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Six Kai Kristiansen Vintage Chairs

Set of six kai kristiansen model 32 dining chairs in teak
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Korup Stølefabrik Era: 1960s Materials
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

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Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Inc. Custom Reupholstry
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
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Set of six original fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make t...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and manufactured by Sc...
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Classic Midcentury Walnut and Chrome Florence Knoll Desk Knoll
By Florence Knoll, Knoll
Located in Buffalo, NY
Classic midcentury walnut and chrome Florence Knoll desk features richly grained walnut top chromed steel frame, pencil drawer and file drawer. Retains early Knoll label.
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Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs, model 42, 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 42 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Made in Denmark in the 1960s. Excellent condition after renovation and replacement of upholstery. An icon of Scan...
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Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs, model 42, 1960s
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs, model 42, 1960s
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 dining chairs is an excellent representation of the timeless and elegant style that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, des...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. he chairs have been restored and refinished by our experi...
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Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Room Chairs. Circa 1960s
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Miami, FL
Set of 6 Mid Century Modern Heywood Wakefield Dining Chairs. Circa 1950s Five side chairs and one captain chair. Good solid condition with age appropriate wear. The upholstery is a...
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Kai Kristiansen Set of Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and eleg...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak

Single Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chair in Teak
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958 Materials: Teak Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17″ dee...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958 Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17″...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Rosewood

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 4 dining chairs is an excellent representation of the timeless and elegant style that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, des...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Rosewood

Set of Seven Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood, Wool Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall Seat: 18.5″ wid...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958 Materials: Teak Measurements: 21.5″ wide x 20″ deep x 29″ tall Seat: 18.5″ wide x 17″ dee...
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Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Set of Eight Dining Room Chairs, Model 42, Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 8 dining chairs is truly an iconic example of the timeless elegance that characterizes Danish furniture design from the Mid-20th Century. The chairs are model 42, designe...
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Vintage Danish Teak Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of six model #42 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Features a solid teak frame with
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Vintage Midcentury Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of six 1960s Scandinavian modern dining chairs in mahogany in the manner of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Mahogany

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Newbury, Berkshire
Born in 1929 Kristiansen is often lauded as one of the iconic Danish mid-century designers. Like
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Wood, Fabric

Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Unique desk from the 1960s-1970s. Design by prominent Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. The surface
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Desks

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Ash

Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
Kai Kristianesn Ash Writing Desk Vintage, 1960s
H 28.35 in W 61.03 in D 29.53 in
Vintage 1960s Kai Kristiansen Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Antonio, TX
This vintage 1960s Kai Kristiansen set of six teak dining chairs are in excellent condition overall
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Set of Six Walnut Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This incredible set of six dining chairs was designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s. Crafted in
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Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This incredible set of six dining chairs was designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s. Crafted in
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Set of six 1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Z-Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six (6) fine Kai Kristiansen "Z" dining chairs, model no.42 in solid teak. Produced by Schou
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of six 1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Z-Chairs
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Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six rosewood chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Original oatmeal upholstery. Exquisite
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

1960s Set of Six Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of Danish teak vintage dining chairs, these were designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Set of 6 Original Kai Kristiansen Teak Chairs, Model 42, from the 1960´S
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of 6 Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A fantastic and very rare set of six Danish dining chairs in Teak. These are the model 32 chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Six Sensous Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Miami, FL
Kristiansen dining chairs produced by Magnus Olesen (Model designed 1955). Classic Danish styling. Lustrous
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery

Set of 6 Mid-Century Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
A set of six vintage dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen with original blue upholstery. They are in
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Danish Modern Rosewood Dining Room Set by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish modern rosewood dining room set by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen Denmark 1960s Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

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Rosewood

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
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Set of Six Dining Chairs in the Style of Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Model 31 for Schou Andersen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen No. 42 Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1950s Teak Danish Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Set of 6 These vintage side chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Cotton, Teak

Six Vintage Danish Midcentury Teak Dining Chairs "Model 31" by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of six Scandinavian Modern dining chairs "Model 31" in teak designed by Kai
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Teak

Set of Six Vintage Rosewood Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
fabric, this set of six chairs creates a dramatic and modern statement around a dining table. The wood
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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen No. 42 Dining Chair, Rosewood, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Vintage 1960s Rosewood no. 42 Chairs by Kai Kristiansen. This set of Vintage Side Chairs are in
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Kai Kristiansen #42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
A set of six Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chairs, manufactured by Schou Andersen in the
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Kai Kristiansen #42 Teak Dining Chairs
Kai Kristiansen #42 Teak Dining Chairs
H 27.56 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Set of 6 Vintage Rosewood Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of six unique dining chairs by well-known Danish designer, Kai Kristiansen, beautifully
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Rosewood

Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
A set of six Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chairs, manufactured by Schou Andersen in the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Model 42 Tilt Back Dining Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Set of six model #42 dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Features a solid teak frame with
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Teak

