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NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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)
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937

Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

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A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 24...

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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-Holmqv...

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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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Velvet, Beech

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s
Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

Sculptural Bertil Söderberg Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

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) Sofas

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Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s
Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

Swedish Wooden Sofa in Dark Brown Pine by David Rosén & Nordiska Kompaniet 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén

Located in Stockholm, SE

Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "Berga" sofa in dark brown stained pine by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet produced, 1940s. In good vintage condition acquired from the origi...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s

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By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bertil Söderberg 1

Located in High Point, NC

A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 18” Arm Height (in...

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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's

Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's

By Nordiska Kompaniet, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda

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) Sofas

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Bouclé, Beech

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s

By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist

Located in Manhasset, NY

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, "Paradiset" Sofa, Beech, Fabric, Sweden, 1940s A model "Paradiset" sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist and produced by No...

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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s

Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s

By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)

Located in Stockholm, SE

Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. In good original condition signed and numbered by NK. Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.45...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Sofas

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Pine

Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist

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) Sofas

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Sofa designed by Carl Malmsten in Sweden during the 1940s. Model 'Värend' with an elegant design made in elm.

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Located in Stockholm, SE

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Located in Lejre, DK

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

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of fabric and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) sofas, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by O.H. Sjögren, Yngve Ekström, and Nordiska Kompaniet. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,032 and can go as high as $14,900, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,902.