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Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen No 121 mid century paper knife teak lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 23
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Vintage 'Paper Knife' chair in teak by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Cushions have been newly
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wool, Teak

Pair of 'Paper Knife' Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
these chairs their nickname ‘Paper Knife’. The cushions have been professionally reupholstered with high
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Teak Easy Chair for Magnus Olesen Set of 2
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Kai Kristiansen Modell 121 paper knife easy chair in teak wood. Produced by Magnus Olesen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Midcentury Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
from 1955. These ‘model 121’s’ are also called the ‘Paper knife’ chairs because of their razor sharp
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
Amphora lounge chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance Dimensions: W97x D 89 x H 90 cm Materials
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2010s French Organic Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric

Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Amphora Lounge Chair by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 35.44 in W 38.43 in D 35.04 in
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
was designed by and manufactored for the Kai Kristiansen iconic "Paper Knife set" consisting of sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud.paris Lounge…) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Iron

Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
H 33.86 in W 31.5 in D 96.07 in
Yakisugi Table Basse by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Tables

Materials

Fabric

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Post-Modern Sofas

Materials

Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 163.78 in D 62.41 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
, Air France Lounges, Ciel de Paris, Meurice Oenotheque, Transumance Chalet, #Cloud.paris Lounge…) or
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Steel

Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Borghese Sofa Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 97.64 in D 29.93 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Metal

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery

Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Green Borghese Sofa, Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33.47 in W 74.02 in D 32.68 in
Special Edition Pierre Frey Fabric, Borghese Long Sofa, Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
By Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance
Located in Geneve, CH
"Shelter" parlour Side Chair for Tacchini "Arom" Armchair for Zanotta "Le Noé" Knife for Perceval "Ciel
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2010s French Organic Modern Sofas

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Aluminum

Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
Sahara Sofa by Noé Duchaufour Lawrance
H 33 in W 107.49 in D 34.61 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

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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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen paper knife model 161 chairs, circa 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Paper knife sofa, 1955 Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen 'Paperknife' Easy Chairs, aka ‘model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
starting from 1955. These ‘model 121’s’ are also called the ‘Paper knife’ chairs because of their razor
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Kai Kristiansen 'Paperknife' Easy Chair for Magnus Oleson, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
121’ also called the ‘Paper knife’ chair because of it’s razor sharp lines, is executed in teak with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Highclere, Newbury
enjoys great critical acclaim. These carver dining arm chairs echo his classic Paper Knife range with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Pair of 1950s Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Armchairs for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A pair of rare and highly sought after 1950s ‘Paper Knife’ lounge armchairs which are one of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Sofa By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very rarely seen ‘Paper Knife’ sofa designed by Kai Kristainsen for Magnus Olesen. Crafted from
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

Sewing Box by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950
By Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
classics designs, which resulted in the Handy Chair, 4110 Chair, and Paper Knife seating collection. Today
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

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Wicker, Hardwood

Danish Desk After Kai Kristiansen for Skovmand & Andersen Brazilian Hardword
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in GB
the Handy Chair, 4110 Chair, and Paper Knife seating collection. Today, his vintage designs are highly
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Hardwood

Danish Modern Paper Knife Lounge Chair Designed by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern paper knife lounge chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Pair of Solid Teak 'Paper Knife' Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Antonio, TX
This pair of solid teak 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen are in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Cognac Leather Cushions
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 paper knife lounge chairs, 1955 Pair of lounge chairs produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak lounge chair for Magnus Olesen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair Teak, Grey
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Hans Wegner GE-270 chair, 1956. Produced by GETAMA, Gedsted, Denmark. Teak frame with exposed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair Teak, Grey
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair Teak, Grey
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, GB
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from rosewood. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal wool fabric.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Fabric

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair in Teak for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kai Kristiansen Modell 121 paper knife easy chair in teak wood. Produced by Magnus Olesen. Can be
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A super pair of rare rosewood Kai Kristiansen paper knife chairs, produced by Magnus Olesen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Suite, 1955
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife suite, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Includes: 1 x 3
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

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Paper Knife Lounge Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the paper knife lounge chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of fabric, wood and hardwood, every paper knife lounge chair was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a paper knife lounge chair, we have 17 options in-stock, while there are 10 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the paper knife lounge chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A paper knife lounge chair made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with mid-century modern — is very popular. A well-made paper knife lounge chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Kai Kristiansen, Noé Duchaufour-Lawrance and Magnus Olesen are consistently popular.

How Much is a Paper Knife Lounge Chair?

Prices for a paper knife lounge chair start at $2,098 and top out at $54,450 with the average selling for $9,038.

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 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.