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Model 31 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six chairs Model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou-Andersens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Mid-Century Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen.
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of four chairs model 42 designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacture Schou
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Danish dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen Model 170
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Mid Century Danish dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen Model 170 1960s a set of 2
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Set of 3 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Andernach, DE
Möbelfabrik Schou Andersen. Two chairs made of beautiful honey coloured teak, the one with the arm rests comes
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set of 4 Teak Model 42 Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice set of 4 classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 42 armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mid Century 1960’s Kai Kristiansen No 31 Dining Chair for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik in the 1960’s. This chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Dining Room Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs have a classic and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood, Teak

Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 20.87 in
Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
designed his most famous product, the No. 42 chair for Schou Andersen. The elegantly curved, reclining back
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander

4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
armchair designed by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and manufactured by Schou Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
armchair designed by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and manufactured by Schou Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

6 Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs Oak, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou
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20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Model 42, Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs have a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Six Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Striped Wool
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

1960 Danish Yellow Ochre Upholstered Dining Chairs 'Model 31' by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful dining chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Shou-Andersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of eight fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of four Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou
Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbelfabrik in 1956. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Leather

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Eight Restored Ebonized Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light and elegant design that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Ebonized Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light and elegant design that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chair with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Six Restored Black Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik., inc. custom upholstery. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 42 oak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Ebonized Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik., The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light and elegant design that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Fully Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Leather

Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Custom Reupholstry
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six original fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Leather, Fabric

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery. The A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four restored dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

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
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Schou Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
. The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Kai Kristiansen By Schou Andersen Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kai kristiansen by schou andersen chair you’re looking for. Each kai kristiansen by schou andersen chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and rosewood. There are many kinds of the kai kristiansen by schou andersen chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Each kai kristiansen by schou andersen chair bearing Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen By Schou Andersen Chair?

The average selling price for a kai kristiansen by schou andersen chair at 1stDibs is $4,357, while they’re typically $515 on the low end and $23,358 for the highest priced.

Kai Kristiansen for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Find a collection of vintage Kai Kristiansen furniture on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You

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.