Jacob Kjær Chairs

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.

Creator: Jacob Kjær

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

$18,845 / set

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 Chairs

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Leather, Oak

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

$33,849 / set

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 Chairs

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Wicker, Rosewood

“Un-Chair” Armchair in Teak and Original Leather by Jacob Kjær, 1949

$19,494

“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...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945

$10,500Sale Price|30% Off

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 Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

$8,861 / set

Pair of Armchairs in Sheepskin 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.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Armchair Made In Mahogany & Light Leather By Jacob Kjær From 1950s

$1,884

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...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs

$1,890 / set

H 40.95 in W 17.33 in D 19.3 in

Set of 6 Brutalist Oak Raw Spanish Dining Chairs

Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL

Gorgeous oak chairs with the original leather seat and oak frame. Clear pin hole connections give the chairs a nice robust look. The stools are in a good condition with some visibl...

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1970s Spanish Brutalist Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Oak

Malatesta & Mason Walnut and Black Leather Italian Armchair, 1950s

$3,662

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...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Walnut

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

$9,800 / set

H 34.65 in W 19.3 in D 21.26 in

Jørgen Christensens Set of Eight Dining Chairs in Cognac Leather and Oak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Jørgen Christensen, set of eight dining chairs, leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1950s Exclusive set of eight dining chairs designed by Danish designer and cabinetmaker Jørgen Christe...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Brass

Set of 6 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs: Elegance and Timeless Appeal

$8,211

H 31.7 in W 18.9 in D 16.34 in

Set of 6 Vintage French Oak Dining Chairs: Elegance and Timeless Appeal

By Charles Dudouyt

Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija

Presenting a set of six elegant dining chairs, inspired by the distinctive style of French designer Charles Dudouyt. Crafted in the mid-century period, these chairs showcase the capt...

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1940s French Art Deco Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Oak

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

$97,472 / set

H 31.89 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in

Set of 2 Easy Chairs in Beech and Sheepskin by Viggo Boesen, 1930s

By Viggo Boesen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

This very rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Danish architect and designer Viggo Boesen and produced by Hos Wulff in Denmark during the 1930s. The chairs feature a stained beec...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Sheepskin, Beech

1950s Pair of Carver Armchairs by Andrew Milne

$3,416 / set

H 35.83 in W 23.23 in D 23.23 in

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...

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1950s British Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Jacob Kjaer Green Velvet 1940s Armchairs

$11,616 / 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 Chairs

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Wool, Mahogany

Antique 1930s Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of 6

$1,145Sale Price / set|54% Off

H 39 in W 21 in D 22 in

Antique 1930s Mahogany Chippendale Dining Chairs, Set of 6

Located in Lake Worth, FL

Offering one of our recent palm beach estate fine furniture acquisitions of a 1930s antique set of 6 solid Mahogany Chippendale dining chairs They are very well made chairs which will last many more lifetimes. Set includes 2 arm and 4 side chairs Approximate measurements in inches Armchairs...

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1930s Chippendale Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Cotton, Mahogany

Scandinavian Modern Armchair by Jacob Kjær, Mahogany & Leather, 1940s

$4,240

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.

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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak

$4,950

H 40.56 in W 29.93 in D 32.09 in

Danish Lounge Chair in Teak

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Lounge chair, fabric, teak, Denmark, 1960s Sculptural egg-shaped lounge chair made in Denmark in the 1960s. This wingback chair is a wonderful example of Scandinavian design, featur...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's

$5,907 / set

H 31.3 in W 18.51 in D 19.3 in

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Set of 8 Dining Chairs in Rosewood and Original Fabric, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Rosewood and original fabric Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced in Denmark Di...

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Rosewood, Fabric

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Frames Leather Sling Seat Lounge Chairs

$6,400 / set

H 28 in W 28 in D 32 in

Pair of Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Frames Leather Sling Seat Lounge Chairs

By Durland, Dux of Sweden

Located in Rockaway, NJ

Pair of Danish modern beige sling upholstery lounge chairs. Very comfortable sling seats.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Previously Available Items

Jacob Kjær Lounge Chair Mahogany and Niger Leather, Scandinavian Modern

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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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Armchairs by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1930's

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H 37.01 in W 26.78 in D 24.41 in

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.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Sheepskin, Oak

Pair of Teak Slipper Chairs by Jacob Kjaer

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H 30.5 in W 22.5 in D 27.25 in

Pair of Teak Slipper Chairs by Jacob Kjaer

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Pair of teak slipper lounge chairs by Jacob Kjaer. Featuring a beautiful slatted back, sleigh legs, and pale yellow cushions.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Teak

Jacob Kjær Armchair

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H 34.65 in W 24.41 in D 22.84 in

Jacob Kjær Armchair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with fabric. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Mahogany, Fabric

Jacob Kjær Armhair

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H 35.04 in W 24.41 in L 35.04 in

Jacob Kjær Armhair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with black leather. Frame of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær, Four "Pariser stolen" Chairs

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Jacob Kjær, Four "Pariser stolen" Chairs

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær four chairs original upholstered with original patinated Niger leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the world exhibition in 1937 in Par...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Armchair Designed by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1950s

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H 31.5 in W 29.93 in L 31.5 in

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".

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær Dining Chairs Model Paris Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

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H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in

Jacob Kjær Dining Chairs Model Paris Produced by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Very rare set of 16 dining chairs model Paris designed by Jacob Kjær. Produced by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær in Denmark. The model was designed for the Paris World Fair in 1937.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Brass

Jacob Kjær Armhair

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H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 25.6 in

Jacob Kjær Armhair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with black leather. Frame of mahogany.

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær Chair

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H 33.86 in W 20.08 in D 22.05 in

Jacob Kjær Chair

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Jacob Kjær chair original upholstered with original patinated niger leather. Frame of Cuba mahogany. Model Pariser stolen designed for the wor...

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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany and Niger Leather

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H 33.86 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in

Jacob Kjaer Armchair in Mahogany and Niger Leather

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Jacob Kjaer armchair in mahogany and Niger leather.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Leather, Mahogany

Set of Four Chairs by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

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H 32.68 in W 19.3 in D 20.08 in

Set of Four Chairs by Cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær

By Jacob Kjaer

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Set of four chairs by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær. Cuban mahogany and original Nigerian goatskin. Stunning chairs in a high quality and great condition, fine patina. 1930s.

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1930s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Jacob Kjær Chairs

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Goatskin, Mahogany

Jacob Kjær chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob Kjær chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs 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 chairs by Kurt Østervig, Uldum Møbelfabrik, and Helge Sibast. Prices for Jacob Kjær chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,881 and can go as high as $44,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,000.