Rare Danish Armchair in the Style of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Designed in the early 1970s. In the style of Kai Kristiansen "fire" armchair. Attributed to Hans Hovmand Olsen.
Teak
Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This original Fire executive chair was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik during the 1960s.
Faux Leather, Teak
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H 29.14 in W 19.69 in L 29.14 in
Kai Kristiansen "Fire" Set of Four Grey Teak Dining Chairs Danish Design, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designed by wellknown designer Kai Kristiansen, Model called "Fire"
Teak
Midcentury Danish Fire Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Set of 2
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Rochester, England
Exemplifying Mid-Century Modern design, this set of 2 fire chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen combine sleek curves with angular lines to create an iconic Silhouette.
Fabric, Rosewood
Midcentury Danish Fire Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Set of Two
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Rochester, England
Exemplifying Mid-Century Modern design, this pair of fire chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen combine sleek curves with angular lines to create an iconic silhouette.
Wood
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H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 19.5 in
Scandinavian Modern "Fire" Chairs By Kai Kristiansen For Korup Stolefabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This iconic set of Scandinavian Modern dining chairs were designed in the 1950s by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured the Korup Stolefabrik during the 1960s.
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Chair, Model Fire, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A Danish chair from the 1960s. Furniture in very good condition, after professional renovation, the seat and backrest are upholstered with new natural leather. Dimensions: Height ...
Leather, Teak
Dining Set, Fire Model, Danish Design, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Dining set, fire model, Danish design, 1960s Very good condition. A set from Denmark from the 1960s. It is in very good condition, after the wood renovation process. It has two...
Teak
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H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
A set of four Danish chairs model 68 ( Fire ) produced by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of four Danish chairs model 68 (Fire), designed by Kai Kristiansen. Chairs manufactured by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik in the 1960s.
Fabric, Teak
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H 29 in W 87 in D 47 in
Round Rosewood Danish Modern Table with Six Kai Kristiansen "Fire" Chairs
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Toledo, OH
The table is 47" round with a pedestal that splits to accommodate (2) 20" leaves. There are six (6) "Fire" chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen in rosewood with blue upholstery.
1950´s Kai Kristiansen Teak Fire Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
"Fire" dining chair from the 1960´s designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen.
Teak
Pair of Danish Modern Sculptural Walnut "Fire" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern, sculpted walnut, compass, "Fire" chairs with original black vinyl upholstery designed by Kai Kristiansen.
Fabric, Walnut
$864Sale Price|25% Off
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Dining Chair 1960s
By Shou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian model 31 chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen with dark solid wood frame and new fabric seat and back, Denmark 1960s production
Fabric, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Leather Troja Armchair, c1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen 'Troja' round chair from circa 1960. The frame is made from Afromosia African teak wood. The seat has been reupholstered in premium aniline cognac brown leather.
Teak, Leather
$7,576
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in
Jacob Kjær Armchair Model M70/21 Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model M70/21 designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark.
Leather, Rosewood
Ole Wanscher Armchair for A.J. Iversen
By Ole Wanscher, A. J. Iversen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Ole Wanscher armchair of Brazilian rosewood, seat and back upholstered with black leather. Executed by A.J. Iversen, Copenhagen.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,917
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
The icon of Danish Mid-Century Modern design: the original Model 31 executive chair. It was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik in 1957...
Faux Leather, Teak
$340Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.25 in D 18 in
Vintage Mid Century Modern KS Mobler Teak Side Chair, Made In Denmark
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Carlos, CA
For Sale: Danish Modern Teak Side Chair by KS Mobler – Kai Kristiansen Style Elevate your space with this classic Danish Modern side chair by KS Mobler, designed in the style of ren...
Teak
Knud Faerch Teak Cowhorn Chair 1950s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in London, England
Knud Faerch - Cowhorn Chair, c1950s Produced in the 1950s by renowned cabinetmakers Slagelse Mobelvaerk in the town of Slagelse, Denmark. The Cowhorn armchair is one of Faerch's mos...
Leather, Teak
$1,398
H 31.5 in W 22.64 in D 19.69 in
Teak Armchair by Erik Buch for Christiansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Erik Buch
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Stylish and exceptionally well-crafted Danish desk chair / armchair designed by Erik Buch and produced by Christiansen Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. Made from solid teak, the chair featu...
Leather, Teak
$810
H 29.53 in W 24.22 in D 21.46 in
Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950s.
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak armchair attributed to Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, 1950s. Danish Mid-century Modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather uphol...
Leather, Teak
$757
H 30.71 in W 18.71 in D 20.87 in
Danish Teak "Sonja" Side Chair by Johannes Andersen for Vamo, 1960s.
By Vamo Møbelfabrik, Johannes Andersen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak "Sonja" Side Chair by Johannes Andersen for Vamo, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern side or desk chair model "Sonja" in teak and golden yellow velvet. Designed by J...
Velvet, Teak
Vintage Danish Modern Dining Chair by Erik Buch
By Anderstrup Mobelfabrik, Erik Buch
Located in Gardiner, NY
Authentic vintage mid century Danish / Scandinavian Modern dining chair. Designed by Erik Buch for Anderstrup Møbelfabrik. This chair is in excellent condition with brand new black...
Teak
$1,398
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 22.05 in
Danish Modern Teak Armchair Model BA113 by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Brdr. Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Beautiful Danish modern teak armchair, Model BA113, designed by architect Johannes Andersen and produced by Brdr. Andersens Møbelfabrik, Vejen, in the 1960s. Featuring a sculptural d...
Leather, Teak
$938
H 28.75 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Dining Chair Model 42 Made In Teak & Black Leather By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 42 is a dining chair designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair is made of solid teak with black aniline leather and has a character...
Leather, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Armchair by Korup Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant mid-century armchair crafted in teak by Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, circa 1960s. The chair has been fully restored, featuring a refinished teak frame, rosewood armrests and n...
Leather, Rosewood, Teak
Rare Arne Hovmand-Olsen Armchair
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremaly rare Arne Hovmand-Olsen armchair with solid teak frame, seat and headpiece upholstered. Designed in the early 1970s. Marked. Under seat Arne Hovmand-Olsen. Perfect original...
Teak
$2,716Sale Price|60% Off
H 34.65 in W 26.38 in D 25.6 in
Ole Wanscher Armchair Model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in London, GB
Ole Wanscher armchair model J 3063 by Cabinetmaker A. J. Iversen in Denmark Leather showing crackling and substantial wear.
Leather
Capiz Shell Table Lamp, Model Cornelia
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Cornelia Table Lamp is a lamp that is made from capiz shells which gives the material an irregular structure. This makes each lamp unique, something that adds to its character and pe...
Brass
$995Sale Price / set|50% Off
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, Model 32 Teak Chairs, a Pair
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning, sculptural pair of Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik teak armchairs.
Upholstery, Teak
$625
H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 21.5 in
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 been lightly refinished, the upholstery is newer, in otherwise original condition wi...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,795
H 29 in W 21.5 in D 22 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 22 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cl...
Upholstery, Rosewood
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 Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Hardwood, Teak
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