God Jul
MERRY CHRISTMAS
G I F T S . O F . S C A N D I N A V I A
$16.50
6”
1011
Whether in the form of the Christmas tree,
or as swags or wreaths, you will always find
spruce (gran) as part of the holidays in
Scandinavia. Our frosted glass cups will
add a soft glow of candlelight to your home.
SPRUCE BOUGH GLASSWARE
1006. $20.00/Pkg. of 2 3.4” (candles incl.)
GodJul
FINNISH TONTTU
TABLE ACCESSORIES
Our hand-painted fork and spoon
from Finland will add a unique accent
to your holiday smörgåsbord.
The coordinating napkin rings are
just perfect for paper napkins. 1012
1010 & 1011
$16.50
6”
1010
The story of Ole Lukøje
(Mr. Sandman) has delighted
Scandinavian children for generations.
FINNISH ORNAMENTS
1013. Wooden Sandman
God Jul (Merry Christmas) from
Scandinavia. The wonderful traditions
of decorations and entertaining family
and friends are something we look
forward to all year. Our collection
draws its inspiration from the rich
heritage of the countries of Scandinavia.
Ornament $10.00 3.5”
Dozens of curls of pine are glued together to form this wonderful Christmas tree from the north of Finland.
1013
1014. $10.00 2.5”
Our Tonttu with a braided wool
beard will smile at you from the tree.
1017. $8.50 7.5”
1006
We love the jaunty felt hats & woolen fleece
beards on these figures from Finland.
FINNISH TONTTU
$22.00
5.5”
1007
1014
$14.00
3.5”
1008
With their fleece hats and
cloaks, our pair looks cozy
enough for even the coldest
Scandinavian night.
FINNISH TONTTU
$11.50
5.5”
1002
$16.50
8”
1001
$23.00 each 8.8”
1015 W or 1015 R
1012. $26.00/set of 6
Cats - tomtes’ best friends - from the master
weavers of Ekelund in Sweden.
CHRISTMAS CATS COTTON TOWEL
1015 R
1015 W
By August Kopisch
While people sleep, the helpful
elves do all their work. But no one
ever sees them. Until one day the
tailor’s wife becomes curious...
Charming illustrations by Beatrice
Braun-Fock feature cut-out elf
heads on every page!
The heat from a tealight gently spins
this holiday greeting on our Swedish
candleholder. 1016
ROTARY CANDLE HOLDER
THE HELPFUL ELVES
32 pages. Hardcover
1018. $17.95 10.5””
$7.50
2.5”
1003
$7.50
2.5”
1004
$13.50
4.9”
1005
SWEDISH TOMTAR With their wooden bodies and costumes of knit and
2
ribbon detailing, our newest figures are colorful accents for your holiday home.
1001 to 1004. To complete the tableau, we have wooden trees from Sweden.
1018
1009. $26.00 19X28”
1016. $15.50 8.8”
3
1017
Tomte
Each of these candles is hand-made in Finland.
The snowy texture on the base is the perfect contrast to the festive red of the “caps” on the candles.
TOMTE CANDLES
1031. Tapers $10.00/pair 10”
1032. Tall Cone $16.00 6”
1031. Short Cone $10.00 4”
Nisser (in Norway & Denmark) Tomtar
(in Sweden) or Tonttu (in Finnish) are
the elves of folklore that Scandinavians
have loved for generations. Your elf
will bring your family good fortune in
the coming year if you remember him
with a Christmas Eve treat!
Anna Ehrner’s hand-painted Swedish glass plate
is perfect as decor or as a service platter for your
holiday entertaining.
KOSTA BODA NOEL PLATTER
$6.00
ea. 2.5”
1021
1034. Noel Glass Plat-
ter $100.00 13”
Our painted wooden holders from Sweden are
made for either standard tapers or chime candles.
TOMTE CANDLE HOLDER
1019. Taper Candle Holder $15.50 6”
1020. Chime Candle Holder $11.50 4”
1031
(candles not included--see page 35)
1019
1020
1033
1022. $7.50 2.5”
1032
1034
Ceramic 12 ounce mugs with tomte motifs will
hold your holiday morning brew.
NORDIC ACCENT MUGS
Festive striped scarves of
woven Swedish ribbon are
the accent for our trio of
tomtar from Sweden. The
tall fellow has a hollow at
the base so you can also
use him as a tree-topper.
SCARVED TOMTAR
1035 or 1036. $10.00 each
1023 to 1025
$12.50
5”
1025
$13.00
3.5”
1023
$9.75
3”
1024
1035
1036
The Tomte in the Forest motif on our
double-old fashioned glasses will add a
touch of cheer to your holiday parties.
Our popular trio of figures from Sweden
has fleecy wool beards. 1026 to 1028
NORDIC ACCENT GLASSWARE
FELT-COSTUMED TOMTAR
1037. $37.00 for a set of 4. 10 oz.
Our wooden ornaments from Sweden
have hand-painted details.
TOMTAR ORNAMENTS
1021 & 1022` (top of page)
1029 & 1030` (to the right)
4
1037
1029. $5.50ea 2.6”
$12.50 7”
$17.00 9.8”
Or, add a festive lighting accent with our
frosted glass votives with Tomte decorations. 1038 or 1039. $20.00 for a set of 2
1038
$10.50 4”
1028
1030. $5.50ea 2.6”
SWEDISH DISH CLOTHS
1040. Tomte/Forest $7.00
1041. Tomte Family $7.00
1026
1027
These cloths made of all natural cellulose and cotton are amazing in the
1040
kitchen. They are very absorbant,
wipe down surfaces like chamois,
and can be machine-washed.
Our very Scandinavian motifs will
make even your kitchen sink look
as if it is decorated for the holidays.
1039
5
1041
Cool facets of Swedish glass refract candlelight.
KOSTA BODA ICY VOTIVE
SNOWFLAKE “CHIME”
ROTARY CANDLE HOLDER
Snowfall
The heat from a tealight gently
spins the flakes on our Swedish
candleholder. 1045. $15.50 6.5”
1042. $35.00. 5.4”
Scandinavians look forward
to the winter fun after the
snow begins to fly.
