Period Features and Scandinavian Design Furniture in a Serene Stockholm Apartment
On Mosebacke Torg, one of Stockholm’s most charming squares, stands a beautiful late 19th-century building, home to this 61-square-meter apartment, where period features and a muted color palette go hand in hand.
Located in the heart of the Södermalm district, this home combines the best of two worlds: it offers views of Södermalm’s prestigious and charming square, and it’s a serene haven thanks to a muted palette and the treetops just outside the windows.
Period elements, such as the soap-scrubbed wooden floors, high skirting boards, stucco, ceiling rosettes, and mirrored doors, have been preserved and paired with furniture blending old with new.
The apartment features windows in two directions. The living room is located on the square side, while the bedroom and kitchen overlook the courtyard.
The beautiful living room is the apartment’s natural gathering space with two large windows with traditional deep niches that can also be used as window seats offering views of Mosebacke Torg and the treetops.
A large, antique wooden folding table takes up a prime position in the living room. This is a home for dinner parties.
The vintage table and Hans J. Wegner CH36 chairs are paired with more modern Scandinavian pieces, such as Gubi pendants (in two colors) and a wooden stool (similar to one from Ask og Eng). A Josef Frank candle holder hangs on the wall.
On the other side of the room, a cozy seating area has been created featuring a vintage Fritz Hansen PK22 chair, a clear coffee table, and a sofa with a green Bemz cover.
Behind the sofa hangs the oak Sandy bookcase by MAX.
The beige hue on the walls (and a darker shade on the skirting boards and window frames) pairs beautifully with the original wooden floorboards, creating a serene atmosphere.
The kitchen was fully remodeled in 2024 with new light beige mirrored doors from Picky Living, period fittings, integrated appliances, and a granite worktop and splashback.
The old kitchen entrance that servants and maids used back in the day has been transformed into a bold color statement featuring red-painted tongue-and-groove paneling and shelves.
Glass doors, featuring Sweet Pea Linen curtains by Att Pynta, give access to the apartment’s courtyard balcony.
Despite being in the center of the city, the balcony is a sunny and quiet spot that enjoys the sun all day long.
From the kitchen, you move into the bedroom. The room is decorated with period-typical 1880s “Nästgård” wallpaper in English red from Gysinge, paired with green joinery painted in “Green Umbra Natur” also by Gysinge.
The bedroom also features two walk-in wardrobes, allowing the main room to stay free from bulky furniture.
The small renovated bathroom pairs modern design with more classic elements. The sink stands atop an oak commode with a matching mirror cabinet, while the French-style faucet adds a more classic touch to the space.
The hall features a small niche for coat and shoe storage. The joinery is painted in a calming green hue.
The apartment is listed for sale at Alexander White.