Küselska huset

Look closely at the building in front of you. It’s a masterpiece of Baroque architecture, designed by the renowned Swedish architect Nicodemus Tessin the Younger. This is the K\u00fcselska huset, a magnificent building that has graced the streets of Stockholm’s Old Town since 1701. Originally, it was known as the Eliaesonska huset, named after Roland Eliaeson, a wealthy merchant who commissioned its construction. But the building got its current name from Carl Gottfried K\u00fcsel, who purchased the building in the mid-18th century. For many years, the K\u00fcsel family, one of Stockholm’s most prominent families at that time, lived and worked in this house. The K\u00fcselska huset is an important part of Stockholm’s history, standing as a testament to the city’s development and the architectural styles of its past. The building is recognizable by its distinctive facade. With pilasters giving it a strong vertical effect, the house features a high socle level in rustic style, punctuated by pilasters and window surrounds. The base of the house is clad in light brown sandstone, while the rest of the facade is a bright yellow-white. The roof eaves and cornice extend straight through the attic windows, later expanded and integrated into voluted roof consoles. In the 1950s, you could still see interiors with painted landscapes on the walls. The K\u00fcselska huset stands as a proud reminder of a bygone era when this building was home to one of Stockholm’s finest families. Look at the ornate details, the intricate carvings, and the rich history that permeates these walls. This is the K\u00fcselska huset, a true gem among Stockholm’s many architectural wonders.