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Nordiska Kompaniet

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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$3,423
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Bertil Brisborg, Nordiska Kompaniet, mid century pendant lamp, Sweden, 1950s

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By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Brisborg

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By Melchior Wernstedt, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Forserum, SE

A Swedish Grace desk lamp designed by architect Melchior Wernstedt in 1922 for the renowned department store Nordiska Kompaniet. Produced in the 1920s, this fixture belongs to the tr...

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Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s

Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth, David Rosén

Located in The Hague, NL

This rare pair of stools/side tables was produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. Crafted from solid pine, the pieces have developed a beautiful natural patina over tim...

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"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK
"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK

"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK

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"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

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The "Utö" table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, in 1932. Sweden. Stained pine, light scratches. Featured in the book " Axel Einar Hjorth Mobel Arkitekt".

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Erik Tidstrand Model "29517" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
Erik Tidstrand Model "29517" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

Erik Tidstrand Model "29517" Table Lamp for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Erik Tidstrand

Located in Utrecht, NL

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Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s
Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s

Rare Swedish Modern Table Lamp by Erik Tidstrand for NK, Model 29595, 1930s

By Erik Tidstrand, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Forserum, SE

A striking example of Swedish modern design, this rare table lamp, model 29595, was designed by Erik Tidstrand for the prestigious department store Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in the lat...

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Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth

Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth

By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth

Located in Long Island City, NY

Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine . The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...

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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet

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Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932

Utö Library Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932

By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet

Located in Hønefoss, 30

Rare and authentic Utö library table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Wear consistent with age and use, including surface scratches, m...

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Pine

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Nordiska Kompaniet Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$807Wall Lights and SconcesMetal, Brass1940s
2025$1,698Table LampsBrass, Textile, Steel1930-1939
2025$2,400TablesBirch1930’s
2025$2,655Commodes and Chests of DrawersBrass, WoodCirca 1950
2025$1,000Table LampsBrass, Steel, Elm1950-1959
2025$11,815Lounge ChairsSheepskin, Pine1942
$3,423
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$807-$11,815
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Nordiska Kompaniet furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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 Nordiska Kompaniet furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by 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 Folke Ohlsson, Alf Svensson, and Yngve Ekström. Prices for Nordiska Kompaniet furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $647 and can go as high as $72,120, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,479.