Icy crystal clear glass from Sweden
makes a perfect gift for the holidays or
throughout the year.
We think these pedestal bowls are ideal for ice cream.
But you might find them perfect as candy or jam dishes.
KOSTA BODA MINE CANDY BOWLS
1042
1046 W or 1046 B. $30.00 each 4”
Julestemning translates from Norwegian as “Spirit of
Christmas,” and Suzanne Toftey’s beautifully detailed scene
of a Nisse and Snowman will be treasured this Christmas.
JULESTEMNING PLATE & MUG
1047. Nisse/Snowman Plate $26.00 8”
1048. Nisse/Snowman Mug $21.00 10 oz.
Lacy details mirror the delicate pattern of a snowflake.
LASER-CUT WOODEN SNOWFLAKE ORNAMENT
1049. $7.00 2.5”
SALE PRICE $20.00 FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
Rearrange the blocks to suit your fancy.
1045
ORREFORS EDGY VOTIVE SET
A cluster of Swedish crystal blocks rests in a lacquered metal
tray in this new offering from Orrefors. 1043. $175.00 12”
1046 B
1043
1046 W
1048
1047
These personal reflectors from Sweden
are worn by nearly everyone in Scandinavia. They dramatically improve visibility
of pedestrians in low light conditions with
their 3M reflector technology. Attach them
to a jacket zipper, a backpack, a leash.....
GLIMMIS REFLECTORS
1050. $6.00 2”
KOSTA BODA
SNOWBALL VOTIVE
6
This favorite holder sparkles
with warmth & winter light.
1044. $35.00. 3”
1050
7
1044
SALE PRICE $20.00 FOR THE MONTH OF NOVEMBER
1049
The woven heart is a distinctively Danish
Christmas decoration. Traditionally, paper
hearts were made at home by the entire
family. Our ceramic hanging hearts look
great holding boughs of pine or fir.
JUL BOK “CHIME”
ROTARY CANDLE HOLDER
Straw
CERAMIC HANGING HEARTS
The goats will “march” as the heat
from a tealight gently spins our
Swedish candleholder.
1053. $15.50 6.5”
1058. Hanging Heart, 7.8” $20.00
1059. Hanging Heart, 6” $12.50
Straw (halm) has been part of
holiday decorations in Scandinavia
since the middle ages. Our allnatural decorations are made by
hand in Finland.
Made by the same artisans who make our
hanging baskets, these mini versions
(at the bottom of this page) will add a
Danish accent to your Christmas
tree. They are available in either
red glaze or bisque white.
CERAMIC HEART ORNAMENTS
$3.00 each 2.2”
1062 W or 1062 R.
This red-capped nisse girl or this miniature
jule neg will be perfect for decorating your
tree or your table.
FINNISH STRAW ORNAMENTS
1051. Straw Nisse Girl $9.75 6.5”
1052. Mini Jule Neg $3.75 8”
Straw goats are a Christmas theme
throughout Scandinavia. Ours are from Finland.
FINNISH STRAW JUL BOKS
1054. $29.00 7” 1055. $18.00 5”
1058
1063
1059
1051
1053
Ekelund of Sweden’s new holiday
motif Gladje (Joy) is jacquard
woven in cotton. And it’s great
for the table or the kitchen
EKELUND GLADJE LINENS
1060. Cloth $50.00 30 X 30”
1061. Towel $26.00 19 X 28”
1064
1052
1054
1055
1060
1061
A jule neg (sheaf of wheat) is the theme for
this triple-ply luncheon napkin from Finland.
Here are more of our popular Swedish dishcloths.
They’re durable and
launderable. They are
all natural cellulose and
cotton, so you can even
compost them.
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS
JULE NEG NAPKINS
1056. Napkin $6.00/Pkg. of 20 7”
A Swedish cookie cutter can decorate the
tree of your favorite baker.
JUL BOK ORNAMENT / CUTTER
1057. $2.25 1.5”
8
$7.00 each 6.7 X 8”
1065
1063 to 1065
1056
1057
1062
1062
9
Amber has been prized for jewelry in
Scandinavia since Viking times. These
gifts from nature are mounted in sterling
silver settings. 1069 to 1071
HEARTS ROTARY
CANDLE HOLDER
BALTIC AMBER
Juniper is popular in Scandinavia for its
very tight grain and wonderful aroma.
We chose accents for your home.
JUN IPER ACCESSORIES
1066. Heart Trivet $29.50 6”
1072. Jewelry Box w/Engraved lid
The heat from a tealight gently
spins the hearts on our Swedish
candleholder. 1079. $15.50 6.5”
Hearts
1073. $13.25 3.5”
HEART
ORNAMENTS
Our selection
of ornaments
celebrating hearts
includes versions in
felt with wooden bells
1080
(1073); laser-cut hearts
with tree bark -- a gem of nature for
your tree! (1074 & 1075); wood curls
meticulously glued into the shape of a
heart (1076); a red-lacquered heart
with Swedish folk ribbon (1077)
and a chrome-finished woven heart (1078).
RED HEART BOWL
$42.00 10”w 4.5”d
The perfect special
ornament for your love.
Hand-painted glass
from Sweden.
1080. $30.00 2”
$47.50 3”
An eye-catching porcelain serving bowl for
salad (or mashed potatoes!) from Sagaform.
Crisp white glaze on
the outside & vibrant
red on the inside will
brighten up your smörgåsbord table. It even comes
with a heart motif wooden
spoon! 1067. Serving Bowl Set
KOSTA BODA
DOUBLE HEART
ORNAMENT
1074. $8.00 2.7”
These heart-themed linens are made of 100% cotton
by the master weavers at Ekelund in Sweden.
EKELUND TOWEL & THROW
$23.00
1069
1066
$125.00
Bracelet
1071
$61.00
18” chain
1070
1079
1082. Towel $26.00 19 X 28”
1083. Throw $80.00 47 X 55” (Every member of the
family will compete for this throw.)
