Teak Kai Kristiansen Magazine Rack for Sika Mobler Side Table
View Similar Items
Teak Kai Kristiansen Magazine Rack for Sika Mobler Side Table
About the Item
- Creator:Sika Møbler (Maker),Kai Kristiansen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 17.72 in (45 cm)Width: 18.51 in (47 cm)Depth: 11.82 in (30 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Amsterdam, NL
- Reference Number:Seller: VANONS A32001stDibs: LU1846320536232
Kai Kristiansen
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.
- Solid Oak Coffee Table or Sidetable by FDB Mobler Model No.240, 1950's DenmarkBy FDB MøblerLocated in Amsterdam, Noord HollandBeautiful solid Oak wooden FDB table with Danish furnituremakers mark and with the model number 240. This shaker style coffee table or side...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofa Tables
MaterialsOak
- Iron Coatrack, Circa 1920Located in Amsterdam, Noord HollandIron Art Nouveau Coatrack with umbrella holder, circa 1920. With nice cast iron details. Very nice condition.Category
Vintage 1920s German Art Nouveau Coat Racks and Stands
MaterialsIron
$695 Sale Price20% Off - Iron Coatrack, circa 1930Located in Amsterdam, Noord HollandIron coatrack with umbrella stand, circa 1930.Category
Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
MaterialsIron
$608 Sale Price20% Off - Art Deco Coatrack, 1950'sLocated in Amsterdam, Noord HollandCoat rack in art deco style. Produced from aluminum and iron in the 1950s. The rack has 6 hooks.Category
Vintage 1950s Hungarian Art Deco Coat Racks and Stands
MaterialsAluminum, Iron
- Set of Two Teak Danish Design Mirrors by Aksel Kjersgaard Model 145By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel KjersgaardLocated in Amsterdam, Noord HollandVery nice set of two solid teak mirrors designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder Denmark. These mirrors are marked on the back and have fantastic details...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsTeak
- Desk Lamp For Jumo, 1940'sBy Andre MouniqueLocated in Amsterdam, Noord HollandFantastic brass and black metal desk lamp n°71 by André Mounique produced by Jumo in France ca. 1940s. The lamp consists of corrugated steel and the original black-painted and chrome...Category
Vintage 1950s French Art Deco Table Lamps
MaterialsAluminum, Brass
- Danish Cube OaK Magazine Rack / Side Table by Kai Kristiansen, Denamark ca.1960sBy Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai KristiansenLocated in Geneva, CHVintage cube oak and suede side table / magazine rack by Kai Kristiansen produced by Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark ca. 1960s Very good condition. L 44.5 x D 44.5 x H 44.5 cmCategory
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables
MaterialsSuede, Oak
- Newly Refinished -Danish Modern Side Table with Magazine Rack by Kai KristiansenBy Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai KristiansenLocated in Los Angeles, CAWith over 15 years of experience, our workshop has followed a careful process of restoration, showcasing our passion and creativity for vintage designs that can seamlessly be incorpo...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsLeather, Rosewood
- Wicker Side Table with Magazine RackLocated in Douglas Manor, NY3-939 Wicker side table with built in magazine rack.Category
Vintage 1960s Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsWicker
- Antique Solid Cherry Side Table/ Magazine Rack/ StandLocated in Germantown, MDAntique American Colonial Solid Cherry Side Table/ Magazine Rack/ Stand. In Good vintage condition. Has been refinished. Measures 22.25W x 12"D x 23.5H W5.Category
Early 20th Century American American Colonial Magazine Racks and Stands
MaterialsCherry
$438 Sale Price43% Off - Edwardian Mahogany Side Table Magazine Rack, Circa 1920sLocated in Germantown, MDEdwardian Mahogany side table magazine rack in very good vintage condition. Beautiful sides carvings. Measures 26" W x 14" D x 24" H ...Category
Early 20th Century American Edwardian Side Tables
MaterialsMahogany
$581 Sale Price35% Off - French Side Table Rattan with Magazine Rack, MidcenturyLocated in Labrit, LandesRattan side table, laminated top wood imitation French, circa 1970 Very good condition Shipping: 42 x 71.5 x 61 cm 4.4 kg.Category
Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Side Tables
MaterialsRattan