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
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
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
$8,600Sale Price|35% Off
H 32.5 in W 45.75 in D 19.75 in
French Louis XVI Style Giltwood Console Table with Swags
Located in Pembroke, MA
A stunning Louis XVI style gilded wood console table with nicely-carved neoclassical details, including a pierced apron, wreath and swags of rose garlands, tapered fluted legs, circa...
Marble
Axel Einar Hjorth, Console Table, Wood, Marble, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained wood and marble console table, model "Caesar" designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, c. 1935. Thomas Ekström, Christian Björk and Eric Eric...
Marble
"Utö" Console Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
“Utö” console table, made in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth. An iconic early modernist design. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöbler”, “sports cabin’s...
Pine
$39,063
H 19.89 in W 19.49 in D 19.49 in
Side table ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
This ‘Lovö’ side table was designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden during the 1930s. Executed in stained pine, it belongs to Hjorth’s well-known series of Spor...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table (Swedish, 1888-1959)
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
Axel Einar Hjorth Console Table — Bertil Series, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1934 Sweden, Macassar Ebony Veneer, with Original NK Plaque This rare console table was designed by Axel Einar ...
Birch, Macassar
$41,340
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Skoga" Dining Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Nordiska Kompaniet from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth designed the “Skoga” series ...
Pine
Louis XVI Style Console In Mahogany.
Located in Atlanta, GA
A refined early 19th century Louis XVI style console table, beautifully crafted in wood veneer with elegant neoclassical restraint. The rectangular white marble top is enclosed by a...
Marble
Modernist "Utö" stools by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of “Utö” stools by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from pine. Rustic design, decorative spheres on the seats. “Utö” is one of the series of furniture included in NK:s “Sporstugemöbler”...
Pine
$4,200
H 34.875 in W 49.25 in D 18 in
Antique French Painted Louis XVI Style Console Table with Marble Top
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… The tall legs of this French console table are in the style of Louis XVI, reminiscent of Neoclassical columns. Additional motifs on the parcel-painted...
Stone, Marble
$31,888
H 27.17 in W 70.87 in D 23.23 in
Axel Einar Hjorth dinning table model "Skoga" for Nordiska Kompaniet circa 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in 1932, this solid pine table exemplifies the architect's distinctive approach to Swedish functionalism, where robust craftsmanship is balanced with re...
Pine
$27,333
H 28.75 in W 70.48 in D 28.75 in
"Lovö" Pine Dining Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, 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
$11,166
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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console or library table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from stained oak with beautiful decorative sculpted details.
Oak
$7,670Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 38.5 in D 18 in
French Giltwood Louis XVI Style Console Table with Marble Top, Neoclassical
Located in Montreal, Quebec
French giltwood Louis XVI style console table with marble op, neoclassical Late 18th century French antique Louis XVI style giltwood console table. Very fine 18th century highly ele...
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