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.
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Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' Cabinet in Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare cabinet was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. It is part of the iconic Lovö series, designed by Hjorth in the early 1930s. T...
Iron
"Typenko" Console/bookcase by Axel Einar Hjorth.
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
"Typenko" Console/bookcase designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Circa 1933. Stained birch. Manufacturer label with numbers attached.
Birch
Functionalist Entryway bench by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Functionalist entryway bench with drawers and small cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from beech, partially stained black. Clean lines wit...
Birch
Pair of David Rosén Futura cabinets, teak & brass, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
A pair of Scandinavian mid-century cabinets from the Futura range, designed by Swedish architect David Rosén for the renowned department store Nordiska Kompaniet in 1949. Crafted fro...
Brass
Swedish Cabinet in Beautifully Figured Flame Birch Veneered by Nordika Kompaniet
By Paolo Buffa, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Elegant Swedish cabinet in beautifully figured flame birch veneer, featuring a striking geometric bookmatched pattern across the front doors. Raised on tapered legs with brass-capped...
Brass
Spectacular Axel Einar Hjorth Cabinet – Dark Stained Oak with Light Oak Interior
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
There is Swedish Modern, and then there is Axel Einar Hjorth. As the visionary head of Nordiska Kompaniet’s furniture design department during the 1920s and 30s, Hjorth created piece...
Oak
1918 Swedish Grace Period Inlaid Neoclassical Cabinet A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Bergsten
Located in Forest Grove, PA
This early cabinet is by A. B. Nordiska Kompaniet attributed to Carl Bergsten, 1918. Figural birch with inlay. The door opening is 12.5" wide and 21.2" high. Swedish Grace: elegant ...
Birch
Rare Freestanding Bureau in Brass and Leather by Ove Feuk, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare freestanding bureau, designed by Ove Feuk and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden during the 1960s, is a refined example of Scandinavian modernism that balances materi...
Brass
Swedish Art Deco Stained Birch Bureau
Located in Kramfors, SE
Art Deco bureau from Sweden made during the early 20th century, around 1920 to 1930. The bureau is stained and polished birch and the structure of the wood...
Birch
1930s Swedish Art Deco Birch Chest of Drawers
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Swedish Art Deco chest of drawers, circa 1930s, crafted in birch with contrasting burled drawer fronts. Clean architectural lines and a warm, restrained palette reflect the Scandinav...
Wood, Birch
Almost a pair of cabinets by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Almost a pair of very rare if not unique cabinets designed by Axel Einar Hjorth from the "Caesar" series. Produced in 1932 and 1933 in Sweden. Stained birch. Rich decorated hand car...
Birch
$5,700
H 27.96 in W 39.38 in D 20.87 in
De Coene Brutalist Cabinet in Black Stained Oak, Belgium, 1970s
By De Coene Frères
Located in Antwerp, BE
De Coene; cabinet; Credenza; sideboard; black stained oak; Belgium; Belgian design; 1970s; Art Deco; Brutalist; Drawers; Shelves; Geometric; Diamond Pattern; A brutalist De Coene ...
Oak
Chest of drawers by Axel Larsson for Bodafors, Sweden, 1930s
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, Axel Larsson
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great chest of drawers designed by Axel Larsson for Svenska möbelfabrikerna, Bodafors in Sweden during the 1940s. Rare model. Made in stained birch with beautiful sculpted handels.
Birch
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
$6,327
H 27.96 in W 31.89 in D 16.15 in
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Ystad, SE
Swedish Pine Chest of Drawers in the Style of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden 1930s Elegant Swedish chest of drawers crafted in solid pine and executed in the style of Axel Einar Hjorth’s...
Pine
$527
H 35.44 in W 44.89 in D 21.26 in
Restoration Period Chest of Drawers in Flame Mahogany Veneer, 19th Century
Located in NAVILLY, FR
Restoration period chest of drawers in flame mahogany veneer. It has 5 drawers with original bronze locks and handles (1 key available). Gray marble top. Some veneer chips that may n...
