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.
Swedish "Utö" Pine Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Single beautiful “Utö” dining chair, made from pine in an elegant design balancing rustic and modernism. Solid wood, sturdy feel. Lovely woodgrain. “Utö” is one of the series of fur...
Pine
Set of Four "Utö" Pine Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of four “Utö” dining chairs, made from pine in an elegant design balancing rustic and modernism. Solid wood, sturdy feel. Lovely woodgrain. “Utö” is one of the series of furnitu...
Pine
Single Swedish Wooden "Utö" Dining Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish single wooden "Utö" dining / office chair in pine by Axe Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition. Dimensions: H: 80 cm...
Pine
$3,970 / item
A set of 8 Axel Einar Hjorth Utö chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Utö/Uto pine chair by Axel-Einar Hjorth, Sweden, circa 1933. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet. A set of 2 in total. Purchased for a sports cabin on the Kulla Peninsula, Skåne. A chair marked with an inscription in pencil “36270" which is the drawing number for the article “Utö chair...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Birch, Rare Birka Chairs, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stamford, CT
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Birch, Rare "Birka" Chairs, Sweden, 1930s A rare and complete set of six “Birka” dining or side chairs designed by...
Fabric, Birch
Dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Ebony & Velvet
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of dining chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1934. Veneered Macassar ebony and velvet. Stamped. Provenance: The chairs are said to have stoo...
Velvet, Ebony, Macassar
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...
Rattan, Ash
Set of four 'Birka' chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A refined set of four dining chairs from the “Birka” series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1930s. Crafted in ash and beech, with elegantly curved backre...
Fabric, Ash, Beech
$3,840Sale Price / set|20% Off
"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...
Upholstery, Cherry
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Carl-Axel Acking, Sweden, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Beech
Set of Four Nordiska Kompaniet Dining Chairs in Pine, Sweden 1909
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Utrecht, NL
Featuring clean forms without exaggeration, this set highlights the quality of work produced at Nordiska Kompaniet in the early 20th century. They are crafted from pine - a valuable ...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth, "Wärmdö" Sofa, Pine, Shearling, Sweden, 1937
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine and shearling "Wärmdö" sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1937. Seat Height (inches): 17.25” Arm Height (inches): 24...
Sheepskin, Pine
$25,691
H 28.75 in W 66.34 in D 26.78 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Velvet Sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Velvet Upholstery. Dimensions: H: 73 cm / 2' 4 3/4'' W: 168.5 cm / 5' 6 1/4'' D: 68 cm / 2' 2 3/4'' Depth of the corner side: 136 cm / 4' 5 1/2'' SH: 43 cm / 17'' Provenance: Fredrik Anderzon who was the manager of the brewery Nässjö Bryggeri commissioned a modernist summerhouse in 1936 and this sofa formed part of the interior. Literature: A high back chair that matches this model, Christian Björk, Thomas Ekström...
Upholstery, Velvet
$5,839
H 31.5 in W 17.72 in D 15.95 in
Axel Einar Hjorth - Utö Dining Chair - produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs - price per piece (5pcs in total avaible). These chairs, part of the Utö expo designed by Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. T...
Wood, Pine
$42,626
H 31.11 in W 54.73 in D 17.33 in
1930s Utö Sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth – Nordic Pine Bench for NK, Sweden
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa ‘Utö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Stained pine. Provenance: From a private Swedish collection. Original cushion. From 1927 to 1938, Axel-Einar Hjorth was the chief architect and designer at the department store Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm—which was known as one of the most important producers of modernist furniture in Sweden. During this time, Hjorth designed both public and private interiors, and worked with international clients including Iranian royalty. His first project for NK was a stand for the World Fair in Barcelona in 1929, during which he exhibited the Louis Cabinet...
Pine
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, new cushions.
Pine
$120,000
H 32.68 in W 84.65 in D 31.1 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "LOVÖ" sofa, Nordiska Kompaniet, with original cushions.
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in New York, NY
Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930's with original cushions. The "Lövö" sofa by Axel Einar Hjorth is a masterful blend of comfort and sophistication, embodying the best o...
Pine
$22,000
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Typenco Club Chairs, Fabric, Birch, Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of beige fabric and birch "Typenco" club chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. Seat Height (inches): 17.25" Arm Height (inc...
