Fredrik A. Kayser’s light, graceful, ultra-functional chairs, credenzas and dining room tables made him one of the foremost Scandinavian modern creators of his time. An apprentice-level carpenter by trade, he had his first design mass-produced at the young age of 15, foreshadowing a glorious future in the furniture industry.
Rastad & Relling, in Oslo, gave Kayser his start in furniture design straight out of the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (now the Oslo National Academy of the Arts) in 1945. After a failed attempt to open his own factory, the young but determined designer returned to his former employer and stayed until 1956, when he successfully exited to launch a design studio. He offered freelance design services, created pieces for furnituremaker Viken Møbelfabrikk and collaborated with Knut Sæter, of armchair manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
Kayser and Sæter’s furniture was efficiently made to be packed flat, shipped and assembled at its destination. Introducing this innovative design to the world at the export fair in Helsingør in 1958, the pair found it well received. The partnership between Kayser and Sæter lasted until Kayser’s untimely death a decade later.
Kayser’s mid-century modern pieces won accolades. In 1960, the iconic, streamlined Model 711 series won first prize in the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing Industry’s chair competition. And the Model 108 easy chair, created in 1965, won the Award for Design Excellence in 1968 and found fame at the Collection Price Furniture Fair in Oslo in 1983. Many of his pieces are still in production today, including rosewood and teak easy chairs and high-backed lounge chairs.
Find vintage Fredrik A. Kayser seating, tables and case pieces on 1stDibs.
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
Rosewood
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding...
Leather, Wood
Fredrik Kayser Model 710 Armchair
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
For your consideration is this rare, out-of-production Model 710 armchair which is similar to Fredrik Keyser's more common Model 711, but features a more upright seating position. Th...
Upholstery, Teak
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian 711 Loungechair by Fredrik Kayser, New Edition
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian 711 lounge.chair by Fredrik Kayser. New edition. Designed in 1960 by Fredrik A. Kayser, it is now reissued by the Norwegian manufacturer Hjelle. Mode...
Oak, Walnut
Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser 'Fireplace' Armchair in Oak, Dokka, Norway, 1958
By Adolf Relling, Fredrik A. Kayser, Nobilis, Dokka Mobler
Located in The Hague, NL
This elegant armchair, designed by Adolf Relling and Fredrik Kayser in 1946, is a rare model also known as 'Kaminstolen,' which translates roughly to "fireplace or stove chair." This...
Fabric, Upholstery, Oak
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
On Hold|$6,827 / set
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hans J. Wegner Model GE-290 Armchairs
By GETAMA, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Kramfors, SE
Vintage Hans J. Wegner armchairs model GE-290 for Getama Gedsted, Denmark. The armchairs are a mid century classic by one of the most famous names of the time, Hans J. Wegner (Denmar...
Oak
$353
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Wool, Oak, Plywood
$1,700
H 31.5 in W 28.75 in D 30 in
Mid Century Teak Lounge Chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Dokka Mobler
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad, Dokka Mobler
Located in New York, NY
This Scandinavian teak lounge chair by Rolf Rastad and Adolp Relling was designed in the 1950s for Dokka Mobler. The chair features a sculptural teak frame and has been reupholstere...
Fabric, Teak
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
Niels Moller Model 57 Armchair in Teak & Papercord
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller model 57 chair in teak & papercord, circa 1950s. An immaculate example of this iconic design made from exquisite teak. Designed by Niels Moller for his own company: J...
Papercord, Teak
$4,860
H 30.5 in W 24 in D 30.5 in
Rare Fredrik Kayser Model 599 Teak Rocking Chair, Rocker Norway, circa 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Buffalo, NY
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 599 teak rocking chair, Rocker Norway circa 1960s Magnificent mid twentieth century Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Model 599 Teak & Cane rocking chair, ...
