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Jacob Kjær Desks and Writing Tables

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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.

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Creator: Jacob Kjær
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Kastrup, DK
Freestanding Rio rosewood writing desk with beautiful grain designed by Jacob Kjær, Denmark 1950-1960. Front with 2x2 drawers with brass pulls. Top with raised edge. The desk shows r...
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Jacob Kjær Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk
Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk

Jacob Kjær Mid Century Rio Rosewood Free Standing Writing Desk

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Jacob Kjær desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.

Jacob Kjær desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Jacob Kjær were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Poul Kjærholm, Peter Hvidt, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Jacob Kjær desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $9,542 and can go as high as $9,542, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,542.

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