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 Kayser Model 710 Armchair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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 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 A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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
Expertly Restored - Fredrik Kayser Sculpted Teak Armchair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam Manufacturer: Vatne Lenestolfabrikk ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Moder...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
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
Adolf Relling & Fredrik Kayser 'Fireplace' Armchair in Oak, Dokka, Norway, 1958
By Nobilis, Dokka Mobler, Adolf Relling, Fredrik A. Kayser
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
Frederik Kayser Rosewood Armchair, Vintage Design, Curved Seat, 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in PARIS, FR
Remarquable fauteuil en palissandre à accotoirs et pieds fuselés avec un joli assemblage de bois sur les accotoirs. Le cuir est d’origine et a une patine exceptionnelle. Ce fauteuil ...
Leather, Palisander
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
$6,605 / 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
$3,695
H 30.5 in W 24.25 in D 25.5 in
Model 806 Lounge Chair by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, c. 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an iconic model 806 lounge chair designed by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler. Found in stunning original, vintage condition this 806 chair is ideal for designers and c...
Leather, Rosewood
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood & Sheepskin Ottomans 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, England
Fredrik Kayser - Model 965 Ottomans, 1964 A pair of Model 965 ottomans designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrik in Norway. The simple frames are made from solid rosewood ...
Rosewood, Sheepskin
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Gladstone, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather. Unmarked.
Leather, Rosewood
$1,634
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
Ole Wanscher Teak Easy Chair Model Senator for France & Son
By Ole Wanscher, France & Søn
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Ole Wanscher Modell Senator Easy chair in teak wood. Produced by France & Son / France Daverkosen The fabric is made of wool and it is everything in original condition. Great condit...
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Pierre Jeanneret Easy Chair
By Pierre Jeanneret
Located in Soho, London, GB
Iconic easy chair by Pierre Jeanneret from the administrative offices of Chandigarh, India. Restored and recaned in natural cane.
Cane, Teak
$10,885
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury Kurt Østervig Model 58 Lounge Chairs for Henry Rolschau Mobler
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A very hard to find pair of Model 58 lounge chairs designed in the late 50s by Kurt Østervig for Rolschau Mobler, Denmark. An incredibly handsome design wi...
Rosewood, Teak
Suede Sofa by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
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
Axel Larsson, teak armchair for Svängsta Stilmöbler, 1950s
By Axel Larsson
Located in Uppsala, Uppsala
Semi rare armchair designed by Axel Larsson for Swedish firm Svängsta Stilmöbler and produced in the 1950s. Seating element of stained and molded teak on a stained beech frame. This ...
Beech, Teak
$3,500
H 39.75 in W 29 in D 30 in
1960s Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler of Norway Model 965H Lounge Chair
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large High Backed 965H Lounge Chair, designed in 1964 by Frederik Kaiser for Vatne Mobler in Norway. This 1960's example has a rosewood base and retains its original black ...
Wood, Rosewood, Leather, Foam
$5,195
H 37 in W 33 in D 18 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
$6,263 / set
H 31.3 in W 24.41 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Scandinavian Armchairs in Leather & Rosewood by Arne Vodder, 1960s
By Arne Vodder
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare pair of armchairs, designed by Arne Vodder and produced by Sibast Møbelfabrik in Denmark, exemplifies the quiet sophistication and precise craftsmanship that define Danish ...
Leather, Rosewood
Armchair by George Nelson for Herman Miller Restored
By George Nelson, Herman Miller
Located in Kansas City, MO
George Nelson armchair in new blue Maharam fabric. Blonde Primavera frame in excellent condition.
Upholstery, Wood
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
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H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Rosewood and Leather 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
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H 32.29 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Walnut and Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
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 Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
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
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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 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
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
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H 38.75 in W 34 in D 30.5 in
Rosewood Cognac Leather Chairs with Ottoman, by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
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
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H 31 in W 30.25 in D 31 in
Pair of Brazilian Rosewood Black Armchairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Knut Sæter
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
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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 Antwerpen, Vlaanderen
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
Pair of Fredrik Kayser Lounge Chairs for Vatne Møbler
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of lounge chairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler and produced in Norway, c.1960s. The frame is made of newly refinished teak and with an oak seat, and newly woven...
Alpaca, Cane, Oak, Teak
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H 33.5 in W 26.75 in D 29 in
Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Teak, Leather & Brass Easy Chair #563, Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A brilliantly-conceived compact lounge chair in patinated hand-sculpted teak and cognac leather upholstery with baseball stitching designed by Norwegian industrial designer Fredrik A...
Leather, Beech, Teak
Frederik Kayser Lounge Chair Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1960
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastically shaped and very rare lounge chair designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1960. It features a solid teak wooden frame and h...
Upholstery, Teak