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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: Nordiska Kompaniet
Pair of Lilla Eva Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Lilla Eva Lounge Chairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, created in the mid 1950's for Nordiska Kompaniet and part of the Paradiset collection. This Swedish mid-century icon bear...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Velvet, Wood

"Trienna" Leather Lounge Chair by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Trienna” lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking, made from oak and leather. This model was designed in 1957 and presented at the Milano Triennial that ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Oak

Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Stools
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of oiled pine stools designed by Axel Einnar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, model "Skoga". Sweden, circa 1930th. Wear consistent with age and use, some trace of repair. Read...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

Bengt Ruda, Lounge Chairs, Oak, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of teak and green velvet lounge chairs designed by Bengt Ruda and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1950s. Seat Height: 15.5 All upholstered furniture can be reupho...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Velvet, Oak

Exceptional Hans Asplund Armchair, Walnut and Leather, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1955
By Hans Asplund, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare armchair was designed by Hans Asplund around 1955. Asplund designed the chair for the beauty salon at the Nordiska Kompaniet department store on Hamngatan in Stockholm. The chair was reportedly produced solely for the salon in a few examples, please see the last 2 images of the listing to view the chairs in their original interior. Adding to the historical importance of this particular chair on offer is the fact that it comes from the private collection of Hans Asplund himself. The design is marked by the beautiful, sculptural frame, which has been entirely executed in solid walnut wood. The curved lines of the armrests, the legs and the backrest give the design a refined and elegant appearance. The seat, backrest and armrest are upholstered in brown leather. The chair is in very good, restored condition. Provenance: Architect Hans Asplund (1921-1994). Thence by descent to his son, diplomat and UN ambassador Bo Asplund (1950-2024). Thence by descent to the previous owner. Literature: Ingegerd Henschen & Stig Blomberg, "Svenskt Möbellexikon", Förlagshuset Norden AB 1961, pp. 162-163. Filippo Alison...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Walnut

"Stora Kraal" Rattan Lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in New York, NY
The iconic rattan lounge chair "Stora Kraal" designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet. Designed and produced in the 1950's it is a great example of Hörlin-Holmquis...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Metal

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden / Lustgarden Chaise Longue Daybed, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in LEWES, GB
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Garden of Eden (Lustgarden) chaise longue or daybed. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniets, Sweden, 1958. Newly reupholstered in green velvet.
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Pair of Nordiska Kompaniet Stools/ Side Tables in Solid Pine, Sweden, 1940s
By David Rosén, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
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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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 2 stained pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

Pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva Chairs, new Mohair, 1950s, Sweden
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in LEWES, GB
A pair of Kerstin Horlin Holmquist Stora Eva chairs, newly upholstered in premium pure mohair fabric, designed in 1958 and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) as part of the Triva s...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Scandinavian Modern Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, ca 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Örebro, SE
Scandinavian modern easy chair “Adam” by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1950s. This model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Textile, Beech

Set of Eight Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, David Blomberg Attributed
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight jugendstil chairs (two armchairs and six chairs) by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1912. Design attributed to David Blomberg, chief architect for NK at 1902-1917. S...
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Early 20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Oak

Carl-Axel Acking ‘Trienna’ Lounge Chair in Oak and Patinated Leather
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, lounge chair model ‘Trienna’, oak, leather, Sweden, designed in 1957 This characteristic lounge chair was designed by the Swedish architect ...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Oak

David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth, David Rosén
Located in Ystad, SE
David Rosén “Berga" stool Solid pine Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1940s The Iconic “Berga" stool by David Rosén made for the renowned Nord...
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1930s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans Asplund, NK, Sweden, 1955
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of amazing lounge chairs by Hans Asplund, made in mahogany with leather seats and backs, and a leather detail on the armrests. Striking silhouettes, ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Mahogany

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Lilla Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wood

David Rosèn Cherry Armchairs Futura for Nordiska Konpaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Vienna, AT
David Rosèn armchairs "Futura" designed in the 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Cheerywood, upholstered seat. New upholstery on request possible. Up to six pieces available.
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1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Cherry

Mid-Century Modern Z Sofa / Settee by Bengt Ruda, Boucle, Swedish, 1960's
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet, NK (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 Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Bouclé, Beech

Sofa by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Elegant, feminine three-seat sofa from the “Paradis” series by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). Reupholstered with an off-white wool Hallingdal fabric.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wood

David Rosèn Futura Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Vienna, AT
David Rose`n chairs "Futura" designed in the 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Cherrywood, upholstered seat. New upholstery on request possible.  
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Cherry

'Trivia' Safari Armchair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in Karis, Nyland
Safari chair by Elias Svedberg for NK – Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. The chair is a part of the Trivia series and was designed and manufactured during the second part of the 20th ce...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Hardwood

