Kai Kristiansen Seating
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 coffee tables, 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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Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Danish Rosewood MCM dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Sayreville, NJ
Vintage Kai Kristiansen model 42 dining chairs in rosewood with black vinyl upholstery.
The chairs are very comfortable and supportive with the curved sweeping back rest that pivots...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Upholstery, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik, Denmark, Model 32 Teak Chairs, a Pair
By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik
Located in Jensen Beach, FL
Stunning, sculptural pair of Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik teak armchairs.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1958 Kai Kristiansen "Compass" Chair with Teak Frame and Bone Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Single Kai Kristiansen "Compass" chair with Teak frame and bone colored upholstery. The frame has been lightly refinished, the upholstery is newer, in otherwise original condition wi...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Upholstery, Teak
Model 42 Chair, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, 1950/1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 42 chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen, manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950/1960s. Teak frame, wool blend fabric upholstery. Good vintage condition, patina...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Scandinavian Midcentury Dark Wood Dining Chair 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Shou Andersen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian model 31 chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen with dark solid wood frame and new fabric seat and back, Denmark 1960s production
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
$949 Sale Price
20% Off
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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 Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$1,100 / item
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, teak, wool, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. teak frames with seat and back reupholstered with 100 % New Zealand wool. Back pad h...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Upholstered Bench in Fumed Oak and Mohair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen, a key figure in the Danish Modern movement, designed the Entre Series in 1956 as a modular collection of bedside cabinets, benches, and chests. Combining Danish desi...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Velvet, Oak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z-Chairs" Rio Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Kai Kristiansen, design.
A set of six armchairs, model 42, also known as the "Z-chair," crafted in Rio rosewood and upholstered in black leather.
Designed in 1956 and produced by Sc...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Rosewood
Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with black pure aniline leat...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Walnut and Mohair Mohair Velvet Bench
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A beuatiful bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and now produced under license by Dagmar in Denmark.
This hand-made to order bench has a solid walnut frame ...
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2010s British Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Mohair, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Solid Wood Chairs Re-upholstered in Cream Leather
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A pair or multiple pairs of Kai Kristiansen solid wood dining chairs with frames repolished and reupholstered in cream leather (or other leather or fabric of buyer's choice). This mo...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Rosewood & Mohair Upholstered Bench c1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
A classic upholstered bench designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s as part of his popular Entre range produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark.
The frame is m...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Mohair, Rosewood
1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Kai Kristiansen eight restored customizable model 42 teak dining chairs Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs Schous Møbelfabrik.
The ch...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
A set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s and designed by master of Danish mid-century design: Ka...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Midcentury Teak Armchair 'Troja' by Kai Kristiansen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Teak armchair in black faux leather upholstery. 'Goth' Finnish with patinated brass dots. It was designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1959 and made by Eilersen as a commission piece for IK...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
$1,720 Sale Price
20% Off
Pair of Solid Wood Kai Kristiansen chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A pair of solid wood 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Wool
$3,298 / set
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood & Leatherette Dining Chairs, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Set of 8 Rosewood frame and Black high qulity Leatherette dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik first revealed in 1956. The chairs h...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Rosewood
$8,933 Sale Price / set
35% Off
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Teak for K.S. Mobler Denmark, 1960s
By K.S. Mobler, Kai Kristiansen, Niels Otto Møller
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Fantastic set of four dining chairs in teak with wool seats designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for K.S. Mobler of Denmark. The style of these Kai Kristiansen chairs is often mi...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Anthracite Black Leather Coupe Sofa
By Bramin Mobler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A very bold and unusual anthracite black leather coupe sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Bramin Mobler, Denmark, circa 1970's.
A solid statement design.
Soft anthracite leather with feathe...
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Late 20th Century Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather
Vintage Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 6, for Custom Reupholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Denver, CO
Set of six, 1960s A-frame Model 31, Teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik.
Custom reupholstery labor of seats included in the price (labor and mate...
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit i...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood
8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Chattanooga, TN
A masterful embodiment of Danish Modern elegance, this complete set of eight Model 31 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen (crafted for Schou Andersen in the 1950s/60s) offers a rare blend of sculptural finesse, ergonomic grace, and historical pedigree. With their subtle A-frame profiles and gently curved upholstered backs, these chairs resonate with both architectural clarity and inviting comfort—echoing Kristiansen’s foundational training under the ergonomically intuitive language of Kaare Klint.
Each chair boasts beautifully sculpted teak frames where the arm supports flow seamlessly into subtly splayed legs, achieving a delicate balance between strength and fluidity. The overall form is restrained but never austere, allowing the natural warmth of teak to come forward as the true focal point.
Comfort is paramount: the chairs were engineered with ergonomics in mind, offering excellent back support and a seated posture suited for extended dining or conversation. Many of these Model 31 chairs have been sympathetically restored—featuring refinished frames and custom upholstery options in fabrics like wool, velvet, or leather—resulting in a harmonious marriage of vintage craftsmanship and contemporary refinement.
Beyond design, this set carries cultural and collectible significance. Kristiansen was a prolific Danish designer whose work embodied clean lines, thoughtful ergonomics, and functional sculpture. His career, informed by his early apprenticeship and subsequent studies, fueled some of the most enduring forms in mid-century furniture design.
