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Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of three paper knife chairs, model 121, by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen from Denmark 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa The sofa measures: 63
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Upholstery, Teak

Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The pair of teak 'Paperknife' armchairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of 'Paper Knife' Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent pair of ‘Model 121’ easy chairs designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen and produced by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight Solid Rosewood Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Dining Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Domus Danica
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Magnus Olesen Manufacturer: Domus Danica Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Six Dining Side Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of six dining chairs mod. 301 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus
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20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knive Chairs by Magnus Olesen in Teak, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Halle, DE
Pair of Danish armchairs, designed 1955 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Model Nr. 121. So
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Teak

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955. Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in solid teak. Very
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 4 "Universe 301" Dining Chairs, 1960, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (marked on bottom of each chair). Seats are newly reupholstered in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Fabric

Paper Knife Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen 1962 3 Seater Sofa Model 191 Boucle
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅ Paper Knife Sofa Kai Kristiansen For Magnus Olesen 1962 Three Seater Model 191 Boucle
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Foam, Teak

Vintage Danish Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Renens, CH
A square coffee table from the Universe Series designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Stone

Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Seating Group Model Universe, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Renens, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Wood

Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
‘Paperknife’ couch designed in the 1950s by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This is a 3-seat model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Teak Easy Chair for Magnus Olesen Set of 2
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Kai Kristiansen Modell 121 paper knife easy chair in teak wood. Produced by Magnus Olesen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife three seater sofa Magnus Olesen Denmark 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful elegant shaped three-seat sofa model Paper Knife no. 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Teak

1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Rosewood Footstool by Magnus Olesen. The footstool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Tree Sofa for Magnus Olesen Midcentury
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950s in date. The
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Vintage 1950s Sofas

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Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen 4 Pc Danish Sofa Magnus Olesen Excellent Condition Denmark 1950s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood 4 piece sofa For Magnus Olesen Made In Denmanrk. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
and Magnus Olesen. In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and rosewood in his chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Table/ Blue bench in the style of Massimo Vignelli for Heller circa 2010
By Massimo Vignelli, Heller
Located in Wien, AT
, Jahrhundertwende, Renaissance, Wohnen, Wohndesign, Klassiker Teak, Teakholz, Palisander, Kartell, Kai Kristiansen
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2010s Austrian Minimalist Side Tables

Materials

Metal

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Danish Modern Single Walnut Lounge Chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
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Danish modern single walnut lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig in Denmark, circa 1960s. This vintage lounge chair features a solid walnut frame with angled legs and a sculpted...
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Located in Prague 8, CZ
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Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960s Mid-Century Scandinavian Sofa Bed, 1960
Located in Parma, IT
Mid-century Scandinavian sofa bed, 1960s. Rosewood structure with base, padding and fabric completely restored, removable cushions. Can be adapted to bed by using the lever in the st...
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Wood

Expertly Restored - Ib Kofod-Larsen Walnut Lounge Chair for Selig
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut

Pair of Bauhaus basculant LC1 armchairs by Le Corbusier Original
Located in Bastia Umbra, IT
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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1940s Rare Restored Bauhaus Chrome Plated Adjustable Armchair in White Leather
Located in Praha, CZ
- newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished - high of seat 49 cm  
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Vintage 1940s Czech Bauhaus Armchairs

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Chrome

Bauhaus Style Tubular Easy Chairs in Cognac Leather by Jox Interni, 1970s
By Jox Interni
Located in Beograd, RS
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Yngve Ekstrom Oak Three Seat Sofa
By Yngve Ekström, Swedese
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A hard to find three seat sofa designed by one of Sweden’s most well known designers, Yngve Ekstrom. Patinated oak frame and newly upholstered in Pollack Textiles ” West Coast” Troll...
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Yngve Ekstrom Oak Three Seat Sofa
Yngve Ekstrom Oak Three Seat Sofa
H 31 in W 72 in D 37 in
Pair of Gottwald Bauhaus Chrome Black Leather Lounge Chairs Red
By Hynek Gottwald
Located in Weiningen, CH
Pair of Bauhaus chrome black leather lounge chairs red by Gottwald. New reupholstered and recovered with leather. The chrome is in its original condition and shows wear on the legs.
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Vintage 1930s Czech Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler
Located in London, GB
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These examples are made from highl...
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

LC3 Grand Modele Armchair by Le Corbusier for Cassina, black leather
By Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Charlotte Perriand, Cassina, Le Corbusier, Pierre Jeanneret, Charlotte Perriand Cassina
Located in Chicago, IL
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Early 2000s Italian Bauhaus Lounge Chairs

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Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

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Pair of Danish Stools by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Washington, DC
Simple and elegant pair of teak footstools by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Durup in 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Teak

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This three-seat, model 121 (also
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Foam, Teak, Wood

Set of Four Rosewood Chairs "Universe 301" by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Basel, CH
Set of four rosewood dining chairs model "301 Universe" designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Bern, CH
A square coffee table from the universe series designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
H 15.75 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955. Features: • Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A stylish teak lounge chairs from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Seating Group model Universe
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