These personal reflectors from Sweden
are worn by nearly everyone in Scandinavia. They dramatically improve visibility of pedestrians in low light
conditions with their 3M reflector technology. Attach them to a jacket zipper,
a backpack, a leash.....
GLIMMIS REFLECTORS
1075. $11.50 2.7”
1081. $6.00 2”
1067
1081
1076.
$10.00 4.5”
Hearts from Sweden.
EKEL UND RUNN ER
1068. $42.00
14 X 55”
1077. $3.50 2”
1072
1068
10
1078. $4.50 2.5”
11
1082
1083
Hand-made in Finland from felt
with wool braid, our cheery Lucia
is a symbol for a very
special holiday in Scandinavia.
FELT LUCIA
Holiday Lights
1092. Lucia $26.00 6”
KOSTA BODA GLIMMER
CANDLEHOLDER
Swedish glass is always a
popular gift. This new candleholder from Kosta Boda is made
to hold either tealights, taper
candles or, as shown, small
pillar candles.
In Sweden you can find
towns where almost all the
windows in every home are
aglow with these reminders
of the light of Christmas.
1093. Glimmer Candleholder
$50.00 4.8”
(candle not included -- see page 35)
CANDELABRA
REPLACEMENT BULBS
1088. Bulbs for 5-Light
Candelabra $3.75/Pkg.of 3
1089. Bulbs for 7-Light
Candelabra $3.75/Pkg.of 3
Light the candles, and the brass
angels move around, gently ringing the bells. The combination of
light and sound has delighted for
generations.
ANGEL CHIMES
1092
1093
1094. Angel Chimes $21.00 12”
ORREFORS STAR
ORNAMENTS
ADAM CANDELABRA
Hand-painted decoration
adds an extra decorative
accent to this model.
Gem-like facets will capture the
light and sparkle on your tree.
1095. $100.00/Set of 3 2.6”
1085 W. $46.00 13.5”
1086 W. $34.00 11”
1087 W. $42.00 13.5”
ORREFORS GUARDIAN
ANGEL FIGURINE
This is a collectible keepsake
from the master glassmakers of
Orrefors. 1096. $50.00 2.9”
1095
1085 R. $46.00 13.5”
1084. $34.00 11”
1085 N. $46.00 13.5”
1087 R. $42.00 13.5”
1086 R. $34.00 11”
1086 N. $34.00 11”
1087 N. $42.00 13.5”
1096
1094
1097
NATIVITY ORNAMENT
This ornament by Pluto of
Sweden has wonderful laser-cut
details in brass.
1097. Ornament $10.00 2.2”
WOODEN WELCOME LIGHTS
Traditionally hung in a window to
welcome visitors during the dark
Scandinavian winters, these lights
emit a soft glow of warm light through
the lattice-like sides of Swedish pine.
Each light is handcrafted by artists
with special care taken in the selection of wood grain, symmetry, and
color. Each comes with a 15’ cord
with hanging hardware.
1090. $50.00 13.25”
1091. $50.00 13.25”
12
LASER-CUT
WOODEN ORNAMENTS
AND MOBILE
Our holiday themes will adorn
your tree or window.
1098. Ornaments
$16.00/Set of 3 2.2”
1099. Mobile $21.00 7”
1090
13
1091
1098
1099
We offer a trio of steel cookie cutters to
create your own pepparkakor (they
come with a recipe card tied on with
Swedish folk ribbon ).
1100. $6.50/Set of 3 4” average
Or choose a set of jumbo & mediumsized cutters in Hearts or Dala Horses.
1101. Hearts $8.50/Set 8” & 4”
1105. Dala Horses $9.00/Set 8” & 4”
(Bottom of this page)
SWEDISH COOKIE CUTTER SETS
Holiday
Baking
GINGERBREAD HOUSE
COOKIE CUTTER
Almond Cake
This is the newest cookie cutter
from Sweden. Just roll out your
dough and press the cutter twice
to make all the parts you
need to create a gingerbread
house. This cutter comes with a
recipe card tied to the cutter with
Swedish ribbon. A great gift for
the baker on your list.
Our teflon-coated and dishwasher-safe
cake pan makes this favorite of Swedish
cakes. It comes with a recipe card tied on
with Swedish folk ribbon.
ALMOND CAKE PAN
1107. $13.00 12”
1106. $13.00 7.7 X 11”
GINGERBREAD ROTARY
CANDLEHOLDER
1106
The heat from a tealight gently spins the
gingerbread men & women on our Swedish
candleholder.
1108. $15.50 6.5”
1100
1101
1107
1100
1102
1103
By Maj Lindman
One day, a kindly neighbor gave Snipp, Snapp, and
Snurr some money to spend. The three little boys
went straight to the bakery to buy some gingerbread-and they fell into the batter! Now Snipp, Snapp, and
Snurr looked just like three gingerbread boys who
had come to life. So begins their adventure.
Originally published in 1932, today's young readers
1109
will enjoy this book as much as previous
generations have. Paperback. 1109. $6.95 9.5”
Non-stick finish tins with blue anodized
undersides make those delicious, almondy
cookies we love. A set of 9 assorted
shapes comes tied with Swedish ribbon
and a recipe. 1102. $8.50/Set 2”avg.
SANDBAKKEL TINS
SNIPP, SNAPP, SNURR & THE GINGERBREAD
Make dessert bowl-sized sandbakkels and
fill them with ice cream, whipped cream,
fruit.....What a novel dessert! Non-stick
finish. 1103. $4.00ea 4.7”
JUMBO SANDBAKKEL TIN
By Pat Sinclair
1110
From coffee breads and cakes to cookies and tarts,
this gorgeous cookbook offers forty-three recipes,
along with photographs, history, musings, and
stories. These classic Scandinavian recipes are
knockouts for the eye and the taste buds.
Hardcover, 96 pages. 1110. $17.95
SCANDINAVIAN CLASSIC BAKING
Our non-stick tins come with a recipe for
gingerbread tied with Swedish ribbon.
(Sprinkle powdered sugar on the cookies
and they look like snowy pine cones).
PINE CONE TINS
1104.
