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.
Chest of Drawers by Göran Malmvall in Pine, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare chest of drawers designed by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner in Huskvarna, Sweden, during the 1940s. Model 620 features three spacious drawers with circular brass ha...
Brass
$17,719
H 26.97 in W 34.65 in D 15.56 in
Chest of drawers by Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1940s
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A rare Scandinavian design piece from the 1940s/50s, created by renowned designer Göran Malmvall for Karl Andersson & Söner in Huskvarna, Sweden. Model 620 is an unusual and highly s...
Pine
$2,500
H 25.6 in W 21.66 in D 12.6 in
Midcentury Chest of Drawers by Thorald Madsen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare chest of drawers in walnut. Designed and made by Thorald Madsen. Great condition.
Chestnut, Walnut
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Oak, Teak
$2,278
H 28.25 in W 35.5 in D 17.75 in
Mid 20th century Danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jorgensen
By Henning Jørgensen
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid 20th century danish teak chest of drawers by Henning Jjorgensen circa 1960. Minimalist design by well known danish designer henning jorgensen, for fredericia møbelfabrik. Featu...
Brass
1960s Chest of drawers, Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful chest of drawers from Kai Kristiansen for F.M. Mobler from the 1960s. Corpus in teak veneer with four drawers and straight feet. Quality Features: accomplished design...
Teak
$14,400
H 29.5 in W 33.5 in D 15.25 in
Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940's
By Goran Malmvall
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Göran Malmvall Swedish Fir Chest with Ring Handles, Sweden, 1940, signed Fir, Brass, original key H: 29.5 D: 15.25 W: 33.5
Brass
Chest of drawers with 4 drawers, in teak, Denmark 1960s.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Charming Scandinavian chest of drawers. Four large drawers, the top one locks (key included). Ample storage capacity. A beautifully crafted piece, ideal for a bedroom or office. Very...
Teak
$1,476
H 40.56 in W 29.14 in D 16.15 in
Mid Century Teak Chest of Drawers, Scandinavian Modern Dresser, 1960s
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Elegant mid-century modern chest of drawers in warm teak veneer, dating from the 1960s. The piece features a clean Scandinavian silhouette with six spacious drawers, sculpted recesse...
Teak
Teak 7-Drawer Chest by Ejvind A. Johansson, 1960s
By Ivan Gern Møbelfabrik, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant 7-drawer chest in teak, designed by Ejvind A. Johansson and produced by Gern Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Featuring five large drawers and two smaller ones, it combines practica...
Teak
Midcentury chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1950s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, made from birch with clean lines. Veneer laid in a striking graphic pattern.
Birch
Midcentury chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stylish walnut chest of drawers by Ole Wanscher with a striking veneer front and brass handles. Beautiful attention to detail.
Birch
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small sideboard or chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, made from rosewood with a dramatic veneer pattern on the top. Decorative round inset drawer handles.
Rosewood
1960s Scandinavian Modern Oak Chest of Drawers by Niels Clausen
By Niels Clausen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool chest of drawers by Niels Clausen, made from oak. Beautiful drawer fronts, sculpted in ellipse forms in relief.
Oak
Midcentury Mahogany Chest of Drawers by Josef Frank, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant chest of drawers by Josef Frank, made from mahogany. Beveled edges around the drawers, brass handles. Lighter wood stripe inlayed around the edge of the table top.
Brass
Midcentury "Tulip Rose" chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, Sweden, 1930s
By Carl Malmsten
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful chest of drawers by Carl Malmsten, model called “Tulipanros” (“Tulip Rose”), made in mahogany and root veneer laid in an elegant pattern. Graphic decor on the drawer fronts...
Birch
