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.
Rolf Thies Unique Free-Standing Desk in Cognac Leather and Marble
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Rolf Thies for Nordiska Kompaniet, free-standing custom-made writing or office desk, leather, marble, Sweden, circa 1965 This refined desk was designed by Swedish architect Rolf Th...
Marble
"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
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A Swedish Pine Lovö dining table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth (1888–1959) for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. A major contributor to the country’s burgeoning design culture that wa...
Wood
Swedish Grace Console/Library Table from NK, Sweden, 1927
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant table with many variations, it can be used as a console or library table or as a small desk. Made from oak that has been beautifully lacquered black, legs and leg stand are c...
Brass
Rare Swedish Wooden Pine Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and most likely unique Swedish mid century modern wooden desk model "Värmdö" in solid stained pine with five sliding drawers at the front and adjustable shelves on the op...
Pine
$111,788
H 29.14 in W 66.93 in D 21.66 in
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
$76,487
H 18.9 in W 27.96 in D 22.05 in
An Authentic Utö table by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hønefoss, 30
A rare and authentic version of the iconic Utö table designer Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. This particular Utö represents one of the rarer and...
Pine
$7,880
H 29.93 in W 84.65 in D 39.38 in
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, 1960
By Bodil Kjaer
Located in Almelo, NL
Mid-Century Modern Executive Free Standing Desk in the Style of Bodil Kjær, Denmark, 1960s Striking and architectural, this exceptional mid-century executive desk was crafted in Den...
Stainless Steel
Peter Lovig free standing writing desk in teak Denmark 1960
By Løvig Design, Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Well-crafted freestanding writing desk designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen, Denmark, circa 1960. Executed in warm-toned teak, this piece is a refined example of Danish modern design, com...
Teak
$4,324Sale 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
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Replaced ma...
Marble
$21,875
H 30 in W 144 in D 48 in
Waxed Iron and Exotic Wood Dining Table from Costantini, Fierro, in Stock
By Costantini
Located in New York, NY
This one of a kind table is inspired by the massive sculptures of cold rolled steel by Richard Serra. The raw iron top was allowed to oxidize for several years before we applied a wa...
Metal, Iron
$65,000
H 18.9 in W 27.56 in D 21.65 in
Axel Einar Hjorth low table from “Utö” series, Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A sculptural low table by Axel Einar Hjorth’s from “Utö” series, Nordiska Kompaniet, Crca 1932. These collection, named after the island of Utö in the Stockholm archipelago, was desi...
Pine
Antique French Louis XVI Writing Desk Cognac Leather
Located in Senonches, Centre-Val de Loire
Antique Louis XVI style desk with cognac leather top and gold embossed frieze. The front of the piece has three dovetail drawers with bronze details and keys. The locks work perfectl...
Leather, Wood
$23,534
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
Helge Vestergaard Jensen Rosewood Dining Table
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen, Peder Pedersen
Located in London, GB
This table is 270cm long when extended and 150cm long without extensions. The width is 100cm. The height is 77cm. Unlike the table made by Sigh and Sonner...
Rosewood
$21,769
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
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H 29.75 in W 70.25 in D 31.5 in
Nordiska Kompaniet Teak Desk David Rosen Sweden Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a mid-century danish Scandinavian modern desk in teak wood and brass handles. Designed v=by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). Stamp present underneath ...
Brass
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H 29.73 in W 39.38 in D 23.63 in
Swedish modern small desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hägersten, SE
Desk produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s. Attributed to NK head architect at the time Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from elm and dark stained oak on the table top. Nice details...
Elm, Oak
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H 30.71 in W 43.31 in D 25.6 in
Nordiska Kompaniet, desk in beech from Hotel Knaust, Sweden 1931.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Desk in beech from Hotel Knaust by Nordiska Kompaniet / NK, Sweden 1931. With brass details and signed with NK badge and tracking number (easy to see who ordered the furniture and w...
Beech
Carl Malmsten Guldheden Desk, circa 1970s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl Malmsten
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish walnut writing desk designed by Carl Malmsten circa 1966, named Guldheden, produced in collaboration with NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), the rectangular top with rounded corners ...
Walnut
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H 29.93 in W 65.36 in D 29.53 in
"Corall" Dining Table or Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth, 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
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H 27.72 in W 45.28 in D 20.36 in
Dressing Table Designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing functionalist dressing table by Axel Einar Hjorth. Made from elm with contrasting inlaid darker wood. The rounded forms of the sides come together beautifully with the clean,...
Elm
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H 30.32 in W 63 in D 30.71 in
Walnut and Birch Desk by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant rare freestanding desk in walnut and birch, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. This fine vintage desik will complementary many interior styles. A ...
Birch, Walnut
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H 29.53 in W 39.18 in D 25.6 in
Birch Desk "Sara" Designed by Axel-Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant functionalist desk “Sara” by Axel Einar Hjort, with clean lines. Made from birch with lively woodgrain. Black stripes along the legs and around the tabletop accentuate the silhouette. Neat size. Provenance: This piece was purchased from NK by the Hotel Reisen, located in Gamla Stan...
Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth Lovö Table Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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...
Wood
1930s Desk by Carl Hörvik
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning rosewood desk by Carl Hörvik, commissioned by and made for the Stockholm Exhibition in 1930 and an outstanding example of that period’s luxurious ...
Palisander
1920s Swedish Grace Library Table by Carl Malmsten
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stunning Swedish grace library table by Carl Malmsten. Different pieces of birch wood have been used to create beautiful variation in the surface.
Birch