14
$8.50/Set of 9
3.6”
1104
1105
1108
15
This flexible and sturdy ABS plastic will turn out those wafer-thin,
delicious Swedish delicacies. It comes with a recipe card tied on with
Swedish folk ribbon. Dishwasher-safe. 1111. $8.00 13.5”
Celebrate your heritage at the buffet with our oak cutting board
cut in a profile of Sweden. 1118. $22.00 18.5”
SWEDISH PANCAKE TURNER
SWEDISH MAP CUTTING BOARD
Since 1924, five generations of the Dam family have made their
Danish Rye Cracker in the same way real Danish pasty is made...with
27 layers of fine dough. These crackers are hand-crafted with special
attention paid to the quality of ingredients sourced, when possible, on
their little island of Bornholm off the coast of Denmark. No one can
match these special crackers. 1119. $7.95 6.2 ounces
DANISH GOURMET CRACKERS
If you don’t want to start from scratch, here’s a quick and easy solution
for making your Swedish Pancakes. 1112. $5.50 14.1 ounces
SWEDISH PANCAKE MIX
Made of super strong, dishwasher-safe ABS plastic, this new cheese
slicer is adjustable for thick or thin slices. 1113. $11.00 8”
ADJUSTABLE SWEDISH CHEESE SLICER
Delicious Havi preserves from Sweden are enjoyed by everyone.
FRUIT PRESERVES
You won’t believe how easy it is to crack nuts
with this nutcracker from Sweden. It’s made
of hard-as-steel ABS plastic.
SWEDISH NUTCRACKER
1120. Lingonberries $7.95 14.1oz
1121. Queen’s Blend (of mixed berries) $6.50 14.1 oz
1114. $17.00 5”
Choose from our collection in this traditional motif with its greeting of
“Var så god” (Be So Good...Help Yourself).
SWEDISH FLOWER CERAMICS
1122. Almond Cake Platter $33.00 6 X 16”
1123. Tea For One Set
(Steep your tea in the pot
that nests on top of the cup,
then pour yourself a hot cup
of tea) $35.00
1112
1111
1124. Teapot-Shaped Coaster
(for tea bags) $8.00
1118
1113
1119
1122
1114
1121
1120
This Silverstone-finished grill from Bethany
Housewares is the essential tool for creating
that Norwegian holiday staple.
LEFSE GRILL
1115. $119.50
Lefse
The corrugated finish on this wooden rolling pin is
what you’ll need for working lefse dough.
1116. $19.95 17”
Reenberg’s Cloth Rail answers a simple
problem. Since stainless steel will not attract a
magnet, the solution is to place a matching
magnet on the underside of the sink to mate
to the rail. The rail is easy to install & remove - no tools needed. Cloths tuck discretely in the sink -- just where they are
needed, but out of sight. 1125. $26.00
1116
LEFSE TURNING STICK
1117.
$5.50
1125
1117
24”
And they are flexible enough to bend around the corner of a sink.
16
1115
1124
DANISH MAGNETIC DISHCLOTH RAIL
LEFSE ROLLING PIN
You’ll need this thin turning stick to
maneuver your rolled lefse to
and from the grill.
1123
By Camilla Plum
Scandinavian cooking achieves a delicate balance between the extravagant and the humble, producing a
wealth of seasonal daily food, and
more luxurious festive food. This
beautifully photographed 272 page guide
to Scandinavian cooking will look equally at
home on a coffee table. 1126. $35.00 Hardcover
THE SCANDINAVIAN KITCHEN
1126
17
1127 F
Freia
Chocolate from Norway
1127 N
Fazer
Finnish Chocolates
1129
Creamy milk chocolate.
Dumle Soft caramel chews in milk chocolate
1139. $7.00/Pkg (7.7oz)
Milk Chocolate Bars
1130
1129. $2.25 1 oz.
1131. $6.95 3.5oz.
Nordic Gourmet Individually-wrapped chocolates with Lingonberry or Blueberry mousse fillings. They make perfect gifts
for your hostesses, teachers or loved-ones.
1141. Lingonberry $13.50/Pkg (10.6oz)
1142. Blueberry $13.50/Pkg (10.6oz)
Creamy milk chocolate &
bits of hazelnuts.
Firkløver Bars
1130. $2.25 1 oz.
1132. $6.95 3.5 oz.
Finnska
1131
1127 S
1127 D
1127 U
Fight the battle of identical luggage with
these eye-catching tags from Sweden.
Sturdy steel cables attach to your bags,
and the information tucks inside the
durable plastic sleeve for privacy.
ADDATAGS FROM SWEDEN
1127. $12.00 each 3”
Finnish licorice
Marabou
116
1140
1132
Finns are fanatics for licorice, and this soft, organic
licorice is one reason why.
1140. Licorice Bits. $5.50/Pkg (3.2oz)
1139
Chocolate from Sweden
CERAMIC JUL BOWL Sagaform’s novel holiday bowl is glazed white
on the outside and festive red on the inside. 1143. $27.00 10”
Set the standard for Swedish
milk chocolate.
Milk Chocolate Bars
1133. $5.00 3.5 oz
1133
Milk Chocolate Bar
with Daim Pieces
New from Sweden
1134. $7.50 5.6 oz.
Daim Milk chocolate
coats buttery toffee.
1135. $1.95 1 oz.
1134
A yummy new blend of
ingredients in their
Sensations line.
Marabou Cookies & Cream
1136. $6.95 14.9 oz.
Marabou Double Nougat Milk
chocolate with creamy nougat
filling.
1135
1137. $2.35 1.8 oz.
1136
114
Cloetta
115
1141
1143
1142
Nordic Sweets
1137
Bagged Swedish treat
Cloette Kex Bars
These make great stocking stuffers. 8oz Bags
1138. $5.95/Bag 5.8 oz.
Soft Raspberries -- give Swedish gummis a taste of summer.
1145. $4.95/Pkg
Chocolate from Sweden
Mintees are mint-flavored dark chocolate in a crunchy shell.
1144. $4.95/Pkg
Milk chocolate-covered
wafers come in a bag
of mini bars.
