$5,965
H 42.5 in W 35.44 in D 17.25 in
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Baltimore, MD
designer Kai Kristiansen for Torring, in Denmark. Featuring beautifully grained teak wood case and frame
Teak
$3,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.5 in W 46.25 in D 16.88 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Kai Kristiansen designed rosewood vanity/dressing table by Ansel Kjersgaard featuring a finely
Brass
$5,200
H 26.88 in W 46.38 in D 17 in
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid Century Modern vanity dressing table in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Steel
$2,572 / set
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 13.39 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard – Danish Modern Console Table & Mirror
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
This beautiful Danish Modern set comes from the iconic Entre series designed by Kai Kristiansen for
Oak
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
Rosewood
$7,777 / set
H 45.67 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Vintage Dressing Table and Stool by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kj
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A smart and extremely well made Danish vintage dressing table and stool by Kai Kristiansen for
Mirror, Wood
Danish Rosewood Vanity, Kai Kristiansen Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Superb example of the Classic vanity table by Kai Kristiansen. Designed by Kristiansen for Aksel
Rosewood
Teak Vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Danish Modern vanity or dressing table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 17.33 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Vanity Table with Mirrors by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rosewood vanity table by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, designed in the mid-1960s for
Rosewood
Sold
H 45.28 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Danish Folding Mirror Vanity / Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen, A. Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Beautiful teak dressing table / vanity (model 40) by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, designed in
Teak
Sold
H 46.86 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dressing table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus. Rosewood. Fine
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen 1950s Rosewood Dressing Table
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dressing table with folding 3-piece mirror. This dressing table was
Rosewood
Sold
H 45.28 in W 46.46 in D 16.93 in
Santos Rosewood Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen for Alsel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
can be adjusted by way of offset cubic stays. This item comes with a complimentary Frode Holm Vanity
Hardwood
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H 29.5 in W 59.125 in D 25.5 in
1950's Kai Kristiansen Style Pecan Writing Desk or Vanity with Floating Top
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Mid-Century, 1950's, Kai Kristiansen style pecan writing desk with floating top. Lightly
Hardwood, Teak
Teak Bifold Vanity Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful folding tabletop or wall-mounted mirror by Kai Kristiansen. Solid teak frame with brass
Brass
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H 42.52 in W 35.04 in D 17.33 in
Kai Kristiansen model 63 desk teak secretaire with vanity mirror, 1960s
By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Zevenaar, NL
A secretary in teak, named Model 63, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik. Produced
Teak
Danish Rosewood Vanity Dresser
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Denmark in the 1960s, this piece is designed in the style of Kai Kristiansen, possibly for the maker Aksel
Rosewood
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Vanity Table and Stool by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1960s. This versatile piece can be used as a room divider, desk, vanity, or a dressing table. One of a
Fabric, Mirror, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Vanity for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern vanity dressing table in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel
Steel, Brass
Sold
H 48.25 in W 39.5 in D 15 in
Aksel Kjersgaard Attributed to Kai Kristiansen Danish Vanity in Teak
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This is a very charming hard to find vanity by Aksel Kjersgaard attributed to Kai Kristiansen, who
Teak
Sold
H 26.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Vanity with Folding Mirror
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vanity designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in the mid-1960s, model 40. Solid rosewood
Teak
Sold
H 26.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Vanity with Folding Mirror
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in the mid-1960s, model 40. Solid teak drawer
Teak
Sold
H 26.78 in W 46.46 in D 17.33 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Vanity Table with Mirrors by Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful rosewood vanity table by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen, designed in the mid-1960s for
Rosewood
Sold
H 45.28 in W 16.93 in D 46.07 in
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Dressing Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Teak Danish Modern vanity or dressing table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Teak
Sold
H 44.5 in W 31.75 in D 17.25 in
Danish Midcentury Teak Vanity or Small Dressing Table, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant vanity or dressing table with mirror made in the Denmark in the 1950s from teak
Teak
Sold
H 44 in W 37 in D 15 in
Danish Midcentury Vanity or Dressing Table in Teak with Mirror and Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish teak vanity from the 1960s made from solid teak and teak veneer. Small cabinet with
Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Rosewood Desk Vanity
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare writing table attributed to Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. Great condition with newly
Rosewood
Wall Mount or Table Trifold Teak Vanity Mirror Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Folding tri-fold / triptych tabletop or wall-mounted mirror crafted in teak designed by Kai
Brass
Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Tri-fold Vanity Mirror
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Highland, IN
vanity. We have seen this design attributed to Kai Kristiansen, but have not seen documentation to
Mirror, Teak
Sold
H 26.75 in W 46.5 in D 17 in
Fully Restored 1950s Danish Teak Vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Miami, FL
Beautiful, professionally restored 1950s Danish teak vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Mirror, Teak
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Vanity, Denmark, 1950's
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Illums Bolighus, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This vintage Mid-Century teak dressing table was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Brass
$2,102Sale Price|20% Off
H 44.49 in W 31.5 in D 17.72 in
Olof Ottelin, 1950s Vanity Desk Elisabeth for Stockmann Oy, Finland
By Keravan Puuteollisuus Oy, Olof Ottelin, Oy Stockmann AB
Located in Turku, Varsinais-Suomi
Stylish Mid-Century Modern vanity desk with two drawers made in mahogany. Two sliding mirrors covering two glass shelves for storing make-up and other necessary things.
Mirror, Mahogany
$495
H 5.625 in W 31.75 in D 12 in
1950s Retro Wall Mounted Salon Vanity with Mirror and Wooden Shelf with Drawer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Retro wall mounted salon vanity with mirror and wooden shelf with drawer. The mirror has scalloped corners. The shelf has gold trim, and matching, period drawer pulls with two ...
