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Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery
1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen "Compass" chair with Teak frame and bone colored upholstery. The frame has

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

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Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design
Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

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H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form from the 1960s-1970s

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design
Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

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H 31.11 in W 17.72 in D 19.69 in

Kai Kristiansen Chairs Compass Danish Design

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie

A set of six pieces of chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, the "Compass" model, a Minimalist form

Category

Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's
Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs 1960's

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

We have three of these striking dining chairs available that can be fully re-upholstered in a

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 20.48 in

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Compass Chairs in Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Middelfart, Fyn

This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with a beige upholstery. They

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Mid-Century Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Basel, CH

This desk or dining chair was designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen during the 1950s and

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair with Oak Frame and Light Gray Blue Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Single Kai Kristiansen Compass chair with light blue upholstery and solid oak frame. The Compass

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair
Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

Frame Scandinavian Modern Side Chair Manner of Kai Kristiansen Compass Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Topeka, KS

manner of the Compass chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This chair is in wonderful vintage condition

Category

Mid-20th Century Unknown Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs, Danish Design, after Renovation

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

This set of four rosewood "Compass" chairs was designed by well-known Danish designer Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs in a darker stained wood with newer chartreuse upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

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H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 18.12 in

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Set of four Compass chair, Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 19.69 in

Set of Danish Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Benalmadena, ES

Beautiful set of 'Compass' chairs design by Kai Kristiansen in solid teak wood. Six Units

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969
Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969

Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969

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H 31.11 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960-1969

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Lejre, DK

Compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Schou Andersen furniture factory, from

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s
Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

Six Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of six rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s
Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

Four Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model Compass, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Chairs were

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960
Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

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H 23.63 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Set of eight 'Compass', Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark
1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark

1960s, Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Dining Chairs, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Praha, CZ

-The wooden parts have been carefully refurbished. - Newly upholstered. - Meaasure: height of seat 45 cm.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Modern Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Set of 6, Scandinavian Modern, teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen with chartreuse, woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs by SVA Møbler, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs by SVA Møbler, Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs by SVA Møbler, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Francisco, CA

Kai Kristiansen design compass dining chairs for SVA Møbler, Denmark. Fantastic chair design that

Category

Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.
Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, Brazilian Rosewood. Rare compass style.

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

Rare set of 6 Brazilian Rosewood compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1960. Wonderful

Category

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

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

Six Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of six chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced in

Category

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

Materials

Teak

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

set of four rosewood chairs, designed by the famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, was produced

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

Four Compass Dining Room Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of four dining chairs designed by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen was manufactured

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Cotton, Teak

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Set of Eight Danish Teak Compass Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made set of eight Danish teak compass dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

Pair of Midcentury Danish Teak Compass Chairs Designed by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This pair of midcentury teak wood Danish chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Set di 4 Sedie Compass di Kai Kristiansen – Design Danese Mid-Century
Set di 4 Sedie Compass di Kai Kristiansen – Design Danese Mid-Century

Set di 4 Sedie Compass di Kai Kristiansen – Design Danese Mid-Century

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Torino, IT

Il set di quattro sedie Compass, disegnate da Kai Kristiansen, è una raffinata espressione del

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s
Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

Set of Six Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen with Table, Danish Design, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

A set of six rosewood "Compass" chairs by Kai Kristiansen and table. Set manufactured in Denmark in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler
1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler

1960s Kai Kristiansen Compass Teak and Leather Chair for SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

The Compass chairs are quite rare and were designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958. The

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery
1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery

1960s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Choice of Upholstery

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of two Compass chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958. The Compass chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen

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H 30.71 in W 20.87 in D 20.87 in

Danish Vintage Teak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A stylish and extremely well made Danish vintage teak compass chair by Kai Kristiansen. This was

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Kai Kristiansen, Brazilian Rosewood and leather dining chairs, set of 4
Kai Kristiansen, Brazilian Rosewood and leather dining chairs, set of 4

Kai Kristiansen, Brazilian Rosewood and leather dining chairs, set of 4

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

Set of four Kai Kristiansen compass dining chairs manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960. Brazilian

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

Materials

Palisander

Set Six Kai Kristiansen Teak "Compass" Dining Chairs
Set Six Kai Kristiansen Teak "Compass" Dining Chairs

Set Six Kai Kristiansen Teak "Compass" Dining Chairs

Located in Chicago, IL

Set of six dining chairs in refinished sculptural teak framing by the Danish designer, Kai

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Set of 4 Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in The Hague, NL

This set of four dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

4, Set of Two Teak Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in The Hague, NL

This set of two dining chairs, model compass, are made in solid teak with new upholstery. They were

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s
Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

Dining Set Skovby with Compass Chairs, Danish Design, 1960s

By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Chorzów, PL

Compass model chairs by Kai Kristiansen, after material replacement, wood renovation. The set is in very

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs

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H 30.75 in W 21.325 in D 21.25 in

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs with light blue upholstery. These stunning have a

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Dining Chairs for SVA Mobler
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Dining Chairs for SVA Mobler

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Dining Chairs for SVA Mobler

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Munster, NRW

Kai Kristiansen dining chairs, for SVA Mobler, six, teak frames with V-shaped legs, original wool

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Pair of Mid-Century Modern Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Doornspijk, NL

