NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
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)
Swedish Modern Wooden Office Side Stool & Table by David Rosén for Nk Stockholm
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" four legged stool and table perfectly working as a office side working set in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompan...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
Little Adam Chair by Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist in Green Velvet, Swedish 1950’s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
This exquisite Little Adam chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, part of the Paradise series designed for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1950s, showcases the designer’s signature beautiful s...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Velvet
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam chair 1950's
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uccle, BE
The Iconic “Lilla Adam” Model from the Paradise Collection
This “Lilla Adam” chair belong to the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, crafted by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Swedish Wooden Stool in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" four legged stool in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1940s. In good vintage condition acquired f...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, `Small Eve/ Lilla Eva", NK, Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Nordiska Kompaniet, Arm Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1919
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and beige fabric, designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet for the head office of Systembolaget, Sweden, 1919.
Seat Height (inches): 19”
Arm Height (inch...
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1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Stools « UTÖ » by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Paire de tabourets dit UTÖ par Axel Einar Hjorth pour Nordiska Kompaniet, vers 1930
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1930s Swedish Art Deco Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
$41,856 / set
Dark Grey Mid Century "Stora Adam" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Swedish sculptural mid century modern armchairs model "Stora Adam / Big Adam" in beech and original dark grey fabric upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist produced by N...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
David Rosén, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
seat height: 16.5”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
David Rosén, "Futura" Stool, Fabric, Wood, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric "Futura" foldable stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bench in Solid Oak, Tokyo, by Yngvar Sandström for NK, Sweden
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tokyo, a bench in massive oak for sitting or for using as a table. Made by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet),
the leading warehouse in Stockholm. Designed by Yngvar Sandström and part of a se...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Oak
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in The Hague, NL
This sculptural sofa was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The rare design is marked by the curv...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Upholstery, Beech
Swedish Lounge Chairs by Hans Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet, NK 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
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) Seating
Materials
Steel
Scandinavian Midcentury "Adam" Lounge Chair, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Big Adam” (“Stora Adam”) lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, from the “Paradis” series. Upholstered with black leather in nice condition, some wear on ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist "Stora Eva" Armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish mid century armchair model "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist from the "Triva" series produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s. In good vintage condition w...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Velvet, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stools by David Rosén, NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful mahogany stools by David Rosén, with dark red leather seats. Possible to fold.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Manhasset, NY
Mid-Century Modern Z sofa by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960's.
Mid-Century 'Z' sofa from the Triva-series for Nordiska Kompaniet by Swedish artist and designer Bengt Rud...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Beech
Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans-Harald Molander. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made from black lacquered steel base with upholstered seats. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
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) Seating
Materials
Metal
Elias Svedberg safari chair for NK, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Safari armchair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, with a light wood frame and cowhide-effect upholstery.
Designed by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s, this...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Solid Teak & Walnut Block Swedish Coffee Table on Tapered Dowel Legs Mint
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl Hansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Solid teak & walnut Block Swedish coffee table on tapered dowel legs mint.
Beautiful two tone "butcher block" style solid teak and walnut coffee table.
Made in Sweden. Restored. Be...
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20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Teak, Walnut
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Rīga, LV
A vintage Swedish armchair from Nordiska Kompaniet (Model 562-004) made of beech wood with new upholstery.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1940s
Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair made of wood and speckled fabric produced by the company Nordiska Kompaniet.
Particular seat with movable backrest. A piece of original and modern design, capable o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
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...
Category
1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
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.
Category
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
Nk (nordiska Kompaniet) seating for sale on 1stDibs.
NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) seating 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) seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Nordiska Kompaniet, Norell Möbel AB, and Alf Svensson. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $565 and can go as high as $40,071, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,254.
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