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NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

Swedish

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. 

Find antique and vintage Nordiska Kompaniet tables, seating, mirrors, lighting and other furniture on 1stDibs.

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Creator: NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Scandinavian Modern "Triva" Table circa 1950s for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Triva" table made circa 1950s for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sweden. A round enameled top with geometric decoration in different shades of gray is inserted int...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Enamel, Iron

David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet Walnut and Brass Coffee Table
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in London, GB
This 1950s David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet coffee table is a stunning example of Swedish mid-century craftsmanship, combining elegant proportions, luxurious materials, and refined...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Walnut

Swedish Modern Wood and Glass Sofa Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1939
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Hägersten, SE
Swedish modern sofa table produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. According to the NK ledger the table is titled "Bord B 642" and was done on December 13,...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Glass, Beech

Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Paradiset" sofa was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in the late 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. It features a soft curved line of the back and tapered and curved stained beec...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Fabric, Beech

1950s Steel Chair by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Madrid, ES
Armchair in steel and upholstery designed by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet. Sweden, 1954-1955. The structure of this black lacquered steel seat that supports the seat ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Steel

Leather and Brass Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model 32753 produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Attributed to the head designer for the NK lighting department Bertil Brisborg. Produced around the 1940s. Made from brass, lac...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Metal, Brass

Floor Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet and Bertil Brisborg, 1930s
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model 32753 produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. Attributed to the head designer for the NK lighting department Bertil Brisborg. Designed during the late 1930s and made ca 1930...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

Pair of Wood and Glass Low Tables by Nordiska, Argentina, Buenos Aires, c. 1950
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and glass low tables by Nordiska, Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Glass, Wood

Swedish Lounge Chairs by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1950s
By Hans Harald Molander, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans Harald Molander. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1950s. Made from black lacquered steel and upholstered seats. Reupholstered with wool f...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Steel

Scandinavian Coffee Table by Stig Lindberg & David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Gustavsberg, Stig Lindberg, David Rosén
Located in Karlstad, SE
Coffee table in oak and enamel by Stig Lindberg and David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s. Beautiful coffee table with an enam...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Enamel

Swedish Grace Table Lamp Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
This elegant table lamp embodies the refined aesthetics of the Swedish Grace movement, crafted by the esteemed Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1920s. Its sophisticated design features a sleek black lacquered stem, gracefully tapered and complemented by intricate brass detailing at the base. The base is adorned with delicate fluted motifs, adding a touch of classical charm to its modern silhouette. The lamp is crowned with a newly custom-made lampshade, meticulously crafted from vintage chintz fabric...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Brass

1960s David Rosen Adjustable Table, Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
This adjustable-height and extendable table was designed by David Rosen for the renowned Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s. Its features make it a versatile piece that ...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Hardwood

Mid-century Modern Yngvar Sandström ‘’Tokyo’’ Bench, Nordiska Kompaniet
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Madrid, ES
‘Tokyo Bench designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet in Oak. Sweden, 60s. Excellent restored condition that might present slight traces of use. We have available a bigge...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Oak

NK vintage coffee table
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, IT
A vintage coffee table from the 1960s, signed by Swedish company NK, featuring a rectangular top with rounded corners and wooden legs painted black. The table top, rectangular and w...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Wood

Mirror ‘Record’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mirror ‘Record’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Brushed steel and mirrored glass. Stamped. Diameter: 90 cm Depth: 3 cm From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Steel

Sune Lindström, Nordiska Kompaniet, Trivia, Safari Chair in Canvas Linen
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Sune Lindström
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare safari-style folding chair, model “Sune” designed by Sune Lindström and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Made in the early 1960s (designed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Metal

Elegant Pair of Table Lamps – NK, Sweden (1950s)
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Staffanstorp, SE
A stunning pair of mid-century table lamps, originally sold at NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Sweden during the 1950s. These exquisite lamps were manufactured in Italy, showcasing a perfec...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Ceramic

Folding Table by Nordiska
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Folding table by Nordiska. Birch wood veneer. and bronze sabots. Argentina, CIRCA 1940.
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1940s Argentine Art Deco Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Bronze

Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1944. Birch and velvet upholstery. Dimensions: H: 88 cm/ 2' 11'' W: 45,5 cm/ 1' 6 1/2'' D: 57 cm/ 1' 11'' Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2'' From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Velvet, Birch

Impressive Table Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet white metal Sweden, 1950
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Paris, FR
Unseen tall lamp in white metal, with flowers. By Nordiska Kompaniet, market NK 100-3 on the base. Measure: Hight 70 cm excluding Shade Good condition. Shade not included. Karl M. Lu...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Metal

Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Chair for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth designed the “Sportstugemöbler” series (which translates to “sports cabin furnishings”), a collection of wooden furniture designed for country homes. The various models in the sportstugemöbler series took their names from the Stockholm archipelago – including Blidö, Lovö, and famously, Utö. The ‘Utö’ chair...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Wood

Mirror designed by Svenskt Tenn with fabric designed by Viola Gråsten for NK
By Svenskt Tenn, Viola Grasten, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mirror designed by Svenskt Tenn with fabric designed by Viola Gråsten for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960s. Signed. Mirrored glass, brass and textile. Provenance: Bought in the S...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

Materials

Brass

Stool ‘Futura’ by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1951.
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Stool ‘Futura’ by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. 1951. Imitation leather and stained beech. Measurements: H: 53 cm/ 1' 8 7/8" SH: 47 cm/ 1' 6 1/2" W: 53 cm/ 1' 8 7/8" ...
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Faux Leather, Beech

Pair of Axel-Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools / Side Tables by Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Skoga pine stools / side tables designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Furniture

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Pine

Nk (nordiska Kompaniet) furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Norell, Dux of Sweden, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $565 and can go as high as $88,940, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,544.

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