Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Frame Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Frame Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic and in demand Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak frame dining chairs for Schou Andersen 1960s with black leatherette, Minimal design, maximum impact, Z-shaped arms with a resultin...
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood Stained Oak
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs in Black Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Kai Kristiansen six fully restored, refinished and reupholstered model 42 teak dining chairs in excellent condition.
Teak
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood "Z" Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Four Classic Kai Kristiansen model 42 "z-chairs." Fantastic, timeless design.
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Armchair Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair Model 42. Beautiful Wood! Use with a desk or add to your dining room set!
Upholstery, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold|$13,412
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold|$24,373
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 16 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold|$19,062
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold|$12,935
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four newly upholstered dining chairs with rosewood by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen.
Fabric, Rosewood
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Chairs with White Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Four stained oak chairs with tilting back reupholstered in off white fabric. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. Minor scratches and marks in wood.
Fabric, Hardwood
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Black Leather and Hardwood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Four armchairs, model 42, of solid hardwood and original black leather upholstered seat and tiltable back. Designed in 1956-1957 by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen...
Leather, Hardwood
Set of Four Chairs, Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen and Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 42 designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured at Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Rosewood, Wool
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Chairs Model 42 in Teak by SVA Møbler, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler
Located in Halle, DE
Set of 6 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42, designed in 1956 and made by SVA Møbler / Skovmand Andersen, Denmark Teak framed chairs with removable seat upholstery.
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z" Teak Dining Chairs
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Classic Danish modern dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. Great form with solid teak frame and cushioned seat and back. (Please confirm item location - NY or NJ - with d...
Wood
Kai Kristiansen Model 42, Fully Refurbished Set of Ten
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Set of ten increasingly rare Pau Ferro rosewood model 42 dining chairs. Produced in Denmark by Schou Andersen during the 1960s.
Hardwood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Set of 4 Teak Model 42 Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice set of 4 classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 42 armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, with fresh black leatherette seats and backs.
Faux Leather, Teak
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Rosewood, Bouclé
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen.
Rosewood, Velvet
'4' Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A striking set of four Danish mid-century dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. These iconic Model 42, or "Z" chairs are one of the most coveted Scandinavian modern designs and ...
Rosewood
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline l...
Leather, Rosewood
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, teak, wool, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. teak frames with seat and back reupholstered with 100 % New Zealand wool. Back pad h...
Wool, Teak
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of 1960s Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Victoria, BC
Fresh from an original family collection, this stunning pair of Model 42 dining chairs—designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted in Denmark in the 1960s—has been impeccably preserved.
Teak
Sold|$7,150 / set
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs, Model 42, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Porto, PT
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs model 42 with movable backrests, upholstered in the original black leather.
Leather, Rosewood
Sold|$5,031 / set
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs, Model 42, Set of Six, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Porto, PT
Set of 6 rosewood dining chairs model 42 with movable backrests, upholstered in the original blue fabric.
Fabric, Rosewood
4 Vintage Danish Mid Century Rosewood Dining Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a terrific set of four vintage Scandinavian modern dining chairs "Model 42" in rosewood designed by master Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in Denmark in th...
Rosewood
Sold|$8,121 / set
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Very beautiful set of six Kai Kristiansen rosewood chairs. The frame and upholstery is in excellent condition, the seats has a repair as shown on the picture.
Rosewood
Sold|$11,299 / set
Kai Kristiansen Six Rosewood Dining Chairs Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
A set of six Kai Kristiansen rosewood dining chairs. Edited by Schou Andersen Mobel in the 1960s. Fully refurbished and reupholstered in off-white weave Kvadrat Coda Fabric. Pivot ba...
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Mid-Century Teak Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Model#42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of Kai Kristiansen dining chairs in solid teak. Model 42. 1960s. Original blue fabric from Kvadrat, Denmark.
Fabric, Teak
Sold|$7,650 / set
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of 6 dining chairs model 42 in rosewood. Design by Kai Kristiansen in 1963.
Rosewood
Sold|$10,004 / set
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of 6 dining chairs model 42 in rosewood. Design by Kai Kristiansen in 1963.
Rosewood
Set of Four Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Crockett, CA
Desirable style Danish teal tilt back dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Faux Leather, Teak
Sold|$5,178 / set
Mid Century Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of 6 dining chairs, model 42, is a mid-century modern masterpiece designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in 1963.
