{"product_id":"swedish-writing-bureau-by-nordiska-kompaniet","title":"Swedish Writing Bureau by Nordiska Kompaniet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"72\" data-end=\"478\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eA beautifully proportioned Swedish writing bureau, attributed to A.B. Nordiska Kompaniet (NK), one of Scandinavia's most respected furniture makers and retailers. While the original maker's label is no longer present, the refined construction, elegant proportions, and restrained Scandinavian design are characteristic of Nordiska Kompaniet pieces, for which labels were often lost over decades of use.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"480\" data-end=\"825\"\u003eThe fall-front writing surface opens to reveal a thoughtfully arranged interior with three small drawers and open storage, providing an organised workspace without sacrificing its clean exterior. The generous writing surface is well supported by the original stays, making it equally suited as a functional desk or an attractive statement piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"827\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eThe bureau retains its\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eoriginal key and has been fully restored and resealed, highlighting the warmth and natural beauty of the timber while preserving its vintage character. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1484\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eFounded in 1902, Nordiska Kompaniet (NK) became synonymous with exceptional Swedish furniture and collaborated with many of the country's leading designers throughout the twentieth century. Today, vintage NK furniture remains highly regarded for its understated elegance, quality craftsmanship, and enduring appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eConstructed from what appears to be a combination of birch and beech wood, the bureau has been fully restored and resealed, presenting beautifully overall. Minor marks remain and slight discoloration of wood here and there, but overall a good piece. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e95cm W x 44cm D x \u003cspan style=\"mso-spacerun: yes;\"\u003e 103\u003c\/span\u003ecm H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDesk surface height 69.5cm H\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eShipping Information:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eIf you are purchasing an item and you are based in Cape Town, Durban, or any area \u003cu\u003eoutside\u003c\/u\u003e Gauteng, please select the 'LOCAL PICK-UP' option at check-out and \u003cu\u003edo not\u003c\/u\u003e choose a shipment option.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease be aware that we cannot reserve any items until transportation or shipping arrangements have been finalized. Therefore, it is important to purchase the item and proceed with the checkout process. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAfter your purchase is complete, you are welcome to arrange your own method of transport. If you require our assistance, we can help you obtain a shipping quote based on the dimensions \u0026amp; volumetric weight of the item(s) you have bought. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ePlease email us at \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"mailto:shop@retrend.co.za\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eshop@retrend.co.za\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e so we can provide cost estimates for shipping to your area from our preferred suppliers. For more detailed information, please refer to our shipping policy. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"line-height: 115%;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003eNote\/Disclaimer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eOur images form part of the item description. While we make every effort to restore our furniture to its original state, most pieces date from the 1950s to the late 1970s. As a result, and despite restoration, signs of their vintage nature and previous life may still be visible. Light traces of restoration may remain visible, consistent with authentic vintage furniture\u003ci\u003e.\u003c\/i\u003e In some cases, minor adjustments may also have been made during the restoration process to ensure the piece remains functional and usable. We will point out any notable aspects where possible. We encourage in-store viewing or careful review of photographs before purchase.\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eTransport \u0026amp; Handling Note:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAll items are carefully wrapped and prepared for transport by us (not the courier) to ensure safe handling. Once items leave our premises, we cannot take responsibility for their treatment by third-party transporters. We strongly recommend arranging goods-in-transit insurance for comprehensive protection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eDue to the fragility of glass, we do not recommend shipping glass items outside of Gauteng.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eFor the full shipping policy, please refer to our Shipping Policy for more information: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003ehttps:\/\/retrend.co.za\/policies\/shipping-policy\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; line-height: 115%;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; mso-bidi-font-family: 'Segoe UI'; color: #adadad; mso-themecolor: background2; mso-themeshade: 191; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none; mso-fareast-language: EN-GB;\"\u003eAs with many Mid-Century pieces, this item features a thoughtful combination of solid wood and high-quality wood veneer. Veneer has a long and respected tradition in furniture making, valued for both its aesthetic and structural benefits. When crafted with skill and applied in substantial thickness, vintage veneer proves highly durable, allowing for careful restoration, including retouching, sanding, and refinishing without compromising the integrity of the piece.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-family: 'Century Gothic',sans-serif;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RE-TREND","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47915564859579,"sku":"5589","price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0289\/1254\/9962\/files\/IMG_7394_e4092397-d08f-4044-9d1b-72a55c4f9894.jpg?v=1782385497","url":"https:\/\/retrend.co.za\/products\/swedish-writing-bureau-by-nordiska-kompaniet","provider":"RE-TREND","version":"1.0","type":"link"}