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
$2,379
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
$2,495
H 29 in W 55 in D 35 in
Vejle Stole Scandinavian Modern Teak Extension Dining Table by Henning Kjaernulf
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik, Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Topeka, KS
Gorgeous vintage Scandinavian Modern teak veneer extension dining table by Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. The table has been totally refinished with teak oil and a small ding was filled. We could apply poly if requested. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1960’s. Talk about Dazzling Danish Dining!!! This is an incredible rectangular shaped teak extension dining table designed by famed Danish artist Henning Kjaernulf for Vejle Stole Mobelfabrik. It is STUNNING!!!! It is finely constructed in a minimalistic design indicative of Scandinavian Modern style with its straight clean lines and fabulous teak veneer. And the draw leaf feature is wonderful as the leaves are hidden under the tabletop making them very inconspicuous. When you need to extend, simply lift, and pull the leaves out from underneath the table. The versatility and convenience of this table is exceptional! It can be utilized as a smaller rectangle table...
Teak
$3,854
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
$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 Cees Braakman, Pastoe
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
Scandinavian Modern Rosewood Extension Dining Table By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This simple yet elegant rosewood extension dining table was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the fine furniture makers Skovmand and Andersen circa 1950s. This round dining table is a ...
Rosewood
Bodil Kjær Principal Dining Wood Table by Karakter
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Table designed by Bodil Kjær in 1961. One of the last living mid-century Scandinavian design pioneers and a female pioneer in the field of architecture in her time, Bodil Kjær, c...
Wood
Scandinavian Modern Twelve Ft. Teak Dining Table
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern design teak extension dining table, Denmark. High quality solid construction table made with superior materials and cabinetry techniques. Starting off as 47"in. r...
Teak
$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
$13,481Sale 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
Regency Twin Pillar Dining Table
Located in Bradford-on-Avon, Wiltshire
A fine Regency dining table with rare telescopic extending action; figured mahogany; elegant twin 4-splay pedestals with handsome brass caste...
Mahogany
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