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Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint, Denmark
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of three chairs ‘The Red Chairs’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud. Rasmussen Fabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

A very rare set of Rio rosewood Barcelona chairs by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
KK 3949 set of six chairs in rio rosewood and black leather. Kaare Klint / Rud. Rasmussen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint
By Kaare Klint
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of twelve dining chairs ‘The Red Chair’ model 3949 designed by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen
Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair ‘Safari’ Easy Chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bochum, NRW
Lovely pair ‘Safari’ model 4700 easy chairs by Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Kaare Klint Set of Eight Red Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint set of eight red chairs in mahogany, upholstered with black leather. Executed by Rud
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 4 Chairs in Mahogany and Leather by Kaare Klint Dining, 1930s Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of 13 Kaare Klint Church Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
Located in Norwalk, CT
Kaare Klint Church Chairs, exclusively curated for Fritz Hansen in the vibrant decade of the 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Twelve Kaare Klint Red Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. An extraordinary set of
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint easy chair with legs of mahogany. Seat, sides and back upholstered with blue wool
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
Kaare Klint Easy Chair for Rud. Rasmussen
H 33.86 in W 29.53 in D 31.5 in
Set of 10 Kaare Klint Red Chairs Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint & Rud Rasmussen Snedkerier - Scandinavian Modern Design. A set of 10 Kaare Klint Red
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Four Kaare Klint ‘The Red Chair’ Model 3949 Chairs by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare early matching set of four Kaare Klint "Red Chair" chairs in oak, red naugahyde and brass
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Oak

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs, 'The Red Chair', model 4751, original
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Set of Four 'Red Chairs' in Original Leather
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen, set of four dining chairs 'The Red Chair', model 3949, original
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Vintage 1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Set of Six Dining Room Chairs "Kirkestolen" by Kaare Kllint for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Kaare Klint
Located in Vienna, AT
Beech frame, papercord seat, designed by Kaare Klint for Fritz Hansen in the 1960s in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Set of Six Danish Oak Dining chairs with Leather Cushions, 1930's
By Kaare Klint
Located in Bridgeport, CT
very reminiscent of the famous chairs made by Kaare Klint at the peak of functionalism. Made from oak
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Modern Dining Chairs Oak & Cane by Danish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
By Kaare Klint
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful set of 4 Danish Modern dining chairs in patinated oak & cane. The chairs were made in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

1935 Set of Two Restored Kaare Klint Barcelona or The Red Chair by Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Kaare Klint
Located in Knebel, DK
1935 set of two restored Kaare Klint "Barcelona-" or "The Red Chair" by Rud Rasmussen The set made
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany, Walnut

A set of 6 Dining Chairs in Oak and Lambswool, Danish Modern, Kaj Gottlob, 1950s
By Kaare Klint, Kaj Gottlob, A. J. Iversen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Odense, DK
A rare set of 6 classic dining chairs / desk chairs, attributed to Kaj Gottlob for Fritz Hansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Art Deco Chairs

Materials

Oak, Lambskin

Set of Two Arne Norell Sirocco Leather Lounge Arm Chairs
By Norell Möbel AB, Arne Norell
Located in Antwerp, BE
safari chairs. From Eileen Gray to Kaare Klint and Elias Svedberg, many major designers have created
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of Four Danish 1940s Mahogany Side or Desk Chairs with Open Armrests
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Hans Wegner and Rud Rasmussen and the chairs do have some resemblance to Kaare Klint's famous "Red
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Wool

Illum Wikkelsø Set of Easy Chairs and Ottoman with Canvas Seats
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Klint's classicism Kaare Klints to the soft organic craft by Arne Jacobsen. Please note that these items
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Canvas, Teak

Rare set of Art deco - Brutalist Dining Chairs
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
principles and forms associated with the renowned Danish architect Kaare Klint. The chairs are adorned with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Rare set of Art deco - Brutalist Dining Chairs
Rare set of Art deco - Brutalist Dining Chairs
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Leather and Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
craftsmanship, this set of Danish dining chairs shows strong similarities to the distinguished style of Kaare
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans J. Wegner Set of Four 'Sawbuck' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen & Søn, set of four 'Sawbuck' CH29 chairs, oak, Denmark, 1952. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Six Ole Wanscher Dining Chairs for CADO, Denmark 1960s
By Ole Wanscher
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of dining chairs by Danish designer Ole Wanscher features distinctive splayed legs and
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

