Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of its classic mirrors, which are frequently framed in teak or rosewood — or the graceful, angular forms of its vintage case pieces and storage cabinets — Aksel Kjersgaard is eminently collectible today. It is among the manufacturers that popularized Scandinavian modernism on an international scale, and the popularity of the brand endures.
A master cabinetmaker, Kjersgaard had spent three years traveling through Europe and Morocco toiling in other workshops before he opened his own factory. When he returned to Odder, in his native country, he was eager to start creating his own furniture, and his sleek, minimalist dressers, sideboards, cabinets and wall mirrors debuted in 1955.
The factory quickly gained a sterling reputation for its focus on craftsmanship and Kjersgaard’s reluctance to embellish his handmade pieces with ornament or unnecessary decorative flourishes. Kjersgaard attracted many talents of the Scandinavian modernist movement (and continues to do so today).
Known for his Chair #42, which he created with Schou Andersen, designer Kai Kristiansen worked with the company through the 1950s and 1960s, and his side tables and chests became a hallmark of the brand. During the 1970s, architects and former Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers Søren Nissen and Ebbe Gehl brought their expertise to the manufacturer, introducing a Shaker-influenced line that represented the start of what is now the very popular Naver collection, which is offered by way of a collaboration between Gramrode Møbelfabrik and Aksel Kjersgaard A/S.
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Expertly Restored - Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Manufacturer Aksel Kjersgaaard A/S ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take ...
Wood, Teak
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Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet with 5 drawers by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Modern Tall Narrow Cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This 2-piece standing storage unit contains 5 slide pull drawers below a ...
Birch
Vintage Media Cart or Serving Bar Cart by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1970s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Nuernberg, DE
Beautiful rolling serving or media cart. The perfect Danish modern cart for a small flat screen TV, bric brac or rolling bar cart, circa 1970-1980. It has pl...
Metal
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
Rosewood
Beautiful Danish modern teak credenza with sliding doors by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Danish Modern teak sideboard with sliding doors with vertical concave pulls. Designed by Aksel Kjersgaard. The sliding doors open to three cabinet spaces with adjustable sh...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
Teak
Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Floating Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern wall mounted two tier shelf in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiansen and manuf...
Teak
1950s Teak Low Dresser Window Cabinet Nº 394 Kai Kristiansen Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Wonderful and hard to find low window dresser. Almost four feet wide. Drawers moving smoothly.
Teak
Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers/Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Small sideboard or chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, made from rosewood with a dramatic veneer pattern on the top. Decorative round inset drawer handles.
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen. Model 384 chest, c1960. Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. ...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Chest, c1960 Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Fe...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. This design ...
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s. A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Oak
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
Teak
Rosewood Dresser by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
An elegant rosewood dresser designed by Aksel Kjersgaard and crafted in Denmark in the 1950s. Featuring two drawers, the piece showcases a striking rosewood grain pattern and the ref...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstand, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstand, c1950s An exquisite rosewood bedside cabinet, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. This design ...
Oak
Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Teak.
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Low Chest, c1960. A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1...
Rosewood
Exceptional Rosewood Danish Modern Credenza by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Buffalo, NY
A beautiful Danish rosewood tambour door credenza by renowned Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard Known for exceptional craftsmanship and timeless design,this piece is in excellent orig...
Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, Rosewood, Denmark, 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Design élégant et authentique du modernisme scandinave avec cette jolie commode mod 34 en palissandre du designer danois Kaï Kristiansen. Les finitions et la belle teinte du bois, lu...
Palisander
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 chest, c1960 Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Fe...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
Brass
Aksel Kjersgaard Hall Set of a 2 Drawer Cabinet and Matching Wall Mirror
By Odder Furniture, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This set consists of the 2 drawer cabinet with the wall mirror designed to go on the wall over the cabinet. All in great condition and both pieces withe manufacturer and designer sta...
Mirror, Oak
Aksel Kjersgaard Teak cabinet with Metal Legs
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
This refined square teak cabinet by Aksel Kjersgaard is a masterclass in minimalist design and expert craftsmanship. Elevated on sleek black metal legs, the piece gains a subtle indu...
Metal
Model 394 Chest of drawers, Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Neuss, NW
Wonderful chest of drawers model 394 from Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard from the 1960s. Corpus in oak veneer with four drawers and straight feet. The top is coated with off wh...
Formica, Oak
Model 394 Low Chest of 4 Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly good example, the Santos Rosewood ( which is not a protected species and therefore sustainable and no problem for import or export) has exceptionally nicely ma...
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard Table for Askel Kjersgaard #393
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen, Illums Bolighus
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome rosewood sideboard or table, model #393, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Askel Kjersgaard...
Rosewood
Aksel Kjersgaard Adjustable Bookstand
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aksel Kjersgaard adjustable bookstand with three bookshelves, 1970.
Brass
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Low Chest, c1960. A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960....
Rosewood
1960s 1970s Newspaper Holder Magazine Rack Aksel Kjersgaard Teak & Suede
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s 1970s newspaper holder magazine rack Aksel Kjersgaard teak & suede Object: newspaper stand Manufacturer: Aksel Kjersgaard Condition: good - vintage Age: around 1960...
Teak
1970s Rare Aksel Kjersgaard Ash Wood Wall Hanger, Denmark
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good original condition with minor signs of use
Wood, Ash