NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
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)
Nordiska Kompaniet, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, green-lacquered metal and leather table lamp produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 15.36” H x 12.6” W x 12.6” D
Stated dimensions...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass, Metal
Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Rattan, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A braided brown leather, brass and rattan table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Assorted vintage rattan lampshade.
Overall Dimen...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Hand-carved Brown Alabaster Knight Horse Head Table Lamps, Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Grythyttan, SE
An astonishingly beautiful pair of Swedish-Italian hand-carved brown alabaster knight horse head table lamps, Nordiska Kompaniet, made in the 1970s.
The knight, an essential piece in...
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1970s Italian Hollywood Regency Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Alabaster
Swedish Modern Floor Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lovely Swedish modern floor lamp from Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1940s.
The lamp consists of a base and rod in brass, supporting a swivel arm that holds the shade.
The height i...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Wall Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant large wall lamp model 4150 made by NK - Nordiska Kompaniet. Design attributed to Bertil Brisborg. Made in Sweden circa 1940s.
White lacquered metal shade with brass structure...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Tore Ahlsén, Floor Lamp, Bronze, Metal, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By Tore Ahlsen, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted bronze, metal and white fabric "Napoleon by the Nile" floor lamp designed by Tore Ahlsén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Overall Dimensions (inches...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Oak, Iron, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass, oak and iron table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Dimensions of Lamp (inches): 15.25” H x 6” Diameter
Dimen...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Iron, Brass
Modernist desk lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Forserum, SE
Petite table lamp, also functioning as a wall lamp, produced by the lighting department of the Swedish department store Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s, possibly designed by Erik Tid...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Steel
Floral Metal Table Lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant tall floral table lamp manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet – NK in Sweden during the late 1960s. Model number 100-3.
Made from enameled metal with a beige linen lampshade. La...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal
Bertil Brisborg, Table Lamp, Brass, Leather, Paper, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A brass, braided brown leather and light beige paper table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 25” H x 1...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Swedish Grace Table Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant Scandinavian table lamp by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, 1920s.
This lamp is made of solid brass with details in mahogany.
Condition: Very good condition with patina and ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Ceramic Table Lamps Bamboo Decor by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Bochum, NRW
An exceptional, highly decorative pair of table lamps, produced in the 1960s under the famous Swedish brand NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Glazed porcelain, hand painted with bamboo decor, each equipped with an E27 socket that fit with the US. Each lamp foot marked inside with the NK logo. Shades in the images only to illustrate how they look with shade and light.
Very good used condition, a tiny little chip to one lamp, on the back side and a little damaged ring, still functional (see pictures).
Dimensions (without shade):
13 x 13 x 40cm [5.12 x 5.12 x 15.75in.]
Originally sold in NK-bo - a special store in the huge mall of...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Porcelain
Nordiska Kompaniet, Wall Light, Brass, Metal, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and beige-lacquered metal wall light produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 20” H x 4.25” W x 12.5” D
Back Plate Dimensions (inches): 2”...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Adjustable Floor Lamp, Brass, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
An adjustable brass and fabric floor lamp designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Overall Dimensions (inches): 55.25” H x 11.5” W x 23.5” D
Dimensions variable. ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Table Lamp, Erik Tidstrand, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Erik Tidstrand
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant functionalist table lamp by Erik Tidstrand, made from metal with a dark green lacquered shade. Black handle and base, decorative white metal details in a graphic design.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal
Floor Lamp in Brass by Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet Swedish Modern, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Floor lamp model 531011 designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet for the Triva series. Designed around 1948 and produced sometime between there and the 1950s. Made...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass, Iron
Floor Lamp in Brass by Nordiska Kompaniet and Bertil Brisborg, 1930s
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. Designed during the late 1930s and made ca 1930...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Pair of 1950s Nordiska Kompaniet 'NK' Ceramic Table Lamps
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A pair of white ceramic lamps made by Nordiska Kompaniet having black accented top and bottom with ridging along the sides. Started in 18...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Ceramic
Leather and Brass Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for NK, Sweden, 1940s
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. Produced around the 1940s. Made from brass, lac...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Brass Floor Lamp from Nk, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant brass floor lamp from NK, with a shade whose position can be adjusted.
Measure: height 163-177 cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
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) Lighting
Materials
Metal
1950's, Brass and Wood Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Bertil Brisborg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Impressive two armed brass and wood floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet. Manufactured in the 1950's where the designer served as Chief Architect for the lighting dep...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Wall Light, Brass, Beige Lacquered Metal, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A metal and brass wall light designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s.
Dimensions variable, measured as illustrated in first image.
Socket takes E-14 bulb.
There i...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Swedish Modern Table Lamp in Brass and Oak by Nordiska Kompaniet 'NK'
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful table lamp manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), circa 1930.
This lamp is made of brass and oak with a shade of thick, solid brass. The shade hides two light sources (E...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Nordiska Kompaniet, Floor Lamp, Brass, Rattan, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A brass and rattan floor lamp designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
Sold with Lampshade.
Stated dimensions refer to the Floor Lamp with the Shade.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp in Elm and Brass from Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Goteborg, SE
Table lamp in brass and elm. Made in the 1940s by Stockholms leading warehouse, Nordiska Kompaniet, at their own factory in Nyköping, Sweden.
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Midcentury Floor Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Karlstad, SE
Scandinavian midcentury floor lamp by Bertil Brisborg for NK, Sweden.
This rare model is made for Nordiska Kompaniets "Triva" series and was designed by Bertil Brisborg during the 1...
Category
20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Pair of Table Lamps Designed by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing table or desk lamps by Bertil Brisborg, large in size, with elongated, strikingly angled stems. Made from brass with black lacquered shades and bases.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal, Brass
Pair of Table Lamps Designed by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing table lamps by Bertil Brisborg, with black lacquered shades. Cool grey base in a slender graphic design. Contrasting brass joints.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Metal
Pair of Functionalist Floor Lamps by Bertil Brisborg
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of cool functionalist floor lamps by Bertil Brisborg. Made from steel with leather dressed poles.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Steel
Bertil Brisborg, Sizable Wall Lights / Sconces, Brass, Glass, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of sizable wall lights. Produced by Bertil Brisborg, for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s. Features brass and original yellow glass.
Other designers of the period working in simil...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Brass
Table Lamp by Bertil Brisborg for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Brisborg
Located in Hägersten, SE
Table lamp designed by Bertil Brisborg. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden during the 1950s. Made from polished brass, wood and aluminum shade in crème white. Light switch on t...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Lighting
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Nk (nordiska Kompaniet) lighting for sale on 1stDibs.
NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) lighting are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) lighting, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original lighting by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lighting by Alf Svensson, Anna-Lisa Thomson, and Stig Lindberg. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) lighting can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,110 and can go as high as $8,400, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,562.
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