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Vintage Scandinavian Modern Paradiset Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK

About the Item

This Paradiset sofa from the Triva collection was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in 1958 and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden. The characteristic Hörlin-Holmqvist legs are made of Beechwood. The seat is upholstered in an original, brown velour Material. Organic shapes are significant to the work of this fantastic designer from the Mid-Century Modern era. It is a perfect example of how Classic lines have been combined with modern design: rounded, modernist form, typical of Holmqvist designs, stylish button upholstery and wooden base. Elegant arches, curves, protruding backrest and armrest create a sculptural design mood. Kerstin H. Holmquist created a collection of upholstered pieces for NK - Nordiska Kompaniet in 1956-57. She was employed at NK Triva, a furniture workshop and architect studio where she created a collection for one of her many exhibitions: The Lounge Chair Eva and later its masculine counterpart Adam. To compliment the two she later created the paradiset sofa and also a foot stool, the Fig Leaf. The Swedish modernist architect and furniture designer Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist hails from a strong early-century generation of Scandinavian female furniture designers. The sofa is in original vintage condition with normal traces of time and original upholstery. The seat is at a height of 40 cm.

Creator:

Kerstin Horlin Holmquist (Designer),NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) (Manufacturer)

Dimensions:

Height: 33.86 in (86 cm)Width: 68.9 in (175 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)Seat Height: 15.75 in (40 cm)

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (In the Style Of)

Materials and Techniques:

Beech,Velvet

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1958

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa is in original vintage condition with normal traces of time and original upholstery.

Seller Location:

Warszawa, PL

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU6129233327412

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NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Since its inception, luxury retailer Nordiska Kompaniet, known affectionately to its customers as “NK,” has offered an influential platform for innovators in furniture design. Its department stores in Stockholm and Gothenburg, Sweden, have been home to many of the top names in mid-century modern design and in Scandinavian modernism. Admired for its production of high-quality pieces, it continues to support forward-looking designers.

Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in 1902 through the merger of the companies K.M. Lundberg and Joseph Leja. Its founder, Josef Sachs, envisioned a department store as a cultural arena that would rival the luxury stores of Paris. He opened a flagship store in Stockholm in 1915. Early on, the brand set its sights on quality furniture making, bringing on master cabinetmaker Axel Einar Hjorth, who headed its production from 1927 to 1938.

The Stockholm Exhibition of 1930 was pivotal for both Nordiska Kompaniet and the world of design as a whole. NK’s installation, designed by Sven Markelius, positioned the artist as a key influencer and force majeure of Swedish functionalism.

Nordiska Kompaniet has continued to hire renowned designers throughout its operations, including such luminaries as Carl Bergsten, David Rosen and Gio Ponti. Many iconic sofas, lounge chairs, bookcases and dining room tables from the mid-century modern period originated in its furniture shop. The brand has also been at the forefront of textile, ceramic and wallpaper design, with artists Berndt Friberg, Josef Frank, Stig Lindberg and Elsa Gullberg among those who have contributed to NK’s brand legacy.

To cater to its growing customer base, Nordiska Kompaniet opened a second store in Gothenburg in 1971. Today, NK continues to provide patronage to top designers, remaining a leader in high-end furniture production.

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