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Danish Modern Teak Bedside by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish modern bedside table by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
H 39.25 in W 23.25 in D 14 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak compact credenza designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Tamboured Teak Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a truly one-of-a-kind cabinet designed by Danish furniture legend Kai Kristiansen for FM
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Laminate, Wood, 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

Materials

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
Kai Kristiansen / cabinet / Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen / cabinet  / Faarup Mobelfabrik
Kai Kristiansen / cabinet  / Faarup Mobelfabrik
H 29.93 in W 33.86 in D 15.75 in
60s 70s Teak Teak Shelf Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
60s 70s teak teak shelf wall unit Kai Kristiansen Danish Design 60s Object: wall unit
Category

Vintage 1970s European Shelves

Materials

Metal

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Denmark in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of teak and has beautiful detailed lines with his signature
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Dresser, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Dresser, 1960’s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Dresser, 1960’s
H 23.23 in W 33.86 in D 12.6 in
Danish Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Style Tall Teak Dresser or Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful Danish 1960s teak tall dresser or chest or drawers in the style of Kai Kristiansen. Sharp
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Secretary Desk
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Torring Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Secretary Desk
Kai Kristiansen Teak Secretary Desk
H 44 in W 35.5 in D 17.25 in
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

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Dane Kai Kristiansen for the Feldballe Møbelfabrik. Vintage cabinet made of teak wood with 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Danish Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Danish Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
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H 17.72 in W 33.47 in D 13 in
Kai Kristiansen Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish teak low dresser designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The dresser is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
Kai Kristiansen Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
H 29.5 in W 71.13 in D 17.66 in
Kai Kristiansen Hydraulic Dry Bar - 022404 Vintage Danish
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
cabinet should be. Original Danish Modern designs made in the 1950’s-60’s and feature classic mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza
By Kai Kristiansen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Faarup Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Tambour Credenza and Hutch The
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

"Tall boy" chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels , BE
"Tall boy" Scandinavian teak chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen. With a curved front, it opens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
. Advantages: Authentic Danish design by Kai Kristiansen. Compact and functional, perfect for small
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Sideboard, Scandinavian Modern
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Long teak server by Kai Kristiansen featuring four drawers and three doors with adjustable shelving
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Metal

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By IKEA, Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Topeka, KS
overload!! This is a phenomenal low cabinet model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. It is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s. Vintage Danish chest of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel Kjersgaard. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Teak

Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbler, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
This shelf was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish publisher Feldalles Møbler in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
storage system designed by Danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s. Kristiansen is renowned
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Midcentury Blanket Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Blanket chest in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Teak

1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Neuss, NW
handles Made in Denmark. Design: Kai Kristiansen, manufacturer: FM Møbler (branding on the rear
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

 1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
 1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
H 63.39 in W 67.33 in D 18.12 in
Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak wall board Design: Kai Kristiansen Producer: Aksel Kjersgaard
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, Dresser by Kai Kristia
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Modular Sideboard with Sliding Doors designed by Kai Kristiansen 1970s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Modular set of four sideboards designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1970s with the well known handles
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This Danish Modern wall unit, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 3 Teak Shelves by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbler, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
These shelves were designed by kai kristiansen for the Danish publisher feldalles møbler in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, Model 835 for Askel Kjaersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern four drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Askel Kjaersgaard, Model 835
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Model 63 Drop Front Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Tørring Møbelfabrik, HNJ Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Floating Top Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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

Materials

Teak

20th Century Danish Vintage Modern Pair of Open Teak Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
. Seat: 17.75" H x 22" W x 19.5" D Kai Kristiansen is a Danish furniture designer born in 1929, in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak

Danish 1960's Small Sideboard or Cabinet in Teak with Built-in-Bar
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Small charming Danish Sideboard made from teak sometime ion the 1960's. The piece is unmarked and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak, Glass

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
Kristiansen was born in Denmark in 1929 and is a key designer of the 20th century. He studied as a carpenter
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

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

Materials

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

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
endures. This Danish bench with storage by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard is perfect for the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Rare pair of Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3b / Model 385 Dresser
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B / Model 385 Dresser. We have a third dresser in stock
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Model 127 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 127 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

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

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Six Drawer Dresser
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful elegant 6 drawer dresser attributed to Kai Kristiansen , we have cleaned and oiled the
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Six Drawer Dresser
Danish Modern Six Drawer Dresser
H 30 in W 71.25 in D 18 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Three-Drawer Floating Top Teak Desk w/ Bookshelf This Danish modern
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Vintage 1960s Danish Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Danish Teakwood Sideboard
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Wilhelm Renz, Hans J. Wegner, Kai Kristiansen, Walter Wirz
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak sideboard from the 1960s. Very high quality workmanship and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish Teakwood Sideboard
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
H 29.34 in W 86.62 in D 16.54 in
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
By Dieter Waeckerlin, Wilhelm Renz, Hans J. Wegner, Kai Kristiansen, Walter Wirz
Located in München, DE
Exceptionally beautiful Danish teak sideboard from the 1960s. Very high-quality workmanship and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Iron

Danish Teakwood Sideboard
Danish Teakwood Sideboard
H 29.34 in W 98.43 in D 18.31 in
Kai Kristiansen Sewing Table - 022469 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
cabinet should be. Original Danish Modern designs made in the 1950’s-60’s and feature classic mid-century
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

1950's Fully Restored Teak Executive Writing Desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1950's Fully restored executive teak writing desk from Feldballes Møbelfabrik Exclusive model 54
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Set Of 3 Nesting Tables Manufacturing Salin - Nyborg Denmark - XXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
shelving system. Kai Kristiansen was born in Denmark. He studied cabinet making and graduated in 1948. He
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20th Century Danish Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Palisander

Wall Unit, Teak, Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
A wall unit in teak. Design by Kai Kristiansen in circa 1960. Made by FM (Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Shelves

Materials

Teak

Wall Unit, Teak, Kai Kristiansen
Wall Unit, Teak, Kai Kristiansen
H 86.62 in W 88.19 in D 18.51 in
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Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet available at 1stDibs. A kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet bearing Mid-Century Modern, Scandinavian Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. A well-made kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler and Aksel Kjersgaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Cabinet?

A kai kristiansen Danish teak cabinet can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,963, while the lowest priced sells for $425 and the highest can go for as much as $8,581.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.