Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Danish, b. 1929
With a passion for math and engineering, Kai Kristiansen has created high-quality wood furniture for decades. Beginning in the 1950s, his chairs, modular shelving and other furnishings were made in the style that would become internationally renowned as Danish modern and boasted clean lines, perfected functionality and exacting craftsmanship.
Born in Denmark, Kristiansen trained in cabinetmaking before studying with Kaare Klint, often cited as the “father of modern Danish design,” at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. At just 26 years old, Kristiansen opened his own studio.
Kristiansen had his mid-century breakthrough in 1956 with the Chair #42, which he made with Schou Andersen. Unlike most other chairs at the time, Chair #42’s armrests, with their wealth of radical angles, were connected to the back rather than the front legs. This unconventional flourish makes the backrest appear as though it is floating in midair above the seat.
Kristiansen’s next innovation was a modular wall system in 1957 — three years ahead of Dieter Rams’s more famous 606 Universal Shelving System. Called the Reolsystem Wall Unit, produced by SB Feldballes Møbelfabrik, it’s also known as the FM Wall Unit as FM/Fornem Møbelkunst began producing it in the 1960s.
Kristiansen would go on to work with other leading Danish furniture manufacturers such as Magnus Olesen, Fritz Hansen and Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, designing everything from chairs and desks to sideboards and cabinets, frequently in rosewood and teak. (The latter was a sought-after wood by Scandinavian modern designers.)
While many of Kristiansen’s timeless designs remain in production, such as his Paper Knife sofa, which was reintroduced by Miyazaki Chair Factory in 2008, and his 1950s Entré collection, which was relaunched with Great Dane Furniture in 2016, others are prized as vintage mid-century pieces.
Today, Kristiansen is still at work on new furniture with an expert eye to thoughtfully functional designs that are made to last.
Find a collection of vintage Kai Kristiansen furniture on 1stDibs.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Danish Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Teak Hallway Bench With Two Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Danish designer Aksel Kjersgaard founded his eponymous furniture manufacturing company in 1952. Revered by mid-century furniture lovers for its straightforward approach to design of ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik with custom upholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegan...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.
The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and and will be reupholstered in fabric from a wide list of "Kvadrat" / Romo fabrics of your choice or a list of standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leater".
Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early.
Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.
Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very much considered a Danish design classic now, the range of case pieces designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard are an extremely successful study in simple but graceful f...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish modular Teak wall unit by Danish architect Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
Floating modular 4 bay shelving system model FM Reolsystem. This ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand and refinished by our experienced workshop to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and will be reupholstered without additional cost in fabric of your choice from "Kvadrat" / standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" or for additional price luxury leathers (Elegance, Vegetal, Rustic, Pure and Royal Nubuck).
Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the "Danish Modern" style. During the years 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
Kai Kristiansen teak Mirror 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in HEILOO, NL
A teak wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1950's. Produced by Aksel kjersgaard, model 180. A mirror with a teak frame featuring a small shelf.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
1950s Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Southampton, GB
1950s Danish teak chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik. A lovely small and practical piece with 4 drawers and solid teak handles and legs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Balen, BE
This small cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in the 1960s. This model 34 is very rare and a great example of the top quality Aksel K...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Mid Century Danish Teak 2 Single beds Kai Kristiansen daybeds for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Leamington Spa, GB
KAI KRISTIANSEN PAPERKNIFE SERIES BEDS SET OF 2
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Series Model , produced by Magnus Olsen in the 50s 60s in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Kai Kristiansen MidCentury Scandinavian Dark Wood Shelves System Fm Møbler 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Libreria Scandinava in legno scuro disegnata da Kai Kristiansen per FM Mobler composta da 10 mensole con due profondità posizionabili a piacere, produzione Danimarca 1960.
Etichetta ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
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Wood
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Vintage pair of rosewood side tables by kai kristiansen.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
beautiful pair or rosewood framed glass top cube side tables. rosewood is in beautiful condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Glass, Rosewood
Set of 4 Teak Model 42 Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice set of 4 classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 42 armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, with fresh black leatherette seats and backs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Floating Desk Fm50 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a sought after Scandinavian Modern executive floating desk Model FM60 in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballe's Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 19...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Wallunit #1
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Brazilian rosewood wall system designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik Denmark. Kai Kristiansen's FM-Reolsystem is a ful...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A fine set of 4 Kai Kristiansen dining chair in blue wool, probably reupholstered about 20 years ago. Some signs of use but no stains nor unsightly marks. The frames have a nice pati...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Wool
Four Fully Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anderse...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s.
A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs.
The button plugs are made og beech tanned in 3 rosewood variations - a bright colore...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Beech
6 Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These dining chairs offer exceptional comfort and back support. The seat frames are constructe...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen coffee table in solid teak, 1960's Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen sofa table in teak with turnable top.
Made by Magnus Olsen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Mid-century Teak Writing Desk Designed by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century teak desk designed by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1959, in Denmark.
The desk is crafted of teak, with a curved top surface, a series of three drawers with carved pulls, a righ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Oak & Mohair Ottomans
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Oak Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen in the late 1950s as part of the Entre series. These examples are newly produced under license...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Mohair, Velvet, Oak
Kai Kristiansen. a Model 394 Rosewood Dresser from Aksel Kiersgaard Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Paris, FR
Kai Kristiansen (Denmark. Born 1929)
Low, 4-drawer chest made from rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Features Kristiansen’s trademark circular drawer ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Narrow Danish Teak Chest
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
1960s Kai Kristiansen teak dresser with mitered edges, recessed round pulls, and raised on tapered legs. The cabinet has been fully restored with a hand-rubbed natural oil finish. It...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Hydraulic Dry Bar - 022404 Vintage Danish
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
Has a few small discolorations on the top. Please see pictures.
