Antik Borella, Holeby

A countryside antique trove on Krusegaard

Antik Borella sits in the rural landscape of Lolland, housed at Krusegaard on the edge of Holeby. The setting feels distinctly countryside Danish: open skies, low farm buildings and fields stretching away behind the property. Inside, around 275 square metres of space are dedicated to antiques and decorative pieces, giving the place the feel of an old farm outbuilding turned carefully curated gallery. The mood is relaxed rather than formal, inviting you to wander at your own pace. The shop has been here since 1991, growing over more than three decades from a local dealer into one of the best-stocked antique merchants in the South Sea Islands region. Over time, its collection has expanded well beyond classic country furniture to encompass glass, porcelain, lighting and artwork sourced both in Denmark and abroad. The result is a broad assortment that reflects changing tastes in Scandinavian interiors while still rooted in traditional craftsmanship.

Curated rooms of glass, porcelain and chandeliers

Step through the entrance and you move from one loosely themed area to another: shelves of porcelain, tables laid out with silver and glass, corners dominated by cabinets, mirrors or occasional chairs. Chandeliers and pendant lamps hang overhead, catching the light that filters through the farmhouse windows. It is the kind of place where your eyes are constantly drawn upward as much as to the tables and cabinets around you. Much of the stock leans towards Nordic taste: clean lines, pale woods, and the subtle colours of Danish porcelain and art glass. You may spot familiar names on the base of vases or dinnerware next to less-known makers and one-off pieces. Alongside these sit more rustic objects, older furniture with patina and small decorative items that speak to everyday life in earlier decades. The mix allows both serious collectors and casual browsers to find something that fits their style and budget.

Three decades of expertise behind each piece

Antik Borella is run by a specialist with roughly 30 years of experience in buying, selling and valuing antiques from Denmark and further afield. That background is visible in the way objects are grouped and in the balance between fine pieces and more accessible finds. Items are not crammed together; instead, there is enough space around them to appreciate shape, material and detail. For anyone curious about the story behind a piece, this expertise is part of the visit. You can ask about provenance, age or how to care for a particular material, and get an informed answer rather than guesswork. The shop also handles valuations and purchases, so locals and travellers alike sometimes arrive with heirlooms or attic discoveries, adding a quiet sense of ongoing trade and circulation to the atmosphere.

Visiting on a slow Lolland weekend

The shop keeps straightforward hours: open on weekends during the late morning and afternoon, with the option to arrange visits outside those times by agreement. This rhythm suits the rural setting, where a trip here is often combined with other explorations on Lolland. Many visitors arrive unhurried, taking time to wander through each room several times, noticing new details on each circuit. Because the building is part of an older farm complex, expect a mix of surfaces underfoot and a layout shaped by its original agricultural function rather than by retail design. That contributes to the charm: the environment feels authentic and lived-in. Light, silence and the occasional creak of floorboards create a calm backdrop to the sparkle of glass and polished wood.

A relaxed stop for collectors and casual browsers

Antik Borella works equally well as a deliberate destination for collectors hunting a specific style and as a spontaneous stop for road-trippers exploring southern Denmark. The spacious rooms allow you to browse without hurry, and there is enough variety that even those new to antiques can simply enjoy the shapes, colours and craftsmanship on display. Whether you leave with a statement chandelier, a single porcelain cup or just a mental note of a piece that caught your eye, the visit offers a glimpse into Denmark’s material past, filtered through a knowledgeable eye. In a region better known for its fields and quiet roads than for large shops, this farmhouse filled with objects is a distinctive cultural waypoint on Lolland.