NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Swedish
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.
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Creator: NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Pair of Wood and Fabric Armchairs by Nordiska, Argentina, circa 1950
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Buenos Aires, Buenos Aires
Pair of wood and fabric armchairs by Nordiska. Argentina, circa 1950.
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1950s Argentine Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Kerstin Hörlin Holmquist Little Adam chair 1950
s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Uccle, BE
The Iconic “Lilla Adam” Model from the Paradise Collection
This “Lilla Adam” chair belong to the timeless and iconic Paradise Collection, crafted by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist during ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Nordiska Kompaniet Armchair, Sweden ca 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Bozeman, MT
Fine armchair by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden ca 1930s.
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Early 20th Century Swedish Art Deco NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Wood
1960s Vintage Swedish Armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of vintage Swedish armchairs by Kerstin Horlin Holmquist. This model is called the ‘Adam’ c...
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Swedish Mid Century Wooden Metal Daybed by Bengt Ruda
Nordiska Kompaniet 1950s
By Bengt Ruda, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare Swedish mid century "568-017" daybed with black lacquered metal endings, a dark stained wooden oak frame and brown fabric designed by Bengt Ruda produced and branded by N...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Metal
Set of Three Chairs “Typenko” by Axel Einar Hjorth, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs “Typenko” designed by Axel Einar Hjorth for Nordiska Kompaniet,
Sweden. 1944.
Birch and velvet upholstery.
Dimensions:
H: 88 cm/ 2' 11''
W: 45,5 cm/ 1' 6 1/2''
D: 57 cm/ 1' 11''
Seat height: 43 cm/ 1' 5 1/2''
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...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Velvet, Birch
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, `Small Eve/ Lilla Eva", NK, Scandinavian Modern
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist was assigned to the Triva department at Nordiska Kompaniet to create furniture for young, modern households. She created the Paradise-collection, with its bi...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Wool, Beech
Swedish Wooden "Skoga" Sofa in Pine by Axel Einar Hjorth Produced by NK, 1930s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Swedish wooden sofa in pine by Axel Einar Hjorth produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1930s. In good original condition signed and numbered by NK.
Dimensions: H: 85 cm / 33.45...
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1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Pine
Sune Lindström, Nordiska Kompaniet, Trivia, Safari Chair in Canvas Linen
By Sune Lindström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Hasselt, VLI
Rare safari-style folding chair, model “Sune” designed by Sune Lindström and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet in Sweden. Made in the early 1960s (designed...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Metal
David Rosén, Stool, Pine, Sweden, 1940s.
By David Rosén, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained pine stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, c. 1940s.
seat height: 16.5”
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
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...
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1910s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Birch
Carl-Axel Acking "Trienna" Wooden Armchair in Hide by Nordiska Kompaniet, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Swedish mid century "Trienna" wooden armchair upholstered with brown cow hide by Carl-Axel Acking produced by Nordiska Kompaniet Sweden, 1950s.
Dimensions: H: 75 cm / 29.50"...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Cowhide, Teak
David Rosén, "Futura" Stool, Fabric, Wood, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and beige fabric "Futura" foldable stool designed by David Rosén and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1950s.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bertil Söderberg, Sofa, Fabric, Beech, Sweden, 1940s
By Bertil Söderberg 1, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in High Point, NC
A stained beech and green fabric two-seater sofa or settee, designed by Bertil Söderberg and produced by Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden, 1940s.
Seat Height (inches): 18”
Arm Height (in...
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1940s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Scandinavian Modern Stools by David Rosén, NK, Sweden, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), David Rosén
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of beautiful mahogany stools by David Rosén, with dark red leather seats. Possible to fold.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Coppia poltroncine “Triva” di Bengt Ruda con tappezzeria floreale
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Bengt Ruda
Located in Brescia, IT
Coppia di poltroncine “Triva” per Nordiska Kompaniet, struttura nera con braccioli, imbottitura originale e rivestimento in cotone floreale, etichetta NK presente.
Linee pulite e ga...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Bench in Solid Oak, Tokyo, by Yngvar Sandström for NK, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Yngvar Sandström
Located in Goteborg, SE
Tokyo, a bench in massive oak for sitting or for using as a table. Made by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet),
the leading warehouse in Stockholm. Designed by Yngvar Sandström and part of a se...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Oak
Tokyo, Armchair by Carl-Axel Acking for NK, Sweden
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Carl-Axel Acking
Located in Goteborg, SE
This stylish chair was designed by the Carl-Axel Acking for the Swedish Embassy in Tokyo in 1959. This piece is in solid teak and natural leather.
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
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Scandinavian Midcentury "Adam" Lounge Chair, Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, 1950s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Stockholm, SE
“Big Adam” (“Stora Adam”) lounge chair by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmquist, from the “Paradis” series. Upholstered with black leather in nice condition, some wear on ...
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather
Panca “Tokyo” di Yngvar Sandström
By Yngvar Sandström, NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Brescia, IT
Panca “Tokyo” per Nordiska Kompaniet in rovere, piano a listelli, telai a U rastremati, produzione anni ’60.
Panca “Tokyo” disegnata nel 1962 da Yngvar Sandström per Nordiska Kompan...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Oak
Rare Swedish Modern Lounge Chairs by Hans-Harald Molander for Nordiska Kompaniet
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Hans Harald Molander
Located in Stockholm, Stockholms län
Rare lounge chairs designed by Hans-Harald Molander. Manufactured by Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made from black lacquered steel base with upholstered seats. ...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Steel
Paradise Sofa with Orange Fabric Upholstery by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Kerstin Horlin Holmquist
Located in Madrid, ES
The "Paradiset" sofa was designed by Kerstin Hörlin-Holmqvist in the late 1950s for Nordiska Kompaniet. It features a soft curved line of the back and tapered and curved stained beec...
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Elias Svedberg safari chair for NK, 1960s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Safari armchair by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet, with a light wood frame and cowhide-effect upholstery.
Designed by Elias Svedberg for Nordiska Kompaniet in the 1960s, this...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Green Beechwood Armchair, Nordiska Kompaniet, Sweden 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Rīga, LV
A vintage Swedish armchair from Nordiska Kompaniet (Model 562-004) made of beech wood with new upholstery.
Additional information:
Country of manufacture: Sweden
Period: 1940s
Dimen...
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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Armchair "Safari" by Elias Svedberg
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet), Elias Svedberg
Located in Brescia, IT
Vintage armchair made of wood and speckled fabric produced by the company Nordiska Kompaniet.
Particular seat with movable backrest. A piece of original and modern design, capable o...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Nk (nordiska Kompaniet) seating for sale on 1stDibs.
NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in sweden during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Nordiska Kompaniet, Norell Möbel AB, and Alf Svensson. Prices for NK (Nordiska Kompaniet) seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $565 and can go as high as $40,071, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,254.
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