Bünsowska huset, located on Strandvägen in Stockholm, was built between 1886 and 1888 for the trader and millionaire Friedrich Bünsow. The building's facades were designed by architect Isak Gustaf Clason, while the floor plans were drawn by Anders Gustaf Forsberg. The property occupies the entire block of Korporalen and is marked as having exceptionally high cultural-historical values by the Stockholm City Museum.
The entrance of Strandvägen 31 is adorned with two portraits in the form of medallions of Friedrich Bünsow and his wife Allona. Some of Stockholm's first lifts were installed in the building, which also had electricity from the beginning. Bathrooms and water closets were provided in the apartments from the start.
Decorated exclusively, the rooms in Bünsowska huset were tailored to their function. Moroccan style predominates in the drawing-rooms. Lighter rooms with simpler decorations were provided for bedrooms and children’s rooms. The interior was noted for its extravagant luxury, featuring rich gilding.
Hjalmar Söderberg described Bünsowska huset as a 'stubborn and shining knight’s tale in stone' in his book Förvillelser.
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