1138
Show your national heritage pride on
your Christmas tree with flag garlands.
FLAG GARLANDS
1128 D, F, N, or S. $3.25 each 79”
1144
18
1144
121
1145
1145
19
Here’s a unique way to showcase your favorite bottle of
wine. Just balance the bottle, and it becomes decoration.
WOODEN BOTTLE HOLDER
Aquavit
1146. $22.50
Enjoy music sung in Norwegian and English by the
crystalline- voiced Sissel. 1147. $24.95 5”
SISSEL TIL DEG
Skål!
A salute to the holidays and the parties
that are so much a part of them.
Choose festive music making or golden snowflakes
on a creamy white background. These triple-ply napkins
are in luncheon size. Package of 20.
FINNISH PAPER NAPKINS
1148. Musician Napkins $6.00/Pkg.
1155. Golden Snowflake Napkins $6.00/Pkg.
Our double-walled, thermal-insulated carafe
is ideal for serving that “water of life” from
Scandinavia. Freeze the filled bottle, and it
will hold the cold during your party. It is
etched with a delicate juniper motif.
1156. $32.00 10.5”
And, to serve your libation, we have an
elegant set of “snaps” glasses.
1157. $22.00/Set of 4 5.5”.
AQUAVIT GLASS SET
1146
Sagaform’s six oak coasters
rest in a handy caddy.
WOODEN COASTER SET
1149. Coasters $16.00/Set
GRANDPA LUNDQUIST’S
SWEDISH CHRISTMAS SODA
1147
1156
1157
1149
Called “Julmust” in Sweden, this chilled holiday
beverage combines the flavors of glögg with a
refreshing, carbonated beverage.
1158. $9.50 for a 4-Pack 12oz./bottle
TOMTE CAP
BOTTLE OPENER
It’s a unique bar
accessory for the
holidays.
1159. $11.00 4”
1148
1160
1151
1161
1152
1150
1153
1154
1158
1159
1159
Each piece of the Atoll and Contrast series
is spun with color by hand. Each is unique.
The color will accent your holiday home.
Richly detailed on both sides, our ornaments celebrate the beverages of the holidays.
KOSTA BODA GLASS ART
NORWEGIAN PEWTER ORNAMENTS
1150. Atoll Votive $50.00 4.5”
1151. Contrast Vase $100.00 8”
1152. Contrast Bowl $70.00 6.2”
ORREFORS CARAT BOTTLE TOPPER
1160 or 1161. $15.50 each 2.5”
Our Stockholm Carat bottle topper has diamondlike facets to decorate your wine bottle.
1162. $50.00 3.7”
Double-walled stoneware mugs with silicone
lids insulate to keep your beverage warm.
CAFE THERMAL TAKEAWAY MUGS
1153 or 1154. $15.00 each
20
1155
8 oz.
21
1162
The Sami in the far north of Finland collect shed
antlers to create these openers & bottle toppers.
Every one is unique. Each comes with a story
card attached with folk ribbon. 1165. Opener $28.00
EKELUND BIRD LINENS
A flock of domherrer (dompapp in
Norwegian) is a sure sign of the holidays in Scandinavia.
By Jan Brett
Bestselling author Jan Brett transports us to an
intriguing Scandinavian landscape, where a beautiful
fall turns into a magnificent snowy winter, in this
warm and fun-loving Christmas picture book.
1174. Hanging $75.00 14 X 71”
REINDEER ANTLER BAR ACCESSORIES
STERLING JEWELRY
1173. Towel $26.00 19 X 28”
1171. Bottle Topper $25.00 (bottom of page)
1175
$54.00
And this wonderful wall hanging
Skator shows a flock of magpies
HOME FOR CHRISTMAS
Simply elegant Water Bird jewelry in
sterling silver. 1175 and 1176
By Elsa Beskow
When a curious little fish is caught
and held prisoner, his aunts and uncles are determined to save him.
With the help of a little magic, even
the most unlikely wishes can come
true. Another delightful picture book
from Elsa Beskow. Hardcover.
THE CURIOUS FISH
1166. $17.99 Hardcover, 32 pages
1177. $16.95 9.3”
1177
1165
1176
$85.00
1166
1173
1178
1170
1179
1169
1168
1167
Colorful folk-patterned reindeer prance around these
new ceramic accessories.
REINDEER MUG & PLATE
1167. Mug $9.50 12oz.
The new SOS collection from
Sagaform/Sweden stands for Sill och
Snaps (Herring & Aquavit) With a
colorful, mid-century look, it will
brighten your table.
SAGAFORM CERAMICS
1171
1168. Plate $19.00 7.5”
Master knife-maker Tanna Pirkolla’s finely-crafted
knives combine handles of burlwood and reindeer
horn, signed blades, and sheaths of tooled leather.
HAND-MADE KNIVES
1178. Deep Platter $55.00 18”
1179. Tray/Trivet $27.00 11.8”
1180. Lidded Herring Jar
1169. Bird Knife $76.00 7.5”
1170. Bear Knife $96.00 7.5”
For the baker in your family - decorate with it or bake
with it. 1172. $2.25 1.5”
$22.00 6”
1181. Glass-Handled
Herring Fork Set
$16.00/Pr 5.2”
MOOSE COOKIE CUTTER ORNAMENT
22
1180
1172
23
1174
1181
By Elsa Beskow
Children of the Forest describes the carefree life
of the children who live deep in the roots of an
old pine tree. Another delightful picture book
from Elsa Beskow, whose charming stories
and illustrations have been enjoyed by
children for over a century. Hardcover.
CHILDREN OF THE FOREST
Nature
1191. $11.95 6.7”
Scandinavians have always
thrived in the wonderful natural
beauty in which they live .
Whether of the forests, fjords,
mountains or seashores, themes of
nature are part of every home .
Our Children of the Forest inspired
poseable dolls are entirely handmade with felt clothing and have
wonderful detailing
GNOMIES
1183
$55.00
1190
1192. Linnea Gnomie $16.00 6.7”
1193. Strawberry Gnomie $16.00
1194. Mushroom Gnomie $16.00
1182
$71.00
18” chain
It took millions of years for tree resin
to petrify into these natural gems.
