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Vintage Mid Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is an extremely rare desk by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark. This is a smaller version
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely spectacular Danish vintage walnut desk by Kai Kristiansen. This is the model 54 desk
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Walnut

Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Walnut Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.93 in W 55.91 in D 29.14 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s Freestanding Danish Mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A large teak desk model no 70 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik.
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Vintage 1960s Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Stunning Danish modern teak desk designed by the famous cabinet maker Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Midcentury Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Kai Kristiansen design this large desk in 1950s for Feldballe Mobelfabrik. Iconic Model 70. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Rosewood

20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
'Model 70' 1950s Denmark Teak 72cm high, 172cm wide, 85cm deep Kai Kristiansen embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Beautiful mid century Danish desk with a lovely shaped top. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Teak

Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, HNJ Møbler, Tørring Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: HNJ Møbel / Tørring Møbelfabrik Era
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler 1960.
By Kai Kristiansen, HJN Møbler
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian secretary with straight shapes. A clever tray that opens by sliding onto 3 small drawers and 2 small interior shelves. On the lower part 3 large drawers. High-en...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model EP 401 Rosewood Executive Desk for Feldballes
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sleek, elegant, and powerful, the EP 401 desk by Kai Kristiansen is a timeless piece of Danish Mid
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Aluminum

Mid-century Teak Writing Desk Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1959, in Denmark. The desk is crafted of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This desk
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Teak Desk Model70 by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An excellent example of this desk from Kai Kristiansen, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Fm 60 Executive Desk In Teak
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This Danish modern executive desk Model FM 60 in teak was designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk in Teak wood model 54 by Kai Kristiansen and Feldballes furniture from 1954
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk, Model 54, designed by Kai Kristiansen in teak wood with 4 drawers and swivel bar manufactured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Desk chair by Kai Kristiansen 1960s, model Compass, Danish, Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage chair by Kai Kristiansen. Model: Compass Manufacturer: SVA Møbler Production period: 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Vintage wall system Kai Kristiansen Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in VEENENDAAL, NL
Beautiful vintage modular wall system by designer Kai Kristiansen. The cabinet consists of many
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
Vintage wall system  Kai Kristiansen  Teak
H 98.43 in W 102.37 in D 18.12 in
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
model 31 by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. CONDITION: In beautiful original condition. A small relief
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Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Wood

Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler Dark wood wall system, designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Wood

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available + one single Kai
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available. Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available. Kai Kristiansen was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Fruitwood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood 3-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood 2-Bay Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular rosewood/palisander wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By IKEA, Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
#394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Beautiful sculptural Danish modern secretary. Design by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
unusual creative design for useful pieces of furniture. The desk is by many attributed to Kai
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Danish Teak Secretaire by Nils Jonsson - Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler
By HJN Møbler
Located in Cincinnati, OH
clean design lines and wonderful cabinet making . Designed by Nils Jonsson - Kai Kristiansen for HJN
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Teak

Set Of 3 Nesting Tables Manufacturing Salin - Nyborg Denmark - XXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
1960s, such as Kai KRISTIANSEN. Throughout his career, he has designed numerous pieces: desks, tables
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20th Century Danish Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

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Palisander

Midcentury Rosewood Ep401 Desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paddock Wood, Kent
Midcentury rosewood EP401 desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960. A very stylish desirable rosewood
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid-Century Danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 30.52 in
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Midcentury Danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 59.85 in D 30.52 in
Writing Desk in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
Desk model 70 - Denmark design. The teak is well conditioned and holds a beautiful warm color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Writing Desk in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
Writing Desk in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
H 28.35 in W 67.72 in D 33.08 in
Desk Ash, Danish Design, 1970s, Designer Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Desk made in the 1970s. It was designed by leading Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Ash

Large Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk by FM Møbler
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Malmo, SE
This rare midcentury desk is designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and produced by FM Møbler
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Chrome

Freestanding Executive Rosewood Desk with Floating Top by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique desk from the 1960s-1970s. Design by prominent Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. The surface
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Ash

Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Kai Kristiansen Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bastrop, TX
Kai Kristiansen desk chair. Measures: 30" x 20" x 19" "Fire" dining chair from the 1960´s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

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Leather, Upholstery, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Chair
Kai Kristiansen Chair
H 30 in W 20 in D 19 in
Kai Kristiansen Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Rosewood chair by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark, 1950's. The chair has a swivel back and adjusts
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Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Chair
Kai Kristiansen Chair
H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Armchairs Troja Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Alvesta, SE
A nice pair of armchairs or office desk chairs. Designed by Kai Kristansen. Newly upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak, Fabric