Guido Canali Set of Eight Rare Dining Chairs in Walnut and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Guido Canali, set of eight dining chairs, walnut, leather, brass, Italy, 1960s This set is one of
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Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Kaare Klint who's "red chair" obviously has been an inspiration for the young Mogensen when designing
Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four restored dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak, Fabric

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
furniture was founded early. Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Rare Ole Wanscher for A.J. Iversen Set of Six Dining Chairs in Oak
By A. J. Iversen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Waalwijk, NL
rare set of mid-century dining chairs model J3063 crafted by Ole Wanscher. Drawing inspiration from an
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Mahogany Dining Table & Set of Six Chairs, Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1930s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
, this set, with its elegant solidity, is most akin to the historically anchored work of Kaare Klint, a
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Vintage 1930s Danish Dining Room Sets

Materials

Linen, Mahogany

Set of 4 J-151 dining chairs by Erik Ole Jørgensen for Kvist, Denmark 1960s
By Kvist, Erik Ole Jørgensen
Located in ECHT, NL
Set of 4 J-151 dining chairs. Designed in the 1960s by Erik Ole Jørgensen and manufactured by Kvist
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Four Palle Suenson dining chairs, Au Coq D'Or, Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1947
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PALLE SUENSON & FRITZ HANSEN SCANDINAVIAN MODERN A set of four rare dining chairs by Palle Suenson
Category

Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen Set of Four Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Hans J. Wegner for Carl Hansen, set of four dining chairs, model ‘C23’, oak, teak, cognac leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak, Teak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, blue fabric and oak lounge chair, Denmark, 1960s. This lounge chair was designed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery
H 39.18 in W 29.93 in D 31.11 in
Illum Wikkelsø 'Apollo' Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Leather
By Illum Wikkelsø, Ryesberg Møbler
Located in Waalwijk, NL
. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint's classicism to the soft organic craft by Arne Jacobsen
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Ole Wanscher chair for Fritz Hansen 1940's Mahogany. Decorative and comfortable
By Bruno Mathsson, Firma Karl Mathsson
Located in Forest, BE
Art and Design, and was particularly influenced by Prof. Kaare Klint After completing his studies
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair for Carl Hansen & Son in Black
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Illum Wikkelso easy chair and Table Mod '272' for C.F. Christiansen Sweden 1960
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
functionality now considered classics of Danish furniture design. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint
Category

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

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Vintage Set of Armchairs Grete Jalk Made by France and Son, 1960 Denmark
By Grete Jalk
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
the Danish Royal Academy under the highly influential designer Kaare Klint. In 1946 she won first
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair for Carl Hansen & Son in Oak Lacquer
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair for Carl Hansen & Son in Oak Oil
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Hans J. Wegner 'CH45' Rocking Chair for Carl Hansen & Son in Oak Soap
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Glendale, CA
Jacobsen, Kaare Klint, Poul Kjærholm, Vilhelm Lauritzen and others. Now in its third generation as a family
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Papercord

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Danish School of Art and Design, and was highly influenced by his professor, Kaare Klint. After
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Ole Wanscher “Model 1673” High Back Chairs for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1940s
By Ole Wanscher, Fritz Hansen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Design, and was highly influenced by his professor, Kaare Klint. After graduation, Wanscher worked with
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Illum Wikkelsø for CFC Silkeborg Living Room Set in Cognac Leather
By CFC Silkeborg, Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
considered classics of Danish furniture design. The style of his work varies from Kaare Klint's classicism to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Post-Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Leather, Wood, Lacquer

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

'6' Oak & Papercord "Church Chairs" by Viggo Hardie-Fischer for Sorø Stolefabrik
By Viggo Hardie-Fischer, Sorø Stolefabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
of the time, including Kaare Klint. Simple, sturdy, and elegant, Hardie-Fischer's Church Chair
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Custom UpholsterySet of eight model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs The A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Four Fully Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs The A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood, Leather

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Set Kaare Klint Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of set kaare klint chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique set kaare klint chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 312 antique and vintage set kaare klint chairs at 1stDibs now, or shop our selection of 4 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished furniture. Set kaare klint chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Set kaare klint chairs bearing Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many set kaare klint chairs are appealing in their simplicity, but Kaare Klint, Kai Kristiansen and Rud Rasmussen produced popular set kaare klint chairs that are worth a look.

How Much are Set Kaare Klint Chairs?

Prices for set kaare klint chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, set kaare klint chairs begin at $359 and can go as high as $114,623, while the average can fetch as much as $6,906.

Finding the Right seating for You

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