Nordiska Kompaniet 'Hytte' Armchair in Solid Pine, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare armchair was produced by the Swedish company Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 1940s. It belongs to the 'Hytte' series, which is documented in several NK catalogs and advertisements from the time. The Hytte series was a continuation of Axel Einar Hjorth's Sportstugemöbler ("sports cabin furnishings"), a collection of pinewood furniture designed for country homes. After Hjorth, designer David Rosén carried on this style, creating several series for Nordiska Kompaniet. Crafted entirely from pinewood, the chair features club-shaped, tapered legs connected by stretchers, a slatted and slightly curved backrest, and carved armrests. It is versatile and can be used as a desk chair or an elegant side chair. The chair remains in completely original condition, with a natural and even patina on the pinewood. It shows minor wear consistent with age and use. One of the four furniture...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

Vintage Swedish Armchair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
A stunning and extremely comfortable vintage Swedish armchair by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ chair, designed by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist for Nordiska Ko...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Bouclé, Wood

20th Century Swedish Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Beechwood Armchair by Bengt Ruda
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Swedish armchair made of hand crafted polished Beechwood designed by Bengt Ruda and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, in good condition. The low Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Metal

"Stora Kraal" Easy Chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The "Stora Kraal" easy chair was originally designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist in 1952, and was quickly incorporated into Nordiska Kompaniet’s famous Tri...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Metal

Lounge Chair "Stora Eva" by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Karlstad, SE
Lounge chair model "Stora Eva" designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1958. This organic shaped chair looks absolutely fabulous from ...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Wool, Beech

Carl-Axel Acking for Nk Hantverk Lounge Chair in Mahogany and Blue Wool
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet Hantverk, lounge chair, mahogany, fabric, leather, Sweden, 1940s Beautiful armchair with an important provenance. This chair is designed and ...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Fabric, Mahogany

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist "Little Adam" Armchair, Sweden, 1950s
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Little Adam” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Ekerö” chairs are often compared to Axel Einar Hjorth’s Utö model, and not without a reason. These models are often mentioned together thanks to their material and visual rese...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Pine

Signed 1928 Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Solid Oak.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ystad, SE
Rare Signed 1928 Axel Einar Hjorth Rocking Chair for Nordiska Kompagniet. Solid Oak. 1928 Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1928. Marked with NK Brass plaque: "AB Nor...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Oak, Wicker

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa Nordiska Kompaniet, 1958
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning paradise sofa designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1958. This sofa has very nice typical for that time organic shapes, and curved organic legs...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Upholstery, Beech

Pair of Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Little Adam’ chair, de...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Bouclé, Birch

Special Commission Armchairs by Sven Kai Larsen for NK, 1960s, Set of Two
By Sven Kai-Larsen, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Uppsala, SE
This pair of chairs were designed especially for the head office of The Swedish Engineering Compound (Sveriges Verkstadsförening) in Stockholm in the early 1960s. Anders Tengbom was ...
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1960s European Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Teak

Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, easy chair Stor/Large Adam, NK Scandinavian Modern
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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 Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Velvet, Birch

Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1926
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
The chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1926. Stained oak with cane. Manufacturer tug with numbers attached. Price is for each.
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Oak

Elias Svedberg Triva Safari Chair, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Elias Svedberg
Located in Bochum, NRW
A Safari armchair designed by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1940s. Made of wood, brown harness leather armrests and dark blue canvas. The chair is in a very good used condition, beautiful ...
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1940s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Leather, Canvas, Wood

Z Lounge Armchair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska, Sweden, circa 1960
By Bengt Ruda, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Mid-Century Modern Icon – Bengt Ruda Armchair for Nordiska, Sweden (circa 1960) Sculptural and sophisticated, this striking armchair by Bengt Ruda for Nordiska Kompaniet is a rare e...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of Bertil Söderberg Armchairs in Mahogany for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1940s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bertil Söderberg 1
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden in the 1940s. The elegant shape of the desig...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany

Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and birch "Typenco" club chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932.
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Birch

Bengt Ruda Triva Lounge Chair
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Bengt Ruda
Located in Dronten, NL
Black lacquered beech high back “Triva” chair designed by Bengt Ruda and made by Nordiska Kompaniet. Original red fabric in fair vintage condition with some wear, foam inside recentl...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Fabric, Beech

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist Paradise Sofa
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in San Francisco, CA
Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist design sofa for her Paradise collection by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Elegant lines combined with high quality construction make for a pretty and comfortabl...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Upholstery, Birch

Nordiska Kompaniet Side Chair
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Beautiful side chair made by Nordiska Kompaniet, the Swedish manufacturer known for producing the designs by Axel Einar Hjorth. Nordiska Kompaniet also produced furniture designed by...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Nordiska Kompaniet Seating

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Bronze

Nordiska Kompaniet seating for sale on 1stDibs.

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 Nordiska Kompaniet seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating 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 seating by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Alf Svensson, and Norell Möbel AB. Prices for Nordiska Kompaniet seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $647 and can go as high as $40,195, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,200.

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