The Haul: Sigmundur Páll Freysteinsson’s Picks For Home And Life

Welcome to The Haul, where we give you a peek into our shopping bag (or the shopping bag of someone far more interesting than us) and an idea of what’s worth browsing and buying in Reykjavík these days. This week’s haul comes from artist Sigmundur Páll Freysteinsson. Sigmundur spent time in Kyoto studying traditional dyeing techniques, and the experience continues to shape his art, his life, and the way he works. He’s also the founder of testund.is, a shop that brings Japanese tea, ceramics, and other products directly from Japan to Iceland.

​​1. Vecct Block Jacket — I start most of my days on a morning run, and it’s essential to maintain that during the holidays. The Vecct Block Jacket is perfect for those early morning runs in the dark, for visibility and protection — 44.990 ISK, available at vecct.store and Vecct showroom at Borgartún 25

​​2. Fischersund Jól Holiday Candle — I love to have a good candle. It’s important to get a seasonal holiday candle to add to the Christmas spirit, and nothing beats the Fischersund candle — 13.200 ISK, available at fischersund.com and Fischersund showroom at Fischersund 3

3. A Thousand Feast by Nigel Slater — I love to read and my wishlist is usually full of books. It’s important to support the local bookshops, and Skálda is one of the best in town. A Thousand Feast by Nigel Slater should be a good read in between the holiday dinner parties — 3.990 ISK, available at Skálda bookstore, Vesturgata 10a and via skalda.is

4. Fyrir handan liti og form by Kristján Steingrímur — I always read artist books over the holidays. It’s important to get inspiration for the new year and new projects I am working on — 9.599 ISK, available at Eymundsson (multiple locations) and penninn.is

5. Birch hanging lights by Unndór Egill Jónsson — The sculptural birch furniture by Unndór is fascinating and the new birch hanging light would add a great atmosphere to any home — 120.000 ISK, available at Museum Of Design And Applied Art, Garðatorg 1, 210 Garðabær

6. Custom chess set by Jón Helgi Hólmgeirson — Jón Helgi makes beautiful made-to-order chess sets. This would be perfect to play chess with my daughter during Christmas break — Price available on request, contact the designer for availability

7. Aesop incense — One of my all-time favourite incenses, important to light one when drinking a cup of tea and reading — 7.790 ISK, available at Mikado Hafnartorg and mikado.store

8. Hashira Hanging Lamp by Audo Copenhagen — It’s important to have soft and comfortable lighting at home and this would be the perfect addition to the living room — 38.400 ISK, available at epal.is

You can learn more about Sigmundur’s work at sigmundurpf.com and by following him on Instagram at @atelier.sigmundurpf

For all your non-essentials, visit the Grapevine store here.