Top 5 design outlets in Sweden

Skultuna

Founded by king Charles IX in 1607, Skultuna is still a purveyor to the Royal Court of Sweden. Its timeless candle holders, napkin rings, flower pots and vases in brass fit easily into any home. Some objects, such as the classic office candlestick, have been in production since the early 17th century, while others have been created by contemporary designers like Claesson Koivisto Rune, GamFratesi and Lara Bohinc. At the factory shop, second-quality objects are always sold at a 40 percent discount.

The store also stocks products by other brands, including Sagaform, Orrefors, Kosta Boda, Stutterheim, Happy Socks, Ekelunds (textiles) and jewellery from Snö of Sweden.

Location: Bruksgatan 8, Skultuna

skultunafabriksbutiker.se (site in Swedish)

Klippan

The soft and warm lamb’s wool blankets by this family-run company are a staple in Swedish homes. In recent years, Klippan has also started to produce blankets in organic wool and cotton, produced completely without artificial fertilizers and pesticides. All their blankets are made from natural fibres in the company’s own factory. This factory store sells throws, pillows and other textiles for the home in wool, linen and cotton. Some items are second quality, others outgoing models from previous collections.

Location: Järnvägsgatan 21, Klippan

klippanyllefabrik.com

Gustavsberg

Gustavsberg’s porcelain and stoneware products have been an important part of the Swedish design heritage since the company was founded in 1825. Most Swedes recognize the company’s classic designs – especially Stig Lindberg’s graceful, colourfully painted tableware lines such as Berså from the 1960s. All products are still made in Gustavsberg, 20 kilometres east of Stockholm, and largely by hand. Visit the factory store to shop second sorting items and products from other Swedish manufacturers like Skruf and Kockums at discounted prices.

Location: Odelbergs väg 1C

gustavsbergsporslinsfabrik.se

Kasthall

It may take some effort to bring a Kasthall rug home, but you’ll thank yourself when you’re resting your tired feet on it. You’ll be in good company, too: Kasthall’s rugs and textile coverings are found in all kinds of beautiful spaces from fashion brand Acne’s New York and Los Angeles stores to the Swedish Royal Castle in Stockholm. The company has been making woven and hand-tufted rugs in Kinna since 1889. At this store, located next door from the factory, you can find second quality rugs, outgoing colors and previous collections at lower prices.

Location: Fritslavägen 42, Kinna

Kasthall.com

Växbo Lin

Växbo Lin is one of the few remaining linen producers in Sweden with its own production of high-quality linen. All products – table cloths, napkins, curtains and towels among other things – are 100% linen, manufactured in Växbo by the company’s dozen or so employees. The outlet, located in the same premises as the factory, offers outgoing products and second quality products at favorable prices – at least 25 percent and sometimes as much as 50 percent lower than normal. The store also sells Växbo Lin’s collection of linen shirts, tunics and bags.

Location: Växbo 3041, Bollnäs

vaxbolin.se