Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden and Finland
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus and modernism; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the Danish Modern A-frame chair is one of the most well-know...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare matching all original set of 6 dining chairs in beautifully sculpted teak and black leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen Six Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
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 teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood, Teak
Set of 4 Teak Model 42 Armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very nice set of 4 classic Scandinavian Modern Teak Model 42 armchairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, with fresh black leatherette seats and backs.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs 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 uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand 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 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood, Leather
Four Fully Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anderse...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik with custom upholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegan...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou Andersen Mobelfabrik, circa 1960's. The chairs feature sculptural, architectural ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Rosewood
Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen chairs
Located in London, GB
A fine set of 4 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 pati...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
1960 Danish Yellow Ochre Upholstered Dining Chairs 'Model 31' by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Silvolde, Gelderland
Beautiful dining chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Shou-Andersen Møbelfabrik in Denmark 1960s.
The chairs are reupholstered in our workshop with the current yellow ochre fabric. ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Beech
6 Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These dining chairs offer exceptional comfort and back support. The seat frames are constructe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs 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 uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand 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 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Six Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Striped Wool
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These dining chairs offer exceptional comfort and back support. The seat frames are constructe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Walnut
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Custom UpholsterySet of eight model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Oak and Teak Curved Back Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of four mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are handcrafted of solid oak frames with dramatic curved teak backrest and cross s...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak, Teak
(6) Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z" Dining Chairs in Dark-Stained Oak, c. 1960's
Located in Norwalk, CT
Introduce your living space to the epitome of Danish design mastery with this set of six Model 42 "Z" dining chairs, envisioned and brought to life by the legendary Kai Kristiansen i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of 6 dining chairs is an excellent representation of the timeless and elegant style that characterizes mid-20th century Danish furniture design. The chairs are model 42, des...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Restored Teak Dining Chairs Including Custom Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of twelve fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.
The chairs have been checked, restored and reglued if needed, sanded and refinished by our cabinetmaker to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use and and will be reupholstered in fabric from a wide list of "Kvadrat" / Romo fabrics of your choice or a list of standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leater".
Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early.
Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker 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 the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Eight Restored Ebonized and Reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored ebonized and reupholstered Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Anders...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of ten fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit i...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Ebonized Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 restored and ebonized oak dining chairs, inc. re-upholstery with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Six Restored Black Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 6 fully restored model 42 oak dining chairs in black varnish with swivel backrests by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik., inc. custom upholstery.
The chairs have Kai Kri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chair with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chair have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make it fit in...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eight Restored Ebonized Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 fully restored and ebonized model 42 oak dining chairs with swivel backrests by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.,
The chairs have Kai Kristiansen’s typical light an...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of eight fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou-Andersens Møbelfabrik and the A-frame chair is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its modest appearence but advanced design with curved backrest, crooked angles, straight yet at the same time curved and bended lines... and on top of that as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.
The chairs have been fully restored by our skilled cabinetmakers - all joints checked and reglued if needed which it often is, frames sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and waxed to bring out the natural warm glow in the teak wood in order to insure that they are in very good condition with only minimal signs of age and use. The chairs will be reupholstered with out additional cost in fabric of your choice from a wide list of "Kvadrat" or "Romo" fabrics or standard leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leather" before they are shipped.
Kai Kristiansen who is still alive was born in 1929 and raised in Thy, North Denmark. Originally a carpenter, Kristiansen was educated as a building architect at the Royal Academi of Arts in Copenhagen and graduated from here in 1954. His father was the propritetor of at furniture production company, so his interest in furniture was founded early.
Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who died in 1959 and is considered the founder of modern Danish design. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and designer and cabinetmaker 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 the are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australien 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kri...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs life and personality.
The chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstry Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant yet daring design tha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery.
The A-frame model 31 chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956. The model with its...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight restored and refinished dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and eleg...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
he chairs have been restored and refinished by our experi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Rosewood, Leather, Fabric
1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs for Shou Andersen Set of 4
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Set of four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 teak dining chairs
Manufactured by renown furniture maker Schou Andersen
Fabric needs to replace.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs 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 uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand 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 a wide list of fabrics from "Kvadrat" / "Romo" or leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / "Camo Leather".
We are shipping our pieces to most of the world on regular basis at costefficient shipping quotes - so feel free to ask for a shipping quote for your destination.
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 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
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 Australien 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Hardwood
Eight Restored Ebonized Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 8 restored and ebonized oak dining chairs, inc. reupholstery with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Refinished Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 model 42 oak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak
Rare Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model OD69
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare dining chairs, model OD69, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Oddense Maskinsnedkeri. The chairs are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Hardwood
Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs 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 uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, all joints chacked and split apart if any signs of them getting loose, those that are split apart reglued under pressure, all other needed repairs made, sanded by hand 2 - 3 times and vaxed 2 - 3 times 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 a large selection of fabrics from "Kvadrat" / "Romo" or a large selection of leathers from "Sorensen Leather" / Ca-mo Leather".
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 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
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 Australien 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of Four Restored Dining Chairs in Oak, Inc. Reupholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four restored dining chairs in oak with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.
The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design tha...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Oak, Fabric
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs 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 uniqe that his colleague the famous designer Hans J. Wegner characterized model 42 as beautiful from all angles when the chair with it´s unique backrest swivel function was revealed in 1956.
The chairs are in very good condition as they have been fully restored, sanded by hand 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 1958-78 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-99).
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 Australien 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 Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak, Leather
Four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak Dining Room Chairs
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Kai Kristiansen, model 31, chairs have been replaced with a new upholstery.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chairs are of rosewood and upholstered in red lea...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
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 ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak
Set of six 1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Z-Chairs
Located in Handewitt, DE
Set of six (6) fine Kai Kristiansen "Z" dining chairs, model no.42 in solid teak. Produced by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik 1960s. Wood in very good vintage condition.
Chairs need to be...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Teak, Fabric
Four Kai Kristiansen Walnut Danish Dining Chairs in Green Velvet
Located in Oakland, CA
Mid-century Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 31. The chairs feature solid walnut frames with comfortable and supportive back rests; newly up...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Velvet, Walnut
Kai Kristiansen, set of 8 chairs model 31
Located in Munster, NRW
Set of 8 chairs, model 31, by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen. A beautiful example of Danish design from the sixties. Structures made of solid teak, seats and backrests reupholste...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Teak Curved Back Danish Dining Chairs
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of ten midcentury Danish dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The chairs are handcrafted of teak with dramatic curved backrest and cross stretcher. Perfectly...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
Set 6 Sculptural Teak Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for K.S.Moblier / Denmark
Located in Buffalo, NY
Set 6 sculptural teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for K.S.Moblier / Denmark. Nice original condition. Finish and patina. Extremely c...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Naugahyde, Teak
Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage dining room chairs created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, tables, building and garden elements and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, hardwood and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern dining room chairs made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original dining room chairs, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Niels Otto Møller, Fritz Hansen, and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for dining room chairs differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $70 and tops out at $110,000 while the average work can sell for $3,465.
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