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Fredrik A. Kayser

Norwegian, 1924-1968

Fredrik A. Kayser’s light, graceful, ultra-functional chairs, credenzas and dining room tables made him one of the foremost Scandinavian modern creators of his time. An apprentice-level carpenter by trade, he had his first design mass-produced at the young age of 15, foreshadowing a glorious future in the furniture industry.

Rastad & Relling, in Oslo, gave Kayser his start in furniture design straight out of the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (now the Oslo National Academy of the Arts) in 1945. After a failed attempt to open his own factory, the young but determined designer returned to his former employer and stayed until 1956, when he successfully exited to launch a design studio. He offered freelance design services, created pieces for furnituremaker Viken Møbelfabrikk and collaborated with Knut Sæter, of armchair manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.

Kayser and Sæter’s furniture was efficiently made to be packed flat, shipped and assembled at its destination. Introducing this innovative design to the world at the export fair in Helsingør in 1958, the pair found it well received. The partnership between Kayser and Sæter lasted until Kayser’s untimely death a decade later.

Kayser’s mid-century modern pieces won accolades. In 1960, the iconic, streamlined Model 711 series won first prize in the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing Industry’s chair competition. And the Model 108 easy chair, created in 1965, won the Award for Design Excellence in 1968 and found fame at the Collection Price Furniture Fair in Oslo in 1983. Many of his pieces are still in production today, including rosewood and teak easy chairs and high-backed lounge chairs.

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Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Model-934 Rosewood & Leather Sofa
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...
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1970s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser

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Leather, Rosewood, Feathers

Fredrik A. Kayser, Model 2222 for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årn
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Armchair model 2222 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årnes, Norway, c. 1955. Newly upholstered in sheepskin. Wear consistent with age and use.
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Fredrik A. Kayser

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Sheepskin, Teak

Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Fredrik A. Kayser

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Rosewood

Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser 'Fireplace' Armchair in Oak, Dokka, Norway, 1958
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Dokka Mobler, Nobilis, Adolf Relling
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant armchair, designed by Adolf Relling and Fredrik Kayser in 1946, is a rare model also known as 'Kaminstolen,' which translates roughly to "fireplace or stove chair." This...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser

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Fabric, Upholstery, Oak

1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather. Unmarked.
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20th Century Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Fredrik A. Kayser

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Leather, Rosewood

1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
$3,400
H 39.75 in W 29 in D 30 in
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
This vintage lounge chair was designed by the Danish designer Fredrik A. Kayser. The frame is made of a beautiful teak with gently sloping arm rests and a deep-inclined seat for maxi...
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1960s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser

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Leather, Teak

Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
Fredrik Kayser Teak Lounge Chair Model 710
$2,683 Sale Price
20% Off
H 15 in W 28 in D 28 in
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Stunning model 550 designed by Fredrik Kayser of Norway, , Scandinavian Design .. Simple elegance.. Sweeping curves. subtle joinery, and perfectly balanced frame creates a piece that...
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1950s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser

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Fabric, Teak

Rare Midcentury Teak Rocking Chair by Frederik Kayser Model 599 Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Rare Mid Century Modern Teak Rocking Chair, Frederik Kayser Model 599 By Norway, 1950s Magnificent mid century modern Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Afromosia teak wi...
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Fredrik A. Kayser

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Papercord, Teak

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Fredrik A. Kayser Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2025$3,249ArmchairsLeather, Hardwood1964
2025$8,750Lounge ChairsWool, Rattan, Teak1960s
2025$1,150Armchairs, Lounge ChairsLeather, Beech, Teak1959
2024$2,600Sofas, LoveseatsMahoganycirca 1960s
$3,937
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,150-$8,750
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Fredrik A. Kayser 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 Fredrik A. Kayser furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 40 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Fredrik A. Kayser were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Sven Ivar Dysthe, and Vatne Møbler. Prices for Fredrik A. Kayser furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,189 and can go as high as $16,426, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,650.

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