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.
Scandinavian Modern Two Pillar Dining Table by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This lovely traditional style mahogany dining table boasts a 1930's design with modernist 'pillar' style legs. 88"l x 39" d x 29" with no leaves inserted. Three leaves expand the tab...
Mahogany
$2,343
H 28.35 in W 66.15 in D 35.44 in
1970s Scandinavian Modern Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjærnulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Striking dining table in oak with two extension leafes of 45 cm. By Henry Kjærnulf. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Made by EG møbler in the 1970s. Perfect match for Henry Kjærnulf chairs...
Oak
Regency Two-Pillar Dining Table in Solid Mahogany, England
Located in Kastrup, DK
Regency two-pillar dining table with one additional centre leaf. Crafted in solid mahogany with beautifully figured grain. The table is constructed in two sections, each raised on a...
Brass
$2,560Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 65 in D 33 in
Scandinavian Modern Extension dining table by Cees Braakman for Pastoe
By Pastoe, Cees Braakman
Located in Brooklyn, NY
An extending dining table designed by Cees Braakman for Pastoe featuring a white Lacquer sliding top mechanism that reveals an integrated leaf for extension on one side of table. Sol...
Lacquer, Hardwood
$2,400Sale Price|25% Off
H 29 in W 32 in D 80 in
Scandinavian Modern Birch Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Modern Birch and light gray Laminate oval Racetrack Dining table with trestle legs. Designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen. Very simple clean design. Shows normal we...
Laminate, Birch
$3,350
H 28.5 in W 77.5 in D 48 in
Restored Scandinavian Mid Century Modern Expandable Walnut Dining Table by Dux
By Dux of Sweden, Folke Ohlsson
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
An uncommon walnut dining table with two leaf extensions by Dux, made in Sweden c. 1960s with design attributed to Folke Ohlsson. The table expands from a compact four seater into a...
Walnut
$3,796
H 29.14 in Dm 47.25 in
Scandinavian Modern extendable round Oak Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Uccle, BE
Extendable and retractable oak dining room table by Henning Kjaernulf. We also have a set of 6 matching chairs that would work very well with the tab...
Wood, Oak
$4,101
H 29.14 in W 64.97 in D 33.86 in
Dyrlund Oval Dining Table, Teak Wood, Scandinavian Modern, 1970s
Located in Wien, AT
Elegant solid teak dining table manufactured by Dyrlund, Denmark, in the 1970s. Renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and timeless Scandinavian aesthetic, Dyrlund has been prod...
Teak
$1,994Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 30 in W 60 in D 60 in
Girard Scandinavian Modern Flared Leg Walnut Dining Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Girard dining table, with its three over-scaled flared legs in solid wood, is a stunning centerpiece for any dining room. Its generous proportions comfortably seat up to six peop...
Walnut
$1,994Sale Price / item|30% Off
H 30 in W 60 in D 60 in
"Girard" Scandinavian Modern Flared Leg Dining Oak Table by Christiane Lemieux
Located in New York, NY
The Girard dining table, with its three over-scaled flared legs in solid wood, is a stunning centerpiece for any dining room. Its generous proportions comfortably seat up to six peop...
Oak
$13,421Sale Price|20% Off
H 28.55 in Dm 59.06 in
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Dining Table by Dyrlund of Denmark.
By Dyrlund, Poul Hundevad
Located in London, GB
An extremely rare and mechanically brilliant flip flap or lotus rosewood table. The choice of grain in the Rosewood is nothing short of beautiful and exactly what you would expect fr...
Steel
$2,600Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 36 in D 77 in
Scandinavian modern mid century pine rectangle dining table
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern mid century pine rectangle dining table. Beautiful lines simple Scandinavian old growth pine modern dining table. Amazing open grain on top of table and tight ver...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Danish Teak Extendable Dining Table
Located in Stamford, CT
Scandinavian Modernism represents a body of work that has had a tremendous impact on the furniture industry. Danish, Swedish, and Norwegian designers and manufacturers placed great i...
Teak
Dining table in solid mahogany by Jacob Kjær
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining table in solid mahogany w. three extension leaves in pine. Jacob Kjær
Mahogany
"One Pillar Table" by Jacob Kjaer
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"One pillar table" by Jacob Kjaer. Solid mahogany and brass. Very nice condition.
Brass