Rosewood
Sold|$8,474 / set
Kai Kristiansen Model 42, Rosewood Danish Mid-Century Modern, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of six rosewood dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Rosewood
Sold|$3,413 / set
Set of Model 42 Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Shou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs Model 42 in oak with new upholstery in Kvadrat textile.
Oak
Sold|$4,708 / set
Mid Century Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of 4 dining chairs, model 42, is a mid-century modern masterpiece designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in 1963.
Teak
Mid Century Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1960's
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of 6 dining chairs, model 42, is a mid-century modern masterpiece designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in 1963.
Rosewood
Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
A set of six Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chairs, manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s.
Teak
Eight Rosewood "Model 42" Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of eight Danish rosewood "model 42" dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1965.
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
An iconic design featuring stunning angles and a tilting backrest. Newly upholstered in a cool grey fabric, this set of four chairs creates a dramatic and modern statement around a d...
Rosewood
Dining Chair in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen Model 42 'Z-Chair
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Beautiful rosewood dining chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. When you walk into a room, this chairs cannot help but grab your attention with their striking design, the chair are be...
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansens Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs for Andersen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
A beautiful Danish design chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen. This chair has model name number 42 and are made of solid teak wood and is original upholstered in bla...
Teak
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of six teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s and manufactured by V Schou Andersen. Also known as the 'Z' chair they feature a tilting back which makes the...
Teak
Set of Four Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Kai Kristiansen, the Model 42 dining chair is constructed with a rosewood frame and a seat and back upholstered in green textile.
Textile, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of Eight Teak Model 42 Danish Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Denver, CO
Beautiful set of eight teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960s. From any angle, these chairs are stunning and equally comfortable.
Teak, Upholstery
Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 42, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chicago, IL
Beautiful set of rosewood and teal blue leather dining chairs. The rosewood has a deep red patina to each chair. Structurally solid. Each chair has a tilting backrest for comfort. ...
Rosewood, Leather
Vintage Danish Teak Model 42 Tilt Back Dining Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of six model #42 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Teak
Vintage Danish Model 42 Rosewood Tilt Back Dining Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
The famous 'tilt-back' chairs by Kai Kristiansen, otherwise known as the model 42, are presented in elegant Brazilian rosewood with striking angles and subtle curves.
Rosewood
With a passion for math and engineering, Kai Kristiansen has created high-quality wood furniture for decades. Beginning in the 1950s, his coffee tables, chairs, modular shelving and other furnishings were made in the style that would become internationally renowned as Danish modern and boasted clean lines, perfected functionality and exacting craftsmanship.
Born in Denmark, Kristiansen trained in cabinetmaking before studying with Kaare Klint, often cited as the “father of modern Danish design,” at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. At just 26 years old, Kristiansen opened his own studio.
Kristiansen had his mid-century breakthrough in 1956 with the Chair #42, which he made with Schou Andersen. Unlike most other chairs at the time, Chair #42’s armrests, with their wealth of radical angles, were connected to the back rather than the front legs. This unconventional flourish makes the backrest appear as though it is floating in midair above the seat.
Kristiansen’s next innovation was a modular wall system in 1957 — three years ahead of Dieter Rams’s more famous 606 Universal Shelving System. Called the Reolsystem Wall Unit, produced by SB Feldballes Møbelfabrik, it’s also known as the FM Wall Unit as FM/Fornem Møbelkunst began producing it in the 1960s.
Kristiansen would go on to work with other leading Danish furniture manufacturers such as Magnus Olesen, Fritz Hansen and Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, designing everything from chairs and desks to sideboards and cabinets, frequently in rosewood and teak. (The latter was a sought-after wood by Scandinavian modern designers.)
While many of Kristiansen’s timeless designs remain in production, such as his Paper Knife sofa, which was reintroduced by Miyazaki Chair Factory in 2008, and his 1950s Entré collection, which was relaunched with Great Dane Furniture in 2016, others are prized as vintage mid-century pieces.
Today, Kristiansen is still at work on new furniture with an expert eye to thoughtfully functional designs that are made to last.
Find a collection of vintage Kai Kristiansen furniture on 1stDibs.
No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.
In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.
In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.
Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.
By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?
Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.