Fabric, Birch
$15,590
H 32.29 in W 16.54 in D 17.33 in
Four ‘Corall’ chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1937
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A set of four chair model ‘Corall’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1937 Birch, rattan, upholstered velvet seat. Labeled. This set of four ‘Corall’ chai...
Velvet, Rattan, Birch
$17,517
H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 24.41 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Rocking Chair in Pine by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and early Swedish mid century modern wooden rocking chair model "Lovö" in stained pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932. In good original condition...
Sheepskin, Pine
Pair of Lovö Chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Philadelphia, PA
The beautiful Lovö Chair is an exceptionally treasured vintage find. Designed in the 1930s by Axel Einar Hjorth as part of his ‘Sportstugemöbler’ (weekend cottage or lodge furniture) collection for Nordiska Kompaniet, the models in the beloved Lovö series are regarded by many as Axel Einar Hjorth's masterpieces. Crafted for the weekend cottages that were gaining popularity in Sweden at the time, each series is lovingly named after a Swedish island. Crafted from solid stained pine, their rich cherry tone exudes a timeless appeal. The green and blue floral vintage cushions...
Pine
Pair of "Lovö" Chairs by Axel Einar-Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of low back 'Lovö' chairs by Axel-Einar Hjorth. Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. Very good condition, original cushions.
Pine
$2,709
H 27.56 in W 30.12 in D 21.26 in
Swedish pine lounge chair in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uppsala, SE
Stained pine lounge chair in the manner of Axel Einar Hjorth, made in Sweden in the 1930s. Seat and back cushion with original striped fabric with yellow and grey tones. The back cushion are held in place by two linnen webbing stripes. This type of pine furniture became very popular during the 1930s and 1940s and were specifically designed for Swedish summer houses that increased in popularity during this period. They are often reffered to as "Sportstugemöbler" in Sweden and were popularised by Swedish design superstar Axel Einar Hjorth. In the south of Europe they are often called Chalet furniture...
Fabric, Pine
Lovö Chairs Axel Einar Hjorth Pine Wood, 1940
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Vienna, AT
Two pairs of “Lovö” easy chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, executed in solid pine and defined by a robust, deliberately rustic character. The expressive construction is complemented by wr...
Pine
1950s Eero Saarinen Model 72 Chairs Set of Eight
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Eero Saarinen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A rare set of eight Model 72 Conference Chairs, designed in 1948 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll International, USA, and produced under license by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Part of Sa...
Fabric
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H 35.83 in W 20.08 in D 17.33 in
Set of 4 “Gillberga” Oak Dining Chairs, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Modern, 1923
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Odense, DK
A distinguished set of four “Gillberga” dining chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, designed in 1923 and emblematic of early Swedish Classicism. The frame is supported by turned, connected ...
Fabric, Oak
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H 31.11 in W 17.92 in D 17.72 in
Single "Utö" Dining Chair by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Single beautiful “Utö” dining chair, made from pine in an elegant design balancing rustic and modernism. Solid wood, sturdy feel. Lovely woodgrain. “Utö” is one of the series of fur...
Pine
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H 81 in W 52 in D 45 in
Midcentury "Lovö" dining or side chairs, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
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...
Pine
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
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...
Pine
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H 37.41 in W 18.51 in D 19.69 in
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. ...
Pine
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H 37.75 in W 18.62 in D 21.25 in
Axel Einar Hjorth, Set of “Lovö” Chairs, Pine, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A set of 4 pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Single Dining "Utö" Chair in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for NK Sweden, 1932
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "Utö" dining chair in stained pine designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden in the 1932. In great vintage and original condition with patina from...
Pine
Pair of "Lovö" side chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant “Lovö” dining chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from pine. Beautiful design with clean lines and contrasting rustic wood.
Pine
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Utö Chairs in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four "Utö" dining chairs in pine and original condition designed by Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden in the 1930s. All four chairs are stable ...
Pine
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H 31.5 in W 18.12 in D 16.93 in
Axel Einar Hjorth “Utö” Dining Chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Utrecht, NL
Swedish architect and furniture designer Axel Einar Hjorth served as the lead designer for Sweden’s Nordiska Kompaniet department store from 1926 to 1938. During this time, Hjorth de...
Wood