From clothing and furniture, to architecture and more, Norway is at the cutting of edge of modern design. Don't leave without bringing part of the Norwegian spirit home with you! Oslo's Norwegian-only design shop Pur Norsk recommends some must-have design pieces below.
Bring back a piece of Norway (just make sure it fits into your luggage or at least in your home). But don't worry, many places are happy to ship.
Luckily, there are numerous reasonably sized quality pieces on sale all over Norway in virtually every city and in places near most attractions. Bag it and bring it with you straight away or have it shipped.
1. Lotus bowls
Manufacturer: Lucie Kaas
An iconic kitchenware series in classic 1960s colours and patterns. There are numerous sizes from which to chose and these are easy to bring back home from your holiday in Norway. Original design: Arne Clausen, 1963.
2. Bjørklund cheese slicer
Manufacturer: Bjørklund
This world-famous (we like to believe) Norwegian invention was patented in the 1920s by designer Thor Bjørklund and remains an indispensable item found in every Norwegian kitchen. It creates curiosity and is often an icebreaker for lighthearted conversations. Perfect to squeeze into already fully packed luggage. Design by: Thor Bjørklund, 1925.
3. Fragments of Norway scarf
Design by: Kristine Vikse
Beautiful and as delicate as a necklace. This thin scarf in high-quality wool features printed motifs from Norwegian nature. An all-season accessory.
4. Waffle-shaped trivet and potholder
Designer & manufacturer: Bark Bazar
We Norwegians enjoy waffles at any meal. The trivet has a distinctively quirky style yet it remains eminently usable. Lightweight silicone makes it easy to bring home.
5. Norwegian Wood blanket
Manufacturer: Røros/Pur Norsk
This homegrown design came about when we first introduced the Pur Norsk concept in Japan. The feel and pattern hint at Norwegian nature, petroglyphs, and the Japanese author Murakami. The brand Røros is already well-known for its extensive use of quality Norwegian wool.
6. Sunbell led lamp
Designer and manufacturer: Bright
A lamp designed for developing countries which is equally usable elsewhere. Solar-based charging provides reading light and electricity for a mobile phone through the night. Compact and feather light, this product won the 2015 Norwegian Light Award.
7. Abel shelves
Design & manufacturer: Pur Norsk
This stylish shelf system earned the Norwegian “Clever design” award for good design in the furniture category in 2014. Both elegant and flexible, we have already shipped several to visitors who fell in love with it while visiting Oslo.
8. Re-turned birds
Manufacturer: Hem
Handcrafted wooden birds with a refreshingly untraditional design (in contrast to the usual tourist trinkets).
9. Swims shoe protectors
Designer & manufacturer: Swim
Visitors to Norway may sooner or later appreciate having galoshes or even an umbrella at hand.
10. Skaugum cutlery
Designer & manufacturer: Skaugum
Retro cutlery produced since 1946 by three generations in the mountain village of Geilo. Handcrafted in stainless steel and wood polymer. The Skaugum series consists of numerous components from which to choose.
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