Östlinghs is an inspirational design shop that offers products with good design and quality. Photo: Östlinghs
Svenssons i Lammhult and its top designers
Established in 1960 (with a history stretching back to 1898), Svenssons i Lammhult serves up the best of Swedish design, alongside a wide range of products sourced internationally. As for the contemporary Swedish designers represented, you’ll find pieces by one of Gothenburg’s most sought after designers, Staffan Holm, including his signature stools, chairs and beautifully distinctive Newton table.

Newton sofa table designed by Interior designer Staffan Holm. Photo: www.staffanholm.com/
Also keep an eye out for the creations of Sami Kallio, another revered local designer. Kallio’s aesthetic is contemporary with an industrial edge, and he designs everything from chairs and barstools to lamps.