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.
Armchair in Brass, Leather and Mahogany by Jens Brøtterup, 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This very rare armchair, designed by Jens Brøtterup and produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark, is a distinguished example of high-level Danish furniture craftsmanship from t...
Brass
$11,594 / 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
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
$1,800Sale Price / item|50% Off
Teak Curved Back Armchair Model B49 by Jacob Kjaer, Circa 1955
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model B49 armchair 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 chair.
Leather, Teak
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
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
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
“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
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
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. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 26.5"W x ...
Leather, Teak
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
$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
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
Mahogany armchair in light leather by Jacob Kjær from the 1950s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
Mahogany armchair in light leather designed by Jacob Kjær in the 1950s. Danish furniture design with timeless craftsmanship. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Jacob Kjær — Period: 1950s...
Mahogany
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
$3,580 / set
H 37.8 in W 27.96 in D 22.84 in
Pair of Sculptural Danish Modern Wingback Armchairs in Pink Velour, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Elegant pair of Danish wingback lounge chairs from the 1940s, upholstered in a warm salmon-pink velour. The chairs feature a graceful silhouette with softly curved armrests, sculpted...
Velvet, Wood, Beech
$22,209 / set
H 37.01 in W 30.71 in D 35.44 in
Pair of André Sornay Armchairs in Sapele Mahogany and Bouclé, France, 1950s
By Andre Sornay
Located in The Hague, NL
This rare pair of armchairs was designed by André Sornay and produced by his workshop in Lyon in the early 1950s. High, angled backrest in sapele mahogany with upholstered cushions. ...
Fabric, Bouclé, Chenille, Upholstery, Wood, Mahogany
$1,864
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
$8,766
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
$4,208
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 25.99 in
Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s
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
Rare Easy Chair, Swedish Modern, 1940s
By NK (Nordiska Kompaniet)
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Swedish Modern easy chairs, produced during the 1930s, anonymous designer. Newly reupholstered in light beige velvet fabric.
Fabric, Wood
$9,500
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Danish Modern Armchair in Beech and Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, in the manner of Fritz Hansen. Produced in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in Width: 83 cm /...
Sheepskin, Beech
$7,598
H 35.04 in W 25.6 in D 25.2 in
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
Jens Risom Walnut Armchairs in Natural Mohair, C. 1950s
By Jens Risom
Located in Westport, CT
An exquisite pair of mid-century modern armchairs designed by Jens Risom, crafted circa 1960-1969. Meticulously restored, the walnut framework shines with renewed beauty, complemente...
Mohair, Walnut
$2,900
H 42.5 in W 36 in D 32 in
George Mulhauser Designed Plycraft Walnut Black Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman
By Plycraft
Located in Essex, MA
George Mulhauser designed Plycraft walnut and Italian leather lounge chairs and ottomans, bent stacked laminated plywood swivel tilting walnut lounge chairs, and ottomans in the style of Eames. They are in excellent condition and professionally restored circa 1960 - 1970. Beautiful patina to the walnut wood frame, reclining black leather...
Leather, Wood
$1,795
H 33.5 in W 21 in D 19 in
Early Saarinen Knoll Executive Task or Desk Chair Tilt Swivel Castors Orig Vinyl
By Eero Saarinen, Knoll
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Please note, I have a matching pair of armchairs, see last picture. Executive armchair designed in 1950 by Eero Saarinen for Knoll Associates. This example is from the early '50's, with the earliest tilt mechanism. All original! The original blue vinyl is soft and comfortable, with a couple small repairs I made - see pictures. The padding is soft and everything works as it should. A very sturdy and comfy chair...
Steel
$4,430
H 37.01 in W 25.99 in D 30.71 in
High-Back Armchair Model 23B in Polished Wood & Light Upholstery, 1940s
By Alfred Christiansen, Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Lejre, DK
High-back armchair model 23B designed by Alfred Christensen and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelfabrik in the 1940s. Crafted in polished dark wood and newly upholstered in light fabric...
Fabric, Wood
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
Jacob Kjaer Model B-37 walnut Chair, Armchair, 1949
By Jacob Kjaer, Christensen & Larsen
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 walnut, with the seat and back upholstered in original patinated leather. ...
Leather, Wood
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
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