Oslo

Some of our favorite shops & galleries who exhibit or sell art, design, furniture, vintage pieces or great collectible items in Oslo.

Fuglen [The Bird] Not just a great spot for cocktails and coffee but if you are interested in learning about Norwegian design and Norwegian iconic designers of the mid 20th century, check out their inventory online.

Henie Onstad Kunstcenter a futuristic modern art center with a fantastic permanent art collection. Just outside Oslo, worth the trip if you are into architecture and Norwegian art.

Standard (Oslo) a contemporary art gallery representing renown Norwegian artists such as Matias Faldbakken and Gardar Eide Einarsson among many other national and international contemporary artists.

OSL contemporary if you are interested in collecting Norwegian contemporary artists this gallery should be on your list.

Blomqvist a local auction house for Norwegian and Scandinavian finds.

kollekted by/Frama beautiful homewares can be found by Norwegian designers such as Falke Svatun, Guri Sandvik and Anderssen & Voll among other Scandinavian designers.

Astrup Fearnley Museet if you could transfer a Los Angeles art museum to Oslo this would be the space. The highlight is the architecture by Renzo Piano and the views of Tjuvholmen, Oslo.

Den Norske Opera & Ballet of course a must see for anyone who loves architecture and culture. Designed by Norwegian architecture firm Snøhetta with an interior installation by Olafur Eliasson, the building is a work of art in itself. Architecture and back stage tours are provided on the weekends.

Villa Stenersen is a modernist home that listed as national heritage and is part of the National Museum. It was built between 1937- 1939 and is a beautiful example of the International design style.