Your definitive guide to 11 must-know Nordic online vintage furniture stores and auction sites

While we love a good interior design thrifting hunt across all of our favourite brick-and-mortar stores – be it in Helsinki, Stockholm or Copenhagen – shopping for secondhand and vintage furniture online has never been more hassle-free or option-rich as it is today.

Whether you’re searching for an iconic Alvar Aalto classic, trendy Mid-century Modern pieces or hoping to update your home with one-of-a-kind finds, there’s a slew of digital destinations that cater to a range of styles, eras and designers.

Ahead, explore our curated list of the best Nordic online secondhand and vintage furniture stores and auction sites to browse and buy vintage furniture. The best part? Many of these stores have a physical shop, too – which means double the pre-loved joy.

Founded in 1973, and still an active family business run by third generation couple Alexander and Cecilia Nordling, this vibrant design hub offers an array of unique mid-century design. Describing their journey as “a perpetual treasure hunt”, Nordlings puts an emphasis on carefully sourced pieces from the mid 1950s and 1960s, all restored in their own workshop.

Frihamnsgatan 56, 115 56 Stockholm

Known as a trademark Swedish auction house, Metropol Auktioner holds plenty of unique Scandinavian decor and interior items. Merging designer furniture with non-branded ornaments, this local favourite attracts an audience from all over the world. In addition to their general selection, Metropol offers themed auctions on a monthly basis. If you happen to visit Stockholm, make sure to attend one of the in-store weekly auctions.

Sveavägen 116, 113 50 Stockholm

Anyone eager to purchase vintage Finnish design should certainly consider visiting insider hot spot Franckly. Created by standout e-commerce site Finnish Design Shop, this online-only secondhand platform is filled with vintage treasures and pre-owned furniture. Here, the trick is to add a browse to your everyday routine with must-have Alvar Aalto, Artek and Iittala pieces appearing on the daily.

Erikshjälpen is the Stockholm brick-and-mortar spot for second-hand interior items. But for those who can't make it to one of their several stores dotted around the Swedish capital, you can now dig into their online platform and explore a selection of design treasures – mostly eclectic pieces spanning from bygone decades to today. With an impressive 25,000 items on offer, prepare to rekindle your love for all things thrifted.

Specialising in exquisite 20th century lighting, Domino Antik is a quintessential game-changer for all lighting lovers. Established in 1982, this niche space offers an impressive catalogue of statement lamps, older models in particular. And once you’ve tracked down the perfect fixture, you can also browse their pre-loved selection of art, ceramics, and furniture to complement it. Compared to some of the other sites listed in this article, which lean towards minimalist Mid-century design, Domino Antik stands out with its quirky and eclectic selection.

Upplandsgatan 25, 113 60 Stockholm

Dreaming of an all-in-one place online interior auction? Meet Auctionet, an eclectic marketplace characterised by its rare artworks, unique furniture, and coveted collectibles. While it originally targeted Nordic tastemakers, there are now numerous European auction houses on the platform, all providing pre-loved gems and making for a kind of meta auction house offering items from across the continent.

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Roomage is one of Finland’s most popular vintage furniture stores. Its online platform – housing an extensive selection of secondhand pieces – is perfect for those who aren’t based in the country or can’t journey to its physical location in Karjaa, an hour’s drive from Helsinki. Featuring both designer items and non-labelled gems (with decades and styles marked), Roomage boasts everything from tables and chairs to lighting and vintage decor accessories such as mirrors and rugs.

With pieces spanning from the 1920s to the 1990s, Roomage offers various interior design styles for different tastes. Our highlights include Alvar Aalto designs from the 1960s and 1970s and a wealth of clean-lined Mid-century wooden tables and dining chairs.

Kauppiaankatu 14, Karjaa 10300

Initially an easy-to-miss cornershop in Østerbro, Copenhagen-based Klassik has transformed into a must-visit secondhand furniture destination, with a wide-ranging online assortment of vintage and pre-loved pieces. Founded in the early 1990s, Klassik was one of the first businesses to focus on restoring and reselling classic furniture.

Specialising in all kinds of Nordic design – from sofas and chairs to tables and interior objects, both designer and non-branded – Klassik will almost certainly furnish you with a new (old) favourite, whether you're shopping in-store or online.

Bredgade 3, 1260 Copenhagen

Bukowskis is where fine art meets exclusive interiors. Founded by Henryk Bukowski in 1870, Bukowskis still serves as one of Scandinavia’s leading auction houses with buzzy online auctions around the clock, followed by design-savvy people from across the globe. To get the real bargains, draw inspiration from the local sourcing pros and download the complimentary app to stay up to date.

Honing in on rare, premium vintage finds, Swedish online destination Modernity offers a magpie mix of covetable interior pieces – including furniture, ceramics, glassware, and lighting – from some of the most celebrated Nordic designers of the 20th century, such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen, and Axel Salto. The site also features a curated selection of one-off items, which tend to get snatched up quickly.

Among our standouts are Børge Mogensen’s iconic 1958 Spanish Chairs, Josef Frank’s playful printed chest of drawers from the 1930s, and leather sofas by Kaare Klint – one of the founding fathers of the Danish Modern movement. Chances are, you’ll uncover a treasured piece in this ultimate online vintage furniture trove.

Sibyllegatan 6, 114 42 Stockholm

Another Finnish must-know, Fargo delivers vintage furniture all over the world, and its online platform is our go-to for uncovering the cream of the crop of Finnish design. Think legendary names like Yrjö Kukkapuro, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell and Ilmari Tapiovaara – all of whose classics, from tables and chairs to lighting, can be found on the site.

In addition to homegrown greats, Fargo features international designers as well as unlabelled troves tracing back to the 1930s. If you happen to be in Helsinki, be sure to check out their inspiring showroom in the Kruununhaka neighbourhood.

Meritullinkatu 11 C, 00170 Helsinki