Polstjernan Antikhandel

Polstjernan Antikhandel is run by Lennart Madestrand and his son Mikael Madestrand. Lennart started his career in the industry in the late 60's as an apprentice to the Fredrik Calsén in Kalmar, an expert on brass handicrafts and medieval objects. In the beginning of the 70's Lennart ran the antique store Anno1783 on Östermalmstorg until Polstjernan opened in the current premises in 1978. With 40 years experience and expertise Polstjernan is one of Sweden's foremost antique shops with a focus on primarily Swedish articles from 1700 to 1800's of high quality. Lennart was also elected as an expert for north European objects at the Biennale in Paris in the 1990s and possesses unique knowledge in the field. Their customer base consists mainly of individuals from around the world as well as museums like Paul Getty, the National Museum and other institutions. Using their wide contact network abroad they are happy to help with the sale of objects, furnishings and insurance valuations.