Jacob Kjær Furniture
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.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Jacob Kjær
Jacob Kjaer Rare Set of Six Dining Chairs in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, dining chairs, niger leather, cuban mahogany, brass rivets, Denmark, 1937.
Stunning set of dining chairs by Jacob Kjær manufactured in 1937...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Danish Modern Settee by Jacob Kjaer, 1940
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Danish modern settee designed by Jacob Kjaer, 1940s, dark stained beech legs with a newly upholstered linen fabric.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Upholstery, Beech
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, pair of easy chairs for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in stained ash and reupholstered in beige sheepskin.
The model was presented at The ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Sheepskin, Ash
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Set of Four Armchairs with Original Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, set of four 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning set of 'UN' chai...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Leather, Mahogany
Unique Jacob Kjaer Sofa in Original Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjaer, sofa, original Niger leather, brass, stained mahogany, Denmark, 1930s
Exemplifying the quintessential essence of Danish design of the thirties, this rare sofa by Jacob...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Brass
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and niger leather.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely sculpted armchair in rosewood, designed by Danish modernist architect Palle Suenson for Jacob Kjaer, c.1940, Denmark. The chair showcases elegantly curved arms and cross stret...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Rosewood
Dining table in solid mahogany by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining table in solid mahogany w. three extension leaves in pine. Jacob Kjær
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer Grand Prix Paris Dining Chairs
By Worts Mobler, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
A set of 12 dining chairs designed by Jacob Kjaer and produced by cabinet maker Worts Mobelsnedkeri. Each frame is constructed in a beautiful...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
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Rosewood, Leather
Jacob Kjaer Mahogany Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer desk in mahogany.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pair of Jacob Kjær Lounge Chairs Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - scandinavian modern.
A beautiful pair of lounge chairs, designed and manufactured by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957).
Materials: Dark stained mahogany and upho...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jacob Kjær 'UN' Armchairs with Original Black Leather and Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jabob Kjær for Jacob Kjær Møbelhaandværk, 'UN' armchairs model 'B37', original black leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1949, manufactured 1957
Stunning pair of 'UN' chairs by Jacob...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Jacob Kjær Armchair Model M70/21 Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair model M70/21 designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Danish modern 1960 armchair by master cabinet maker Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in København K, 84
This Danish modern armchair by Jacob Kjaer, a revered master cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, embodies the essence of mid-century design sophistication. Crafted in 1960 in Copenh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa of Rosewood
By Henrik Wørts Møbelsnedkeri, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer Freestanding sofa with rosewood frame. SIdes, seat and back upholstered with green wool. Executed by cabinetmaker Wørts, Copenhagen, Denm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Jacob Kjaer, Lounge Chairs, Teak, Black Leather, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of adjustable, teak and leather lounge chairs designed and produced by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1945.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Jacob Kjaer set of 6 dining chairs Oak and original Niger leather, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Uccle, BE
Set of 6 Oak chairs with original patinated Niger leather.
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable teak lounge chair, by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, circa 1945.
A lounge chair by Danish cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, Jacob Kjaer, designed i...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Jacob Kjær High Back Armchairs in Bouclé and Mahogany, Denmark, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in The Hague, NL
This very rare pair of armchairs was designed and produced by Jacob Kjær in Denmark in the late 1940s. The sumptuous design is marked by the distinct combination of curved and straig...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Two Pillar Dining Table by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely traditional style mahogany dining table boasts a 1930's design with modernist 'pillar' style legs. 88"l x 39" d x 29" with no leaves inserted. Three leaves expand the tab...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Armchair in Mahogany and Light Leather by Jacob Kjær from the 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1950s, created by the renowned furniture designer Jacob Kjær. The chair is constructed of mahogany wood, which radiates...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer Model B-37 Rosewood Un Chair, 1949
By Jacob Kjaer, Christensen & Larsen
Located in London, GB
Jacob Kjaer
UN Chair, 1949
Model B-37 armchair designed in 1949 for the UN headquarters in New York. Produced in Brazilian rosewood with seat and back ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Jacob Kjaer Sofa with 8 Tapered Legs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in San Francisco, CA
An elegant Jacob Kjaer sofa with 8 legs, tight seat and back restored in a luxurious pale rose Prima Alpaca Fabric from Sandra Jordan.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Wood, Alpaca
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Rosewood
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer, armchair.
Rosewood and fabric.
Executed by Jacob Kjaer, Copenhagen, Denmark, 1951.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Jacob Kjær Cabinet
By Jacob Kjaer, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
acob Kjaer (Danish, 1896-1957).
Beautiful and rare linen cabinet / cupboard in beautiful flamed Cuba mahogany with contrasting maple interior. Ultra elegant proportions matched with...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Mahogany
Wingback Chair by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer, Hans Jensen
Located in New York, NY
Wingback chair designed by Hans Thomas Jensen and made by Jacob Kjaer
Cuban mahogany legs with new linen upholstery
Denmark, 1942.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Furniture
Materials
Linen
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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.