Brass
$3,250
H 29.75 in W 24.5 in D 21.5 in
Rolf Rastad & Adolf Relling “Bambi” Cane Armchair for Gustav Bahus
By Adolf Relling, Rolf Rastad
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic modern Bambi armchair designed by Rolf Rastad and Adolf Relling for Gustav Bahus in Norway circa1950s. This iconic Bambi design is exceptionally crafted in teak wood with lon...
Cane, Wood, Teak
Mid Century Danish Modern Leather Box Sofa after Fredrik Kayser
Located in New York, NY
Chic leather and wood box sofa, made in Denmark circa 1960/70's, in the style of Fredrik Kayser. The sofa features thick, plush leather loose back and se...
Leather, Wood
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Teak
Niels Moller Model 62 Armchair, Rosewood & Papercord, 1960s
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in London, England
Niels Moller - Model 62 Armchair in Rosewood & Papercord, 1962 Rarely seen edition of this iconic design made from exquisite, highly figured rosewood. Designed by Niels Moller for h...
Papercord, Rosewood
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Cedar Falls, IA
Suede Two-Seater Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. This two-seater sofa, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, exemplifies Norwegian Mid-Century Modern design. Newly ...
Suede
$1,689
H 38.98 in W 29.93 in D 29.53 in
Sigurd Ressell Falcon Lounge Chair by Vatne Møbler Norway 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Ressell
Located in Lejre, DK
Falcon lounge chair designed by Sigurd Ressell and manufactured by Vatne Møbler in Norway in the 1970s. The chair has a high back and a light, comfortable appearance characteristic o...
Leather
Pair of Fredrik A. Kayser Easy Chairs in Oak
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, armchairs model 711, oak, faux leather, Norway, 1960s This set of chairs is designed by Frederik A. Kayser and executed by Vatne Lenes...
Faux Leather, Oak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
Sold
H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Walnut and Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian walnut and leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is ...
Leather, Walnut
Vintage Norwegian Teak Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser – 1960s Pair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stylish pair of mid-century modern lounge chairs designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler in Norway, circa 1960s. The sculptural teak frames feature gently curved arms and clean...
Teak, Fabric
Sold
H 40.16 in W 30.32 in D 30.32 in
Wingback Armchair by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Antwerp, BE
This rare leather wingback armchair is designed by renowned Norwegian designer Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler in 1962 and crafted in Norway around 1964. The armchair features its...
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
Fredrik A. Kayser Leather Armchair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
Created by Norwegian furniture designer Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler in the 1960s, this wingback armchair is a classic piece of design. Upholstered in a stunning cognac-coloured l...
Leather
Beautiful Teak Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrik
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful teak lounge chairs designed teak lounge chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrik 1960s. Very beautifully shaped, newly reupholstered with high quality in bei...
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 38.75 in W 34 in D 30.5 in
Rosewood Cognac Leather Chairs with Ottoman, by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of 1960s high back lounge chairs and ottoman in well patinated cognac leather with Brazilian rosewood frames by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler. The vintage armchairs have rem...
Rosewood, Leather
Sold
H 31 in W 30.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Black Armchairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler
By Knut Sæter, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Miami, FL
Gorgeous pair of vintage model 934 lounge chairs in Brazilian rosewood, designed by Fredrik A. Kayser and manufactured by Vatne Mobler in Norway in the mid 1960s. The chairs have rem...
Wool, Velvet, Rosewood
Sold
H 28.75 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in
'Fireplace' Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser and Adolf Relling for Dokka Møbler
By Dokka Mobler, Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling
Located in Ranst, VAN
Beautiful set of two “Fire place” armchairs in teak. Designed by Fredrik Kayser and Adolf Relling for Dokka Møbler. Produced in Norway around 1958. The chairs have a teak frame and p...
Brass
Mid-Century Nordic Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
Elegant Nordic 1960’s mid-century lounge chair constructed from rich European walnut. Fully reupholstered in Dedar woollen fabric. Curved sweeping sculpted arms. Extremely comfortabl...
Walnut, Wool