Stuckatörens hus
Stockholm · Sweden
Stuckatörens hus — the Plasterer's House — is a rare survival of an eighteenth-century Stockholm craftsman's home, preserving both the domestic interiors and the professional legacy of a master stucco worker from the era of Sweden's Baroque and Rococo heyday. The house offers a glimpse into the working life of the artisans who shaped the interiors of the city's great churches and palaces.
The house is particularly notable for the quality of its stucco decoration and the range of tools, moulds, and materials associated with the craft. The influence of the Swedish Baroque tradition, which drew on Italian and German models, is evident throughout. The domestic rooms provide a contrasting record of an eighteenth-century craftsman's household.
Visiting Stuckatörens hus makes a rewarding complement to the great churches and palaces of central Stockholm, allowing visitors to understand the craft traditions behind the city's ornate interiors. Allow an hour for the house.
Reviews
A completely unexpected find in Stockholm. The stucco moulds and tools, combined with a beautifully preserved 18th-century interior, make this one of the city's most interesting small museums.
Fascinating context for understanding the craftsmanship behind Stockholm's great interiors. The house is small but very well presented. Worth a visit if you're interested in architectural history.
A gem that most tourists miss entirely. The survival of the original workshop and tools alongside the domestic interiors is remarkable. Quietly one of Stockholm's finest small museums.
A completely unexpected find in Stockholm. The stucco moulds and tools, combined with a beautifully preserved 18th-century interior, make this one of the city's most interesting small museums.
