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.
$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
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...
Leather, Oak
$4,233
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
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...
Leather, 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...
Brass
$1,875
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
$11,760
H 32.29 in W 25.2 in D 26.38 in
Rare armchair by master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer Møbelhaandværk Denmark 1960
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...
Leather, Hardwood
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
$11,500
H 33.25 in W 26.5 in D 29 in
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
$1,074Sale Price / set|25% 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...
Cotton, Mahogany
Set of 8 Fine French 1930s Mahogany Dining Chairs
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of eight fine French Art Deco mahogany dinning chairs with wood backs. A matching table is available (not included in price), please see last picture.
Mahogany
$2,306Sale Price|30% Off
H 30.71 in W 22.84 in D 19.69 in
Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 Teak and Papercord Armchair by Niels Otto Moller
By J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Vienna, AT
This Scandinavian Modern Mod. 57 teak dining armchair was designed by Niels Otto Moller 1959 and manufactured by his own company: J.L. Moller Mobelfabrik in Denmark, in the 1960s. T...
Teak, Papercord
$5,880 / 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...
Rosewood, Fabric
$8,173
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...
Oak
Set of Six Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjær (attr.), Denmark 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Utrecht, NL
This set of six dining chairs are attributed to the Danish designer and master cabinetmaker, Jacob Kjær. He was a true “snedkermester”, a title given to the most excellent furnitur...
Fabric, Wood
Jacob Kjær, Pair of A-49 Chairs
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær two chairs upholstered with light brown leather. Frame of teak Model A-49 chair.
Leather, Teak
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
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
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.
Brass
Jacob Kjær Armhair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær armchair upholstered with black leather. Frame of mahogany.
Leather, Mahogany
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...
Leather, Mahogany
Dining Room Chairs Designed by Jacob Kjær, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Lejre, DK
Dining room chairs designed by Jacob Kjær from the 1940s. The chairs are in polished wood and with patinated dark brown leather.
Leather, Wood
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.
Goatskin, Mahogany
Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six unique dining chair of smaller scale having a teak frame and curved seat and back both upholstered in leather.
Teak, Leather
Dining Chairs By Jacob kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Elegant set of 7,yes 7,custom ordered dining chairs in beautiful red/brown leather from Jacob kjaer.Six sides and one arm. Chairs in mahogany with a rosewood stain. Complete with ori...
Mahogany, Rosewood