Vintage Danish mid-century modern, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished
Brazilian rosewood have been illegal to...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
1960 Danish Yellow Ochre Upholstered Dining Chairs 'Model 31' by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful dining chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Shou-Andersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark 1960s.
The chairs are reupholstered in our workshop with the current yellow ochre fabric. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Danish extendable and transformable table, high and low, teak, Kai Kristiansen.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb and functional Scandinavian Table.
A clever wooden mechanism allows you to transform this table from a dining table with 2 Italian-style side extensions into a coffee table i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and th...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Fruitwood
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk
This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant sled legs with 2 drawer units hung on either side. The units have drawers to the f...
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Telephone Cabinet with Table made by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Discover the timeless elegance of this vintage telephone cabinet with table, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in the 1960s. This stylish piece of furniture is a perfect addition for lovers of Danish design and will add a touch of retro charm to any hallway or living space. With a compact width of 41 cm and a handy height of 20 cm, the cabinet is ideal for small spaces, while the table with its dimensions of 88 cm wide and 39 cm high offers space for decoration or everyday use.
Advantages:
Authentic Danish design by Kai Kristiansen.
Compact and functional, perfect for small spaces.
High-quality teak finish for durability and style.
Good to know
This piece of furniture is an authentic item from the 1960s and can be combined with a matching mirror at an additional cost. The depth of the table is 34 cm and of the cabinet 32 cm, making both items easy to place.
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Vintage design piece from the 60s.
Practical and stylish for any modern or retro interior design...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in Brazilian rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Chest of Drawers in Palisander by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen. It was produced in Denmark during the 1960's. This is a rare piece made of rosewood which shows a remarkable wood grain. The...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Palisander
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak wood. One of the most graceful and beautiful chairs of the Danish Modern period. T...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Wool
Kai Kristiansen Leather Troja Armchair, c1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen 'Troja' round chair from circa 1960. The frame is made from Afromosia African teak wood. The seat has been reupholstered in premium aniline cognac brown leather.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Six Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Striped Wool
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These dining chairs offer exceptional comfort and back support. The seat frames are constructe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Teak Desk Model70 by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballe Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An excellent example of this desk from Kai Kristiansen, produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s.
A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Brazilian Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish tall dresser, finely handcrafted from Brazilian rosewood, features mitered corners and beautifully grained rosewood with pattern-matched dra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
Vintage Danish chest of drawers produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik Denmark as part of the FM Reol System. Designe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 42 oak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbelfabrik in 1956.
The chairs have been fully restored and refinished by our cabinetmaker ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Danish Cube OaK Magazine Rack / Side Table by Kai Kristiansen, Denamark ca.1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Geneva, CH
Vintage cube oak and suede side table / magazine rack by Kai Kristiansen produced by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark ca. 1960s
Very good condition.
L 44.5 x D 44.5 x H 44.5 cm
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Suede, Oak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Custom UpholsterySet of eight model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen Corner chair in rosewood, cane and leather cushion.
Model Univers, made by Magnus Olsen.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
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Cane
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, IKEA, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its stamped mark, archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of small darker spots on the top. A broken leg has been repaired and we have touched up some nicks & dings. Fresh coat of Danish oil applied. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
My, my… what have we here? A fabulous Danish low cabinet? YES. A stunning Scandinavian Modern sideboard or media/console cabinet? YES. An incredible low bench or dresser? Also… YES!!! Talk about versatility overload!! This is a phenomenal low cabinet model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. It is comprised of a gorgeous teak frame with stunning wood grain, straight square legs, and four drawers featuring 2 double recessed half-moon handles. The top drawers open from the bottom, and the bottom drawers open from the top! It’s a simple but oh-so-stunning detail. This is an INCREDIBLE cabinet and it’s bursting with versatility, impeccable style, and ample storage. It could be used as a wonderful low dresser for lingerie or other delicate items in a bedroom, a fantastic sideboard, credenza, console, or media cabinet in a living or dining area. Maybe a marvelous low bench cabinet in a hall or entry, or in any room that needs a touch of quintessential Scandinavian Modern flair. It’s EXACTLY what the designer ordered!
Kai Kristiansen was born in 1929 in Denmark. His approach to design was, and still is colored by his outlook on life with his constant search of “getting as much as possible out of as little as possible.” A phrase he uses to this day is “Economy, ecology, and common sense.” He was taught and trained as a cabinetmaker by a Danish design role model Kaare Klint. He knew that early in his career how to create furniture with functionality and refined details while keeping the production methods and costs in mind. He designed his first table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Furniture
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Rosewood
1960s Wall unit, Kai Kristiansen
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic shelving system by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler from the 1960s. The high-quality containers are veneered in teak. The system consists of one container with doors and four sh...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Kai Kristiansen furniture 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 Kai Kristiansen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 404 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Kai Kristiansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Vodder, Niels Otto Møller, and Johannes Andersen. Prices for Kai Kristiansen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $72 and can go as high as $27,370, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,761.
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