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.
$3,678
H 17.33 in W 66.93 in D 18.9 in
Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced by the Sw...
Pine
$2,644
H 17.13 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Bench "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern bench “Asserbo” by Børge Mogensen. Made by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden around 1970. The frame is made from acid-stained solid pine. Good vintage condition wi...
Pine
"Tokyo" bench by Yngvar Sandström for NK, 1960s
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, IT
Slatted oak bench. Designed by Yngvar Sandström for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s. Original mark present. "Tokyo" model bench designed by Yngvar Sandström for NK - Nordiska Kompan...
Oak
$2,703
H 18.9 in W 53.94 in D 27.56 in
Bench/Table Designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-konst, Sweden. 1970s
By Sigvard NIlsson
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench/table designed by Sigvard Nilsson for Söwe-Konst, Sweden, 1970s. Elm. Dimensions: L: 137 cm/ 54" D: 70 cm/ 27 1/2" H: 48 cm/ 18 7/8"
Elm
Mid Century Modern Bench in solid teak, Denmark 1960s
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a stunning Mid Century Modern bench done in solid teak. Its minimal, yet very warm design which will fit perfectly in various styles, such as Mid Centur...
Teak
Indoor Bench Pirkka Bench Tapiovaara Finland 1950s
By Ilmari Tapiovaara
Located in Otley, GB
Designed by Ilmari Tapiovaara & crafted by Laukaan Puu in Finland, this 1950s "Pirkka" indoor bench is an iconic example of midcentury Scandinavian design. The seating is made with e...
Beech, Pine
$5,150
H 13.78 in W 59.06 in D 19.69 in
"Bamse" Bench by Roland Wilhelmsson for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1971
By Roland Wilhelmsson
Located in Antwerp, BE
Pine Wood; Bench; Mid-Century Modern: Karl Andersson & Söner; Roland Wilhelmsson; Swede; 1960s; Modernist Design; Swedish pine "Bamse" bench designed by Roland Wilhemsson for Karl ...
Pine
Swedish Midcentury Bench in Oak by Hugo Svensson, 1960s
By Hugo Svensson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Swedish midcentury bench in oak by Hugo Svensson for Bjärnums, Sweden. Small bench with great details and beautiful proportions. Condition: Excellent original condition.
Oak
Swedish Bench in Pine by Sven Larsson
By Sven Larsson
Located in Karlstad, SE
Sven Larsson is one of the Swedish pioneers of the robust pine furniture era that started in the late 1960s and grew popular in the 1970s. With a great feeling for details and qualit...
Pine
Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive f...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen, Teak & Oak, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in PARIS, FR
Very nice coffee table by Borge Mogensen from the mid-twentieth century, in excellent condition. The top is made of teak and the sledge-type legs are made of oak. Their lighter colou...
Oak, Teak
Bench with chest Mid Century exotic wood Swedish design
By AB Glas & Trä
Located in PARIS, FR
Very refined bench with its 2-drawer cabinet that can also be used as a coffee table or as an end of bed or in an entryway. It is made of rosewood with a rich wood grain and with nic...
Wood
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner AT-327 Table, Oak, Denmark, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in PARIS, FR
This is the original edition of this table created in 1962 by Hans Wegner and made (stamping) by Andreas Tuck. By using vertical wooden uprights to form the belt under the tabletop, ...
Oak
Table AT-303 by Hans J. Wegner, Oak Wood, Mid-Century Modern
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in PARIS, FR
Créée en 1955 par Hans Wegner, reconnu comme l'un des principaux designers du mouvement moderne danois du milieu du siècle, cette table illustre parfaitement la rigueur et le sens ar...
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Stool by Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Sweden
By Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of Sweden
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant and refined design representative of Scandinavian modernism. The very nice architectural structure is in teak with a seat in high quality redone lamb leather. Modest in ...
Leather, Teak
Ekselius for JOC Vetlanda Mid-Century geometrical teak desk 1960s
By Karl-Erik Ekselius, JOC Mobler Vetlanda
Located in PARIS, FR
From aesthetics to functionality, this desk is the result of research into modernity and wood. Geometries run through the profile of this desk, the rectangular structures of the side...
Teak
