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Sweden in recent years has seen an enormous amount of growth in terms of interest in furniture (möbler) and home design. People are beginning to recognize that your individual furnishing or home style is just as personal and individualistic as the style of clothes you wear. Stockholm is at the front of the new wave of interior design (inredning) trends, and it holds something for everybody. It doesn't matter what your tastes or budget are.

Furniturebox.se is a web-based company, which sells expensive furniture (möbler) pieces at lower prices. In central Stockholm they have a 500 sq meter store that offers high quality furniture and a real shopping experience. Bolia, with their New Scandinavian Design concept and handmade furniture is a must-see for anyone interested in design and handicraft. Bolia have a renowned design team and give young designers the chance to join them through the Bolia Design Award.

POM (Piece of Mind) is a furniture company that asks why certain products that should exist do not. And then they answer that question by bringing those products into existence. Stalands Furniture with their timeless designs and DUX beds are one of the big players in the Stockholm furniture (möbler Stockholm) business; as is Ekero Furniture.

The Länna Möbler company has come up with a new line since it participated in the furnishings fair recently where it collected views and requests from its clients. The Bromma Furniture firm sells sturdy furnishings crafted in nations throughout the globe, while Carlssons Furniture company brings you well made merchandise from a family enterprise which has three generations worth of experience. GAD, which is headquartered on Gotland, also maintains offices and studios in Stockholm and builds furniture to order.

Any furniture lover visiting Stockholm must goto the SoFo area. Here you will find an assortment of secondhand stores and galleries selling a wide array of furniture. This could include demo pieces, classic furniture from the 50s and 60s, or even Feng-Shui inspired furniture as well. The giant furniture stores, such as IKEA, Mio and EM are represented also.

Last but not least, when discussing Stockholm furniture (möbler Stockholm) we must mention the Stockholm Furniture Fair, which is the biggest gathering for Scandinavian furniture lovers. Of particular note was the Greenhouse section where new designers and international design schools have the chance to show their work. Running in parallel with the fair is the Northern Light Fair which is Scandinavia's lighting exhibition.