Stunning set of eight Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Chairs. The Model #31 chairs were designed by Kristiansen and produced by Schou Andersen. Each chair stands as a work of art, captivating the eye from every angle. The crescent shaped back and angled legs are similar to that of a compass chair… named so because it resembles the tool. The back legs flare inward slightly and are reminiscent of Kristiansen’s #42 chairs. These chairs have been updated with new taupe upholstery. These heirloom quality Danish chairs are sure to elevate your collection. Consider pairing these with one our Danish teak dining tables and credenzas (sold separate).
19.5” Wide x 18.5” Deep x 29.5” Height (17.5” seat height)
Condition: New upholstery. Chair frames are original. There are some scratches on some of the legs and arm spanners.
About Kai Kristiansen:
Danish furniture designer best known for his smooth and geometric Mid-Century Modern cabinets, tables, and dining chairs. Working in oak, teak, and rosewood, the designer produced popular, pioneering pieces including the FM Wall Unit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak, Fabric, Upholstery
Set Of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak By Kai Kristiansen From 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The set of six dining room chairs, model 31, is a unique example of timeless Danish furniture design from the 1950s. Designed by renowned furniture designer Kai Kristiansen, these ch...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
1960 Set of 12 Scandinavian Teak Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of 12 Scandinavian solid teak dining chairs, model 31, fully restored with fabric and high-end finishes.
Designer Kai Kristiansen. Original edition by Schou Andersen.
D...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Wood, Teak
$1,917 / item
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Dark Stained Wood Framed Compass Chairs in Kiwi Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Compass chairs in a darker stained wood with newer chartreuse upholstery. The frames are in original condition w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs with swivel backrest in excellent condition with only few and minor signs of age and use.
The chairs are amon...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen, Set of Six Teak, Model 31 Dining Chairs & Matching Dining Table
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen.
A set of six teak framed, Model 31 dining chairs with curved upholstered backs and a matching rectangular teak dining table, very sleek and compact but spacious wh...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Schou Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made from t...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Rare Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model OD69
By Kai Kristiansen, Odense Maskinsnedkeri
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare dining chairs, model OD69, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. The chairs are made fro...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Hardwood
$6,800 / set
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
Set Of 6 Dining Chairs Model 42 By Kai Kristiansen For Schou Andersen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 dining chairs is truly an iconic example of the timeless elegance that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, designed by the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Chair Made In Teak & White Leather Model 31 By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made of teak wood, model 31 from around the 1960s and upholstered in white leather, is a remarkable piece of furniture that represents the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Teak
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 Seating
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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 hardwood, featuring tapered legs, curve...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
Set Of Six Dining Chairs Model 42 Made In Teak By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs are made of teak, which gives them a warm and natural look, and ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
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 Seating
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Rosewood
Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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 Seating
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
$1,190 / item
6 Original Kai Kristiansen Teak Dinning Chairs from 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant set of 6 'model 31' dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen, Denmark 1956. These typical Danish Modern dining chairs have solid teak fram...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable
- carefully refurbished
- pillows newly upholstered
- height of seat 39 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
$2,492 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
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 frames...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, England
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 Seating
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ottoman
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Square Ottoman, 1950s
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid rosewood. New foam cushion upholstered in pale wool fabric from Kvadrat, Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Leather Ottomans
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Leather Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Ak...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Oak and Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are handcrafted of solid oak frames with dramatic curved teak backrest and cross s...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen teak dining chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and t...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of fine Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' easychairs. Manufactured by Magnus Olesen in beautiful wood. Designed 1963. Original cushions in green fabric. Early production.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wood
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 Seating
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Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs , set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use
- original leatherette upholstery in good condition with minor signs of use
- heigh of seat 45 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Hardwood
$6,422 Sale Price / set
20% Off
A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
An astonishing, thin & elegant chair with compass legs, Modernist, Free Form, Dansk, Scandinavian, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "desk...
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1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wood
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Solid Teak "Z" Armchair 1960s Vintage
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
An outstanding and increasingly rare set of four Model 42 armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced in Denmark during the 1960s. Often referred to as the “Z-chair” for its d...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
1960s Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Model 31
- Brushed and oiled surface finish
- Newly upholstered in Natural fiber fabric
- heigh of seat 45 cm
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956. The model with its...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Leather, Teak
Rare Pair of ‘Paper Knife’ Model 121 Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Rare Pair of ‘Paper Knife’ Model 121 Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1955
An exceptional and hard-to-find pair of Paper Knife model 121 lounge cha...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood & Fabric Ottomans c1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Rosewood & Fabric Ottomans, c1950s.
A pair of ottomans designed by Kai Kristiansen as part of the 'Entre' series in the late 1950s and produced by cabinetmaker Aks...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Rosewood, Fabric
Model 42 Chair in Teak Wood and Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Torino, IT
Model 42 Chair in Teak Wood and Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1960
Additional information:
Country of Manufacture – Denmark
Design Period – 1960
Production Period – 1960
Style – Midcen...
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20th Century Danish Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 3-Seater Teak Sofa in Leather , Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Skelet in very good original condition
- Leather pillows in good original conditions
- Patinated leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set of Six Danish Vintage Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in London, GB
An absolutely stunning set of six Danish vintage model 42 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. They were made by cabinetmaker Villy Schou Andersen in Denmark, they date from the 1960’s....
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Faux Leather, Wood
Kai Kristiansen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Kai Kristiansen seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 175 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 1 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Arne Vodder, France & Søn, and Illum Wikkelsø. Prices for Kai Kristiansen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $72 and can go as high as $17,830, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,876.
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