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Interest in furniture (möbler) and design has grown incredibly in Sweden recently and today are just as important as the clothes we wear in terms of how we express our personality. Similar to clothing fashion, Stockholm is at the leading edge of furniture and interior design (inredning). And being one of the world's most modern cities there is something here for everyone, regardless of your style or your budget.

Furniturebox.se is an online firm that offers costly furnishings at reduced prices. In downtown Stockholm they run a 500 sq foot shop which features superior quality merchandise and assures you'll have an enjoyable time browsing. Bolia is another place you shouldn't miss. They blend modern Scandinavian styling with classic hand crafting, and the results are fascinating for those who know and appreciate fine workmanship. Their regular design staff is famous, and they allow fledgling designers to participate in their activities via 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 Möbler with their timeless designs and DUX beds are one of the big players in the Stockholm furniture business; as is Ekero Möbler.

Lanna Furniture have handpicked a new range after coming away from the recent furniture fair with their customers' opinions and wishlists. With Bromma Furniture you get good strong furniture from around the world and Carlssons Furniture offer great quality furniture from a family which has been in the furniture business for three generations. The company G.A.D. which originates from the island of Gotland also has a strong presence in Stockholm and offers custom furniture.

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.

One of the biggest gatherings for Scandinavian furniture lovers is the Stockholm Furniture Fair. Stockholm Furniture displays many of their pieces during this fair, one particular section being the Greenhouse. The Greenhouse section is where many international design schools and new designers have great opportunity to show off their work. This Furniture Fair runs in parallel to the Northern Light Fair, which is Scandinavia's lighting exhibition.