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Copenhagen's up-and-coming neighborhoods have evolved into shopping destinations in their own right. Vesterbro, in particular, is building a quirky reputation for specialized boutiques like Maur, which cherry-picks its offbeat selection of hospital beds and Italian lamps (32 Oehlenschlaegersgade, basement; 45-33-31-00-56; www.maur.dk), and Donn Ya Doll, which stocks coy, girly retro fashions, such as floaty sundresses and white socks kissed by a little red bow (55 Istedgade; 45-33-22-66-35; www.donnyadoll.dk). Nørrebro's retail reputation is built on the bargain-priced antique and secondhand stores that line Ravnsborggade—an anchor for collectors of classic Danish furniture and ceramics. If your time is limited, head to the city center for a full range of local options, from flagship boutiques to antique galleries and purveyors of the odd and unexpected. Many of these shops mount a newly aggressive challenge to classic Danish Modern style, and most lie within easy walking distance of Strøget, central Copenhagen's long spine of a pedestrian street (itself a good place to invest in contemporary Danish design at landmark shops like Illums Bolighus). Apparently starved for whimsy, color, and pattern after growing up with their parents' austere, monochromatic taste, young Danish houseware designers are swapping straight lines, simple forms, and neutral colors for a Day-Glo palette and neo-baroque look.
Anchoring the new midtown design mall Gallery K, this eponymous boutique is a showcase for one of Denmark's favorite designers, and suggests why she dominates...more
Probably the best source for beautiful, vintage (1920-1975) Scandinavian furniture, this shop in the city center pays homage to a conga line of Nordic...more
One of the flagship shops that save Strøget from turning into one long souvenir counter, Illums Bolighus is a casbah of contemporary Scandinavian design....more
One more reason to brave the constantly packed Strøget is this flagship. You'll find Royal Copenhagen's classic blue-and-white service, of course, but more...more
As much art installation as boutique (especially given the 40 DKK—about $7—admission fee), and quite possibly the world's most ethereal flower shop,...more
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