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Kai Kristiansen Oak Shelf System 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Oak Shelf System 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Oak Shelf System 1960s

$1,714

H 39.38 in W 98.43 in D 11.42 in

Kai Kristiansen Oak Shelf System 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in oak by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. The wall unit

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

$3,611

H 92.13 in W 58.67 in D 18.51 in

Kai Kristiansen Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s

$4,440

H 78.75 in W 68.9 in D 18.12 in

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in oak. Incl. one glass door cabinet and lamp. Produced by Feldballes

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit / Modular Shelving System, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL

Danish mid-century wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in the 1960s. The unit is crafted

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler
Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler

Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler

$5,676Sale Price / set|43% Off

H 98.43 in W 169.3 in D 15.75 in

Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oirlo, LI

Modular Dark wooden Wall System from Kai Kristiansen - FM Møbler Dark wood wall system, designed

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9
Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s, Set of 9

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Rødekro, DK

A commanding and complete three-bay teak wall shelving system by Kai Kristiansen, produced by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Teak

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s
Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

Modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Danish modern modular Teak shelving system by Kai kristansen for FH Möbel , Denmark, 1960 Danish

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by Feldballe Mobelfabrik
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by Feldballe Mobelfabrik

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by Feldballe Mobelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Kai Kristiansen cabinet wall unit in teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik Teak cabinet for Kai

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by FM in Excellent Condition
Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by FM in Excellent Condition

Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Cabinet Wall Unit by FM in Excellent Condition

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Kai Kristiansen cabinet wall unit in teak by Feldballe Mobelfabrik Teak cabinet for Kai

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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Rosewood Wall System by Kai Kristiansen
Rosewood Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

Rosewood Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

Unavailable

H 79 in W 70 in D 16 in

Rosewood Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Hudson, NY

This rosewood wall mount system has four, shelves that measure: 7 D x 34 W, two shelves: 11 D x 34

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Wall System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik
Wall System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik

Wall System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik

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H 74.81 in W 135.83 in D 18.12 in

Wall System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Møbelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall / shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballe Denmark in 1960s. As

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Glass, Teak

Incredible Teak Wall System from Kai Kristiansen
Incredible Teak Wall System from Kai Kristiansen

Incredible Teak Wall System from Kai Kristiansen

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H 78.75 in W 167.33 in D 15.75 in

Incredible Teak Wall System from Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Gigantic wall system from Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark. This system is flexible and has 11

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Palisander Wall System by Kai Kristiansen (incl delivery US)
Palisander Wall System by Kai Kristiansen (incl delivery US)

Palisander Wall System by Kai Kristiansen (incl delivery US)

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H 86.62 in W 94.49 in D 11.82 in

Palisander Wall System by Kai Kristiansen (incl delivery US)

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Rotterdam, NL

Beautiful wall system made in Denmark by FM. This is a very complete system with all types of

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Glass, Wood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 34.65 in D 7.88 in

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 34.65 in D 12.6 in

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Modular shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark from the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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H 39.38 in W 70.87 in D 12.6 in

Danish Rosewood Fm Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Nyborg, DK

Set of four rosewood shelves designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by FM Møbler, Denmark

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System
Vintage 1960 Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System

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H 88 in W 108 in D 12.5 in

Vintage 1960 Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A fantastic vintage Danish shelving system, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen and was made by FM

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960
Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960

Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960

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H 70.87 in W 100.4 in D 15.75 in

Kai Kristiansen Teak Shelving System FM Mobler, 1960

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant

Fantastic shaped high quality Danish shelving system. Designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Danish Modular Wall System by Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Modular Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Modular Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Victoria, BC

A stunning example of mid-century Danish design, this 1960s wall system by Kai Kristiansen for

Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Cabinet and Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Cabinet and Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Cabinet and Shelf System FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen cabinet and small shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid century Danish Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen
Mid century Danish Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

Mid century Danish Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

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H 87.75 in W 102.75 in D 16.25 in

Mid century Danish Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Kai Kristiansen wall / shelf system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballe. Fully adjustable wall

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Teak Shelf System by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Teak Shelf System by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Teak Shelf System by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Teak shelf system by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik 1960s. With 2 jalousie doors

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

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H 78.75 in W 68.51 in D 18.9 in

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. As

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

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H 90.56 in W 68.51 in D 18.51 in

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s. As

Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Wall System in Teak
Kai Kristiansen Wall System in Teak

Kai Kristiansen Wall System in Teak

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H 68.9 in W 68.9 in L 68.9 in