Mirror, Wood
$4,400
H 33.88 in W 63.75 in D 38 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Teakwood Desk by Peter Lovig Nielsen ca. 1970s
By Peter Løvig Nielsen
Located in Shippensburg, PA
DANISH MODERN PETER LØVIG NIELSEN TEAKWOOD FLIP-TOP WRITING DESK Denmark, circa 1970s Item # 405XLG28A This brilliant desk was designed by Peter Løvig Nielsen and originally was off...
Teak
Dutch Art Deco Oak Writing Desk, Five Drawers, P.E.L Izeren Style
By P.E.L. Izeren 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Dutch Art Deco oak writing desk showcases the refined geometric elegance and functional sophistication of P.E.L Izeren style furniture from the early 20th century. Hand-selected from...
Oak
Gilbert Rohde Art Deco Bookshelf by Herman Miller Refinished
By Herman Miller, Gilbert Rohde
Located in Atlanta, GA
Clean Lined Art Deco Bookcase, designed by Gilbert Rohde for Herman Miller, American, circa 1930s. Part of Rohde's modular East Indian Laurel Group. This piece is currently being ref...
Metal
$3,229Sale Price|56% Off
H 71.26 in W 35.44 in D 13.39 in
Ico Parisi Vanity Dressing Table, Glass & Beech Wood, Italy, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Florence, Tuscany
An extraordinarily elegant dressing table or vanity by Italian designer Ico Parisi. This wonderful piece of furniture has a glass dressing / console table at a height of 90cm below w...
Brass
Art Deco dressing table with chair, Poland, ca. 1930.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Art Deco dressing table with chair, Poland, ca. 1930. Very good condition, after professional renovation. Wood: walnut dimensions: dressing table: height 128 cm width 91 cm depth...
Walnut
$5,606
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 17.72 in
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1950s
By Ico Parisi
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid Century Modern 'Positano 1306' Dressing Table by Ico & Luisa Parisi, 1958.
Wood
Ceramic Circular Chandelier by Olivia Cognet
By Olivia Cognet
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Ceramic chandelier made by the french artist Olivia Cognet, made of different sized cylinders put together covered with decorative elements. Since moving to Los Angeles in 2016, Fre...
Ceramic
Modernist Dutch Haagse School side or end table, 1920s
Located in EVERDINGEN, NL
An elegant, modestly sized Dutch modernist table, exemplifying the refined geometry and architectural clarity of early 20th-century Haagse School design. Executed in richly toned mah...
Mahogany
Scandinavian Dressing Table in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dressing or vanity table, teak, mirror, Scandinavia, 1950s. This refined, delicate dressing table is made in Scandinavia in the 1950s. The piece features the quintessential bow tie ...
Mirror, Teak
Danish Vanity Table or Desk in Teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Karlstad, SE
A desk or vanity table in teak by Kurt Østervig, Denmark, 1950s. Small desk with exciting details. The drawers have beautifully carved handles. On the tabletop is a jewelry box with...
Brass
$1,798Sale Price|56% Off
H 33.47 in W 35.44 in D 18.12 in
Minimal Vanity Italian Design MIM Production Rosewood
By Mobili Italiani Moderni (MIM)
Located in Palermo, Sicily
Minimal vanity Italian design MIM production, pouff 40 cm height cm.75 width, 45 cm depth, height of vanity with mirror opened cm.114.
Fabric, Mirror, Laminate, Rosewood
$9,927 / set
H 6.7 in W 43.31 in D 11.42 in
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s
By Frode Holm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of Vanity with Mirror in Mahogany and Brass by Frode Holm, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Mahogany, brass Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Illums Boligh...
Mahogany
$3,381
H 28.35 in W 33.08 in D 15.75 in
1940s Scandinavian Vanity Dressing Table with Its Triptych Mirror
Located in London, GB
This is a classic Swedish dressing table/vanity table from the 1930s/40s, showcasing the timeless elegance of Scandinavian design. The dressing table features a distinctive curved t...
Walnut
Art Deco square side table in oak veneer, France ca. 1925
Located in Meulebeke, BE
France / 1925 / side table / oak veneer, metal / Art Deco Beautiful oak veneer and metal side or occasional table from the 1920s in Art Deco style. This table has a rounded square t...
Metal
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.
The right vintage, new or antique tables can help make any space in your home stand out.
Over the years, the variety of tables available to us, as well as our specific needs for said tables, has broadened. Today, with all manner of these must-have furnishings differing in shape, material and style, any dining room table can shine just as brightly as the guests who gather around it.
Remember, when shopping for a dining table, it must fit your dining area, and you need to account for space around the table too — think outside the box, as an oval dining table may work for tighter spaces. Alternatively, if you’ve got the room, a Regency-style dining table can elevate any formal occasion at mealtime.
Innovative furniture makers and designers have also redefined what a table can be. Whether it’s an unconventional Ping-Pong table, a brass side table to display your treasured collectibles or a Louis Vuitton steamer trunk to add an air of nostalgia to your loft, your table can say a lot about you.
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Coffee and cocktail tables can serve as a room’s centerpiece with attention-grabbing details and colors. Glass varieties will keep your hardwood flooring and dazzling area rugs on display, while a marble or stone coffee table in a modern interior can showcase your prized art books and decorative objects. A unique vintage desk or writing table can bring sophistication and even a bit of spice to your work life.
No matter your desired form or function, a quality table for your living space is a sound investment. On 1stDibs, browse a collection of vintage, new and antique bedside tables, mid-century end tables and more .