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.
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...
Pine
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
Nordiska Kompaniet Fruitwood Console, circa 1944
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish fruitwood console produced for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) circa 1944, of rectangular form with square tapered legs joined by an H-form cross stretcher. Paper label on undersid...
Beech, Birch
French Louis XVI-Style Console Table
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
A French Louis XVI-style center table/console table. The apron with inset cast brass guilloché pattern frize below a marquetry inlaid top with bronze edge. The transitional-style leg...
Bronze
Elegant Gueridon By Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant birch gueridon by Nordiska Kompaniet. Elegant tripod base, pie edge top in birch.
Birch
Monumental Louis XVI French Style Mahogany Demilune Console Table
By Henkel Harris, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptional Louis XVI style Console table with fiery Mahogany wood grains and two drawers embellished with hand carved details, multiple turnings, resting on five reeded tapered l...
Mahogany, Walnut
Louis XVI Style Marble Top Console Table
Located in North York, ON
Louis XVI Style marble top console table. This 1940’s American piece is fully restored in a light bubble gum lacquer finish with ori...
Marble
$2,595
H 31.5 in W 46 in D 17.75 in
Mid-Century French Louis XVI Style Marble Top Painted Console Table
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a lovely French Louis XVI style carved console table with a marble top. The hand painted frame is a blush color with a brown glaze. The marble top is predominantly grey with ...
Marble
$11,599
H 28.75 in W 59.06 in D 25.6 in
Swedish Grace Library Table "Charles" by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK, Sweden, 1929
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console or library table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from stained oak with beautiful decorative sculpted details.
Oak
French Louis Philippe Fruitwood Farmhouse Work Table Console
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Rustic 19th century French Louis Philippe period farmhouse work table or console table. Beautifully crafted from fruitwood with peg joinery. The p...
Fruitwood
Nordiska Kompaniet, Side Tables, Oak, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak side tables produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1930s. Mild tabletop surface wear from normal use; one has darker imperfections. Overall Dimensions (inches): 3...
Oak
$2,400
H 25.6 in W 25.2 in D 25.2 in
Swedish Smoking Table, oak with copper top, 1913 by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
A beautiful sidetable / smoking table in solid oak with hammered copper top. Made by Nordiska Kompaniet in 1913, model Tenn. Nice patina, smaller / normal signs of age and use. Sta...
Copper
$4,371Sale Price|25% Off
H 30.71 in W 74.41 in D 21.66 in
Axel Einar Hjorth manner Console / Library Table, solid Pine, Sweden 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Ystad, SE
Console / Library Table in the Manner of Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s A refined and minimalistic Swedish console or library table, executed in solid pine by a Swedish cabinetmak...
Pine
$22,306
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in
"Corall" Dining Table/Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant 1930s library / dining table or desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, from the “Corall” series. Clean, compact lines. Made from birch with darker wood inlays and details.
Birch
$22,008
H 24.81 in Dm 31.11 in
Wooden Lovö Side Table in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare wooden sculptural side occasional table in pine model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1940s. In good original condition. Stable. Dim...
Pine
$4,125
H 34 in W 71 in D 15.5 in
Mid-Century Italian Carved Fruitwood Console Table W/ French Louis XVI Styling
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a mid-century Italian elongated carved and painted console table with French Louis XVI styling. It is white with a nicely carved apron and tapered fluted leges. Its nice slim...
Fruitwood
Mahogany Console Table by Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
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