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.
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$6,315Sale Price|20% Off
Axel Einar Hjorth Swedish Grace Bookshelf, 1930
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
"Funkis" Bookshelf made of Bonad birch with removable shelves. Metal plaque on back with the following information NK R 35389- C 25 1 32. Dimensions: H100.5 x W116 x D25cm H39" x W46...
Birch
Scandinavian Modern "Hytte" Cabinet from NK, Sweden, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful midcentury “Hytte” cabinet from NK, made from pine in a rustic design. Traditional design elements yet distinctly modernist.
Pine
Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's Rare mid-century Scandinavian cabinet with graphic paneled front, likely produced in the 1950s–60s. What imm...
Brass
Axel-Einar Hjorth 'Lovö' cabinet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Lovo cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
Corner Cabinet Model "Sandhamn" by Axel Einar Hjorth 1930
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Karlstad, SE
Axel Einar Hjorth, Corner Cabinet, Model Sandhamn, Sweden, 1930s A rare corner cabinet from the Sandhamn series, designed by Axel Einar Hjorth in the 1930s. Executed in pine, the pi...
Pine
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden "Lovö" Pine Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key is included. Dimensions: H: 156 c...
Wrought Iron
David Rosén ”Futura” Cabinet for Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hammarö, SE
A refined Swedish Modern cabinet designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden, circa 1940s. Crafted in richly figured mahogany, the cabinet exemplifies Rosén’s elegant...
Brass
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Pine and forged iron. 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...
Iron
Swedish Wooden Lovö Pine Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth & Nordiska Kompaniet, 1932
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish modern "Lovö" storing cabinet in stained pine wood and iron by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. In good original condition. Key i...
Wrought Iron
Side table or bookshelf by David Rosén for NK, Sweden, 1950s
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful bookshelf designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, during the 1950s. Made in mahogany. Very rare model.
Mahogany
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Root Wood, Rare Sideboard, Sweden, 1937
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stamford, CT
Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish Mid-Century Modern, Root Wood, Rare "Birka" Sideboard, Sweden, 1937 A rare example of the “Birka” model sideboard, designed by renowne...
Birch
Elm sideboard 'OK' by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Beautiful sideboard by the renowned designer Axel Einar Hjorth and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1930s and 1940s. Model is called 'OK' and was a part of a series of furn...
Metal
David Rosén Model "4205881" Wood Shelf by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Utrecht, NL
Founded in Stockholm in 1902, Nordiska Kompaniet manufactured many of 20th century’s now iconic Swedish works. One of NK’s designers was David Rosén who was known for balancing tradi...
Wood
$9,600Sale Price|20% Off
Art Deco Desk by NK, Maple Veneer, Argentina, Circa 1930
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Art Deco desk, made of maple veneered wood with inlays, keyholes and ivory strips. By NORDISKA KOMPANIET S:A (1920-1970). Signed by NORDISKA KOMPANIET S,A., BS AIRES, Florida 101. A...
Maple
Swedish Mid Century Cabinet by Yngvar Sandström for NK
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Karlstad, SE
Elegant and minimalistic cabinet by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). The cabinet features two doors in teak with original brass keys. The legs and the sides are made of ...
Oak, Teak
A Pair of David Rosén “Futuraserien” Chests, Made for Nordiska Kompaniet 1953
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in New York, NY
A pair of “Futuraserien” chests designed by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK). The mahogany chests with a medium walnut finish each contain 4 drawers, each with two brass hand...
Mahogany
Scandinavian sideboard "Tokyo" by Ingvar Sandström
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian oak sideboard model "Tokyo," designed by Ingvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet, Swedish production with original label. Scandinavian sideboard model "Tokyo" in oak, d...
Oak
Axel Einar Hjorth Rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Rare "Lovö" cabinet in stained pine wood by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Stockholm Sweden, 1930s. Good condition. Key is included. Stained pine, patinated iron rivets. ...
Iron
Solid Oak Cabinet, France, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
Discover the allure of French craftsmanship with this charming and compact oak buffet from the 1940s. Despite its smaller size, this piece exudes timeless elegance and showcases the ...
Oak
$5,635Sale Price|45% Off
H 53.15 in W 63 in D 19.69 in
1950s, Cabinet/Buffet 'Nordens Flora' by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman
By Carl Axel Lindman
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
A striking 1950s teak and beech cabinet or buffet, richly decorated with illustrations from Nordens Flora by Carl Axel Magnus Lindman, Sweden. The botanical prints give the piece a l...
Beech, Teak, Paper
Cabinet by Eugen Höglund in Carved Walnut, Sweden, 1940s
By Eugen Höglund
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sculptural cabinet designed by Eugen Höglund and produced in Sweden during the 1940s. Crafted in walnut with hand-carved relief panels to the doors, depicting figurative and landscap...
Walnut
1940’s Swedish Cabinet
By Erik Mattsson 1
Located in Turners Falls, MA
1940’s Swedish Cabinet attributed to Erik Mattson. Beautiful intarsia woodworking. Doors conceal interior shelves and drawers. 2 additional front drawers.
