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.
"Utö" table by Axel Einar Hjorth fro NK
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
The "Utö" table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, in 1932. Sweden. Stained pine, light scratches. Featured in the book " Axel Einar Hjorth Mobel Arkitekt".
Pine
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
Early and important Utö table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth, manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1932. Stained pine . The table top have bawls-like shape, and no rim on apron ...
Pine
Art Deco Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Beech & Parchment, 1940
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
Coffee table designed by Nordiska. Made in beech wood and top covered in parchment. Argentina, CIRCA 1940.
Wood, Parchment Paper
Yngvar Sandstrom Coffee Table by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1955
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning crafted coffee table designed by Yngvar Sandstrom and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1955. The table is beautifully crafted with solid beech and solid teak woode...
Birch, Teak
Wood, Parchment and Chrome Metal Table by Nordiska, Argentina, circa 1950
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Wood, parchment and chrome metal table by Nordiska. Argentina, Buenos Aires, circa 1950.
Chrome
Enameled Cocktail Table by P. Torneman for NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Algot P. Torneman
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A striking and exceptionally rare enamel on copper coffee table designed by P. Törneman (Algot Törneman) for Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Sweden’s premier design house and department sto...
Copper, Enamel
Table in Parchment and wood by Michel Leo
By Michel Leo
Located in Milan, IT
An astonishing table in parchment and wood by Michel Leo in Art Deco style, handmade. On request, we can quote a price for realizing it in different dimensions.
Wood
Elegant Gueridon By Nordiska Kompaniet
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Elegant birch gueridon by Nordiska Kompaniet. Elegant tripod base, pie edge top in birch.
Birch
Rosewood and Goatskin Parchment Paper Art Deco Coffee Table
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful Italian rosewood and Goatskin parchment paper Art Deco Coffee Table. Constructed of rosewood veneer with a goatskin parchment paper top and finish with a thick clear lacq...
Goatskin, Wood, Parchment Paper
$1,995
H 16.5 in W 41.25 in D 19.25 in
Mid-Century Modern Outdoor Cocktail Table by Maurizio Tempestini for Salterini
By John Salterini, Maurizio Tempestini
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous and rare cocktail table design by Maurizio Tempestini for John Salterini with a built in magazine rack basket. Two glas...
Iron
Pair of "Ängby" Bedside Tables by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of lovely bedside tables by Axel Einar Hjorth, model called “Ängby”. Swedish Modern lines with a touch of rococo. Made from wood, lacquered celadon green.
Wood, Lacquer
Axel Einar Hjorth Lövo Side table , 1930's
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Uccle, BE
Axel Einar Hjorth was a renowned Swedish designer of the 20th century, recognized for his influence in the modern Swedish design movement. Active during the first half of the 20th century, he was one of the pioneers of the modern Swedish design movement. Hjorth skillfully merged the functional aesthetics of Scandinavian design with a distinctive artistic sensibility, creating furniture pieces that transcend eras. The "Lövo side table...
Pine
$2,928Sale Price|28% Off
H 14.18 in W 49.22 in D 25.6 in
Modernist Chrome Coffee Table, French, Circa 1970
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This modernist coffee table is made of chrome with large square feet. It has 2 glass shelves, the top one which is beveled. This is a French work. Circa 1970.
Chrome
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
$893Sale Price|20% Off
H 12.01 in W 29.34 in D 29.34 in
French Vintage Coffee Table, Chrome and Smoked Glass, circa 1970
Located in Labrit, Landes
French coffee table with glass top and chrome structure. This design with it double legs is typical of the 1970's. In good condition, with scratches on the glass (please see photos) ...
Chrome
Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House Cocktail Table
By Lorin Jackson, Grosfeld House
Located in New York, NY
A 1940s carved Lucite coffee table designed by Lorin Jackson for Grosfeld House.
Glass, Lucite
$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 Axel Einar Hjorth, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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
$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
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist 'Plommonet' Side Table
By Kerstin Horlin Holmquist, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist for Nordiska Kompaniet, Plommonet coffee table, mahogany, Sweden, 1950s. This oval mahogany side table is executed with a solid biomorphic trestle leg. T...
Mahogany
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H 15.75 in W 52.76 in D 17.72 in
Erik Herløw for Nordiska Kompaniet Bench in Teak and Metal, 1960s
By Erik Herlow, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Prague, New Town
Swedish teak and metal bench or coffee table, designed by Erik Herløw and manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden, 1960s. This bench comes from Nordiska Kompaniet’s Triv...
Metal
Swedish Modern Console Table by Axel Einar Hjorth, NK, Sweden, 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Elegant console table by Axel Einar Hjorth, with a round black marble table top. Multiple legs with decorative sculpted details.
Marble
Yngvar Sandstrom for Nordiska Kompaniet Butcher Block Coffee Table
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in New Windsor, NY
Yngvar Sandstrom for Nordiska Kompaniet butcher block coffee table stunning crafted coffee table. Made in Sweden, circa 1955. Crafted with alternating teak and beech (possibly maple)...
Beech, Birch, Maple, Teak
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H 13.78 in W 16.54 in D 73.63 in
Yngvar Sandström "Tokyo" Bench in Oak for Nordiska Kompaniet Stockholm, 1950s
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare and long "Tokyo" bench by Yngvar Sandström produced 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet in Stockholm, Sweden. In good vintage condition and showing nice patina from use. Signed and ori...
Oak
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H 18.51 in W 53.55 in D 22.05 in
P. Torneman and David Rosen Coffee Table for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1960s
By Algot P. Torneman, Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Saint Ouen, FR
Swedish coffee table was designed by Algot P. Torneman and David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet during the 1960s. The oak structure supports an enamel top that is patterns with blue sq...
Enamel
Walnut and Brass Coffee Table from NK
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool coffee table made in from NK (Nordiska Kompaniet). The brass legs are Italian and imported by NK to give the walnut table top a stylish Italian ...
Brass
Striped Coffee Table by Ingvar Sandström
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Yngvar Sandström
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing coffee table by Yngvar Sandström, in a striped pattern created by alternating teak and birch in the solid wood tabletop.
Birch, Teak
Oak and Enamel Coffee Table by Stig Lindberg
By Stig Lindberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Coffee table by Stig Lindberg, designed for NK. Striking enamel table top with an undulating, underwater motif, set in an elegant oak frame.
Enamel
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H 18.9 in W 49.22 in D 21.66 in
Sofa Table with Enamel by Stig Lindberg and David Rosén, NK, Nordiska Kompaniet
By David Rosén, Stig Lindberg, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Hägersten, SE
Sofa/occasional table designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, NK. Made from solid oak with brass details and enamel surface designed by Stig Lindberg. The enamel ...
Brass, Enamel
Axel Einar Hjorth Utö Coffee Table, Sweden, circa 1935
By Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
The ‘Utö’ coffee table designed by Axel Einar Hjorth is striking in balancing large volumes with clean geometrical lines. The tabletop has a thick and oval shaped shallow bowl with a well-defined rim on the top and bottom. The pine wood has aged beautifully and displays a strong patina. The wide and robust foot follows the shape of the tabletop and encompasses a beautiful grain within the wood. The coffee table was also known as the Brancusi table...
Pine
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H 22.05 in Dm 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by David Rosen for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
”Futura” coffee table by David Rosén for Nordiska Kompaniet. Made at Nyköping in Sweden, production dated 22 of June 1953. Teak tabletop with beech legs or frame and large brass fi...
Brass