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NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

Swedish

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.

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Creator: NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Midcentury "Lovö" dining or side chairs, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful “Lovö” easy chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from solid pine in a striking, rustic design. Wrought iron details on the backrests. New seats modelled from the origi...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of Eight Axel Einar Hjorth "Utö" Pine Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of eight mid century "Utö" pine dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s. In good original and matching condition. Dimensions: H: 80...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Dining / Office Chair in Pine Produced for NK, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" high back chair in stained pine model Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1932. In good original condition acquired from the original owner. ...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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Pine

Set of Six Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1928
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
These chairs were made in 1928 for the Swedish Department Store Nordiska Kompaniet, or NK. The set features two carver chairs and four side-chairs. These chairs are strong examples o...
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1920s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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Rattan, Ash

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten dining chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, made from beech bentwood in a neat design with elegantly curved backs. These chairs were originally made in 1937 for Tösse Bakery in Sto...
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1930s Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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"Futura" Swedish 1950s Dining Chairs
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Two armchairs and two side chairs with stunning sculptural backs by David Rosèn for Nordiska Kompaniet. Cherry hand carved horizontal back splats and curvaceous arms are incredibly s...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Room Chairs

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Cherry, Upholstery

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Nk (nordiska Kompaniet) dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) dining room chairs are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngve Ekström, and Carl Malmsten. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,800 and can go as high as $20,792, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $12,252.

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