What is the setting of the play ‘A Doll’s House’?

A Doll’s House takes place entirely within the confines of the Helmer household; other locations are merely alluded to within the work. The author of the play, Henrik Ibsen, was Norwegian, and therefore the characters have names with a definitive Scandinavian feel, so it’s assumed that their apartment is in Norway. Setting here is especially important because it mirrors not only the title of the work but also several thematic elements. The Helmer house becomes a dollhouse. it’s tastefully decorated and kept neat and cozy for the entertainment of their guests—and to stay the looks of a cheerful, loving household. At the opening of the play, the most room is described as “furnished comfortably and tastefully, but not extravagantly,” alluding to the family’s bourgeoisie lifestyle. It is wintertime, but the house has carpeted floors and always features a fire going, making it a clumsy place for Nora and Torvald’s family and their guests.