These leaf motif sterling settings
showcase these precious pieces of
nature. 1182 and 1183
BALTIC AMBER
NOT INTENDED FOR
CHILDREN UNDER AGE 3
1191
Wonderful details in wood make
these decorations a treasure.
LASER CUT ORNAMENTS
1184. Linnea Ornament $7.00 2.5”
1185. Forest Manger Orn. $7.00 2.3”
1186. Children Ornament $7.00 2.3”
1185
1184
1192
1186
Bring nature indoors with
Ekelund’s Konvalj (Lily of the
Valley) 1187 or Lupiner
(Lupines) 1188 dishtowels.
100% cotton woven in Sweden.
$26.00 each
19 X 28”
1194
1193
EKELUND TOWELS
Our two runners from
Ekelund of Sweden bring the
colors of nature to your table.
1190. Emma Runner
$40.00 14 X 47”
1197. Blomstra Runner
$40.00 14 X 47”
EKELUND RUNNERS
1187
1188
1197
1195
Marrti Rytkonen created this bowl
of soft shapes in heavy crystal a beautiful harmony for any table
setting and a classic example
of Swedish glassmaking.
ORREFORS MINE & YOURS
ICE VOTIVE AND DIVINE BOWL
ORREFORS ARMADILLO BOWL
We love the sparkle on the handpainted crystal surfaces of these
Swedish glass gems.
1195. Ice Votive $75.00 4.7”
1196. Divine Bowl $120.00 5.5”
1189. Armadillo Bowl $135.00 8.7”
More of our very popular, superabsorbant dishcloths.
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS
1198 R
$7.00 each
1198 R or 1198 B
24
1189
1196
1198 B
25
1212
By Sue Flanders
This book collects thirty patterns for handknits from the
Vesterheim Museum in Decorah, Iowa: folk mittens,
socks, scarves, hats, wristers, handbags, knapsacks, and
sweaters--all inspired by traditional knits in the museum.
It is at once a practical guide, a repository of cultural history, and a lovely look at one of the rich traditions knit into
the American fabric. 144 pages. Hardcover.
NORWEGIAN HANDKNITS
Nordic
Heritage
1199. $30.00 10.25”
Our collection of wooden candleholders (with their
Swedish folk ribbon accents) brings a touch of
Scandinavian needle art to your table.
1200 R or W and 1201 R or W. $11.50 each 2.5”
MORA CANDLEHOLDERS
We’ve selected a Tea for One service set, a marmalade jar with
a spoon, and matching paper luncheon-sized napkins.
1210. Tea for One Set $35.00
1211. Lidded Jam Jar w/Spoon $24.00
1212. Paper Luncheon Napkins $6.00/Pkg.of 15
SONJA ROSE COLLECTION
Hold standard taper sizes. Candles not included. See page 35.
We think these wooden elves, with their “aprons” of
Swedish folk ribbon, are ideal mascots for
the holiday kitchen.
KITCHEN TOMTAR
1211
1210
Ethel Kvalheim of Stoughton, WI was awarded the St. Olaf
Medal by the King of Norway for her contributions to this art.
This elegant portfolio of stationery is a superb example of the
national decorative art of Norway. 1213. $12.95/Set
ROSEMALING STATIONERY
1202. $10.00 3.5”
1203. $10.50 4.3”
1204. $11.00 5.1”
Inspired by the long tradition of acanthus woodcarving and the
folk buildings of Norway, each ornament is richly detailed on
both front and back. 1214 & 1215. $15.50 each
PEWTER HERITAGE ORNAMENTS FROM NORWAY
1201 W
1200 R
1201 B
1200 W
1213
1199
1217
1216
1207
1205 B
Suzanne Toftey’s Nordic Folk Art Collection captures the
passing of traditions from one generation to another in
wonderful details. The Rosemaling
version (1217) pictures famed rosemaler Ethel Kvalheim. 6”
CERAMIC WALL TILES
1205 R
1204
1206
1203
1202
1214
1215
Scandinavian needle art inspired
our collection of dishcloths.
1205 to 1207. $7.00 each
SWEDISH DISHCLOTHS
1216. Hardanger Lace $15.00
1217. Rosemaling $15.00
Cork-backed coasters by
artist Suzanne Toftey
1218. $12.50/set of 4
3.8ӯ
ROSEMALING COASTERS
SAMI ORNAMENT
AND FIGURES
Here’s an ornament stocking with
Sami braid details. 1208.
These figures are clad in
traditional Sami costume details.
1209. Sami Figures $28.00/Pair
26
2.5”
1208. $13.75 4.5”
1218
1209
27
Stockholm’s Skansen (the oldest open air museum in the
world) and Gamle Stan (the charming old town of the city)
are the inspiration for these Swedish cotton linens reflecting the cultural heritage of Sweden.
We love this porcelain serving bowl with its Dala
horse profile and decoration. Designed by Ylva
Olsson for Sagaform, it’s a great bowl for nuts or
candy. 1231. $27.00. 8.5”w 2”d
DALA HORSE BOWL
EKELUND HERITAGE LINENS
1219. Sjobod Runner $45.00 14 X 47”
DALA HORSE
ORNAMENTS
We find these small cloths are a quick way to turn a plain
tablecloth into an eye-catching tabletop statement.
There are two motifs from which to choose.
come individually-wrapped in this giftable, boxed
assortment. The fillings for the chocolate include
polka-mint truffle, punsch-truffle, caramel-truffle &
hazelnut-truffle 1232. $13.50/Box (5.6oz)
From Sweden
1220. Mennuett Mat $16.50 14 X 14”
1221. Gavott Mat $16.50 14 X 14”
CHOCOLATE DALA HORSES
Our towels are thirsty, 100% organically
grown cotton.
D IS FOR DALA HORSE:
A NORDIC ALPHABET
By Kathy-Jo Wargin
This charming book gives young readers an A-Z
tour of the wonderful sights of Scandinavia.
