Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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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Creator: Kai Kristiansen
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen
Special small sideboard with four drawers No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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Teak
"Tall boy" chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels , BE
"Tall boy" Scandinavian teak chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen. With a curved front, it opens with seven drawers, the first of which has a key. Very good condition.
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1960s Danish Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Mid Century Tall Boy by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels , BE
This piece of furniture, in perfect condition and of high quality of execution, has a curved front which opens with six drawers, the upper drawer has a lock and has its key.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Danish Vintage Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Danish vintage cabinet by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, with a very stylish and practical...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Fruitwood
Danish Vintage Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous Danish vintage chest of drawers by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark in the 1960’s.
It is of superb quality, with a very stylish and practical design. The colour and grain...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood
Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen
This stylish chest of drawers was designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s.
This cabinet is made of rosewood...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chests, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosew...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard model No. 385 Entre 3B, Made in Denmark circa 1960's. The dresser features six drawer...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Small Danish Teak Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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 Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosewood frame...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960.
Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid oak frame with veneer...
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1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Model # 701
Featuring four very clean drawers frame...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, Dresser by Kai Kristia
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This exquisite case...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufactory Feldballes Møbelfabrik. It is made of high-quality, noble rosewood with rich...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Wood, Rosewood
Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen This stylish big chest of drawers was designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article:
Teak wall board
Design:
Kai Kristiansen
Producer:
Aksel Kjersgaard Odder, Denmark
Decade:
1960s
This wall board element was designed by Kai...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Metal
Small Rosewood Dresser by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
Danish Design by Kai Kristiansen This stylish chest of drawers was designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of rosewood a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bedside Table, Small Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers Model 384 Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent little Scandinavian piece of furniture with multiple possible uses, bedside table or bedside table, chest of drawers, console table. Very well made piece of furniture wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Diminutive Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Kai Kristiansen diminutive rosewood chest of drawers. Four drawers with circular cut out pulls. Some faint wear to top (please refer to photos).
Would work well in a variety of i...
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1960s European Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Restored and Refinished Kai Kristiansen Oak Side Table with Chest of Drawers
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Enterance hall set number 32 in oak consisting of a bench / side table and a small chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960's.
The well desig...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Danish Mid-Century Commode in Oak by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Commode in Oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Great original condition, 1950s.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Dresser, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of teak and has beautiful detailed lines with his sign...
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1960s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Feldballe Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Porto, PT
Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Danish rosewood chest of drawers for Feldballe Møbelfabrik.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Bureau by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / small sideboard model 394 by danish designer Kai Kristiansen.
Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Kai Kristiansen Bureau / Side Table Model 394 by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bureau / side table model 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Bureau Model 385 Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau model 385 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Blanket Chest in Teak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Blanket chest in teak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Made in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern Rosewood Entry Chest by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's. This lovely piec...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Chest of Drawers Model 394 in walnut wood, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful Chest of Drawers (Model 394 / 1D-4) designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured recently by Kai Kristiansen & Friends ApS, Denmark. The Entre serie was originally produced...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Walnut
Teak Wall Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Köln, DE
Hochwertig und mit Liebe zum Detail produzierter Teakholz Nachttisch zur Wandmontage (zwei Schrauben)
Zwei flache Massivholz Schubladen mit filigranen Alugriffen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Teak
Pair of Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak by Kai Kristiasen, Danish Design
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of chest of drawers in oak. Designed by Kai Kristiasen and made by Aksel Kjærsgaard cabinetmakers. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen commodes and chests of drawers for sale on 1stDibs.
Kai Kristiansen commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original commodes and chests of drawers 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 commodes and chests of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Aksel Kjersgaard, and Arne Wahl Iversen. Prices for Kai Kristiansen commodes and chests of drawers can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $961 and can go as high as $27,205, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,894.