Marble
Danish Teak Cabinet , 1950s
Located in New York, NY
Cabinet on tapered legs, front with two doors, behind which shelves and pull-out trays. Denmark, middle of the 20th century.
Teak
19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
19th century Swedish flame birch chest of drawers circa 1880. Fine quality Swedish chest with flame birch veneered drawer fronts. Birch top with rounded and moulded edge. Fitted ...
Birch
$58,591
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$17,577
H 57.09 in W 64.18 in D 18.9 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace "Roma" Cabinet in Birch, 1920's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Stained flamed birch cabinet "Roma" for Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors, SMF. Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Interior has 3 wide shelves, 2 smaller side s...
Birch
Mid century birch wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century birch wardrobe by oscar nilsson for nordiska kompaniet circa 1939. We are pleased to offer this fitted wardrobe which is an early piece in the scandinavian modern furnit...
Birch
A Swedish Black Lacquer Commode
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Fitted with three drawers on four tapered brass feet. Each drawer features a brass-outlined escutcheon and ring pulls. Bearing Nordiska Kompaniet label.
Brass
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H 42.52 in W 35.44 in D 17.72 in
David Rosén, Chest of Drawers "Futura", Nordiska Kompaniet, Scandinavian Modern
By Nordiska Kompaniet, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chest of drawers, modell made for the Futura-series designed by Davod Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet / NK, Sweden 1960/60s. Contains six drawers with brass handles and original key....
Wood, Teak
Mahogany Console Table by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Madrid, ES
Mahogany console table or sideboard manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, circa 1960's. Elegant piece with four drawers, brass fittings and top with slightly raised edge. Keys included...
Brass
Nordiska Danish Modern Cabinet Attributed to Carl-Axel Acking
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Fulton, CA
Danish Modern 3 door cabinet by Nordiska Kompaniet attributed to Carl-Axel Acking. Nordiska ink label underside dated 1955. Two adjustable shelves inside two door cabinet, sliding trays inside...
Satinwood
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H 50.01 in W 62.21 in D 17.72 in
Teak David Rosén Highboard Called Napoli, by Nordiska Kompaniet, Inlays 1955
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Berlin, DE
David Rosén is one of the exceptional midcentury designers of Sweden with a remarkable career at Nordiska Kompaniet. He designed tables, chairs, sideboards, highboards in the 50s alw...
Brass
Ove Feuk Black Scandinavian Modern Chest of Drawers
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Kramfors, SE
Black Scandinavian Modern chest of drawers by Ove Feuk for Nordiska Kompaniet. The chest is of the model 013 and from the 1960s to 1970s. Marked on the inside...
Brass
Swedish Grace Inlaid Mahogany Commode, circa 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Grace fruitwood & birchwood inlaid light mahogany commode, circa 1930s, for Nordiska Kompaniet, with a rectangular top above three flush fitting long drawers raised on squa...
Wood
Midcentury Walnut Cabinet by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning walnut cabinet by Carl-Axel Acking, masterfully produced by NK. Jalousie doors and beautifully crafted handles. The shelves that can be drawn out have brass strip inlays around the edges. Brass feet. When Nordiska Kompaniet started to rationalize their production in the late 1940s, they maintained a staff of master carpenters who continued making exquisite furniture...
Brass
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H 33.47 in W 63 in D 20.08 in
Swedish Model Haga Sideboard by Carl Malmsten for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1920
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Carl Malmsten
Located in Uppsala, SE
Sideboard, model Haga, designed by Carl Malmsten for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1924 at the height of Swedish grace. It's made of stained and blackend birch with oak shelves behind the th...
Birch, Oak
Nordiska Kompaniet Tambour Doors Teak Sideboard, Sweden, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Original and rare Nordiska Kompaniet sideboard in teak veneer with three tambour doors from the 1960s. Slight veneer defect on a door. Marked with NK logo above the doors.
Teak
Louis XVI Style Bureau Plat, circa 1940, Signed Nordiska
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Doylestown, PA
A Classic Louis XVI style bureau plat (writing table) in light mahogany with inset green leather writing surface and three large drawers in the apron. Signed with a metal label in on...
Mahogany