Kai Kristiansen Seating
Danish, b. 1929
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.
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Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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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 19.25 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Upholstery, Rosewood
Quirky 1960s Danish Teak Chairs By Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler
By Hans J. Wegner, K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Quirky, cool and extremely beautiful. Carved from solid teak, these gorgeous Mid Century Modern chairs exemplify the finest Scandinavian craftsmanship. Made by K.S. Mobler in Denmark...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Wool, Wood, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Ivory Tweed Curved Back Teak Chairs, Danish, 1960s, Pair of Two
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of two beautiful midcentury chairs, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat and curved back reupholstered with ivory tweed. Structurally sound, in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anders...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Oak
Set of Six 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
Materials: Rosewood
Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall
Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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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.
The button plugs are made og beech tanned in 3 rosewood variations - a bright colore...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Beech
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Troja" Side Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern "Troja" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Ikea in Sweden in the 1960's.
This exquisite and comfortable chair, recently imp...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s Bench with Mirror
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s. Bench, drawer cubby and mirror. 3 separate pieces. Cubby sits on top (not attached). Bench: 47w 13.5d 15.75h
(Mirror 41.5H 16.5W).
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Mirror, Wood
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Era: 1958
Materials: Teak
Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall
Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17″ dee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
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
Materials: Rosewood, Wool
Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall
Seat: 18.5″ wid...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Wool, 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 Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Velvet, Rosewood
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The pair of teak 'Paperknife' armchairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, is a testament to the finesse of Danish mid-century modern furniture design. Crafte...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Set of Four Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of four dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 31, epitomizes the timeless elegance and comfort of Danish mid-century design. Crafted in 1960, these chairs showcase the dis...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Ivory Tweed Curved Back Teak Chair, Danish, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury chair, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat and curved back reupholstered with ivory tweed. Structurally sound, in good vintag...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Bench, Mirror and Drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak bench, mirror and drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s.
This Scandinavian mid-century modern hallway set was designed by Danish arc...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Palisander, set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- original leatherette upholstery in good condition with minor signs of use
- heigh of seat 45 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Faux Leather, Palisander
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Model #31 Chair in Teak, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, BS
Truly elegant original 1960s vintage Kai Kristiansen Model #31 accent chair in excellent condition. This is an early, sought after vintage model, with high quality teak wood and a mo...
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20th Century Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Ebonized Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 restored and ebonized oak dining chairs, inc. re-upholstery with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Oak
Kai Kristiansen Mauve Pink Curved Back Chair, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Beautiful midcentury chair, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair Silhouette. Teak frame, seat reupholstered with mauve pink velvet and curved back reupholstered in a coordinati...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
4 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak, Designed By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s, showcases the epitome of mid-century Danish design. Crafted by Schou Anderse...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architec...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Bouclé, Rosewood
Set of 6 Model 31 Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Oak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials: Oak, wool
Measurements: 18" wide x 20" deep x 29? tall.
Condition: In...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Oak
Six Restored Black Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 fully restored model 42 oak dining chairs in black varnish with swivel backrests by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik., inc. custom upholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Oak
Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. These iconic pieces are a testament to the sleek, organic design that typifies mid-c...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 4 dining chairs is an excellent representation of the timeless and elegant style that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, des...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly upholstered in a vintage grey Maharam Hallingdal wool textile by Nana Ditzel. Marke...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Wool, Teak
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 the early 1960s. The gorgeous rosewood frames have been refinished in Danish oil w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Mid-20th Century, Danish, Model 42 Dining Chair by Kai Kristiansen, 2 Available
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bristol, GB
Original Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chair produced by Schou Andersen. This iconic model is the most desired of all the chairs designed by this admired Danish designer, Kai Krist...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Bouclé, Oak
Dining Room Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 dining chairs is truly an iconic example of the timeless elegance that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, designed by the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
6 Original Kai Kristiansen Teak Dinning Chairs from 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant set of 6 'model 31' dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen, Denmark 1956. These typical Danish Modern dining chairs have solid teak fram...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
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. New foam and cover. Other cover on demand. + €250. Referenced by the Design Museum ...
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1960s French Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Model 31 Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable, interesting construction. The chairs have undergone wood renovation, the upholstery on th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot stool (ottoman) which can be also used as a beside table.
This is a set made of so...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs with newer chartreuse upholstery. The frames are in original condition with signs of wear includi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery
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 was designed by and manufactored for the Kai Kristiansen iconic "Paper Knife set" ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home, a design that was so unique that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair was revealed in 1956.
The chairs have been fully restored, sanded and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australian producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored and refinished model 42 dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical l...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Mauve Pink Curved Back Dining Side Chairs, 1960s, Pair of Two
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Set of two beautiful mid-century chairs, Kai Kristiansen’s iconic curved back chair silhouette. Teak frame, seat reupholstered with mauve pink velvet and curved back reupholstered in...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Set of Six Dining Side Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of six dining chairs mod. 301 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in the 1960ies in Denmark.
All chairs are in great original and used condition ...
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20th Century Danish Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Wood
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs Oak, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou Andersen, Denmark in 1964. The chairs are in very good condition, all of them were newly ...
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20th Century Danish Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 7 Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
By Jens Risom, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Set of 8 Mid-Century Modern teak dining chairs in black vinyl by Kai Kristiansen.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Eight Restored Ebonized Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 fully restored and ebonized model 42 oak dining chairs with swivel backrests by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.,
The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light an...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Armchair from the Paper Knife series designed by A.
Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in
Denmark.
The uniquely shaped se...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of four Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou Andersen, Denmark in 1964. The chairs are in very good condition, all of them were newly...
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20th Century Danish Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wood
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of eight fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.
The chairs have been fully restored by our skilled cabinetmakers - all joints checked and reglued if needed which it often is, frames sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and waxed to bring out the natural warm glow in the teak wood in order to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use. The chairs will be reupholstered with out additional cost in fabric of your choice from a wide list of "Kvadrat" or "Romo" fabrics or standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leather" before they are shipped.
Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early.
Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Ottomans by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Pair of Kai Kristiansen rosewood ottomans produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark, circa 1950s. The seats has been reupholstered in off-white, pure wool fabric from Chase Erwin.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from a wide list of fabrics from "Kvadrat" / "Romo" or leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leather".
We are shipping our pieces to most of the world on regular basis at costefficient shipping quotes - so feel free to ask for a shipping quote for your destination.
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Fabric, Teak
Paire de Fauteuils En Teck, Modèle 121, “Paper Knife” de Kai Kristiansen, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de fauteuils design, modèle 121, ‘Paper Knife’, Kai Kristiansen pour Magnus Olesen, 1956.
La structure est en teck massif avec dossier et coussin d’as...
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1950s Danish Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs for Shou Andersen Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Set of four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 teak dining chairs
Manufactured by renown furniture maker Schou Andersen
Fabric needs to replace.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
he chairs have been restored and refinished by our experi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chair with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen, Set of Six Teak, Model 31 Dining Chairs & Matching Dining Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen.
A set of six teak framed, Model 31 dining chairs with curved upholstered backs and a matching rectangular teak dining table, very sleek and compact but spacious wh...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Kai Kristiansen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Kai Kristiansen 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 Kai Kristiansen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 175 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Kai Kristiansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Arne Vodder, France & Søn, and Illum Wikkelsø. Prices for Kai Kristiansen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $72 and can go as high as $17,830, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,876.
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