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Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career. The chair, later n...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingd...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

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.        

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career. The chair, later n...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

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Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kai Kristiansen No 121 mid century paper knife teak lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 23 wide x 27 deep x 28 inches high, with a se...

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Materials

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Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

A ‘Model 121’ easy chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1963 and made by Magnus Olesen in Denmark. Known as the ‘Paper Knife’ chair for its sharp-edged armrests. This easy chair is ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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