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.
Scandinavian Extendable Dining Table in Oak and Teak by Yngvar Sandström
By Yngvar Sandström, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
An elegant and highly functional extendable dining table designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden. Crafted with a refined combination of materials, the table featu...
Oak, Teak
Yngvar Sandström for NK Sweden – Extendable Dining Table, Oak & Teak, 137–244 cm
By Yngvar Sandström, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Some tables demand to be left extended permanently. Others punish you with wobbly leaves and pinched fingers. This one—designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) Sweden...
Oak, Teak
Axel Einar Hjorth “Lovö” Table, Sweden, circa 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Knokke-Heist, BE
A rare and sculptural table by Swedish designer Axel Einar Hjorth, model Lovö, originally designed in the early 1930s for Nordiska Kompaniet. Part of the celebrated Sportstugemöbler ...
Pine
H 29.14 in Dm 43.31 in
Scandinavian Modern, Solid Oak Extending Dining Table, Henning Kjærnulf, 1970s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Rødding, DK
A solid oak round extending dining table by an anonymous Danish cabinetmaker, Denmark, 1970s. The table converts from circular to oval form with two integrated leaves, accommodating ...
Oak
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. This extendable dining table is characterized by a strong and solid construction exe...
Teak
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.24 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, this dining table model 153 is ch...
Teak
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
H 29.93 in W 68.9 in D 25.6 in
"Corall" Dining Table/Desk, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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
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 NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
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
H 28.75 in W 98.43 in D 35.44 in
Vintage Danish Teak Extending Dining Table
Located in London, GB
A superb vintage Danish teak extending dining table, dating from the 1960’s. This is of the utmost quality, with an extremely sleek and stylish design. It is made from solid and ven...
Teak
H 23.63 in W 16.54 in D 11.42 in
Pair of Oak Triva Side Tables by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1960s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Karis, Nyland
Pair of side tables from the Triva series designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet. They both have a metal company label. They can be used as side tables or as bedside tab...
Oak
H 28.75 in W 126.78 in D 43.31 in
1960s Danish Extendable Dining Table in Oak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Extendable dining table or conference table, oak, Denmark, 1960s A sizeable dining table or conference table executed in oak. On one side, a leave can be attached to the frame whic...
Oak
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Scandinavian Modern extendable round Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Extendable and retractable oak dining room table by Henning Kjaernulf. We also have a set of 6 matching chairs that would work very well with the tab...
Wood, Oak
H 27.56 in W 70.87 in D 23.63 in
Scandinavian Modern "Skoga" Dining Table, Axel Einar Hjorth, Nk, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rustic “Skoga” dining table by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from pine. Chunky rounded lines.
Pine
H 28.35 in Dm 45.28 in
Midcentury Scandinavian Design Teak Round Extendable Table by Kai Kristiansen
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A beautiful, authentic round table designed by Kai Kristiansen for V Schou Anderesn in Denmark, 1956. An extendable round table that can be enlarged to an oval table suitable for ove...
Teak
H 30 in Dm 49.75 in
An Art Deco ebonized and bronze mounted table by Nordiska, C. 1945.
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Made in Argentina by Swedish company, Nordiska, C. 1945, this circular dining table is special having a leather top with gilt embossed border covered by an inset glass top. The table...
Bronze
H 29.14 in W 63 in D 31.5 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, dining table model O.K. for Nordiska Kompaniet Swedish Modern
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare extendable dining table model O.K. in elm veneer and stained elm, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth. Produced in 1936 by Nordiska Kompaniet, with label: NK R 40001 - C22 1 38. T...
Elm
H 29.53 in W 96.46 in D 42.13 in
Large Florence Knoll Teak Boat Shaped Dining Table
By Florence Knoll, Knoll, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare Florence Knoll for Knoll International model 578 dining table, circa 1958. Measures: 8 ft. long, seats 8-10 people. Large conference table with boat shaped top in teak and enam...
Steel
H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 27.56 in
Art Nouveau dining table by Nordiska Kompaniet for the Gasworks of Stockholm
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Forserum, SE
Swedish Art Nouveau dining table constructed from solid birch featuring adjustable sizing with a flap on each side of the table top. Produced ...
Birch
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Hjorth was major contributor to the burgeoning Sw...
Pine
H 28.55 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Table Model "Lovö", Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Stockholm, SE
Table in solid pine, model "Lovö", designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Pine
H 28.75 in W 31.5 in D 57.09 in
Teak "Napoli" Dining Table by David Rosén
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful “Napoli” dining table by David Rosén. Teak tabletop and elegantly sculpted beech legs with brass details. Two extra leaves makes this a versatile table that looks great in ...
Brass
H 28.75 in W 57.49 in D 31.5 in
David Rosen Dining Table Model Napoli for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Very chic dining table designed by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden in the 1950s. Beech base with brass details and teak top. Two extensions : length: 146 cm up to 236 cm.
Brass
H 28.75 in Dm 45.25 in
David Rosen, Nordiska Kompaniet Expandable Dining Table
By David Rosén, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in New York, NY
Swedish Modern dining table in a custom medium grey high gloss lacquer (grand piano finish) with a 22-Karat gold leaf band around perimeter. Each leaf is 14 inches wide. Pedestal table has four flared tapering legs finished in satin brass sabots. Table comes with two extensions also finished in grey lacquer and 22kt gold band...
Gold Leaf
H 28.75 in W 70.87 in D 29.53 in
Lovö Table by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in London, GB
'Lovö' table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in 1931. A minimal design consisting of two trestles, connected with mortice and tenon joints by a stretcher, and s...
Pine
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 40.56 in
Mahogany Dining Table by Carl-Axel Acking
By Carl-Axel Acking, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Mahogany dining table by Carl-Axel Acking, with strict, T-shaped legs. The middle bars of the Ts narrow off with subtle elegance where they meet the top bars. The table includes two ...
Mahogany
H 28.35 in W 29.53 in D 70.87 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovo Table
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovo table, Sweden, 1930s. Made by Nordiska Kompaniet. The table is in original condition and some minor surface m...
Pine