Knife Chair
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
$9,726 Sale Price / set
30% Off
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
. Known as the ‘Paper Knife’ chair for its sharp-edged armrests. This easy chair is designed in 1955. It
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$3,362
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955
The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
$19,211 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955
The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
$9,571
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Scandinavian Modern ‘Paper Knife’ chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Suede, Teak
$3,200
H 30 in W 25 in D 29 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1955
A pair of lounge chairs produced by Magnus
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
$19,211 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
$18,591 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery
Model 121 known as
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
$2,972
H 29.14 in W 25.01 in D 29.93 in
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen No 121 mid century paper knife teak lounge chairs - pair
Each chair measures: 23
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
$5,995 / set
H 28 in W 23 in D 27 in
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$9,907 / set
H 27.56 in W 27.56 in D 25.2 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of fine Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' easychairs. Manufactured by Magnus Olesen in beautiful
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wood
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 34.65 in W 16.15 in D 13.78 in
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 34.26 in W 16.15 in D 13.39 in
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 35.04 in W 15.95 in D 14.57 in
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 34.06 in W 16.34 in D 13.59 in
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
Located in Meulebeke, BE
traditional knife-carved motifs. The chair’s rustic silhouette and tactile surface showcase the artisanal
Category
Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Oak
$1,200
H 35.83 in W 16.93 in D 15.36 in
Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion
By James Mont
Located in St. Louis, MO
client through his shop, he might suddenly start to slash at a chair with a knife, declaring it
Category
Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Foam, Sycamore
$9,000
H 29 in W 44.5 in D 29.5 in
1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
named the Z chair, the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an armchair. His
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
$1,501 / item
H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 18.12 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool
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Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Magnus Olesen of Denmark. Referred to as the "Paper-Knife" chair due to the sculptural woodwork to the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Panningen, N-Limburg
known as the ‘paper knife’ chair, named after its slender curved armrests. Made out of solid teak wood
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and purple wool designed by Kai
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 34.26 in W 30.71 in D 29.14 in
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
wood, these chairs feature a warm, honey-colored finish that accentuates the natural beauty of the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Kai Kristansen teak “Paper Knife” easy chair for Magnus Olesen. Made in Denmark. New memory
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A classic Kai Kristiansen paper knife chair. Lovely colored and figured frames which have been
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A matching pair of Kai Kristiansen paper knife chairs. They can be purchased separately. Lovely
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Felt, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Wool
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A pair of Kai Kristiansen's iconic Paper Knife chairs in beautiful Brazilian rosewood. Designed in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
By Domus Danica, Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1960s. A rare pair of Model 121 - or Paper Knife - lounge chairs designed by Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Upholstery, Teak
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munster, NRW
Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munster, NRW
Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
find original pair of ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid rosewood. One of the most graceful and
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
The iconic 'Paper Knife' model 121 chair from Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in solid rosewood
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from teak wood. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #200 wool fabric.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from rare Brazilian rosewood. New cushions upholstered in premium aniline black leather.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 - Pair of 'Paper Knife' easy chairs in rosewood with grey wool. Maker
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
6 Danish Paper Knife Chairs in Rosewood & Ivory Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf, Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of six 1960s Danish rosewood dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup Stolefabrik
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Bouclé, Hardwood
H 31.5 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding pair of solid rosewood Model 121 ‘Paperknife’ chairs designed in the late 1950s by
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Pair of Danish Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
in the 1960s. The arms of this curved, round back chair bear similarities to the Paper Knife chair
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs
Located in Round Top, TX
A very rare pair of early 19th century Coultoulier - Knife Maker's chairs. A true example of Arte
Category
Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Beech
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper Knife lounge chair, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Pair of model 121 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Designed in 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in 1955 and produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from solid Brazilian rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Divina wool felt....
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen paper knife model 161 chairs, circa 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen.
Model 121 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs.
Early stamped editions constructed
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in highly
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" sculpted teak lounge chair for Magnus Olesen.
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, BS
Kai Kristiansen ‚Paper Knife‘ lounge chair made in Denmark by Magnus Olesen in the 1960s.
Solid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen paper knife teak Danish modern lounge chair. Item features a solid
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Teak
H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
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
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Wool, Bouclé
H 31.5 in W 25.01 in D 28.75 in
A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and purple wool designed by Kai
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 32 in W 25 in D 33 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Paper knife sofa, 1955
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
. This model, "Model 121" is also called paper knife and is made of very high quality solid teak wood
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen.
Paper Knife sofa, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen.
Paper Knife sofa, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen.
