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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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
French Louis XVI Style Console Marble Top, Brass & Bronze
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
French Louis XVI style Mahogany console topped with a white Carrara marble, decorated by a gilt brass openwork gallery and bronze elements. A wooden lower shelf between legs finished with golden bronze clogs. Perfect in an entryway, or to create a small whiskey bar...
Carrara Marble
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
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
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
$4,269Sale 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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
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
Nordiska Kompaniet, Center Table, Oak, Sweden, 1920s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in High Point, NC
An oak center or side table produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1920s. Dimensions: 27.5” H x 31.7” Diameter
Oak
$21,782
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
$3,495
H 30 in W 54.5 in D 21.5 in
Maitland-Smith Georgian Style Carved Fruitwood Tessellated Marble Console Table
By Maitland Smith
Located in Kennesaw, GA
This is a Georgian style carved fruitwood console table by Maitland-Smith. It has hairy paw and claw feet as well as a nicely carved frieze. It is in very good condition.
Marble
Louis XVI Leather Console Table
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Louis XVI style narrow leather paneled and solid wood console table, decorated throughout with verdigris brass mounts, the galleried top above four frieze drawers on turned and flu...
Wood
$23,234
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
"Lovö" Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovö” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a clean, rustic design. Beautiful woodgrain. “Lovö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöb...
Pine
Fine Louis XVI Style Console Table
Located in Atlanta, GA
A Fine Louis XVI style Console Table, painted and patinated wood having a faux marble top. France, circa 1980. Dimensions: Height 35 1/4" Width 84 1/4" Depth 17 1/2" NI339.
Marble
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