Copenhagen: Shopping

A.C. Perch’s Thehandel On most weekends, a line forms outside this tiny teashop, established in 1835, as the locals queue to order loose-leaf teas that are weighed out in brass scales. It’s worth waiting to see the 19th-century interior and to ask the friendly staff for their recommendations. The bestseller is a green tea blended with ginger and lemon. Town Center; Kronprinsensgade 5; 011-45-33-15-35-62; www.perchs.dk
culinary | eclectic | souvenir

Bruun Rasmussen Denmark’s leading auction house has large premises on Bredgade where you can drop in to browse the viewing, as well as an excellent website. Lots include everything from modern furniture to Oriental art. Town Center; Bredgade 33; 011-45-88-18-11-11; www.bruun-rasmussen.dk
design | art | home | eclectic

Danish Silver This American-owned company specializes in vintage pieces of Jensen silver (though it also carries piece by other silversmiths). The inventory is massive and the store, which moved to new premises in February 2008, is a marvel. Everything is smartly presented on the website if you can’t get there in person. Town Center; Bredgade 12; 011-45-33-11-52-52; www.danishsilver.dk
smart splurge | expensive | home | vintage

Georg Jensen Founded in 1904, Jensen has produced some of the world’s most iconic pieces of silverware, from the Pyramid pattern of the 1920s to Henning Koppel’s “Pregnant Duck” pitcher. This flagship also houses a small downstairs museum that sells vintage items. Town Center; Amagertorv 4; 011-45-33-11-40-80; www.georgjensen.com
design | home | souvenir

Illum This huge department store is a one-stop shop for Scandinavian and international fashion. Danish brands include Sand, Bruuns Bazaar, and Day Birger et Mikkelsen. Café X, on the ground floor, offers excellent people watching. Town Center; Østergade 52; 011-45-33-14-40-02; www.illum.dk
designer | clothing

Illums Bolighus There’s no link between Illum and Illums Bolighus. The former is known largely for clothing while this department store is all about interior design. Walking around you’ll see all the famous names, whether from Denmark (Louis Poulsen, Hans Wegner, Stelton) or elsewhere (Alvar, Achille Castiglioni, Verner Panton, Philippe Starck). Town Center; Amagertorv 10; 011-45-33-14-19-41; www.illumsbolighus.dk
design | great value | home

Klassik This huge store at the start of Bredgade is a treasure trove of Danish Modern furniture, art, and lighting. If you’re longing for an Artichoke lamp by Poul Henningsen, a Hans J. Wegner Papa Bear chair, or that Finn Juhl coffee table, you’ll find it here, along with hundreds of other pieces, all in excellent condition. Town Center; Bredgade 3; 011-45-33-33-90-60; www.klassik.dk
design | home | eclectic

Royal Copenhagen This is where you can buy that distinctive blue-and-white Danish china. The most famous pattern is “Blue Fluted,” but in a stroke of marketing genius the company took the pattern, blew up the images, and released “Blue Fluted Mega,” a contemporary take on the classic. Town Center; Amagertorv 6; 011-45-33-13-71-81; www.royalcopenhagen.com
design | home | souvenir