Finn Ware of Oregon

Scandinavian people. Beautiful people, beautiful designs, beautiful music, beautiful folk dancing. Sadly I am not one of them. I appreciate their beautiful things. I like the stripped shirts and dresses, but a bit more $ than I am willing to spend. But it prob *is* authentic and imported.
They carry some of the famous dishcloths so we got a few of them guilt free.
Lovely store. Good luck with your business.

«Discover Scandinavian Design» it says on her business card.
If you miss what Ballard and Seattle used to be as far as Scandie offerings here is your spot. This is worth a trip to the changing Astoria, full of small family-​owned businesses that are thriving whilst the rest of the world is full of same same chains.
This store reminds me of a dear shop that used to be in the University District of Seattle in the 1960s and 1970s. There used to be lots of shops such as this but they closed and cannot afford the rents today. This place was established in 1987 how have I missed it all these years?
The has a great selection of jewelry, table ware, a Christmas section that isn’t to be missed even by those like me who are not even a celebrant. Bright colors and glee fill the hearts of all shoppers there. We stumbled in on a Wednesday and were please to see so many other shoppers there.
The owner’s taste is stunning. If you love design and elegance you must run down there and spend your money.
I am not a huge shopper but it warmed by heart to see this collection of lovely gift items and design. I spent more money than I normally would just to support an enterprise such as this one. The card selection is amazing and unusual.
The owner was so dear and I took her business cards to hand out to my pals that remember the Ballard neighborhood when it was filled with hand-​chosen shops of this sort now replaced by cupcake shops and hip restaurants no one born here can afford.
Astoria is a delight and we are already planning a trip back. We were there on our way home from the Oregon Coast and it was a delight to see the small shops and lively young art scene.
Don’t miss this shop it is one of the nicest I have been in for years.

This is my favorite store in Astoria!!!
Astoria is historically a Scandinavian area and was populated in little communities of of Fins, Swedes, etc. The houses were actually built close together to mirror the way they were built in Finland, etc.
This store captures that heritage with a mix of items from each of these areas. There are general Scandinavian goods, but also country specific for Norway, Sweden, etc.
The goods range from food such as candy and jams, to cookware, to glassware, and to clothing.
Will continue to come here in the future and you should too!

I bring my best friend from NC here every time she visits. She loves this store It has your typical Scandinavian dust collectors and a small assortment of foodstuffs. Since ittililla glassware stopped importing candlesticks, I have no need to stop here as a local. But every 3 – 4 years I’ll bring my southern friend so she can get her fill of Scandinavia. UFF DA !!
My BFF asked what happened to the store she loved?!? I said new owners… Sadly it’s reflected in the store. It’s just not as classy.

10am– 5pm opening times are not tourist friendly. Hard to access the store if you leave early or arrive later to town.

Great selection of unique Finnish and Scandinavian goods. Clothing, food goods, music, art, books, toys, kitsch… it’s all here. Very friendly staff who are eager to assist in anyway. Some items are pricey, but it is a tourist spot and one can’t really find the same goods at any other brick and mortar store in the area.

Definitely unique for the area and I can’t think of a similar business in Portland either. A lovely store filled with all things Scandinavian and that includes a wee bit of Viking-​themed merchandise. Very similar to what I’ve come to expect in English or German stores — a mix of clothing, food, housewares and décor.
Visiting in the winter meant seeing a lot of Christmas items. The centerpiece of the store was some lovely glassware. If you have roots in Scandinavia or just appreciate the culture, then this place is for you.

Everything Scandinavian from kitschy to stylish — Olé & Lena joke books, Marimekko, salmiak, and more!
They also sell Ikea-​branded lingonberries and jellies, at a significant mark-​up. (And mark-​out, I might add, as some enterprising employee with a Sharpie has crossed out every mention of Ingvar Kamprad’s empire and covered over the logos with Finn Ware stickers.)
Is that really necessary? It’s not like they’re going to lose customers to Ikea. If I’m craving cloudberries while climbing the Astoria Column, I’m probably not going to drive 100 miles east to save $ 3.

Unique little store.
It is filled with Suomen, Svenska and Norsk stuff.
It has all the little knick-​knacks you’d expect to find in a store like this.