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8 Kai Kristiansen Mid-Century Modern Model 31 Danish Teak Dining Chairs

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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, Model 42 Chair, and Model 31 Chair. Born in 1929 in Denmark, Kristiansen originally trained as a cabinetmaker and went on to study under famed architect and furniture designer Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. The designer opened his own office in Copenhagen in 1955, a space he shared with his contemporary Illum Wikkelsø in the 1970s. In 2016, Kristiansen partnered with Great Dane Furniture, an Australian Importer of Danish furniture, to launch a reissue of his designs popularized in the mid-1950s. The designer continues to collaborate with designers and manufactures, and lives and works in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.5 in (74.93 cm)Width: 19.5 in (49.53 cm)Depth: 18.5 in (46.99 cm)Seat Height: 17.5 in (44.45 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 8
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Date of Manufacture:
    1960s
  • Condition:
    Reupholstered. Wear consistent with age and use. VERY GOOD overall condition. New upholstery. Chair frames are original. There are some scratches and blemishes on some of the legs and arm spanners. Chair joints glued. Frames completely detailed, and oiled.
  • Seller Location:
    Chattanooga, TN
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU2255341202152

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