5 specialty gift shops in Stockholm

Perfect for: Antique collectors and amateur historians

Brilliant gilder Lotta and and carpenter Christer have partnered up to restore gilded antiques and craft new ones from wood. At Stockholms Förgyllning & Bildhuggeri you can find a whole range of eclectic antiques, from desks and frames to ornaments, chairs and mirrors. In between official projects, Christer crafts chandeliers made from skulls and coats of arms inspired by Game of Thrones – he hopes to attract a whole new generation to the shop. Peek around in the late afternoon, when they occasionally hold workshops along with tours of the studio.

Perfect for: Classy wrists that always know the time

LuxuryWatches Stockholm is an upscale fine watch dealer that sells and restores fine watches. Their collection boasts the finest Omega, Rolex, Piguet, Patek Philippe, Breitling, Hublot and more. Since 1999, their mission has been to help you find your ‘dream watch,’ whether it’s your very first or one fine addition for a collector. One of the few places in Stockholm where you can find such a unique and special gift!

Perfect for: Chefs at heart

In 2016, Japanese Knife Company opened in Stockholm. This marvelous store sells Japanese knives, harder steel and sanded steeper than European knives. Throw in a lesson at their Grinding School, and their learn how to grind all types of knives. They sell an array of impressive knives, sharpening stones and grinding services, kitchen scissors, mandolin boards, tweezers, cutting boards. A perfect gift for any one who loves slicing and dicing in the kitchen!

Perfect for: The rural gentleman (or lady)

Dress up in the finest English tweed at Tweed Country Sports, which offers the best of British-style country clothing and footwear. Most pieces are tailored for men: tweed coats, wax cotton jackets, blazers, waistcoats, cravats and handmade shoes. That’s not to say that women aren’t welcome too – in addition to coats and jackets, they also stock a healthy amount of skirts and garters for the country lady. Every autumn, this shop receives new deliveries of tweed, as well as corduroy trousers, lambswool jumpers, and wax jackets. In the summer, the clothes are lighter and more breathable: sporting linen suits, Panama hats and cotton twill trousers.

Perfect for: The stylish woman or man

This lovely collection of custom-made leather accessories are hand-crafted for the discerning eye. Whether their tastes run casual or elegant, you’re sure to find a perfect gift Nyström Stockholm offers a wide range of finely stitched Swedish calfskin products, from menu covers, hand bags, briefcases, journal covers, to personalized gifts such as iPhone cases.