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Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s

Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

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

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Pair of 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 Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs
Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Dublin, IE

The Paper Knife Lounge Chair (1955) by Kai Kristiansen is a refined example of mid-century Danish modern design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1955 A pair of lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark in the 1950s.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

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, Denmark in rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Knebel, DK

Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery Model 121 known as the paper knife due to the shape of the armrest was designed by Kai Kristiansen in...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

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 wide x 27 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.
Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.

Pair Old Hickory Furniture Upholstered Big Ranch Chairs.

By Old Hickory Furniture Company

Located in Vero Beach, FL

Hand-crafted and assembled using Hickory saplings (from the Tennessee Valley) for superior strength and durability. These Big Ranch Chairs include knife back cushions and box seat cu...

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Rustic Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Hickory

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish French Provincial Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat
19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

19th Century Spanish Hand-Carved oak Side Chair with Velour Seat

Located in Meulebeke, BE

Spain / 19th century / side chair / oak, fabric / Spanish / Antique / French Provincial A charming 19th-century Spanish side chair, handcrafted from solid oak wood and richly detai...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Rustic Side Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Oak

Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion
Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion

Rare 1948 James Mont Designed Wide Tufted Seat Lounge Chair Oval Back Cushion

By James Mont

Located in St. Louis, MO

While escorting a prospective client through his shop, he might suddenly start to slash at a chair with a knife, declaring it imprecisely upholstered.

Category

Vintage 1940s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Foam, Sycamore

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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 Olesen, Denmark.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

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Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in

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 wood. One of the most graceful and beautiful chairs of the Danish Modern period.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba

Referred to as the "Paper-Knife" chair due to the sculptural woodwork to the arms which taper at the center as they slope towards the rear legs.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 64 in W 64 in D 70 in

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

Super stylish Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen model 121 lounge chair. This iconic chair is otherwise known as the ‘paper knife’ chair, named after its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'

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 Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s

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 stool (ottoman) which can be also used as a beside table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Lisboa, Lisboa

One of the most distinctive elements of the design is the 'paperknife' detail – the delicate, knife-edge armrests that taper down elegantly, resembling the sharp edge of a knife.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

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

1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

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H 70 in W 64 in D 70 in

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 thoroughly cleaned and polished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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 coloured and figured frames which have been thoroughly cleaned and polished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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 its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Wool

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

A pair of Kai Kristiansen's iconic Paper Knife chairs in beautiful Brazilian rosewood. Designed in 1955 and manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, the Paper Knife is a true Classic ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 25 in D 30 in

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

By Domus Danica, Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Cambridge, US

A rare pair of Model 121 - or Paper Knife - lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olsen - retailed by Domus Danica.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

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H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Hamburg, DE

It is a comfortable and beautiful chair in a very good condition. Vintage paper knife chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

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 its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

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 its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A hard to find original pair of ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid rosewood. One of the most graceful and beautiful chairs of the Danish Modern period.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen

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

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife lounge chair, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

The iconic 'Paper Knife' model 121 chair from Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in solid rosewood, manufactured by Magnus Olesen, circa 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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
Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

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H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in

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 Magnus Olesen.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen

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. Produced to a very high standard by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. The original cushions h...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric

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 sculptured solid teak chair with a blue new made upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

6 Danish Paper Knife Chairs in Rosewood & Ivory Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf
6 Danish Paper Knife Chairs in Rosewood & Ivory Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf

6 Danish Paper Knife Chairs in Rosewood & Ivory Bouclé by Henning Kjaernulf

By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik, Henning Kjærnulf

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A set of six 1960s Danish rosewood dining chairs by Henning Kjaernulf for Korup Stolefabrik. They have been reupholstered in a soft, luxurious ivory bouclé fabric. The rosewood...

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Hardwood

Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric
Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric

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 Kai Kristiansen. Produced to a very high standard by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. The ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerpen, Vlaanderen

Known as the ‘Paper Knife’ chair for its sharp-edged armrests. This easy chair is designed in 1955.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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 Magnus Olesen in 1956.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

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 1960s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Suede, Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

The arms of this curved, round back chair bear similarities to the Paper Knife chair also by Kai Kristiansen.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs
Very Rare Pair of Coultoulier, Knife Maker's Chairs

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 Populaire - Folk Art - from Aix En Provenance.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs
Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Dublin, IE

The Paper Knife Lounge Chair (1955) by Kai Kristiansen is a refined example of mid-century Danish modern design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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 rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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 rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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Pair of model 121 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark.

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden

$4,356Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 27.17 in W 26.78 in D 34.65 in

Pair of Lounge Chairs in Black Leather and Brushed Aluminium by DUX, Sweden

By Eric Sigfrid Persson, Karl-Erik Ekselius

Located in Karis, Nyland

A pair of Swedish lounge chairs in black leather and brushed aluminium, produced by DUX in the 1970s. The design features a flat-bar aluminium frame with gently curved armrests, pair...

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Vintage 1970s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Aluminum

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's
Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's

Sergio Rodrigues Mole / Sheriff Chair and Ottoman, Jacaranda, Leather, 1960's

By Sergio Rodrigues

Located in Culver City, CA

This chair and ottoman set is pure Brazilian modern magic — the kind of duo that doesn’t just complete a room, it defines it. With its sculptural Jacaranda frame, deep tufted cushion...

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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Jacaranda

Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980
Iconic Eames Black Leather Lounge Chair by Mobilier International, c.1980

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...

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20th Century British Chairs

Materials

Leather

French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s
French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s

French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s

By Hans Hopfer, Roche Bobois

Located in MIlano, IT

French colorful modular sofa Mah Jong by Hans Hopfer for Roche Bobois, 2000s Modular sofa mod. Mah Jong composed of 12 square cushions, padded and covered in fabric with different te...

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Early 2000s French Sofas

Materials

Fabric

Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s
Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s

Stereophonic TOTEM rr130 Radio by Mario Bellini for Brionvega, 1970s

By Mario Bellini, Brionvega

Located in bruxelles, BE

White Brionvega stereo radio, Totem model. The radio and record player work perfectly and have been completely overhauled by an engineer. There's a bluethoot connection for connectin...

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Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Musical Instruments

Materials

Wood

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956
Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956

$8,818 / set

H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 28.75 in

Hans Wegner GE-270 Pair of vintage Teak Lounge Chairs, 1956

By Hans J. Wegner, GETAMA

Located in London, England

Hans Wegner Hans Wegner - Model GE-270 Lounge Chairs, 1956 A pair of classic Hans Wegner lounge chairs produced by iconic producers: Getama in Gedsted, Denmark in the 1950s. Restor...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

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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.