Danish Midcentury Teak and Oak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Malmo, SE
Set of six midcentury dining chairs by designer Kai Kristiansen. The chairs are all in very good
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Teak Z Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Set of 6
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Six teak dining 'Z-chairs' #Model42 by Kai Kristiansen - Danish design. The tilting backrest and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Kai Kristianesn Teak Grey Chairs Vintage, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
A set of six chairs from the 1960s-1970s. Design of the leading Danish designer Kai Kristiansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Kai Kristianesn Teak Grey Chairs Vintage, 1960s
Kai Kristianesn Teak Grey Chairs Vintage, 1960s
H 29.93 in W 19.69 in D 18.51 in
6 Vintage Compass Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Solid Oak and Wool, Denmark 1950s
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This offer is for six dining compass chairs. + Classic Danish Scandinavian Modern upholstered
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Oak, Wool

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Comfortable and well-designed dining chair by Kai Kristiansen featuring his signature angled rear
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Comfortable and well-designed dining chair by Kai Kristiansen featuring his signature angled rear
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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Desk Midcentury Original
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Danish designers - Kai Kristiansen. Finished with teak wood veneer. A practical front with six drawers
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Kai Kristiansen Desk Midcentury Original
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H 30.71 in W 60.24 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
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Set of Six Armchairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
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Set of Six Armchairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
Set of Six Armchairs in Teak by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.53 in W 20.87 in D 20.48 in
Vintage Midcentury Mahogany Dining Chairs in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful set of six 1960s Scandinavian modern dining chairs in mahogany in the manner of
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Set of 6 Danish Teak Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A set of six uniquely designed vintage chairs by Kai Kristiansen. Presented in solid teak with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Gustav Bahus & Kai Kristiansen Extendable Dining Table Set, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vienna, Vienna
ny lovely Scandinavian dining table set by Gustav Bahus and Kai Kristiansen. The table and the six
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

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Wood, Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Round Upholstered Back Dining Chairs, Set of Six
Located in Vancouver, BC
Comfortable and well-designed dining chair by Kai Kristiansen featuring his signature angled rear
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Rosewood Dining Table with Two Leaves from Norway
Located in New York, NY
10 people. Everything works beautifully. Looks great with The Kai Kristiansen No. 42 chairs as well
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

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Rosewood

Set of Six Vintage Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
This set of six sculptural teak dining chairs features a unique bent-ply backrest with solid teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak

Set of Six Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unique set of six teak dining chairs featuring an angular look characteristic of Kristiansen
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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Dining Chairs Set of Six by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Unique set of six teak dining chairs featuring an angular look characteristic of Kristiansen
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Kai Kristiansen Writing Desk Teak Vintage Classic
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
famous Danish designers - Kai Kristiansen. Finished with teak wood veneer. A practical front with six
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Vintage 1970s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak

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Finding the Right dining-room-chairs for You

No matter what your dream dining experience looks like, there is a wide-ranging variety of vintage, new and antique dining room chairs on 1stDibs. Find upholstered dining room chairs, wood dining room chairs and more to outfit any space designated for a good meal, be it in your home or in the great outdoors.

In the early 18th century, most dining room tables and other furniture was designed to look masculine. In America, dining rooms weren’t even much of a concept until the late 1700s, when a space set aside specifically for dining became a part of the construction of homes for the wealthy. Dining room chairs of the era were likely made of walnut or oak. In Europe, neoclassical dining chairs emerged during the 1750s owing to nostalgia for classical antiquity, while the curving chair crests of Queen Anne furniture in the United States preceded the artistically bold seat backs that characterized the Chippendale chairs that followed. If there weren't enough dining chairs at suppertime in the American colonies, men were prioritized and women stood.

In the dining rooms of today, however, there is enough space for everyone to have a seat at the table. Modern styles introduce innovative design choices that play with shape and style. Icons of mid-century modern dining room chairs are plentiful: With its distinctive bentwood back, there is the DCW dining chair by Charles and Ray Eames, while Hans Wegner's timeless classic, the Wishbone chair, remains relevant and elegant decades after its debut. Stefano Giovannoni's White Rabbit dining chairs, in their lovable polyethylene biomorphism, reinvent what dining can look like.

Today's wide range of dining room chairs also means that they can now be styled in different ways, bringing functionality and fun to any sumptuous dining space. No longer do tables have to be accompanied by a matching set of seats. Skillfully mixing and matching colors and designs allows you to showcase your personality without sacrificing the cohesion of a given space.

By furnishing your dining room with cozy chairs — vintage, antique or otherwise — family time can extend far beyond mealtime. The plush upholstery of Victorian-style dining room chairs is perfect for game nights that stretch from dinner to midnight snack. Outdoor tables and dining chairs can also present an excellent opportunity for bonding and eating — what goes better with a delicious meal than fresh air, anyway?

Whether you prefer your chairs streamlined and stackable or ornate and one of a kind, the offerings on 1stDibs will elevate your mealtime and beyond.