Chair "Compass" was designed in 1958 by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler and manufactured in Denmark

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

Set of Two Refinished Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
Set of Two Refinished Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

Set of Two Refinished Kai Kristiansen Teak Compass Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of two Compass chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in 1958. The Compass chair is

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Oak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler
Set of Four Oak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

Set of Four Oak Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Praha, CZ

Frame of each one is made from stained solid oak. Newly upholstered. Carefully refurbished.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Original Vintage Kai Kritiansen Compass SVA Mobler Chairs Set 4, Denmark
Original Vintage Kai Kritiansen Compass SVA Mobler Chairs Set 4, Denmark

Original Vintage Kai Kritiansen Compass SVA Mobler Chairs Set 4, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Buffalo, NY

Stunning set of 4 Kai Kritiansen Compass Chairs manufactured by SVA Mobler, Made in Denmark

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Dark Oak Compass Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, 1960s
Set of Six Dark Oak Compass Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, 1960s

Set of Six Dark Oak Compass Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, 1960s

By Shou Andersen, SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Norwalk, CT

The compass armchair was designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs, Set of Four
Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs, Set of Four

Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs, Set of Four

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 21.26 in

Kai Kristiansen Compass Dining Chairs, Set of Four

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

Danish modern “Compass” dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, Denmark

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Teak and Wool, Denmark, 1950s
Vintage Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Teak and Wool, Denmark, 1950s

Vintage Compass Chair by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Teak and Wool, Denmark, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler

Located in Hamburg, DE

This offer is for one dining compass chairs. + Classic Danish Scandinavian Modern upholstered

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

6 Vintage Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Oak and Wool, Denmark 1950s
6 Vintage Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Oak and Wool, Denmark 1950s

6 Vintage Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Oak and Wool, Denmark 1950s

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hamburg, DE

This offer is for six dining compass chairs. + Classic Danish Scandinavian Modern upholstered

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Oak

6 Compass Chairs, Kai Kristiansen
6 Compass Chairs, Kai Kristiansen

6 Compass Chairs, Kai Kristiansen

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H 30.71 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in

6 Compass Chairs, Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerpen, BE

A set of 6 dining chairs in teak, model 'Compass'. Design by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Mid Century Kai Kristiansen Compass SVA Møbler Rosewood Dinning Chair, 1960s
Mid Century Kai Kristiansen Compass SVA Møbler Rosewood Dinning Chair, 1960s

Mid Century Kai Kristiansen Compass SVA Møbler Rosewood Dinning Chair, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Porto, PT

Mid Century Kai Kristiansen compass SVA Møbler dinning chair, 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful set of six Kai Kristiansen 'Compass' dining chairs, solid teak wood, new upholstery and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs 1960s Model Compass SVA Møbler

By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hamminkeln, DE

Beautiful set of six Kai Kristiansen 'Compass' dining chairs, solid teak wood, new upholstery and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

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Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4

By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.

Located in London, London

Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...

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2010s British Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

$663Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in

Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak

By Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and original Dragør fabric as they were made originally with. Provided by Danish Art Weavery. Refreshing design with b...

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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s

$815Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s

Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL

The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...

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20th Century Polish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s

By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen

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...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table
Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

$4,002 / item

H 17.72 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in

Ondamarmo Vulcano Onyx Matte Polished Side Table

Located in AVENZA CARRARA, IT

The Ondamarmo series by Federica Elmo includes 6 objects: The extra large dining table, two smaller size tables, three shelves, and a tray designed as an evolution of the shapes of t...

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2010s Italian Side Tables

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Onyx

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon
Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

$5,145Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 24.01 in Dm 13.78 in

Pair of Constant Night Stands in Poplar Burl wood by Master for Lemon

By Lemon

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Envisioned by designer Yaniv Chen, the Constant nightstand exudes an air of refined luxury, celebrating the inherent splendor of Poplar burl wood. Meticulously crafted with impeccabl...

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2010s Portuguese Minimalist Night Stands

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Burl, Poplar

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s
Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

$14,900

H 28.7 in W 62 in D 24.3 in

Milo Baughman, Rare Desk, Walnut, Brass, USA, 1950s

By Glenn of California, Milo Baughman

Located in High Point, NC

A rare walnut and brass desk designed by Milo Baughman and produced by Glenn of California, USA, 1950s.

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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

1960s Antonin Suman Pair of Restored Chairs in Walnut Finish
1960s Antonin Suman Pair of Restored Chairs in Walnut Finish

1960s Antonin Suman Pair of Restored Chairs in Walnut Finish

$817 / set

H 30.71 in W 17.33 in D 21.26 in

1960s Antonin Suman Pair of Restored Chairs in Walnut Finish

By Antonín Šuman

Located in Praha, CZ

- Carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered - sturdy and stable

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Vintage 1960s Czech Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Walnut

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Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of kai kristiansen compass chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique kai kristiansen compass chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are all kinds of kai kristiansen compass chairs available, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern kai kristiansen compass chairs are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made kai kristiansen compass chairs over the years, but those made by Kai Kristiansen, SVA Møbler and Shou Andersen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Kai Kristiansen Compass Chairs?

Kai kristiansen compass chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,392, while the lowest priced sells for $372 and the highest can go for as much as $6,300.

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 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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.