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.
$7,624 / set
H 33.86 in W 22.84 in D 25.99 in
1950s Pair of Frits Henningsen Armchairs in Birch Wood, Denmark
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Sturdy and stable - Armrests dimensions: 64.5cm.
Wood, Birch
Rare Pair of Swedish Easy Chairs, 1950s
By Erik Höglund
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of Swedish pine chairs, produced early 1950s. Newly reupholstered cushions in Kvadrat fabric. Very good condition.
Fabric, Pine
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Teak
$2,978 / set
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Captains Chairs by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark, 1960s, Set of 2
By Ørum Møbler, Erik Buch
Located in Ranst, VAN
Pair of Captain's chairs designed by Erik Buch for Ørum Møbler, Denmark 1960s. These beautiful armchairs are made of teak and still have the original wool upholstery. The pair remain...
Fabric, Wool, Teak
$6,790 / set
H 30.32 in W 24.81 in D 26.78 in
Henning Kjaernulf Oak Kurul Armchairs for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, Denmark, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in ŁÓDŹ, PL
A pair of iconic chairs by Danish designer Henning Kjærnulf, often called the “kurulstol” or kurul chair. The Curule seat is a foldable and portable chair with curved legs, the roots...
Sheepskin, Oak
$5,003 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 17.72 in
Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Teck Model 317
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchairs in teck model 317 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Original cord seat.
Teak
$1,066 / set
H 30.71 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
1960s, Danish design by Kai Kristensen, model 31, pair of armchairs.
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Tarm, 82
1960s, Danish design by Kai Kristensen, model 31. Pair of armchairs. Original beige/brown furniture wool, dark oak wood. Original good condition: no smells, no stains and stable cons...
Wool, Oak
$17,900 / set
H 29.5 in W 28.25 in D 31 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish pair of open armchairs made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by Kai Kristiansen in good condition. The back rest of the Scandinavian low back lounge chairs are spindled and curved with slim, arched armrests, standing on four wooden feet. Newly upholstered in a white-grey cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950, Copenhagen, Denmark...
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
$8,100 / set
H 28.75 in W 22.45 in D 20.08 in
Pair of Danish Modern "Cowhorn" Armchairs by Knud Færch in Teakwood & Oak, 1960s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Odense, DK
Rare pair of Model 251 "Cowhorn" armchairs by Danish designer Knud Færch made at Slagelse Møbelværk in the early 1960s. The chairs are made from solid teakwood and oak and has never ...
Oak, Teak
$2,782Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 22.45 in D 17.72 in
Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen Rosewood Armchairs, 1959
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen armchairs for Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, 1959 Brazilian Rosewood with original upholstery in excellent condition. Two armchairs available.
Rosewood
Pair of Eva and Nils Koppel Chairs for Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Eva & Niles Koppell
Located in Utrecht, NL
Eva and Nils Koppel met while she was studying at the Danish Academy, Copenhagen. Together they studied architecture and later worked in design icon Alvar Aalto’s office. Their furni...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of Armchairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden First half of the 20th Century
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
Nordiska Kompaniet was founded in Stockholm in 1902, and to this day, it is regarded as one of the most renowned Swedish furniture manufacturers. The department store reflected moder...
Fabric, Wood
Pair of "Stora Eva" Armchairs by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for NK, Sweden 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Utrecht, NL
The “Stora Eva” chair model is from the timeless and iconic Paradiset Collection from the Triva Series, which was created in the 1950s by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during her time at ...
Wood, Fabric
Carl Malmsten Upholstered Armchairs for O.H. Sjögren, Sweden, 1960s
By Carl Malmsten, O.H. Sjögren
Located in Utrecht, NL
Carl Malmsten devoted his life to the renewal of traditional Swedish craftsmanship, inspired by Swedish country manors and rustic styles. In this spirit, his armchairs are regarded t...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Cabinetmaker Oak Armchairs with Upholstered Cushions, Denmark 1940s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Most of the stunning minimalist designs from the turn of the century to the 1960s, termed "mid-century", captured the imagination of the world, especially Danish architect-designers’...
Fabric, Wood
Carl Gustaf Hiort Af Ornäs "Mikki" Armchairs, Finland 1940s
By Carl Gustaf Hiort af Ornäs, Puunveisto OY
Located in Utrecht, NL
The seating designs of the architect and designer, s, have been gradually more and more recognized world-wide, which resulted in the recent exhibition titled “Forgotten Ornäs”. His d...
Fabric, Wood
