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.
$11,689 / set
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...
Wool, Mahogany
Rare Executive Desk Chair in Walnut, Brass and Leather, Palle Suenson, 1940s
By Palle Suenson, Jacob Kjaer
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...
Brass
$1,800Sale Price / item|50% Off
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...
Leather, Teak
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...
Wool, Wood, Fabric
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.
Leather, Teak
Jacob Kjaer Model B-37 Rosewood Chair, Armchair, 1949
By Christensen & Larsen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Paris, FR
Jacob Kjaer . A very rare Model B-37 armchair designed in 1949 for the UN Headquarters in New York. Made of Brazilian rosewood, with the seat and back upholstered in original patinat...
Leather, Wood
“Un-Chair” Armchair in Teak and Original Leather by Jacob Kjær, 1949
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
“Un-Chair” Armchair in Teak and Original Leather by Jacob Kjær, 1949 Additional Information: Material: Teak and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Rare armchair “UN-C...
Teak, Leather
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...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, 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.
Leather, Rosewood
Pair Palle Suenson Armchairs for Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer, Palle Suenson
Located in New York, NY
Pair of Palle Suenson armchairs for Jacob Kjaer. The frames of the chairs are walnut with the original Niger leather. These chairs have nice li...
Leather, Walnut
Jacob Kjaer United Nations FN Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in St. Louis, MO
Hard to find Jacob Kjaer United Nations "FN" chair with original finish and leather. Originally designed in 1948 for the UN headquarters, New York. Original leather, does show age an...
Beech
$6,750
Jacob Kjaer Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One armchair in teak and leather by Jacob Kjaer.
Leather, Teak, Wood
Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Set of Four "California" Armchairs by Antonio Sibau
By Frank Lloyd Wright, A. Sibau
Located in Hanover, MA
Set of four dining armchairs in the style of Frank Lloyd Wright by A. Sibau produced in Manzano, Italy Made of beechwood with cherry fini...
Beech, Cherry
Tall Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This beautiful Mid-Century Modern lounge chair features teak hardwood frame and high back upholstered seat. Adjustable reclining option locks the chair into varying angles for optimu...
Teak, Upholstery
$1,922
H 40.56 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
This armchair, designed by Jacob Kjær around the 1950s, is a fine example of mid-century Danish craftsmanship. The chair is constructed from high-quality mahogany wood, known for its...
Leather, Mahogany
$1,561
H 44.49 in W 25.6 in D 20.87 in
Armchair Made In Blue Velvet & Mahogany Designed By Fritz Henningsen From 1940s
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The armchair, designed by Fritz Henningsen, combines luxurious comfort with timeless elegance. Upholstered in sumptuous blue velvet and crafted with exquisite mahogany, it exudes sop...
Velvet, Mahogany
Danish High Back Leather Lounge Chair, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Great Danish high back leather lounge chair in well-aged red leather with down cushions and teak legs.
Leather, Teak
$9,040
H 36.23 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Rare Black Midcentury Karuselli Chair by Yrjö Kukkapuro for Haimi, 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very sought after Karuselli lounge chair in black designed in 1965 by Yrjö Kukkapuro, made by Haimi, Finland has a fiberglass seat shell and base. Exclusive manufactured leather upho...
Chrome
$11,002 / set
H 30.91 in W 27.17 in D 30.71 in
Vintage Pair Of Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs, Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark, 1950s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Vintage Pair Of Cabinetmaker Lounge Chairs From Denmark, Circa 1950 by Henning Kjærnulf, Denmark. Oak frames in good original condition with a nice even tone and patina. Original f...
Fabric, Oak
Jacob Kjær. Armchair with original leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær. Armchair upholstered with original patinated leather, with buttons. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Leather, Mahogany
$13,752
H 31.3 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1950s, Newly Upholstered in Sheepskin
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A super pair of lounge chairs, newly upholstered in grey / brown sheepskin, Denmark, 1950s. Fast shipping worldwide. .
