Cosas

If you are visiting Holland, you could take the train from Amsterdam to Groningen, a nice provincial city, located  up north.  When you ‘ll leave its impressive train station and cross the street, you will encounter the result of cooperation between several architects and designers. (Amongst them are big names like Philippe Starck and Alessandro Mendini.) Together they created the Groninger Museum at an island in the city canal. Within a ten minutes walk you will reach the centre with its lovely shops, well kept historic buildings and intriguing alleys. When you are into old silver cutlery, table linens, china from the early twentieth century and/or tiles from the late nineteen century; this shop will become your favourite shopping tip. The name is Cosas and the address is Haddingestraat 27.
PS If you are in search of an expert in the restoration of antiques tiles; ask for Chantalle Hornesch. She is a skilled restaurateur and if you are lucky she is helping out in the shop.