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Pair of 1950s Easy Chairs by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompagniet, Sweden

About the Item

A rare and very cool pair of Bengt Ruda midcentury beech easy chairs designed around mid 1950 and produced around the same time by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden’s premiere department store. Manufactured in NK’s factories in Nyköping. Low, cool and very much in trend with the styles of the time a premier example of Swedish 1950's design. Factory lacquered in a black stain that is showing some natural wear. The original two-tone fabric, while very cool is also showing wear and needs to be replaced. We are able to refinish the wood to the degree that you would prefer (and bring it back to new condition if preferred) and also reupholster the chairs at a very competitive price. Overall very good condition, solid and sturdy.

Creator:

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) (Maker),Bengt Ruda (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 27.25 in (69.22 cm)Width: 26 in (66.04 cm)Depth: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Seat Height: 16.25 in (41.28 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Beech,Wool

Place of Origin:

Sweden

Period:

1950-1959

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.

Seller Location:

Bridgeport, CT

Reference Number:

Seller: 31stDibs: LU2373332753352

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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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