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
Set of Six Danish Vintage Model 42 Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
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
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
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
2 Compass Teak Dining Chairs, 1960s, by Kai Kristiansen for Sva Møbler, Set of 2
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 2 Unique Oak Chairs by Danish Designer Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Model: Compass
Manufacturer: Sva Møbler, Denmark
The displayed price is for a set of two chairs.
Crafted from s...
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1960s 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
$2,460 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Set of 10 light oak chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Beautiful set of 10 Scandinavian chairs in solid light oak, fully restored fabric and high-end finishes.
Designer Kai Kristiansen Original edition by Schou Andersen.
Denmark, circa 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood, Oak
$1,892 / item
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
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955.
Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in s...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Set of 6 Model 32 Teak Dining Chairs in Sheepskin Fabric
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
Carefully refurbished
newly upholstered in fabric imitating sheepskin
height of seat 46 cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
$3,974 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six (6) Restored Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Teal Velvet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-Century Danish Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 31
These beautifully designed dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 31, feature sol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Velvet, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen
Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.
Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in rosewood. New cushions upholstered in soft grey wool fabric.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customized Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The very comfortable chairs have ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cane by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak, Cane and Recently Reupholstered in Savak Wool Fabric by Kai Kristiansen, 1965
Additional Information:
Material: Oak, cane and recently reupholstered in S...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak, Fabric, Wool, Cane
20th Century Danish Pair of Vintage Modern Open Teak Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A vintage Mid-Century modern Danish pair of open armchairs made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by Kai Kristiansen in good condition. The back rest of the Scandinavian low back lounge chairs are spindled and curved with slim, arched armrests, standing on four wooden feet. Newly upholstered in a white-grey cotton fabric. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1950, Copenhagen, Denmark...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak
$14,320 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery
Model 121 known as the paper knife due to the shape of the armrest was designed by Kai Kristiansen in...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Wool
$3,241 / set
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
4 Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Teak, Designed By Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s, showcases the epitome of mid-century Danish design. Crafted by Schou Anderse...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
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Fabric, Teak
$2,602 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Six Danish Model 42 Dining Chairs In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen - Reupholstered
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A set of six Danish "Model 42" chairs in Rio rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, made circa 1960.
They have been restored to a silky smooth finish and reupholstered in b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
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
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
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
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored and refinished model 42 dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical l...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
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 Seating
Materials
Beech
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Solid Wood Chairs Re-upholstered in Cream Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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 Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
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 Seating
Materials
Cane
$1,514 Sale Price
20% Off
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
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 Leather Troja Armchair, c1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
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 Seating
Materials
Teak, Leather
Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik Teak High Back Dining Chairs (Set of 4)
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four teak dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Handcrafted in solid teak with refined joinery and elegantly flared ladder backs offering excellent comfort and support. N...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
Model 31 Chairs, Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model 31 chairs (3 pieces sold separately), design Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Beech frame, reupholstered with quality model Bond 7 -fabric by Lauritzon. Good vintage condition, minor pa...
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1960s Finnish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
$999 / item
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
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in the early 1960s. The gorgeous rosewood frames have been refinished in Danish oil w...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Set Of Six Dining Chairs Model 31 In Teak By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of six dining chairs, model 31 by Kai Kristiansen. Teak with curry yellow upholstery. Danish design from 1960.
— Origin: Denmark
— Designer: Kai Kristiansen
— Model: 31
— Produc...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Vintage Model 301 Desk Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish Vintage model 301 chair by Kai Kristiansen. This was made in Denmark by Magnus Olsen, it dates from the 1960’s.
This is a rare and top quality model, it has an ins...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 55 Rosewood Dining Chairs c1960s
By V. Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 55 Dining Chairs, c1950s
A set of 8 rarely seen rosewood dining chairs designed and produced by Danish master: Kai Kristiansen. Denmark. The stunning, architectural design has echoes of Japanese aesthetics . They were produced by cabinetmaker Villy Schou...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by the renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Scho...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, 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
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Model 31 is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its curved backrest, crooked angles, straight lines and is as all of Kai Kristiansens ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
SOLD 05/01/24 Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Rosewood Z Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen midcentury Rosewood Z dining chairs - pair.
This chair measures: 19.75 wide x 19.25 deep x 29 high, with a seat height of 17.5 and a...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
Set of 4 chairs, Danish design, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 chairs, Danish design, 1960s.
Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stolefabrik. Timeless design will fit perfectly into contemporary interiors.
Very good condition...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood
$2,661 / set
Six Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored customizable Kai Kristiansen rosewood dining chairs by Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood
1960s Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife 2-Seater Teak Sofa , Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Skelet in very good original condition
- Fabric pillows in good original conditions with some signs of use
- Patinated leather
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
$2,744 Sale Price
20% Off
Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
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
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 Model 42 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Dining Chairs - Pair
Each chair measures: 21.5 wide x 22 deep x 29 inches high, with a seat height of 18 and arm height/chair cl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Rosewood
1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik - including custom reupholstery.
he chairs have been fully...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Rosewood
Set Of 6 Dining Table Chairs Model 42 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 6 dining table chairs, model 42, made of rosewood, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs have red fabric cushions that add comfor...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Fabric
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kr...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
A set of chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen from the 1960s, Denmark, model 31.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Set of 4 iconic teak chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured in Denmark in the 1960s.
Excellent condition after renovation and replacement of upholstery. Wooden e...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Easy Chairs Model 150 by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 150 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Oak
Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Armchairs Oak, S. Andersen New Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Hans J. Wegner, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Very beautiful set of six dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by V. Schou Andersen, Denmark in 1964. The chairs are in very good condition, all of them were newly ...
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20th Century Danish Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Leather, Oak
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
The sofa measures: 63 wide x 21 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16 inches
Great Vintage Condition -...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of 6 Mid-century Danish Teak Dining Chairs, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik Model 68
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A refined and sculptural set of six Model 68 dining chairs, produced by Anderstrup Mobelfabrik in Denmark during the 1960s. These chairs embody the essence of Scandinavian mid-centur...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
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 Seating
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Schou Andersen, Denmark, 1970s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Andernach, DE
Fantastic Scandinavian mid-century design 1960s to 1970s by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Maker is the Möbelfabrik Schou Andersen.
Two chairs made of beautiful honey coloured teak, the o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Teak
$709 Sale Price / set
59% Off
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Model 121 sofa : Paper Knife sofa
We are so pleased to present this drop-dead gorgeous and rare ‘Paperknife’ couch designed in the 1950s by Kai Kristiansen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest 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 unique that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair was revealed in 1956.
The chairs have been fully restored, sanded 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 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker 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 them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australian 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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Seating
Materials
Oak
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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