Guides & articles

The signatures, the finish of the joints and the character of the woods. A checklist for telling a genuine Malmsten from a copy.

Base markings, design language and what the price tag tells you. Learn to tell apart Sweden's two biggest glass makers.

From Lisa Larson to Stig Lindberg — Gustavsberg's most collectible ranges and what they fetch on the market.

Hallmarks, the magnet test and the acid test. Three easy ways to tell whether silver is genuine before you buy.

The soldering, the quality of the glass and the base give it all away. A complete guide to identifying a genuine Tiffany Studios lamp.

The Moomin mugs, the Ruska range and Paratiisi. Price trends and which markings raise the value.

Organic lines versus geometric forms. Learn to read the design language and date an object to the right decade.

A 20-year-old coffee pot isn't an antique. Here are the precise definitions and why they matter for value.

Teak, brick and clean lines. The guide to identifying the most sought-after pieces from Scandinavia's golden age of design.

The pale wood, the slender legs and the classic patterns. A practical guide to identifying genuine Gustavian furniture.

The Loppos map, Google reviews and the insider tips. Step by step to your nearest gold mine.

What's OK to ask? How do you phrase it? Four lines that work and three that ruin the deal.

Google Lens, the Tradera sales history and the rules of thumb. How to decide in five minutes whether an object is worth the price.

Cutlery, textiles, lighting, porcelain and furniture. The five categories with the best risk/reward for collectors.

How do you mix old with new? Ten concrete tips so your finds lift the home rather than clutter it.

From Malmö to Ystad and Helsingborg — 12 shops worth a detour. With opening hours, specialities and Loppos ratings.

Varberg, Halmstad, Falkenberg and Laholm — the guide to Halland's best antique and second-hand shops.

Möllevångstorget, Davidshall and the hidden gems. Everything you need for a great day of flea-market hunting in Malmö.

From Haga to Majorna and Linné. Gothenburg's best antique streets and the shops that keep a really high standard.

May–September is peak season, but why? The month-by-month guide that tells you when you'll find the most and the best.