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.
$11,624 / 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
$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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
“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
$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 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
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 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
$3,533
H 30.71 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s
By Malatesta and Mason
Located in Roma, IT
Incredible midcentury armchair in walnut and black leather. This fantastic piece was designed by Malatesta & Mason and produced in Italy during the first half of the 1950s. The a...
Leather, Walnut
$21,657 / 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
$495 / item
H 32.5 in W 24 in D 24 in
C1940 Bankers Dining Room Armchairs 3 Square Back 1 Round back Available
By Gunlocke
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous collection of hardwood bankers chairs often found in offices, jury rooms, conference centers etc. Created from oak maple and walnut these chairs are heavy duty quality seating, great for a dining area. 3 chairs available and have some variations to them, 3 are more square in the back. Different makers, some are gunlocke chair co...
Maple, Oak, Walnut
$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
$12,800
H 37.41 in W 28.35 in D 30.71 in
Madsen & Schubell, Wingback Lounge Chair & Stool in Teak, Reupholstered, 1950s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare version of "The Prague Chair" and stool in teak, reupholstered in a luxurious vintage fabric from the 1980s. Designed by Henry Hans Schubell for Ib Madsen & Acton Schubel...
Fabric, Teak
$10,940 / 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
1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne
By Andrew Milne
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning and very rare pair of carver chairs by Andrew Milne. They were designed in the 1940’s for Heal’s, this pair dates from the 1950’s. They have a spectacular des...
Leather, Wood
Erik Worts Rosewood & Cane Armchair with Leather Seat 1950s
By Erik Worts, Worts Mobler
Located in London, England
Erik Wørts - Rosewood and Cane Back Armchair Erik Worts achieved great commercial success in his design career largely through collaborations with IKEA in Sweden and FDB Mobler in D...
Leather, Rosewood
Jacob Kjaer, Lounge Chairs, Teak, 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. Wear consistent with age and use. Overall Dimensions (inches): 33.25"H x 26...
Leather, Teak
$4,108
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
Mid-Century Modern Walnut Lounge Chair with Spindle Back, 1950s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This striking mid-century modern lounge chair showcases the timeless balance of sculptural form and functional comfort that defines the best of 1950s–1960s design. Crafted with a sol...
Fabric, Walnut
Pair of Reconstruction Armchairs in Oak, France 1940s
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of armchairs in oak from the reconstruction period, of note, is the bowtie design of the arms, a very bold gesture in a genre known for its restraint. Shown in muslin,
Oak
$2,168 / set
H 24.02 in W 31.89 in D 29.53 in
1950s Pair of Tubular Armchairs in Leather, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good original condition with minor signs of use - Patinated leather in good original condition
Leather
Pair of Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Sheepskin Armchairs
By Hans Hansen
Located in London, England
Hans Hansen & Son - Pair of Armchairs, c1940s A pair of lounge chairs produced in Denmark, between 1940-1950 by cabinetmakers Hans Hansen & Son, based in Odense on the island of Fun...
Sheepskin, Beech
$3,309 / set
H 32.68 in W 22.45 in D 27.56 in
1950s Pair of Spanish Brown Leather and Brass Fittings Classical Armchairs
Located in Marbella, ES
1950s pair of Spanish brown leather and brass fittings classical arm chairs, made by Sistemas "AF" S.A. in Madrid.
Leather, 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
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
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
Pair of Jacob Kjaer Easy Chairs, 1954
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of teak easy chairs designed and executed by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Designed 1954 and made in 1962. Black dyed natural leather upholstery, brass fittings and adjustable back.
Leather, Teak
Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and Niger leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.47 in W 26.38 in D 29.93 in
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Lounge Chair, Teak, Original Black Leather, Denmark 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in High Point, NC
A lounge chair by Danish cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, Jacob Kjaer, designed in 1945. Handmade in teak and original black dyed leather. Carries manufacturer's label. Jacob Kj...
Leather, Teak