Kai Kristiansen Wall System in Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Teak wooden wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Wall Mount Shelving System for FM Mobelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Charming midcentury wall-mount shelving system with locking drop down bar and lower dresser by Kai

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Metal

Teak Shelf System with Desk Top by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
Teak Shelf System with Desk Top by Kai Kristiansen 1960s

Teak Shelf System with Desk Top by Kai Kristiansen 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s
Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s

Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Denmark 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in 1960s

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s
Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

Vintage Kai Kristiansen's FM Reolsystem Shelving System in Rosewood 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

This exquisite vintage FM Reolsystem shelving system, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Rosewood

Corner Shelf System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
Corner Shelf System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

Corner Shelf System in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Kai Kristiansen corner wall system in teak. Manufactured by FM Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark in

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Kai Kristiansen FM Reol System from Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960, Denmark
Teak Kai Kristiansen FM Reol System from Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

Teak Kai Kristiansen FM Reol System from Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Teak wooden wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet Danish Mid-Century 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet Danish Mid-Century 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System with Glass Cabinet Danish Mid-Century 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System
Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System

Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System

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H 78.75 in W 136.62 in D 17.72 in

Wall Unit Kai Kristiansen FM Mobler Shelving System

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Neuss, NW

Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler from the 1960s. The high-quality

Category

Vintage 1960s European Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

Danish Vintage Wall Mounting Shelving System by Kai Kristiansen

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A superb Danish vintage wall mounting shelving system. This was made in Denmark by FM Mobler, it

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Wall Unit
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Wall Unit

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Wall Unit

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H 79.5 in W 168.5 in D 16.13 in

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Wall Unit

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oakland, CA

Danish modern FM reolsystem shelving system by Kai Kristiansen designed to be fully customized to

Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Metal

1960s Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Rosewood Wall System for FM Mobler
1960s Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Rosewood Wall System for FM Mobler

1960s Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Rosewood Wall System for FM Mobler

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

1960s, Danish, Scandinavian and Mid-Century Modern rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen

Category

Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, shelves can be positioned as

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, shelves and container can be

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Mobler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, shelves and containers can

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish Mid-Century Modern design teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Teak Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Teak Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Teak Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Teak Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian teak shelving system designed by danish artist Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler, wood box

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 7 mensole

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Mid-century Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 7 mensole

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Teak Kai Kristiansen Shelving Wall System by Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark
Teak Kai Kristiansen Shelving Wall System by Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark

Teak Kai Kristiansen Shelving Wall System by Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian teak wooden wall unit designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Danish dark wood shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, shelves and container

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Midcentury modern design scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Kai Kristiansen for FM

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Scandinavian Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design shelving system in dark wood designed by Kai Kristiansen for

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Scandinavian Teak Oak Shelves System FM Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian teak oak shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System for FM Møbler, 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Scandinavian dark wood shelving system designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in The Hague, NL

Mid-Century modern period famous danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen design this gorgeous and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro, vintage di modernariato, disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro, vintage di modernariato, disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s

By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Reggio Emilia, IT

Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro, vintage di modernariato, disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM

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Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall Unit System for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, 1960 Denmark

By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

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Mid Century modern period famous danish furniture designer Kai Kristiansen design this gorgeous and

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Danish Teak System Table Elevator by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik
Danish Teak System Table Elevator by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik

Danish Teak System Table Elevator by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik

By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik

Located in Lyon, FR

Gorgeous and ingenious system table, danish design by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik, in

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Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Desk
Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Desk

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Desk

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H 88 in W 102 in D 17.75 in

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

Kai Kristiansen's wall system, also known as the "FM wall system," is a modular shelving and

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark
Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark

Scandinavian Modern Teak Wall System by Kai Kristiansen for FM Mobler Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Vienna, AT

This stunning Danish modern style wall system has been designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s and

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/ Desk & Chair
Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/ Desk & Chair

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/ Desk & Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Emeryville, CA

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Glass Cabinet
Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Glass Cabinet

Vintage Kai Kristansen Teak Wall System w/Glass Cabinet

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Kai Kristensen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s
Kai Kristensen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s

Kai Kristensen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

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Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that

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1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen

1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen

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1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen

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Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler from the 1960s. The high-quality

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Kai Kristiansen System For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kai kristiansen system you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A kai kristiansen system — often made from wood, metal and hardwood — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the kai kristiansen system you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kai kristiansen system is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made kai kristiansen system has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler and Aksel Kjersgaard are consistently popular.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen System?

A kai kristiansen system can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,900, while the lowest priced sells for $1,146 and the highest can go for as much as $10,500.

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 Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.