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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

$9,550Sale Price / set|30% Off

H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 28.35 in

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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

$18,829 / set

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 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

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

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

$17,688 / set

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

Paper knife Lounge chairs 1955 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950’s in bouclé wool

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

$18,829 / set

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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

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

$18,222 / set

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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 Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery Model 121 known as

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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

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 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

1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
1960's Kai Kristiansen Customizable Oak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

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

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

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

$18,222 / set

H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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
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

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

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
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

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'
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

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

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, 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

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

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

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. New memory

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

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

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

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 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
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, 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
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 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
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

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

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

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

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 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

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 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
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 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
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 Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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 Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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

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 Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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 Korup Stolefabrik, Henning Kjærnulf, 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

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

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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 Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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

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 Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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

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

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

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
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

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

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

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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....

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955

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
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s

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 Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

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H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 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

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair

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

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

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

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H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 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

‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955

‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Set of two ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy

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

Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century
Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century

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

Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s
Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s

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

A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen
A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen

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

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s
Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s

Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

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

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

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

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of Danish Modern "Paper Knife" Lounge Chairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Round Armchair
Kai Kristiansen Round Armchair

Kai Kristiansen Round Armchair

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H 27.56 in W 23.63 in D 18.12 in

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
Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword

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

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs, Denmark, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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

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

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in New York, NY

Pair of Kai Kristiansen paper knife (model 121) lounge, arm chairs, made by Magnus Olsen. This pair

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Paper Knife Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the paper knife chair you’re looking for. A paper knife chair — often made from wood, fabric and hardwood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer paper knife chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A paper knife chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Paper Knife Chair?

A paper knife chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $5,624, while the lowest priced sells for $1,474 and the highest can go for as much as $25,482.

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.