Palisander Wall System by Kai Kristiansen (incl delivery US)
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Rotterdam, NL
cabinets, drawers, shelves and lecture shelve. There is even a light above the little desk. The condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

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Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and
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Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Set of Four Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, 1950s
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
A stunning set of four desk or dining chairs model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Rosewood

Set of Ten Rosewood Book Support
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paris, FR
Set of ten rosewood trapezium book support by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Mobelfabrik.   
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern More Desk Accessories

Set of Ten Rosewood Book Support
Set of Ten Rosewood Book Support
H 5.12 in W 0.4 in D 0.4 in
Free Standing Executive Teakdesk with Floating Top Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
Freestanding executive desk with a floating top. Designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen, Model FM60
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Rosewood Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood iconic desk by Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s, originating in Denmark. Furniture in very
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Rosewood Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Rosewood Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 28.75 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Floating Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Floating teak desk by Kai Kristiansen, circa late 1950s. This example has three open shelves on the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

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Brass

1960s Danish Rosewood Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Pasadena, CA
1960s Danish desk by Kai Kristiansen. Features three drawers on either side of desk, as well as
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Palisander

Mid-Century Modern Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels , BE
Mid-Century Modern desk by Kai Kristiansen for Mobelfabrik.
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Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Wood

Freestanding Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
High quality freestanding desk by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1955. This one is made out of rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Rosewood

Unusual Kidney Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen, Double-Sided, Bookcase
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Unusual kidney teak desk by Kai Kristiansen, double-sided, door and bookcase. Stunning round right
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Free-Standing Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Antwerp, BE
Free-standing desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s. This is Model No
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Brass

Danish Vintage Rosewood FM60 Desk by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish vintage rosewood desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik, 1960s. The classic and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

1960s Danish Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A large and impressive vintage Danish desk in teak, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen, it dates
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is the kidney shaped desk with built in revolving cocktail cabinet behind a tambour slide, and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Teak

Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Teak Kidney Shape Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 28.35 in W 52.37 in D 27.17 in
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
A gorgeous teak executive desk with a floating top, model FM59, designed by architect Kai
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20th Century Danish Desks

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
H 28.25 in W 60 in D 30.5 in
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Desk By Kai Kristiansen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal desk by kai kristiansen for your home. A desk by kai kristiansen — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect desk by kai kristiansen — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each desk by kai kristiansen bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made desk by kai kristiansen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Dansk Designs and Peter Løvig Nielsen are consistently popular.

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Prices for a desk by kai kristiansen can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $1,492 and can go as high as $11,668, while the average can fetch as much as $4,274.

Kai Kristiansen for sale on 1stDibs

With a passion for math and engineering, Kai Kristiansen has created high-quality wood furniture for decades. Beginning in the 1950s, his chairs, modular shelving and other furnishings were made in the style that would become internationally renowned as Danish modern and boasted clean lines, perfected functionality and exacting craftsmanship.

Born in Denmark, Kristiansen trained in cabinetmaking before studying with Kaare Klint, often cited as the “father of modern Danish design,” at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. At just 26 years old, Kristiansen opened his own studio.

Kristiansen had his mid-century breakthrough in 1956 with the Chair #42, which he made with Schou Andersen. Unlike most other chairs at the time, Chair #42’s armrests, with their wealth of radical angles, were connected to the back rather than the front legs. This unconventional flourish makes the backrest appear as though it is floating in midair above the seat.

Kristiansen’s next innovation was a modular wall system in 1957 — three years ahead of Dieter Rams’s more famous 606 Universal Shelving System. Called the Reolsystem Wall Unit, produced by SB Feldballes Møbelfabrik, it’s also known as the FM Wall Unit as FM/Fornem Møbelkunst began producing it in the 1960s.

Kristiansen would go on to work with other leading Danish furniture manufacturers such as Magnus Olesen, Fritz Hansen and Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, designing everything from chairs and desks to sideboards and cabinets, frequently in rosewood and teak. (The latter was a sought-after wood by Scandinavian modern designers.)

While many of Kristiansen’s timeless designs remain in production, such as his Paper Knife sofa, which was reintroduced by Miyazaki Chair Factory in 2008, and his 1950s Entré collection, which was relaunched with Great Dane Furniture in 2016, others are prized as vintage mid-century pieces.

Today, Kristiansen is still at work on new furniture with an expert eye to thoughtfully functional designs that are made to last.

Find a collection of vintage Kai Kristiansen furniture on 1stDibs.