Hardcover. 1233. $17.95 11.5”
1222. Stortarget Towel $26.00
19 X 28”
1223. Schottis Towel $19.00
14 X 20”
1224. Sater Towel $27.50 19 X 28”
1220
Our Polanas tablecloth is like field of
summer flowers.
1225. Polanas Tablecloth $52.00 30 X 30”
1232
Per is cradling a Dala horse in this new wooden
figure from Sweden. 1234. $19.75 5”
DALA BOY
1219
1226
$7.00 3”
1231
1220
1227
$7.00 3”
1233
1222
1221
1228
$3.50 2.5”
1234
1232
Sip your morning coffee from these
ceramic mugs with Dalarna themed motifs.
1235. Rooster Mug $10.50 12oz.
1236. Tomte/Dala Mug $16.00 10oz.
DALA MOTIF MUGS
1229
GLIMMIS
REFLECTORS
Give a Swedish Glimmi
reflector to help keep
someone special safe.
Attach the Glimmi to a
jacket zipper, purse,
leash, or backpack to
make a pedestrian more
visible to traffic.
$2.25 1.5”
1237. $6.00 2”
1223
1237
1236
28
1224
1225
1230
$4.50 3”
1235
29
Trolls!
Uff Da!
Maybe you want your pet to aspire to a Norwegian pedigree. Our ceramic dog bowls are
available in two sizes for appetites large or small.
WUFF DA! DOG BOWLS
These shaggy-haired latex trolls from
Nyform of Norway are definitely the
homely sort. They are a great gift for
that troll on your gift list.
NYFORM TROLLS
1238. $18.00 5.2ӯ 1239. $25.00 7ӯ
1246. Door Hanging $72.00
1247. Kissing Couple $85.00
1253. Viking Trolls $55.00
Do mornings come too early for you?
Cure the morning doldrums with a hot cup of
coffee in our ceramic mugs. All we can say to
either model is Uff Da!
UFF DA MUGS
It’s cast in pewter in Norway.
PEWTER TROLL ORNAMENT
1240. $10.50 11oz. 1241. $8.50 10oz.
1238
1239
1248. $15.50 2”
1246
Cast in pewter in Norway. 1242. $15.50 2”
By Ingi & Edwin dʼAulaire
Explore a world populated by trolls of
all kinds—mountain trolls, forest trolls,
trolls who live underwater, and trolls
who live under bridges. Uncouth,
unkempt, unforgettable, and
invariably unbelievably ugly trolls
work their wiles and carry on in the
most bizarre and entertaining fashions.
64 pages. Hardcover.
UFF DA ORNAMENT
D’AULAIRES’ BOOK OF TROLLS
OLE & LENA’S
SCANDINAVIAN FORTUNE COOKIES
These unique fortune cookies contain favorite Ole and
Lena jokes (all in good
taste)! Each box has approximately one dozen
individually wrapped cookies. 1243. $5.50/box
1249.
1241
$19.95 12”
1249
1247
1240
1248
1242
The stooped shoulders, messy hair and tails of these Swedish
wooden trolls bring a smile to your face. They must be Happy
Trolls. They are available in three sizes (1250 to 1252) and
two colors -- forest green or stony grey. And we even have trolls
for your Christmas Tree! See our ornaments below (1254).
HAPPY TROLLS
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$13.75 2.5”
1252 C
1243
1244
$12.75 2.3”
1251 C
By Eric Dregni
This follows Eric’s previous bestseller In Cod
We Trust! In it, he brings to light the unique
contributions to society by Scandinavians in the
Midwest and explores everything from obscure
small-town celebrations to rituals passed down
from generation to generation. Complete with
historical pictures and Dregni’s Keillor-like wit,
this book helps Scandinavian Americans understand their identity & find pride in their ancestry,
with a healthy helping of laughter.
VIKINGS IN THE ATTIC
$13.75 2.5”
1252 G
$10.00 2”
1250 G
$12.75 2.3”
1251 G
$10.00 2”
1250 C
1254 C
1245 B
1244. $22.95 Hardcover
It’s perfect for cleaning up the latest “oops” in
the kitchen. 1245 B or G . $7.00ea
SWEDISH DISH CLOTH
30
1245 G
31
1253
1254 G
Collectibles
ROYAL COPENHAGEN
2011 ANNUAL SANTA FIGURINE
Here’s the newest edition from Denmark’s
legendary porcelain figurine makers.
The world’s first Christmas plate
came from Bing & Grøndahl in
1895. We continue this more
than a century-old tradition with
this year’s plates.
Inspired by Viking age runic themes, our
jewelry depicts a Thor’s hammer and Viking
Knot motifs. 1264 & 1265
ROYAL COPENHAGEN
2011 CHRISTMAS PLATE
THE NORSE MYTHS
STERLING RUNIC JEWELRY
A rendition of the Gokstad Viking ship
makes a great gift for the guy on your list.
NORWEGIAN PEWTER KEYRING
1266. $15.50 3”
Sven Vestergaard’s motif depicts the story of
Copenhagen’s First Christmas tree.
1255. $84.00 3.2”
1261. $99.00 7”
ORREFORS 2011 ANNUAL
COLLECTOR ORNAMENT
This is Erika Lagerbielke’s newest
ornament in clearest Swedish crystal.
BING & GRØNDAHL
2011 CHRISTMAS PLATE
Home for Christmas is this year’s title from the
world’s original Christmas plate producer.
1256. $50.00 3.4”
By Kevin Crosley-Holland
Here are 32 classic Norse myths that bring
the ancient Viking world to life. Historical
context is provided. 276 pages. Paperback.
1264
$66.00
18” chain
SHOWN ACTUAL SIZE
1267. $24.95
1265
$54.00
1262. $99.00 7”
ROYAL COPENHAGEN
2011 ANNUAL ORNAMENT
See if you can find this kitten in the
Royal Copenhagen Christmas Plate....