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
Rare pine cabinet by Otto Dahlin, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Produced by Åby Möbelfabrik and retailed by Otto Dahlin in Stockholm during the 1940s. Made in solid pine with iron details. The gently curved top and legs are in the spirit of Swe...
Iron
$4,470
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Scandinavian Modern Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Wood, Oak
Cabinet, Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Cabinet in the Swedish Grace style by an unknown designer, produced by Åby Möbelfabrik, Sweden, 1940s. The cabinet features gently curved doors veneered in teak with a band of burl ...
Beech, Teak, Burl
Swedish Modern bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer, 1940s
Located in Uppsala, SE
Swedish Modern serving or bar cabinet in Mahogany and root veneer from the 1940s by unidentified designer. Legs in dark stained birch (or possibly Elm). A draw out serving shelf in g...
Birch, Elm, Mahogany
$58,050
H 64.57 in W 37.8 in D 15.75 in
Midcentury Modern Unique Cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Unique bar cabinet by Axel Einar Hjorth, in a strikingly decorative design with elegant details. Made from mahogany with floral motif inlays in birch and rosewood. Lighting inside. M...
Mahogany
$5,747
H 46.46 in W 32.68 in D 13.78 in
Bar cabinet - Swedish modern, 1940´s by Thysell´s furniture, Sweden
Located in Klintehamn, SE
Bar cabinet in mahogany from the Swedish modern period, app. 1940´s. Made by Thysell´s furniture in Anderslöv, Sweden. Mirror cut burl mahogany in the doors. Extremely high quality. ...
Mahogany
$92,880
H 61.03 in W 39.38 in D 17.92 in
Pine Cabinet ‘Lovö’ by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Cabinet ‘Lovö’ designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s. Pine and forged iron. 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...
Iron
1960s, Teak Bookcase By Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors, Sweden
By Carl-Axel Acking, Bodafors
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Teak Bookcase with Drawers by Carl Axel Acking for Bodafors (Sweden, 1950s–60s) A beautifully proportioned teak bookcase designed by renowned Swedish architect and designer Carl Axel...
Brass
Scandinavian Modern "Lovö" bookcase, NK, Sweden, 1940s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Low pine bookcase with cabinet part, made at NK in a rustic functionalist design. Rounded corners combined with traditional design elements including a cast iron keyhole plate. The ...
Pine
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H 59.45 in W 39.49 in D 18.51 in
Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet Cabinet in Maple and Paper
By Elias Svedberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, cabinet, maple, paper, Sweden, 1940 A stunning and graphic cabinet designed by Elias Sved...
Maple, Paper
Pair of Vintage Swedish Bedside Cabinets by Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in London, GB
A beautiful pair of vintage Swedish bedside cabinets by Nordiska Kompaniet. They were recently imported from Sweden, they date from the 1950’s. They have a sleek and stylish design,...
Wood
Swedish Grace "Haga" Sideboard by Carl Malmsten
By Carl Malmsten, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant sideboard by Carl Malmsten for NK, model called “Haga”, made from birch. Stained top and base, graphic inlays on the door fronts. Lovely attention to detail.
Birch
A Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet Chest of Drawers, Circa 1940-50
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish elm root and inlaid bow-front chest of drawers, Circa 1940s, by Nordiska Kompaniet (makers labels in top drawer), with a curved front above two short drawers and two long d...
Elm
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H 30.71 in W 33.08 in D 18.12 in
Custom order: "Dagmar" chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Dagmar” chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from oak in an elegant, timeless functionalist design. Washed oak that accentuates the woodgrain, sculpted knob handles.
Oak
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H 30.71 in W 37.41 in D 18.12 in
Modernist "Dagmar" chest of drawers, Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Striking “Dagmar” chest of drawers by Axel Einar Hjorth, made from oak in an elegant, timeless functionalist design. Washed oak that accentuates the woodgrain, sculpted knob handles.
Oak
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H 31.5 in W 36.62 in D 15.75 in
Scandinavian Functionalist chest of drawers, Oscar Nilsson, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Oscar Nilsson, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Chest of drawers by Oscar Nilsson, made from teak. Lovely, rounded functionalist forms and cool inset handles. The sides open up to reveal practical shelves and small compartments.
Teak
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Axel Einar Hjorth Wooden Lovö Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish early mid century wooden "lovö" bookcase / cabinet in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition aquired from the ori...
Pine
Lovö Cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
"Lovö" cabinet by Axel-Einar Hjorth, produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s.
Iron
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H 29.53 in W 70.87 in D 13.78 in
Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovö" Shelf in Pine for Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1930s
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern bookcase / shelf model "Lovö" by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1930s. In good original condition aquired from the original owne...
Pine
Nordiska Kompaniet Wall Shelves, Circa 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in New York, NY
Two Swedish Nordiska Kompaniet birch wood wall shelves, Circa 1940s, Adjustable shelves. Solid Birch shelves, adjustable, mounted to the wall with birch brackets with holes. Stamped....
Birch