Wood, Sheepskin
$1,440Sale Price|58% Off
H 28.5 in W 26 in D 28.5 in
Vintage Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold Teak Lounge Chair-Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A lovely and dynamically-proportioned lounge or easy chair attributed to Arne Hovmand-Olsen and manufactured by Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik (metal manufacturer's stamp to underside) in sculpted teak and original boucle wool upholstery. Deeply patinated teak lends visual contrast against the off-white upholstery. Completely original condition down the the seat straps and brass hardware. Sophisticated seat cushion and backrest mounting system consisting of custom brass spacers which create a suspended effect to the panels keeping the design very airy and light. Hovmand-Olsen’s designs span seating, tables, and secretaries, all of which are characteristically simple in form with clean lines, organic curves, and tapered legs. Like many of his Danish contemporaries, he favored the use of high-quality, beautifully grained woods like teak and rosewood. Notable designs include his Model 175 chair (1955)—which is often mistaken for N.O. Møller’s Model 77 chair...
Brass
$19,253 / set
H 35.24 in W 38.19 in D 39.77 in
Exceptional Lounge Chairs, Upholstered in Alpaca, Italy, 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen, Märta Blomstedt, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Rare, exceptional pair of 1950s Italian lounge chairs, attributed to Guglielmo Ulrich. Newly upholstered in a premium, brown / grey 100% Alpaca fabric. Very comfortable chairs. Fast ...
Alpaca
$6,595 / set
H 27 in W 30 in D 32 in
Yellow Leather Lawrence Peabody for Selig Danish Modern Danish Lounge Chairs
By Folke Ohlsson, Ib Kofod-Larsen, Lawrence Peabody, Selig
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Imagine a pair of iconic Mid-Century Modern masterpieces, whose elegant silhouettes speak to a golden era of Danish design: these are the Number 596 lounge chairs, conceived by the v...
Leather, Upholstery, Beech
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...
Wool, Mahogany
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Rosewood
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Armchair with Brazilian rosewood frame, seat upholstered with wool. Made by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer in 1951.
Wool, Rosewood
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Jacob Kjær Lounge Chair Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob kjær - Scandinavian modern. A beautiful lounge chair, designed and manufactured by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957). Materials: Dark stained mahogany and upholstered in Ni...
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, England
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in Moss green cotton-velvet fabric from Rose Uniacke. The l...
Wool, Mahogany
Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Barcelona, ES
Pair of armchairs designed in 1930's by danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Interesting hand carver work in solid oak wood and re-upholstered with new sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 26.38 in D 28.35 in
Jacob Kjær Pair of Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Green Bouclë Upholstery
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Jacob Kjær, pair of armchairs, mahogany, fabric, Denmark, 1940s Stunning pair of armchairs by Danish master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer (1896-1957). Characterized by simplicity, the ch...
Fabric, Mahogany
Pair of Jacob Kjaer 1940s Armchairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in London, England
A pair of 1940s lounge chairs designed and made by master-cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer. These examples have been reupholstered in off-white pure wool fabric from Chase Erwin in England. ...
Mahogany, Wool
Jacob Kjær Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with fabric. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Mahogany, Fabric
Armchair by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Dallas, TX
A teak and leather armchair or desk chair by Jacob Kjær.
Leather
Jacob Kjær Armhair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with black leather. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Leather, Mahogany
Jacob Kjær, Six "Pariser Stolen" Chairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær six chairs new upholstered with vintage tan aniline leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the world exhibition in 1937 in Paris, made by Jac...
Leather, Mahogany
Armchair Designed by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Stockholm, SE
Mahogany and natural aniline leather upholstery. Measures: H 80 cm/ 2' 7 1/2" W 76 cm/ 29 15/16" D 76 cm/ 29 15/16" SH 44 cm/ 17 11/32".
Leather, Mahogany