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.
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Frederik A. Kayser Wingback Chair Armchair Upholstered in Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Vienna, AT
Cognac leather wingback armchairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, circa 1964. Hardwood legs, and adjustable headrests with weighted straps. New upholstery.
Leather, Hardwood
Pair of Georgian Style Wingback Chairs Upholstered in Linen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Wing Back Chairs in the Style of Georgian. Newly upholstered in Linen with a cord welt to the cushions. A wonderful pair and very c...
Linen, Upholstery, Cord, Wood
$2,720Sale Price|20% Off
H 42.5 in W 32 in D 30.5 in
George III Wingback Armchair, Upholstered Wood, English, Circa 1800
Located in San Francisco, CA
An excellent example of a early Georgian wingback armchair. Having shapely wings and arch top backrest with swooping arms, standing on a pair of Queen Anne legs with pad feet on the front and very typical round...
Upholstery, Wood
$8,160
H 36.23 in W 30.52 in D 33.08 in
Scandinavian Wingback Armchair Upholstered in Bouclé, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This beautiful wingback chair is a great representation of the quality and...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Chesterfield Armchair in Oxblood
Located in Dekalb, IL
Handsome tufted leather armchair upholstered in deep oxblood leather, with button-tufting across the high back and seat. The rolled arms are accented with brass nailhead trim, while ...
Leather
$8,160
H 38.39 in W 27.96 in D 33.08 in
Scandinavian Upholstered Wingback Armchair, Scandinavia, 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Throughout Scandinavia, there's a long history of pride in craftsmanship using natural materials like wood. This wingback design has a rich history and purpose; it is said that they ...
Fabric, Wood
$4,350 / set
H 46 in W 31.5 in D 30 in
Pair Of Custom Upholstered Chippendale-Style Wingback Armchairs
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Pair of Chippendale style wingback armchairs featuring a classic serpentine crest rail, flared wings, and distinctive carved ball-and-claw feet on the front legs and gently splayed s...
Other
$4,640Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 45.5 in W 26 in D 24.5 in
Pair Mid-Century Wingback Chairs Upholstered in a Parzinger-Inspired Fabric
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Here is a pair of slim-profile wingback chairs from the mid-century that have been refinished and meticulously reuholstered in a heavy-weight French linen printed fabric by Matt Murphy Studio...
Linen, Wood
Tufted Leather Wingback Armchair in Amber by LeatherCraft
Located in Dekalb, IL
c. 1990s/2000s; LeatherCraft, Inc. - Toronto, ON Traditional leather wingback armchair featuring a tall deeply button-tufted back, pronounced side wings, rolled arms, and brass-tone...
Brass
Art Deco Leather Wingback Armchair
Located in Darmstadt, DE
This Art Deco wingback armchair with an original frame of beechwood has been newly upholstered in hand-patinated sheep leather. Very comfortable and extremely robust. Measures: S...
Beech, Leather
Wingback armchair sheep leather
Located in MILL, NL
Fantastic sheep leather wingback armchair by Lounge Atelier. Wonderful seating comfort. Incredibly beautiful patina and color. Condition is very good.
Sheepskin
Vintage Tufted Leather Wingback Chesterfield Armchair in Oxblood
Located in Dekalb, IL
Handsome tufted leather armchair upholstered in deep oxblood leather, with button-tufting across the high back and seat. The rolled arms are accented with brass nailhead trim, while ...
Leather
Leather upholstered wingback armchair
Located in Cheshire, GB
Mahogany framed wing armchair of generous proportions, the arched top above deep buttoned back, upholstered arms and seat in brown leather, raised up on square supports united by H s...
Leather
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H 40.16 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Frederik A. Kayser Wingback Chair Upholstered in Cognac-Ccolored Leather
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Vienna, AT
Cognac leather wingback chairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, circa 1964. Hardwood legs, and adjustable headrests with weighted straps. Used condition.
Leather, Hardwood
Frederik Kayser Wingback Chair, Rosewood and Leather, Norway
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Fredrik Kayser lounge chair original upholstered with black leather. Legs of rosewood. Model 965, made by Vatne Møbelfabrik.
Leather, Rosewood
Frederik Kayser Krysset Chairs, Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1955
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare pair of lounge chairs designed by Frederik Kayser and manufactured by Gustav Bahus, Norway, 1955. The chairs have a solid teak wooden frame and a ...
Leather, Fabric, Rope, Teak
Danish Leather Chair and Ottoman by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Møbler
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish leather chair and ottoman with rosewood base by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Møbler.
Leather
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H 40 in W 29.5 in D 34 in
Pair of Danish Modern Wingback Leather Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne
By Vatne Møbler, Børge Mogensen, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Peabody, MA
Matched pair of Scandinavian leather wingback chairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, Norway, circa 1964. Rosewood legs, and adjustable headrests with weighted straps. E...
Leather, Rosewood