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.
$11,760 / 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
$10,200 / set
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Danish Lounge Chairs
By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen
Located in Oakland, CA
Ingeborg lounge chairs originally designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen and produced by Master carpenter Jakob Kjaer for The Copenhagen Cabinetmaker Guild Ex...
Fabric, Wood
$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...
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
1940's Palle Suenson Armchair
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Oakland, CA
Finely sculpted armchair in rosewood, designed by Danish modernist architect Palle Suenson for Jacob Kjaer, c.1940, Denmark. The chair showcases elegantly curved arms and cross stret...
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
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
Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Jacob Kjaer, Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, pair of easy chairs for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer, Denmark. Tapering legs in stained ash and reupholstered in beige sheepskin. The model was presented at The ...
Sheepskin, Ash
$3,950 / set
H 30.32 in W 26.78 in D 29.53 in
1940s Bentwood Armchairs by Koželka & Kropáček – Prague, Czechoslovakia
By Jindřich Halabala, Karel Kozelka & Antonin Kropacek
Located in Almelo, NL
1940s Bentwood Armchairs by Koželka & Kropáček – Prague, Czechoslovakia Original Upholstery An exceptional pair of bentwood armchairs d...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,880Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 38.25 in W 29.5 in D 30.5 in
Heywood Wakefield Recline and Swivel Lounge Chair and Ottoman, c 1950s Signed
By Heywood-Wakefield Co.
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A sculptural mid-century modern lounge chair and ottoman by Heywood-Wakefield, designed in the spirit of the iconic Eames Lounge Chair 670/671 by Herman Miller and reminiscent of the...
Naugahyde, Walnut
$8,247 / item
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 35.44 in
Art Deco Streamline Armchair by Jindrich Halabala, c. 1940
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Berlin, DE
Art Deco- Streamline Armchair designed by Jindrich Halabala and manufactured by UP Závody Brno, ca 1940. This original Art Deco - Streamline Armch...
Upholstery, Bentwood
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...
Fabric, Teak
Pair of Halabala Art Deco Armchairs, 1940s
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Praha, CZ
Elegant pair of Art Deco armchairs designed by Jindřich Halabala in the 1940s, produced in Czechoslovakia. These highly collectible lounge chairs showcase Halabala’s iconic bent beec...
Fabric, Bouclé, Wood
$1,547
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
$1,906
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
French Art Deco Chairs and Armchairs, circa 1940s
By René Prou
Located in Isle Sur La Sorgue, Vaucluse
Very elegant set comprising two chairs and two armchairs, made of wrought iron, with scrolling and curlicue motifs, raised on cabriole legs. Seats in bright, yellow canvas (outdoors)...
Wrought Iron
$7,422
H 34.65 in W 25.99 in D 26.78 in
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
$11,069 / set
H 28.35 in W 36.23 in D 30.71 in
Armchairs in the Style of Flemming Lassen / Viggo Boesen, Pure Alpaca Upholstery
By Flemming Lassen, Viggo Boesen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A beautiful pair of armchairs, in the style of Flemming Lassen / Viggo Boesen, newly upholstered in a premium ivory / stone pure Alpaca fabric. Priced and sold as a pair together. Fa...
Alpaca, Wood
Large Danish Wingback Armchair with Bun Feet 1940's
By Viggo Boesen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic Danish 1940s large scale wingback armchair. We love the sharp yet refined lines. Very comfortable with spring coils in seat cushion and backrest raised on beech wood legs. ...
Wool, Beech
$4,302
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
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
Sold
H 33.08 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chair, Jacob Kjær, Mahogany and Niger Leather
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacob Kjær - Scandinavian Modern Design. A beautiful lounge chair, designed and manufactured by cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær (1896-1957). Materials: Dark stained mahogany and upholstere...
Leather, Mahogany
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 Kjær Lounge Chair in Lambwool
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær lounge chair in lambwool with leather buttons. Legs of beech. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Sheepskin, Beech
Pair of Easy Chairs by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chairs with solid teak frame, upholstered in original, green wool. Seat and back are adjustable. Originally mark from 1945. Jacob Kjær.
Wool, Teak
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
Jacob Kjær Lounge Chair in Lambwool
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær lounge chair in lambwool with leather buttons. Legs of beech. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Sheepskin, Mahogany
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.
Teak
Jacob Kjær Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær lounge chair in sheepskin with buttons. Legs of mahogany. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Sheepskin, 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 Lounge Chair in Sheepskin
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær lounge chair in sheepskin with buttons. Legs of stained beech. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Sheepskin, Beech
Jacob Kjær Lounge Chair in Artifical Sheepskin
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Jacob Kjær lounge chair in artifical sheepskin with buttons. Legs of stained beech. Made by Jacob Kjær.
Sheepskin, Beech