1255
PORSGRUND
2011 CHRISTMAS PLATE
This year’s Norwegian porcelain plate is titled
Christmas Night. 1263. $99.00 7”
1257. $49.00 2.6”
NORWEGIAN 2011
PEWTER ORNAMENT
By Neil Grant
Eric the Red was wild and hot-headed,
even for a Viking. His quick temper was
always getting him into trouble. But he
learned quickly, and in time became a
great warrior and a fearless adventurer. He discovered a new land –
Greenland – and founded a new
nation. Young readers will enjoy
learning about the life and expeditions of Eric the Red in this easy
reader paperback with vibrant
color illustrations. 31 pages.
ERIC THE RED
The annual collectible ornament
from Norway. 1258. $15.50 2”
1266
1268. $6.99
1267
1268
1261
1256
1257
1258
Enjoy beautiful images of
Norway or Sweden combined
with authentic rosemaling or
Dala painting. 9 X 13”
2012 CALENDARS
VIKING RUNIC
THEME SCARF
1259 N. Norway $12.95
1259 S. Sweden $12.95
Or marvel at the art of Carl
Larsson in this large format
18 X 16” art calendar.
This luscious soft merino
wool scarf from Norway has
hand-knotted fringe ends.
1269. $60.00 15 X 72”
1262
1260. Carl Larsson $23.00
1269
VIKING
ORNAMENTS
Our selection includes
ornaments in pewter
from Norway and
wood from Sweden.
1260
1263
1259 N
32
1259 S
1270.
$15.50 2.5”
1271.
$15.50 2.5”
1272.
$6.00 2.5”
1273.
$5.50 3”
33
Inspired by a long tradition of metalworking dating to the Viking times,
Danish craftspeople forged these candleholders by hand. Simply change
the candle color to match your decor or
the mood of the season.
DANISH IRON
Candlelight
NOTE: Prices for Iron Holders
include glass cups, but candles are sold
separately.
1274 to 1279
These festive candlerings will fit candles from taper size to 1.2 inch diameter. They can also fit at the bases of
the cups for our Danish Iron.
LILJEHOLMENS CHIME CANDLES
NEW from Sweden. 100% stearin tealights
with a 6 hour burn time - 50% longer than a
typical tealight!. Cleaner, longer burning,
this is the perfect tealight for your candleholders. 1288. $13.50/Pkg.of 30.
LILJEHOLMENS
KRONLJUS TAPERS
1287. $25.00/Pkg.of 2
LILJEHOLMENS 6 HOUR TEALIGHTS
Perhaps it’s the long winter nights that
have made candlelight such an integral
part of home life in Scandinavia.
Candlelight creates an “occasion” out of
an ordinary day.
FINNISH CANDLERINGS
Here’s a clever invention to adapt any
tealight candleholder to hold taper candles
ORREFORS LIGHT SWITCH INSERTS
This taper candle has small holes running
through the core to create a dripless
candle; it is one of our most popular
candles. 8” 1289. $2.75/stem. Or buy a
LILJEHOLMENS KANALJUS
value pack carton of 30. $79.00/Carton of 30
1280. $6.50 each
These are 100% stearin from Sweden.
1290 R or W. .5”Ø X 4”
$8.50/Pkg.of 15
Classic 8” dinner tapers of 100% stearin
from Denmark come in white or red:
1291 R. $2.75/Stem. Or buy a value pack
carton of 30. $75.00/Carton of 30
1291 W. $2.25/Stem. Or buy a value pack
carton of 50. $92.50/Carton of 50
Liljeholmens has been making fine
candles for more than 150 years.
They use stearin (which has a vegetable base and produces an extremely clean and slow-burning
candle.) Many insist these are the
best quality candles in the world!
DANISH TEALIGHTS
LILJEHOLMENS
KUPELJUS PILLAR CANDLES
Pillar candles 5” tall with a 2” diameter
come in white or red. 100% stearin.
1292 W or R. $13.00/Pkg.of 2
50% LONGER BURN TIME
1280
Detail
1289
1287
1288
MECCANO CANDLEHOLDER This modular oak candleholder from Sagaform can be
arranged as many ways as your imagination can suggest. It holds taper candles.
DanishIron
1290 R
1290 W
280
1274.
$55.00
12”
Price does not include candlerings or candles
1275.
$54.00
14”
1293. $47.00 (candles not included) 15.7”
SWEDISH HEARTS
CANDELABRA
1276.
$42.00
10.3”
Our popular 2.5” diameter ball
candles are the candles of
choice for our Danish Iron. We
have a palette of colors for all
year round. $9.75/Pkg. of 4
1277
$24.00 6”
1278.
$24.00 5”
1279. $24.00
Our wooden candelabra in Gustavian white stain adds a dramatic
accent to a table setting. The heart
decorations can
also be
interchanged
with other
decorations.
(see how
our tomte 1024 looks at right)
9”
DANISH BALL CANDLES
34
1291 R
1291 W 8” Tapers
1294. Candelabra with hearts
$47.50 11.2”
1281 White
1282 Champagne
1283 Cinnamon Red
1284 Hunter
1285 Cobalt
1286 Med.Blue
1292 R
1292 W
35
1294
Design & Photography © 2011 Mark Bretheim No portion of this catalog is to be reproduced either in print or digital format without express permission from the copyright holders
1296
Find our lovely Ekelund
tablecloth on page 9.
$12.95 15,9oz.
SWEDISH PEPPARKAKOR
The quintessential Swedish
cookies, our gingery pepparkakor will melt in your
mouth. They come in a tin with
a view of Stockholm. 1296.
... the classic Scandinavian winter
beverage with flavors of cinnamon,
cloves, cardamom and citrus.
Glögg
Heat and serve as is, or “fortify” it with
wine or spirits -- it will warm you on a
cold winter evening. From Sweden
1297 & 1298
1295
1298. $12.00/Set of 4
STAINLESS GLÖGG SPOONS
These spoons are just the right size for
stirring and eating the raisins and almonds that are part of the glögg recipe.
Each has a heart cut-out in the handle.
1297. $34.00 for a set of 4
CERAMIC GLÖGG CUPS
Add some raisins or almonds to
each cup along with your glögg.
1295. $11.50 26.4oz.
SWEDISH GLÖGG MIX