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Jacob Kjær

Danish

After training under his cabinetmaker father and then further afield at Berlin’s Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum and in Paris, Danish furniture designer Jacob Kjær crafted classical English-inspired dining chairs, sofas and other pieces that, many decades later, are understated and elegant in any space. 

Kjær returned to Copenhagen in 1926 and opened his own workshop after studying in Germany and working as a joiner in France. His collectible works have all the characteristics that are attributed to Scandinavian modernist furniture — his chairs boast gracefully sloping seat backs and arms that mirror works by designers such as Finn Juhl or Hans Wegner, while his tables and other pieces, typically crafted in teak, rosewood or mahogany, are demonstrative of the deep commitment to craftsmanship associated with likeminded artisans who hail from Nordic regions of the world. 

A well-known armchair made by Kjær for use at the UN Building in New York City is the spare and sculptural FN chair. While this iconic seat was first constructed in wood and upholstered in durable leather at the designer’s studio, it was later manufactured by Christensen & Larsen and is now available from Kitani, a Japanese company that offers licensed reproductions of chairs by a range of Danish modernist designers such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Nanna Ditzel and others.

Kjær participated in the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929 and held leadership roles in the Arts and Crafts Committee for Export and the Danish Arts and Crafts National Association. He also chaired the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild for a period during the 1950s. An example of one of Kjær’s armchairs is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Jacob Kjær seating, side tables, coffee tables and more.

Average Sold Price
$4,305
Styles
Scandinavian Modern
Mid-Century Modern
Materials
Wood
Animal Skin
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Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

$19,286 / set

H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Uccle, BE

A set of 6 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri. Each frame is constructed in a beautiful Mahogany with original patinated Niger leather seat. Jacob Kjær (1896–1957) was a Danish furniture designer and cabinetmaker. Kjær received training as a cabinetmaker in the workshop of his father who was also a furniture maker. After completing his training in Berlin and Paris, he exhibited works at the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929. Characterized by simplicity, his designs drew on the finest materials which, unusually for his day, he crafted himself. Inspired by classical English Style, his clean, graceful designs are modern in interpretation. He did much to enhance the reputation of the Danish furniture industry as president of the Cabinetmakers Guild from 1952 to 1957 and of the Arts and Crafts Committee for Exports from 1944 to 1957. One of his most notable works is the FN Chair...

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Early 20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

$11,689 / set

H 30.32 in W 28.35 in D 29.53 in

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in London, England

Jacob Kjaer - Pair of Lounge Chairs, 1940s A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green c...

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s

$7,485

H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in

Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s

By Jacob Kjaer, Palle Suenson

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Palle Suenson & Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern A rare executive desk chair by Danish Modenist Architect Palle Suenson (1904-1987) and cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957) a special order for the...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær

Materials

Brass

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955
Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955

$1,800Sale Price / item|50% Off

H 30.25 in W 25.5 in D 21 in

Set of Four Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Four model B49 armchairs by Jacob Kjaer. Constructed in teak with seat and curved back upholstered with original black leather. On Display in our Los Angeles showroom. Priced per cha...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær

Materials

Leather, Teak

1950s lounge chair by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in Wool and with Tapering Legs
1950s lounge chair by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in Wool and with Tapering Legs

1950s lounge chair by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in Wool and with Tapering Legs

$8,800

H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 30.32 in

1950s lounge chair by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in Wool and with Tapering Legs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in København K, 84

1950s danish easy chair red and black wool, with six buttons in the back. Tapering wooden legs. This armchair is designed and manufactured in Denmark circa 1952 by danish master ca...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær

Materials

Wool, Wood, Fabric

Model A-49 - Set of 12 rosewood dining chairs by Jacob Kjær
Model A-49 - Set of 12 rosewood dining chairs by Jacob Kjær

Model A-49 - Set of 12 rosewood dining chairs by Jacob Kjær

$34,535 / set

H 33.08 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in

Model A-49 - Set of 12 rosewood dining chairs by Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Model A-49 - Set of 12 dining chairs in rosewood with new wicker seat and back. Designed in 1956 by Jacob Kjær.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacob Kjær

Materials

Wicker, Rosewood

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945

$11,500

H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 29 in

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Leather, Denmark, 1945

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in High Point, NC

An adjustable, teak and leather lounge chair designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær

Materials

Leather, Teak

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s
Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s

$14,850

H 51.25 in W 51.25 in D 15.13 in

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern Floating Rosewood Wall Cabinet 1950s

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Detroit, MI

This truly stunning vintage mid century Danish modern rosewood wall-mounted cabinet shelving unit circa 1950 was designed by Danish architect Bent Helweg-Møller and produced by cabin...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær

Materials

Brass

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Jacob Kjær Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$5,940Dining Room ChairsFabric, Wood1940s
2026$5,719Lounge ChairsLeather, Mahogany1950s
2025$5,250Dining Room ChairsLeather, Rosewood1948
2025$3,030ArmchairsWool, Rosewood1951
2025$2,900Lounge ChairsWool, Beechcirca 1950
2025$1,710ChairsLambskin, Oak1950-1960
$4,305
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,710-$7,000
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Jacob Kjær furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob Kjær furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Jacob Kjær furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Jacob Kjær were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Madsen & Schubell, Henry Rosengren Hansen, and C.M. Madsen. Prices for Jacob Kjær furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,000 and can go as high as $95,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,171.

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