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Kai Kristiansen Seating Group model Universe
Kai Kristiansen Seating Group model Universe
H 27.56 in W 26.78 in D 26.78 in
1950 Kai Kristiansen Teak Pair of Chairs For Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Hudson, NY
Teak wood. Warm brown finish. Reupholstered seats in linen/polyester blend fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Kai Kristansen teak “Paper Knife” easy chair for Magnus Olesen. Made in Denmark. New memory
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Teak

Vintage Rosewood Loveseat or Settee by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century two seater by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Beautiful rosewood frame with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats

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‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs Paperknife by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of lounge chairs mod. Paperknife by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Both chairs are in a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

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Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Durup 1955
By Finn Juhl, Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Leather and teak paperknife lounge chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Durup, Denmark 1955
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Two-Seat Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Model Paper Knife
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful bench designed by Kai Kristiansen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark. This model
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Set of Four Red Tufted Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of four sculptural teak chairs with gorgeous deep red leather tufted seat. These chairs are model "301 Universe."
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful set of two armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This three-seat, model 121 (also
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Kai Kristiansen Danish Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Oakland, CA
Model #121 three-seat sofa designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Solid teak frame with
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Kai Kristiansen Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Solid teak frame with slat
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Kai Kristiansen Mid century Danish Lounge Chair in Red
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak frame lounge chair, Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Newly restored
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped paper knife sofa model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
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Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vintage paper knife lounge chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, is a beautiful
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Kai Kristiansen, Rosewood Dining Chairs, set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Set of four Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen dining chairs. Solid Brazilian Rosewood. Original
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Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern "Paper Knife" Lounge Chairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sofa in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen model MO 162 circa 1963, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa
Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa
H 27 in W 68.75 in L 27 in
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair if Danish teak lounge chairs with carved sculptural arms by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa Model 121 Paperknife, circa 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant Paperknife sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen - Denmark, 1960's. Excellent condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Teak, Fabric, Wool

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vintage paper knife lounge chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, is a beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair if Danish teak lounge chairs with carved sculptural arms by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwich, GB
Superb pair of Danish mid century teak ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool, Bouclé

Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modern stools designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a Classic modern stool designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted by the famous Magnus
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Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" sculpted teak lounge chair for Magnus Olesen.
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Teak

EXPERTLY RESTORED - Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen
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Pair of 1950s Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Armchairs for Magnus Olesen
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iconic Danish designs of the mid century design period. Designed in 1955 by Kai Kristiansen and produced
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Kai Kristiansen 'Paperknife' Easy Chair for Magnus Oleson, Denmark, 1955
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By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paperknife Chair For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding solid rosewood model 121 ‘Paperknife’ chair designed in 1955 by Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 'Paperknife' Chair in Rosewood For Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
One of Kai Kristiansens most recognizable and celebrated designs. The Paperknife chair designed in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Mid-Century rosewood Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Chair
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Rare rosewood paperknife armchair designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

1950s Set of Two Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Armchairs in Teak and Green Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
in 1956 for Magnus Olsen and has become one of Kai Kristiansens most well-known chairs. The model
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in GB
design by Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen in Brazilian hardwood Danish designer Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

Set of 2 Danish Dining Table Chairs Model Compas Kai Kristiansen for Sva Mobler
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 2 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, Denmark 1960. The chairs have
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Sofa By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very rarely seen ‘Paper Knife’ sofa designed by Kai Kristainsen for Magnus Olesen. Crafted from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

Sewing Box by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, and Magnus Olesen. In true Danish modern fashion, Kristiansen favored
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Hardwood

Set of 4 Danish Design Dining Table Chairs Model Compas Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Set of 4 dining room chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for SVA Møbler, Denmark 1960. These chairs
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Antique 1660s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Eight Kai Kristiansen Model 301 Dining Chairs in Rosewood, Denmark, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Sylacauga, AL
A set of eight Kai Kristiansen dining chairs in rosewood and black leather for Magnus Olesen in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Set of 8 Mid Century 1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A rare set of 8 Danish leather and rosewood dining chairs designed by Architect Kai Kristiansen in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Mirror "No. 146" by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
” mirror is rooted in tradition. As it can be expected from Kai Kristiansen, this mirror reflects the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

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Mirror, Wood

Sensous Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
by Magnus Olesen. The wide shaped seat now upholstered in a purple houndstooth weave. Just gorgeous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Six Sensous Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Kristiansen dining chairs produced by Magnus Olesen (Model designed 1955). Classic Danish styling. Lustrous
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Pair of Danish Lounge Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Teak
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of lounge chairs mod. Paperknife by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Both chairs are in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Rosewood "Universe" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Signed Set of 4
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A remarkable set of four (4) rosewood and leather universe #301 chairs by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish modern "Paper Knife" lounge chairs, model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Solid Teak 'Paper Knife' Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Antonio, TX
This pair of solid teak 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen are in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Danish Modern Paper Knife Lounge Chair Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern paper knife lounge chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Ottoman for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designer: by Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Magnus Olesen Country of Origin: Denmark Date of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Ottomans and Poufs

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Fabric, Teak

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Kai Kristiansen For Magnus Olesen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kai kristiansen for magnus olesen for your home. A kai kristiansen for magnus olesen — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kai kristiansen for magnus olesen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kai kristiansen for magnus olesen made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen For Magnus Olesen?

Prices for a kai kristiansen for magnus olesen start at $950 and top out at $11,667 with the average selling for $3,314.

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 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.