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.
$11,697 / 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
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
Rare Danish Wingback chair by Borge Mogensen for Jacob Kjaer in Cuban Mahogany
By Jacob Kjaer, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare Cuban mahogany wingback chair by designer by Børge Mogensen. Made by cabinetmaker, Jacob Kjær in the 1940's. Very elegant design that fits superbly into any modern design makin...
Wool, 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
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
$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
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
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
$18,382 / set
H 33.86 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
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
$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
$1,487
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
$1,832
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
$11,009 / 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
$4,135
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
$22,747
H 29.93 in W 59.85 in D 30.32 in
Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Sofa in Beech & Oyster Sheepskin, Asko 1950s
By Flemming Lassen, Asko
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful sofa by Danish architect Flemming Lassen, produced by Asko in the 1950s and newly upholstered in natural sheepskin in an oyster colour. Its gently curved, buttoned back f...
Sheepskin, Wood
$4,450
H 31.11 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chair in Teak and Cognac Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kircodan, lounge chair, teak, leather, Denmark, 1960s This chair reflects the hallmarks of 1960s Danish modern design: a streamlined silhouette, an emphasis on natural materials, an...
Leather, Teak
$5,744
H 30.52 in W 28.75 in D 33.08 in
Frits Schlegel Model 1594 Beech Armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1930s–1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Model 1594 armchair designed by Frits Schlegel for Fritz Hansen during the 1930s or 1940s. The beech frame has curved armrests and an open spindle back. Loose seat and back cushions ...
Fabric, Beech
$2,200
H 31.5 in W 23.82 in D 21.66 in
Erich Dieckmann Armchair in Beech & Rope, Mid Century Modern, 1940s
By Erich Dieckmann
Located in Odense, DK
Sculptural armchair often attributed to German designer Erich Dieckmann, one of the notable figures associated with the Bauhaus movement. Designed with a focus on functionality and c...
Papercord, Rope, Beech
$45,725 / set
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 29.53 in
Pair of Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Chairs in Oyster Shearling, Asko 1950s
By Asko, Flemming Lassen
Located in Helsinki, FI
A beautiful pair of Ingeborg armchairs by Danish architect Flemming Lassen, produced by Asko in the 1950s and newly upholstered in natural sheepskin in an oyster colour. Curved armre...
Sheepskin, Wood
$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
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
$8,616
H 40.56 in W 32.29 in D 33.47 in
Søren Hansen sculptural wingback armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Søren Hansen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
A sculptural wingback armchair designed by Søren Hansen and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark during the 1940s. Upholstered in button-tufted wool fabric, with a beech frame and gen...
Fabric, Beech
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
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
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
Adjustable Lounge Chair by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
One adjustable lounge chair in teak and leather, by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, 1954.
Leather, Teak
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
Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Elegant Danish lounge chair in Cuban mahogany with original wool upholstery. Some wear - as shown. (See our listing for matching settee.) ...
Mahogany, Wool