Paper Knife sofa, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
French Mid-19th Century Couteallier Chair
Located in Round Top, TX
A very rare mid-19th century Couteallier chaise, knife maker's chair in pine. A wonderful and very
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century French Chairs
Materials
Pine
Pair of Italian Tailored Frame Modernist Armchairs
Located in North Miami, FL
Medium sized chairs with a knife edge armrest and shiny brass legs. Very sturdy and in a neutral
Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Bouclé, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Round Armchair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
similar in style to Kristiansen's iconic 'Paper Knife' lounge chair. The seat pad has been recovered in a
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Wool
Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Sussex, Pulborough
the Handy Chair, 4110 Chair, and Paper Knife seating collection. Today, his vintage designs are highly
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks
Materials
Hardwood
H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 31.11 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of rare rosewood Kai Kristiansen paper knife chairs, produced by Magnus Olesen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
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Pair of Lounge Chairs Grete Jalk Danish Teak, 1960s
By Grete Jalk
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Pair of Grete Jalk lounge chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Excellent condition.
New cushions, freshly reupholstered.
Perfect condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Handcrafted Poplar Wood Screen/Room Divider
By Cassina
Located in Brussels, BE
Sculptural Elegance for Any Space
This stunning handcrafted room divider, meticulously designed in solid poplar wood, features a unique interlocking pattern, this piece combines bot...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Belgian Modern Screens and Room Dividers
Materials
Poplar
Ecru Ceramic Arko Table Lamp with White Lampshade by Simone & Marcel
Located in Geneve, CH
Ecru Ceramic Arko Table Lamp with White Lampshade by Simone & Marcel
Dimensions: Ø 40 x H 67 cm.
Materials: Cotton lampshade and ceramic.
Also available in different marbles and cer...
Category
2010s Spanish Post-Modern Table Lamps
Materials
Ceramic, Cotton
$756 / item
H 26.38 in Dm 15.75 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Stokke Lounge Chair in Rosewood Suede & Aliminum
By Jens Quistgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Uncommon lounge chair designed by Jens Quistgaard for Nissen Langaa in Denmark circa 1960's. Features a rosewood & aluminum frame with original olive suede cushions. All in all in gr...
Category
Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Aluminum
$6,500
H 28.5 in W 26.5 in D 27 in
Custom Belgian Bluestone Round Dining/Center Table with Barrel-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and French Limestone option available; made from Belgian bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick round top with bullno...
Category
2010s Belgian Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone
$15,400 / item
H 30.5 in Dm 54 in
Patinated Bronze Vide Poche vessel by Monique Gerber, France, 1960s
By Maison Jansen
Located in New York, NY
signed modernist vide poche in patinated bronze
this item will ship from France, price does not include handling, shipping and possible customs associated fees
Category
Vintage 1960s French Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Bronze
Carlo Scarpa Valmarana Table in Ashwood by Simon Gavina 1970s
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Cascina, Pisa
Valmarana table in ash wood designed by Carlo Scarpa and produced by Simon Gavina in the 1970s.
Carlo Scarpa is a renowned architect with deep ties to Venice, where he was born and...
Category
Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Ash
Custom Belgian Bluestone Square Dining/Center Table with Baluster-form Base
Located in San Francisco, CA
Custom sizes and French Limestone option available; fabricated from Belgian Bluestone with a honed finish and embedded with fossils, the table is comprised of a thick square top with...
Category
2010s Belgian Neoclassical Dining Room Tables
Materials
Stone
$18,200 / item
H 30 in W 62 in D 62 in
Poul Hundevad Pair of Dining Chairs in Teak
By Poul Hundevad
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Hundevad, pair of dining chairs model '30', teak, fabric, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of dining room chairs in teak and beige fabric upholstery designed by Poul Hundevad. These chairs ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
By Mobilier International
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
This particular chair is made by Mobilier International around the latter part of the last century and bears the label “Mobilier International, bld Voltaire a’ Paris“. Mobilier Inter...
Category
20th Century British Chairs
Materials
Leather
$12,800
H 32.29 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Hans Wegner Rosewood Papa Bear Chair in Off-White Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner - AP-19 Papa Bear Chair, 1953
Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one of...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Rosewood
Set of six chairs by Arne Jacobsen Mod. Grand Prix Prod. Fritz Hansen
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Milano, IT
A unique set of six chairs model "Grand Prix" FH 4130, designed by the legendary Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, in the 1950s. This iconic design, winner of prestigious awar...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Wood, Teak
$9,607 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 20.08 in
De Sede DS-1025/09 Terrazza Sofa in Perla Upholstery by Ubald Klug, 1 Element
By Ubald Klug, De Sede
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Two ingeniously designed sofa elements are the great basis for one’s own and personal interpretation of interior design and furnishing concept. The individual element is reminiscent ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Swiss Sofas
Materials
Leather
$18,398 / item
H 70 in W 156 in D 91 in
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 upholstered with new wool fabric from Kvadrat.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$4,323
H 30.71 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
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Knife Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal knife chair for your home. Each knife chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, fabric and hardwood. Your living room may not be complete without a knife chair — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right knife chair, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest.
How Much is a Knife Chair?
The average selling price for a knife chair at 1stDibs is $5,655, while they’re typically $1,474 on the low end and $25,482 for the highest priced.
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 Lounge-chairs for You
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.
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