Exploring Oslo - Norway - page 138

Tannum The furniture sold here is contemporary and stylish. Going on its
60th year in business, the outlet pushes the envelope when presenting the latest
in modern furnishings. Tons of glass-and-steel accents on clean and good-look-
ing pieces are imported from Italy, Germany, Sweden, Denmark, Holland—
basically everywhere but Norway. Karl Johans Gate 37.

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22-41-11-00. T-banen:

Stortinget.
JEWELRY, ENAMELWARE, PEWTER & SILVER
David-Andersen This outstanding jeweler, established more than a
century ago, sells enameled demitasse spoons and sterling silver bracelets with
enamel. They're available in many stunning colors, such as turquoise and dark
blue. Multicolored butterfly pins are also popular in gold-plated sterling silver
with enamel. David-Andersen's collection of Saga silver was inspired by Norwe-
gian folklore and Viking designs, combined with the pristine beauty of today's
design. The store also offers an exquisite collection of pewter items. Karl Johans
Gate 20. & 24-14-88-00. T-banen: Stortinget.
Esaias Solberg Opened in 1849, this is the largest and oldest venue for
antique and secondhand gold and silver in Oslo. Brands of watches sold here
include Rolex and Patek Phillipe as well as countless others. They also sell dia-
mond-studded gold and silver necklaces, brooches, and earrings. Outside of jew-
elry, they also offer some wonderful antique coffee sets, trays, and goblets. The
owner of this place has a simple motto: “Antique jewelry is no more expensive
than modern jewelry, and any secondhand jewelry sells at half of what it origi-
nally cost.” Kirkeresten. & 22-86-24-80. T-banen: Jernbanetorget.
Heyerdahl Between the City Hall and Karl Johans Gate, this store offers an
intriguing selection of silver and gold Viking jewelry. There are articles in pewter
and other materials, including Viking vessels, drinking horns, and cheese slicers.
The store also has an array of woodcarvings depicting trolls, as well as one of
Oslo's largest collections of gold and silver jewelry. Roald Amundsens Gate 6. & 22-
41-59-18. T-banen: Nationaltheatret.
MUSIC
Los Lobos Straight out of 1950s Hawaii, this independent music store caters
to all genres and styles of music outside of the mainstream. Aside from music
ranging from blues to techno, you'll find cigarette cases, Hawaiian and bowling
shirts, tons of denim, belt buckles, snakeskin boots, and much more. Don't
expect to find the Top 40 here; this place is for the more alternative music lis-
tener. Thorvald Meyers Gate 30. & 22-38-24-40. Tram: 11 or 12 (to Olaf Ryes).
Norsk Musikforlag This centrally located store's selection of CDs, records,
and tapes is the best in Oslo. Karl Johans Gate 39A. & 23-60-20-10. T-banen: Stortinget.
PERFUME
Gimle Parfymeri This large and welcoming perfumery is filled with the best
in perfume and skin-care items. All employees are trained makeup artists who
provide applications and skin-care consultations. They also carry an array of
clothing and accessories that are sold exclusively at their store. Bygdøy Allé 39.
& 22-44-61-42. T-banen: Majorstuen.
SOUVENIRS & GIFTS
William Schmidt Established in 1853, William Schmidt is a leading
purveyor of unique souvenirs. It carries pewter items (from Viking ships to
beer goblets), Norwegian dolls in national costumes, woodcarvings—the troll