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Aksel Kjersgaard

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Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of its classic mirrors, which are frequently framed in teak or rosewood — or the graceful, angular forms of its vintage case pieces and storage cabinets — Aksel Kjersgaard is eminently collectible today. It is among the manufacturers that popularized Scandinavian modernism on an international scale, and the popularity of the brand endures.

A master cabinetmaker, Kjersgaard had spent three years traveling through Europe and Morocco toiling in other workshops before he opened his own factory. When he returned to Odder, in his native country, he was eager to start creating his own furniture, and his sleek, minimalist dressers, sideboards, cabinets and wall mirrors debuted in 1955.

The factory quickly gained a sterling reputation for its focus on craftsmanship and Kjersgaard’s reluctance to embellish his handmade pieces with ornament or unnecessary decorative flourishes. Kjersgaard attracted many talents of the Scandinavian modernist movement (and continues to do so today).

Known for his Chair #42, which he created with Schou Andersen, designer Kai Kristiansen worked with the company through the 1950s and 1960s, and his side tables and chests became a hallmark of the brand. During the 1970s, architects and former Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers Søren Nissen and Ebbe Gehl brought their expertise to the manufacturer, introducing a Shaker-influenced line that represented the start of what is now the very popular Naver collection, which is offered by way of a collaboration between Gramrode Møbelfabrik and Aksel Kjersgaard A/S.

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$2,576
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Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Oak Wall Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A wall hung mirror with solid and slightly concave oak profiles that has been assembled without the use of metal. It was designed and manufactured by ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Mirror, Oak

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 model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Kjersgaard

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Teak

Large 1960s solid beechwood coat rack by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobler
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in München, DE
Beautiful large 1960s coat rack by Aksel Kjersgaard for Odder Mobler. Made of solid, heavy beechwood. Made in Denmark. Beautiful, high-quality Scandinavian design. The hooks at the t...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Beech

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Rosewood & Mohair Upholstered Bench c1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A classic upholstered bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s as part of his popular Entre range produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. The frame is m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Mohair, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard, IKEA
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its stamped mark, archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of small darker spots on the top. A broken leg has been repaired and we have touched up some nicks & dings. Fresh coat of Danish oil applied. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s. My, my… what have we here? A fabulous Danish low cabinet? YES. A stunning Scandinavian Modern sideboard or media/console cabinet? YES. An incredible low bench or dresser? Also… YES!!! Talk about versatility overload!! This is a phenomenal low cabinet model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. It is comprised of a gorgeous teak frame with stunning wood grain, straight square legs, and four drawers featuring 2 double recessed half-moon handles. The top drawers open from the bottom, and the bottom drawers open from the top! It’s a simple but oh-so-stunning detail. This is an INCREDIBLE cabinet and it’s bursting with versatility, impeccable style, and ample storage. It could be used as a wonderful low dresser for lingerie or other delicate items in a bedroom, a fantastic sideboard, credenza, console, or media cabinet in a living or dining area. Maybe a marvelous low bench cabinet in a hall or entry, or in any room that needs a touch of quintessential Scandinavian Modern flair. It’s EXACTLY what the designer ordered! Kai Kristiansen was born in 1929 in Denmark. His approach to design was, and still is colored by his outlook on life with his constant search of “getting as much as possible out of as little as possible.” A phrase he uses to this day is “Economy, ecology, and common sense.” He was taught and trained as a cabinetmaker by a Danish design role model Kaare Klint. He knew that early in his career how to create furniture with functionality and refined details while keeping the production methods and costs in mind. He designed his first table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Kjersgaard

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was made from highly figured exotic rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Rosewood

Pair of 1960s planters by danish cabinetmaker Aksel Kjersgaard in oak and zinc.
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl, Arne Jacobsen
Located in København K, 84
Presenting a captivating piece of Danish craftsmanship from the 1960s—a rare pair of indoor planters or jardinieres skillfully crafted by the r...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Kjersgaard

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Zinc

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Aksel Kjersgaard Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$3,972Coffee and Cocktail TablesMaple1970s
2025$3,879Night StandsStainless Steel, Teak1960s
2025$550Wall MirrorsMirror, TeakC1960
2025$673Wall MirrorsTeak1960
2025$1,404Floor Mirrors and Full-Length Mirrors, Wall MirrorsMirror, Glass, Walnut, Plywoodcirca 1960
2025$3,807Benches, TablesMohair, Rosewoodc1950s
2025$1,950Shelves and Wall CabinetsTeak1960s
2025$865Side TablesSuede, Teak1960s
2025$400Wall MirrorsMirror, Teak1960s
2025$800Night StandsPine1970s
2024$4,200Commodes and Chests of DrawersWoodCirca 1960s
2024$1,800Wall MirrorsMirror, Teak1960s
2024$2,520Wall MirrorsMirror, Rosewood1960's
2024$1,000Wall Mirrors, Table MirrorsBrass, Mirror, Teak1960s
2024$600Commodes and Chests of Drawers, DressersOak1960s
2024$3,720Night StandsTeak1960
2024$5,800VanitiesMirror, Oak1960s
2024$3,600Night StandsWood, Oakcirca 1960s
2024$1,400More Mirrors, Wall MirrorsOak, Wood, Mirror1960s
2024$658Coat Racks and StandsWoodUnknown
$2,576
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$400-$8,423
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Aksel Kjersgaard furniture 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 Aksel Kjersgaard furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Aksel Kjersgaard were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Odder Furniture, Pedersen & Hansen, and Erik Reiff. Prices for Aksel Kjersgaard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $485 and can go as high as $27,370, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,995.

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