Nordiska Kompaniet Lounge Chairs

Early ‘Magneto’ floor lamp by H. Fillekes for Artiforte, The Netherlands 1954. This minimalistic floor lamp features a lacquered metal tripod foot which is connected to a balance arm...

The "Trienna" easy chair, designed by Carl-Axel Acking for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) in Sweden, is a true masterpiece of mid-century modern design. Acking created this beautiful chair ...

Fantastic lounge chair designed model Little Adam by leading Swedish midcentury-era designer, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. The chair was a part of a design-series named "Paradiset" desi...

‘Stora Kraal’ lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1952. This elegant side chair features lacquered metal, wicker and brown leather straps. Excepti...

Lounge chair by Carl-Axel Acking for Nordiska Kompaniet, c.1950s, Sweden. The chair was first debuted at the Triennial exhibition in Milan, hence the chairs name. The cognac leather ...

A pine rocking chair produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Design attributed to Axel Einar Hjorth.

A pine and shearling "Wärmdö" lounge chair designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1942.

These “Adam” models are from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a designer at Nordiska Kompaniet. The name is inspired by “Paradiset” – the Swedish name for Eden. This pair holds a soft simplicity and a uniqueness in its appearance - light, clean lines with an air of romance. Without worrying about short-lived trends and what other people thought, Hörlin-Holmquist created the peculiar shape of these chairs that is only increasing in popularity. Thanks to her unique vision, these chairs have an unmistakeable backrest that flows down to form the armrests. While the armrests sit low, therefore opening the seats, the chairs still give the impression of hugging the sitter. The upholstered bodies elevate the visual comfort, with stitch tufted backrests that are festooned with orange, symmetrically arranged cross stitches. The upholstery is a premium, light Italian fabric with a soft touch that complements the aesthetic of Hörlin-Holmquist’s design. Similarly, the stained and tapered beech legs pair perfectly with the sculptural and organic form of the bodies. Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist had a unique and humanistic design vision, and thanks to her uncompromising attitude, these “Adam” easy chairs have become iconic. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The chairs have been reupholstered recently in premium Italian fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 30.71 in W x 33.46 in D x 36.61 in H; Seat Height 16.14 in 78 cm W x 85 cm D x 93 cm H; Seat Height 41 cm About the Designer: Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was born on May 30, 1925 in Arvika, Sweden. She was a Swedish modernist architect and designer. Hörlin-Holmquist graduated from Stockholm’s Konstfack in 1952, and before that she studied and worked in England. She often worked with her husband Erik Holmquist, and together they modelled and created the pieces together. A key aspect for the couple was always to test their designs in their own home before completing a project. "I think both furniture and textiles, wherever they end up, must be kind, gentle and courteous, but without losing their character. They should have human qualities, not be pompous and only stand alone, but be able to adapt to the environment they end up in..." Hörlin-Holmquist worked and studied in England from 1946-1947 immediately after the war, where she also studied art history and became fascinated with the classic English upholstered furniture...

"Lilla Kraal" easy chairs designed by Kerstin Hörlin Holmqvist. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1950s. Black lacquered metal base with hand woven...

Kerstin Horlin-Holmquist "EVA" chair. Designed in 1958. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet.

These “Lilla Eva” models are from the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in 1958 by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time as a design...

Beautiful easy chairs "Trienna" in oak and leather by Carl-Axel Acking for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Sweden. Acking designed the chair in 1957, and it was shown at the Triennale in M...