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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Armchairs David Blomberg Attributed, circa 1909
By David Bloomberg
Located in Long Island City, NY
The armchairs, design attributed to David Blomberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1909. Stained elmwood with carved decoration. H-36". Provenan...
Elm
Set of Eight Chairs by Nordiska Kompaniet, David Blomberg Attributed
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight jugendstil chairs (two armchairs and six chairs) by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, circa 1912. Design attributed to David Blomberg, chief architect for NK at 1902-1917. S...
Oak
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" Chairs
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of important and early Axel Einar Hjorth "Lovo" sandblasted and stained pine chairs by Nordisca Kompaniet, Sweden, 1932. The present chairs were exhibited and acquired at the Nordiska Kompaniet spring exhibition of 1932, when the "Lovo" series was first introduced. This rare available set of chairs are the earliest known of the "Lovo" series , as well as only known with metal tags. Later stained in black. Literature: Christian Bjork, Thomas Ekstrom...
Pine
A set of 2 Chairs by Carl Hörvik
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 2 garden chairs designed by Carl Hörvik (Sweden, 1882-1954) possibly produced by Thulins vagnfabrik, Skillingaryd, Sweden. Circa 1920th. Black lacquered iron, seats of teak...
Metal
Pair of "Stokke" Chairs by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Long Island City, NY
Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa, Denmark. 1960s. A pair of "Stokke" chairs with rosewood rails and original suede upholstery. Signed to the canvas. Excellent vintage condition.
Rosewood
A pair of “Lovö” chairs by Axel Einar Hjorth
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of 2 stained pine “Lovö” chairs designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1930s.
Pine
Nordiska Kompaniet, Arm Chairs, Birch, Fabric, Sweden, 1919
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of stained birch and beige fabric, designed and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet for the head office of Systembolaget, Sweden, 1919. Seat Height (inches): 19” Arm Height (inch...
Fabric, Birch
Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), Kansler, 1913
By David Blomberg, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hammarö, SE
NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Dining Chairs, Inventory No. 7852-23. Attributed to David Blomberg. A rare and highly collectible set of Swedish dining chairs produced for Nordiska Kompanie...
Mahogany
Scandinavian Modern Armchairs by Elias Svedberg, Sweden, 1930s
By Elias Svedberg
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant armchairs by Elias Svedberg, made from birch with flowing lines and an open silhouette. Upholstered with supple brown leather.
Leather, Birch
Axel Einar Hjorth, 1920s Charles oak chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By Nordiska Kompaniet, Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Axel Einar Hjorth's 1920s "Charles" chairs for Nordiska Kompaniet exemplify early 20th century craftsmanship with a refined baroque style, perfectly balancing ornate detail and funct...
Cane, Oak
Nordiska Kompaniet Pine "Ekerö" Chairs, Sweden 1930s
By Nordiska Kompaniet
Located in Utrecht, NL
These “Ekerö” chairs are often compared to Axel Einar Hjorth’s Utö model, and not without a reason. These models are often mentioned together thanks to their material and visual rese...
Pine
Swedish Designer, Lounge Chairs, Wood, Fabric, Sweden, 1930s
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of wood and white fabric lounge chairs or armchairs designed and produced in Sweden, c. 1930s. Seat Dimensions: 30.125"H x 25.25"W x 19.875"D Seat Height (inches): 16.125" ...
Fabric, Wood
