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Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Brazilian Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of four (4) dining chairs, OD70 designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark by OD
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair in Rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen
By Søren Willadsen, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian chair in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen for Søren Willadsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

SOLD 05/01/24 Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Rosewood Z Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen midcentury Rosewood Z dining chairs - pair. This chair measures: 19.75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Lowback Lounge Chair in Rosewood + Black Leather
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søren Willadsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Manufacturer: Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Era
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Set of eight kai kristiansen model 32 dining chairs in rosewood
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Korup Stolefabrik Era: 1960s Materials
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

A Set of 8 Fine Danish 1960's Rosewood Chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine 1960s Danish solid rosewood chairs by Kai Lyngfeldt for Vejen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chair with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Leather

Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Seven Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen dining chairs in rosewood Soren Willadsen Denmark 1960
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning set of six beautiful shaped and well-crafted dining chairs designed by Kai Lyngfledt
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Black Leather Low Back Danish Lounge Chair in Rosewood
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Manufacturer: Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik Era
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "desk chair" variation of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Paul Smith
Located in London, GB
from a rosewood frame in the iconic ‘Z’ silhouette, the chairs have cushioned seat and back cushions
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen Dining Chairs Produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs designed by Kai Lyngfeldt-Larsen. Produced by Søren Willadsen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century 1960’s Kai Kristiansen No 31 Dining Chair for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik in the 1960’s. This chair
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 easy chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark starting
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

6 Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Eight Solid Rosewood Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Dining Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Domus Danica
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Magnus Olesen Manufacturer: Domus Danica Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Mid Century Set of Four Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of four dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 31, epitomizes the timeless elegance and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

6 Kai Kristainsen Model 31 Solid Oak Danish Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen solid white oak dining chairs, model 31, for Schou Andersen, Denmark. These are
Category

Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Custom UpholsterySet of eight model
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
By Kai Winding
Located in Dronten, NL
Rosewood sideboard designed by Kai Winding, produced by Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. The piece has 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
Kai Winding Small Rosewood Sideboard
H 22.64 in W 43.31 in D 21.86 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 5 Chairs in Rosewood by Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søren Willadsen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian set of 5 chairs in rosewood by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. Original
Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood & Leather Arm Chair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Rosewood & leather Danish arm chair by Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, circa 1960's. Stunning solid wood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Danish Rosewood Round Extension Table in the style Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Well-maintained round rosewood dining table with extension leaves, attributed to architect Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen Corner chair in rosewood, cane and leather cushion. Model Univers, made by Magnus
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane

Series Of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Vejle Mobelfabrik - Rosewood - Ca 1960
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rio rosewood in the spirit of Kai Kristiansen. The veining is magnificent. Dynamic design with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen set 14 Conference Chairs of Rosewood + Leather Denmark 1960
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen, Søren Willadsen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen. They are made of rosewood with dark brown leather upholstery in Denmark by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg The plexus chair
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
rosewood in the creation of his works, whether they are chairs, sideboards, desks or bookcases. In 1956 he
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the joinery on the sides
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Rosewood Footstool by Magnus Olesen. The footstool
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and rosewood in his chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Vamdrup Stolefabrik Solid Teak Danish Dining Chairs Set of 6
By Vamdrup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
patches of heavy grain that looks almost like rosewood. As if this all wasn't sexy enough, the four
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Hydraulic Dry Bar - 022404 Vintage Danish
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished Brazilian rosewood have been illegal to harvest since 1961
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the joinery on the sides
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish set of 4 Kai Kristansen chairs and a table from Korup, 1960 Denmark.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
influential Kai Kristiansen. This exceptional chair set is a true collector's item, perfect for those who
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen Armchair Scandinavian Leather Chair Soren Willadsen
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare Danish armchair by designer Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen in rosewood. Seat in leather and beautiful
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Rio Rosewood Model Paperknive
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian lounge chair in Rio rosewood model paper Knive by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the piece of kai chairs rosewood you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, rosewood and fabric, every item from our selection of kai chairs rosewood was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of kai chairs rosewood — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of kai chairs rosewood, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made option in this array of kai chairs rosewood over the years, but those crafted by Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kai Chairs Rosewood?

Prices for a piece of kai chairs rosewood can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $708 and can go as high as $25,482, while the average can fetch as much as $4,669.

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