Bergquist Imports
Founded in 1948, Bergquist Imports is a family-owned importer and wholesaler of Scandinavian and European gifts.
Founded in 1948, Bergquist Imports is a family-owned importer and wholesaler of Scandinavian and European gifts. Known for their iconic Dala horses, they offer a wide range of traditional items including ornaments, dishcloths, books, and trolls. The business has been passed down through generations and remains a staple for Nordic heritage gifts in Minnesota.
Why We Love Them
Nordic Touch to The Midwest
Bergquist Imports brings a touch of Nordic tradition to modern homes. We love their timeless Scandinavian gifts and the generations of family pride behind every Dala horse and troll. It’s heritage you can hold in your hands.
Meet the Maker
The Bergquists
In February 2021, Barry and Vivian Bergquist sold the 73-year-old business to Scott Camps, who said he intends to continue with business as usual. A Swedish relative had given them the idea on a visit to the States, Barry said.
“He said to them, ‘You should import Swedish gift items because you have so many Swedes in Minnesota, and they would love to buy these things.’ So they thought about it and they went over to Sweden that summer and went to his place – that cousin owned the BRIO toy company – and bought all kinds of Swedish glassware and toys. They shipped them to Minnesota and went around to all the resorts and gift stores and peddled them.
