Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

Danish

After training under his cabinetmaker father and then further afield at Berlin’s Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum and in Paris, Danish furniture designer Jacob Kjær crafted classical English-inspired dining chairs, sofas and other pieces that, many decades later, are understated and elegant in any space.

Kjær returned to Copenhagen in 1926 and opened his own workshop after studying in Germany and working as a joiner in France. His collectible works have all the characteristics that are attributed to Scandinavian modernist furniture — his chairs boast gracefully sloping seat backs and arms that mirror works by designers such as Finn Juhl or Hans Wegner, while his tables and other pieces, typically crafted in teak, rosewood or mahogany, are demonstrative of the deep commitment to craftsmanship associated with likeminded artisans who hail from Nordic regions of the world.

A well-known armchair made by Kjær for use at the UN Building in New York City is the spare and sculptural FN chair. While this iconic seat was first constructed in wood and upholstered in durable leather at the designer’s studio, it was later manufactured by Christensen & Larsen and is now available from Kitani, a Japanese company that offers licensed reproductions of chairs by a range of Danish modernist designers such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Nanna Ditzel and others.

Kjær participated in the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929 and held leadership roles in the Arts and Crafts Committee for Export and the Danish Arts and Crafts National Association. He also chaired the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild for a period during the 1950s. An example of one of Kjær’s armchairs is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Jacob Kjær seating, side tables, coffee tables and more.

Creator: Jacob Kjær

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

$18,936 / set

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Uccle, BE

A set of 6 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri. Each frame is constructed in a beautiful Mahogany with original patinated Niger leather seat. Jacob Kjær (1896–1957) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinetmaker. Kjær received training as a cabinetmaker in the workshop of his father who was also a furniture maker. After completing his training in Berlin and Paris, he exhibited works at the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929. Characterized by simplicity, his designs drew on the finest materials which, unusually for his day, he crafted himself. Inspired by classical English Style, his clean, graceful designs are modern in interpretation. He did much to enhance the reputation of the Danish furniture industry as president of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1952 to 1957 and of the Arts and Crafts Committee for Exports from 1944 to 1957. One of his most notable works is the FN Chair...

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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955

$1,800Sale Price / item|50% Off

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four model B49 armchairs by Jacob Kjaer. Constructed in teak with seat and curved back upholstered with original black leather. On Display in our Los Angeles showroom. Priced per cha...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs

$1,893 / set

H 40.95 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Gorgeous oak chairs with the original leather seat and oak frame. Clear pin hole connections give the chairs a nice robust look. The stools are in a good condition with some visibl...

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

$9,800 / set

H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau

$2,400 / set

H 49 in W 23 in D 24 in

Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau

By A. Sibau, Frank Lloyd Wright

Located in Hanover, MA

Set of four dining armchairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright by A. Sibau produced in Manzano, Italy Made of beechwood with cherry fini...

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1980s Italian Prairie School Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Beech, Cherry

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s

$1,887

H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Lejre, DK

This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

$11,616 / set

H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in London, England

Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

$4,260

H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Antique 1930s Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$1,145Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 39 in W 21 in D 22 in

Antique 1930s Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1930s antique set of 6 solid Mahogany Chippendale dining chairs They are very well made chairs which will last many more lifetimes. Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs Approximate measurements in inches Armchairs...

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1930s Chippendale Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Mahogany

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's

$5,917 / set

H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Di...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood, Fabric

Jacob Kjaer Model B-37 Rosewood Chair, Armchair, 1949

$3,964

H 29.53 in W 23.63 in D 20.08 in

Jacob Kjaer Model B-37 Rosewood Chair, Armchair, 1949

By Jacob Kjaer, Christensen & Larsen

Located in Paris, FR

Jacob Kjaer . A very rare Model B-37 armchair designed in 1949 for the UN Headquarters in New York. Made of Brazilian rosewood, with the seat and back upholstered in original patinat...

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1940s Danish Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs

$3,400Sale Price / set|50% Off

H 30 in W 22 in D 22 in

Pair of Jacob Kjaer UN Armchairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in North Hollywood, CA

Pair of United Nations armchairs attributed to Jacob Kjaer in original black vinyl upholstery. One arm shows a sign of repair ( last photo ) otherwise structurally strong with minima...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Wood

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

$94,500

H 33.08 in W 93.31 in D 28.35 in

Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Aluminum Gazelle Armchairs by Shelby Williams, Set of Four

$4,068Sale Price / set|31% Off

H 30.5 in W 19 in D 17 in

Aluminum Gazelle Armchairs by Shelby Williams, Set of Four

By Shelby Williams

Located in Van Nuys, CA

A set of four circa 1950 aluminum Gazelle chairs made by Shelby Williams with original seat coverings. These chairs are masterfully crafted of cast aluminum frames that are sculpted and taperd into an iconic and graceful form with dark stained armrests and original factory gold vinyl upholstery. We have 2 additional Gazelle Armchairs...

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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Aluminum

Previously Available Items

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjær (attr.), Denmark 1940s

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H 35.63 in W 18.71 in D 21.07 in

Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjær (attr.), Denmark 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Utrecht, NL

‎This set of six dining chairs are attributed to the Danish designer and master cabinetmaker, Jacob Kjær. He was a true “snedkermester”, a title given to the most excellent furnitur...

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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Jacob Kjær, Pair of A-49 Chairs

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H 33.08 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in

Jacob Kjær, Pair of A-49 Chairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær two chairs upholstered with light brown leather. Frame of teak Model A-49 chair.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Jacob Kjær, Six "Pariser Stolen" Chairs

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Jacob Kjær, Six "Pariser Stolen" Chairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær six chairs new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the world exhibition in 1937 in Paris, made by Jac...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær, Four "Pariser stolen" Chairs

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Jacob Kjær, Four "Pariser stolen" Chairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær four chairs original upholstered with original patinated Niger leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the world exhibition in 1937 in Par...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær Dining Chairs Model Paris Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

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H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Jacob Kjær Dining Chairs Model Paris Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare set of 16 dining chairs model Paris designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark. The model was designed for the Paris World Fair in 1937.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Brass

Jacob Kjær Armhair

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H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in

Jacob Kjær Armhair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with black leather. Frame of mahogany.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær Chair

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Jacob Kjær Chair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær chair original upholstered with original patinated niger leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the wor...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Dining Room Chairs Designed by Jacob Kjær, 1940s

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H 33.08 in W 18.12 in D 20.08 in

Dining Room Chairs Designed by Jacob Kjær, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Lejre, DK

Dining room chairs designed by Jacob Kjær from the 1940s. The chairs are in polished wood and with patinated dark brown leather.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Set of Four Chairs by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in

Set of Four Chairs by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four chairs by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær. Cuban mahogany and original Nigerian goatskin. Stunning chairs in a high quality and great condition, fine patina. 1930s.

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Goatskin, Mahogany

Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjaer

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H 30.5 in W 21 in L 30.5 in

Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjaer

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A set of six unique dining chair of smaller scale having a teak frame and curved seat and back both upholstered in leather.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Dining Chairs By Jacob kjaer

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Dining Chairs By Jacob kjaer

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Elegant set of 7,yes 7,custom ordered dining chairs in beautiful red/brown leather from Jacob kjaer.Six sides and one arm. Chairs in mahogany with a rosewood stain. Complete with ori...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany, Rosewood

Jacob Kjær dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob Kjær dining room chairs 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 Jacob Kjær dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Jacob Kjær were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by Frits Henningsen, Rud Rasmussen, and Peter Hvidt. Prices for Jacob Kjær dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $22,282.