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Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen.
Model 384 chest, c1960.
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Model 384 chest, c1960
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Model 384 Chest, c1960
Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Model 394 Low Chest, c1960.
A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Model 394 Low Chest, c1960.
A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 55 Rosewood Dining Chairs c1960s
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 55 Dining Chairs, c1950s
A set of 8 rarely seen rosewood dining chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
H 29.5 in W 19.5 in D 18.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Mid Century Danish Teak Dining Chairs - Set of 6
Each chair measures: 20
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
12 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
12 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Chairs in Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Twelve Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s twelve restored customizable Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining Chairsby Schous
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Set of 12 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 button plugs for the Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chair and other dining chairs
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 0.52 in Dm 0.41 in
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 model 42
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Rare Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model OD69
By Kai Kristiansen, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare dining chairs, model OD69, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Set of 25 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for the Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chair and other dining chairs
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
H 0.52 in Dm 0.41 in
Office Chair, Kai Kristiansen, Model Fire, Denmark, 1960s, after renovation
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant Danish office chair, Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen, dates back to the 1960s and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 20.08 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs , set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- original leatherette upholstery in good condition with minor signs of use
- heigh of seat 45 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Model-33 Rosewood Interlocking Cube Nesting Tables
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z-Chairs" Rio Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kai Kristiansen, design.
A set of six armchairs, model 42, also known as the "Z-chair," crafted in
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- carefully refurbished
- pillows newly upholstered
- height of seat 39 cm
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 32 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Korup Stølefabrik
Era: 1960s
Materials
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Twelve Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
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
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Era: 1958
Category
Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak Dining Room Chairs, after renovation
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
This pair of Model 31 chairs by renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen is a celebrated example of
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 33 Teak Cube Nesting Tables Three-Piece Set, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in San Francisco, CA
A three-piece set of 1960s Danish modern Model 33 teak interlocking cube nesting tables by Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Teak
H 16.5 in W 17.75 in D 17.25 in
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
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 black pure aniline leat...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 21.66 in
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Model 42 Chair in Teak Wood and Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Torino, IT
Model 42 Chair in Teak Wood and Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1960
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Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Tallboy Chest of Drawers, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
A stunning rosewood tallboy chest, produced
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
A set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Black Leather and Teak Model 31 Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
This Kai Kristiansen Model 31 chair, designed in the 1960s and manufactured by Schou Andersen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s
An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s
An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 1960s Danish Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 40 Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
H 29.14 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s
An exquisite pair of rosewood bedside
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets
Materials
Rosewood
Model 42 Chair in Solid Santos Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A single Kai Kristiansen model 42 chair, the frame of finely grained Santos Rosewood and the fresh
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
H 29.14 in W 21.66 in D 21.26 in
Mid Century Set of Four Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Gunni Omann
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Armchair Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair Model 42. Beautiful Wood! Use with a desk or add to your dining
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.9 in
Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Armchair from the Paper Knife series designed by A.
Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Model 31 Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Easy Chairs Model 150 by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 150 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Cane, Oak, Fabric
H 25.99 in W 28.35 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Highback Easy Chair Model 179 by Christian Jensen Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare highback easy chair model 179 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
H 34.65 in W 28.35 in D 30.32 in
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
H 22.84 in W 33.47 in D 12.6 in
Kai Kristiansen Nesting Table Model 33 by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting table model 33 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables
Materials
Oak
H 16.54 in W 15.75 in D 16.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Executive Teak Desk Model 70
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful Kai Kristiansen Teak Desk with drawers and front cabinets! Desk opening is 24.5 wide and
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Bureau / Side Table Model 394 by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bureau / side table model 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 13.78 in
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Kai Kristiansen Model For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kai kristiansen model for your home. Each kai kristiansen model for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kai kristiansen model, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right kai kristiansen model, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.
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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.
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