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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Häkli Mid-Century Birch Cabinet, Finland 1950s
Located in Helsinki, FI
Finnish mid-century linen cabinet by Häkli, showcasing clean lines and practical design. The cabinet features a compact yet spacious form with two doors opening to a well-organized i...
Birch
Swedish Mid Century Cabinet by Yngvar Sandström for NK
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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
$19,969
H 62.6 in W 43.31 in D 18.9 in
Carl-Axel Acking Cabinet Produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950's
By Carl-Axel Acking, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
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
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Armoire
By Arne Vodder
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Arne Vodder Style Mid Century Danish Teak Armoire This armoire measures: 32 wide x 18 deep x 45.25 inches high We take our photos in a controlled...
Teak
Mid Century Teak Wardrobe from McIntosh, 1960s
By A.H. McIntosh Furniture
Located in South Shields, GB
A stylish mid-century double wardrobe by McIntosh Furniture, dating from the 1960s. Crafted in beautifully figured teak veneers with a warm honey patina, it features clean lines, ele...
Teak
Mid Century, Oak Wardrobe from Meredew, 1950s
By Meredew
Located in South Shields, GB
A freestanding oak wardrobe from Meredew - circa 1950s Featuring two hanging rails, a shelf and an internal full length mirror The matching tallboy, compact wardrobe and dressing t...
Oak
Mid century danish cabinet by Poul Hundevad, 1960s
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Solid teak cabinet designed by Poul Hundevad. Beautiful mid century piece with two sliding doors revealing lots of shelves 1960s - Denmark Very good condition Dimensions: Height:...
Teak
CB06 Cabinet by Cees Braakman for Pastoe, 1952
By Cees Braakman
Located in Balen, BE
A Mid-Century linnen cabinet 'model CB06', designed by Cees Braakman in the 1950s and manufactured by Pastoe in the Netherlands. This is a rare example in the birchwood series with...
Birch, Teak
$4,900
H 51.5 in W 60.75 in D 17.25 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teakwood Cabinet by Kirke Nielsen, 1950s
By Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish cabinet made of hand crafted polished, partly veneered Teakwood designed by Kirke Nielsen and produced by Abrahamssons Möbelfabrik AB, in good con...
Metal, Brass
$8,035
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Two-door Cabinet by Børge Mogensen. Denmark, FDB Møbler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Beautiful two-door Teak cabinet 'China' model 232 with fully adjustable drawers and two shelves. It includes the original brass details and keys. Slightly faded makers stamp on the b...
Teak
Mid century birch wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson Nordiska Kompaniet
By Oscar Nilsson
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century birch wardrobe by Oscar Nilsson for nordiska kompaniet circa 1939. We are pleased to offer this fitted wardrobe which is an early piece in the scandinavian modern furnit...
Birch
Scandinavian birch low open bookcase by SMF Bodafors
By SMF Svenska Möbelfabriken Bodafors
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Fine quality birch bookcase made by well known makers Bodafors of Sweden. Smaller in proportions of the norm, lends itself perfectly to occupying smaller spaces in hallways and small...
Birch
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist
By Ferdinand Lundquist
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century elm low open bookcase by Ferdinand Lundquist circa 1950. Very good quality sideboard/low open bookcase by Swedish designer ferdinand lundquist. Made in elm, with an unu...
Elm
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century Scandinavian elm low open bookcase cabinet circa 1950. Fine quality low open bookcase of smaller proportions fully refurbished in our workshop. Matched veneers to the t...
Elm
Mid century Swedish birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Mid century swedish birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Good example of swedish design, which offers maximum storage without taking too much space. Rectangular shape, veneered in a...
Birch
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
Scandinavian elm and birch low open bookcase circa 1950. Fine example of storage solutions for small spaces, or for even using as a stand for flat screen tv's Birch main body with ...
Birch, Elm
