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Swedish Modern Fredrik Kayser Teak Credenza, 1960s
$5,995
£4,518.54
€5,222.63
CA$8,470.90
A$9,259
CHF 4,876.49
MX$113,848.36
NOK 60,942.73
SEK 57,335.08
DKK 38,990.13
About the Item
This exquisite mid-century credenza represents the pinnacle of Scandinavian craftsmanship from the golden age of Nordic design. Created by accomplished furniture maker Fredrik Kayser around 1960, this piece embodies the clean aesthetic principles that made Swedish design internationally celebrated.
The credenza showcases masterful woodworking in warm, honey-toned teak that has developed a beautiful patina over the decades. The wood's natural grain patterns flow seamlessly across the cabinet's surfaces, highlighting the organic beauty that Scandinavian designers prized above all else.
What sets this piece apart is its thoughtfully asymmetrical storage configuration. Four spacious drawers are positioned of center, their smooth wooden glides a testament to the era's emphasis on both form and function. The remaining section features three sliding panels that reveal generous interior storage with adjustable shelving, allowing for flexible organization of everything from dinnerware to books and collectibles.
The cabinet rests elegantly on a solid teak framework supported by gracefully tapered legs that lift the piece off the ground, creating an airy, floating appearance. The attention to detail extends to the fully finished back panel, making this credenza equally suitable as a room divider or positioned away from walls.
This exceptional example of Nordic modernism brings sophistication to any space while offering practical storage solutions. The timeless design continues to feel fresh and relevant, proving the enduring appeal of Scandinavian design philosophy where simplicity meets exceptional craftsmanship.
- Creator:Fredrik A. Kayser (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 76.75 in (194.95 cm)Depth: 19 in (48.26 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. top has been refinished, minor imperfections as shown in photos.
- Seller Location:Raleigh, NC
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU5661245335922
Fredrik A. Kayser
Fredrik A. Kayser’s light, graceful, ultra-functional chairs, credenzas and dining room tables made him one of the foremost Scandinavian modern creators of his time. An apprentice-level carpenter by trade, he had his first design mass-produced at the young age of 15, foreshadowing a glorious future in the furniture industry.
Rastad & Relling, in Oslo, gave Kayser his start in furniture design straight out of the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (now the Oslo National Academy of the Arts) in 1945. After a failed attempt to open his own factory, the young but determined designer returned to his former employer and stayed until 1956, when he successfully exited to launch a design studio. He offered freelance design services, created pieces for furnituremaker Viken Møbelfabrikk and collaborated with Knut Sæter, of armchair manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
Kayser and Sæter’s furniture was efficiently made to be packed flat, shipped and assembled at its destination. Introducing this innovative design to the world at the export fair in Helsingør in 1958, the pair found it well received. The partnership between Kayser and Sæter lasted until Kayser’s untimely death a decade later.
Kayser’s mid-century modern pieces won accolades. In 1960, the iconic, streamlined Model 711 series won first prize in the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing Industry’s chair competition. And the Model 108 easy chair, created in 1965, won the Award for Design Excellence in 1968 and found fame at the Collection Price Furniture Fair in Oslo in 1983. Many of his pieces are still in production today, including rosewood and teak easy chairs and high-backed lounge chairs.
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