Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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
(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...
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1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Bedside Cabinets, c1960s.
A pair of patinated oak bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark in the early 1960s. The design features Kristian...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Desk in Teak wood model 54 by Kai Kristiansen and Feldballes furniture from 1954
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk, Model 54, designed by Kai Kristiansen in teak wood with 4 drawers and swivel bar manufactured at Feldballes Møbelfabrik. A classic piece of furniture with a beautiful shape and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 Furniture
Materials
Teak
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a elegant floating console/ nightstand. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and the ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Red Hallway Set Bench, Drawers & Mirror, Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Rare Danish Modern hallway set consisting of a bench, a mirror and a small chest of drawers all designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s.. This example is made of red stained oak and...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a brass hinged lid and brass lock with key. The inside of the chest showcases a large...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern cupboard cabinet in rosewood designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960s. This lovely case ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Bench and Drawers Set, circa 1960
Located in London, GB
Stunning, exotic grained rosewood bench with matching, loose standing two-drawer unit which can be positioned anywhere along the bench surface. This piece was designed by Danish desi...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen / cabinet / Faarup Mobelfabrik
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Topeka, KS
Incredible 1950-1960’s Scandinavian Modern teak 4 drawer low cabinet sideboard (or bench) Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its stamped mark, archived research including online sources, vintage documentation and catalogs, designer literature, and other materials. Beautiful condition, keeping in mind that this is vintage and not new so will have signs of use and wear. There are a couple of small darker spots on the top. A broken leg has been repaired and we have touched up some nicks & dings. Fresh coat of Danish oil applied. Please see photos and zoom in for details. We attempt to portray any imperfections. Circa, 1950-1960’s.
My, my… what have we here? A fabulous Danish low cabinet? YES. A stunning Scandinavian Modern sideboard or media/console cabinet? YES. An incredible low bench or dresser? Also… YES!!! Talk about versatility overload!! This is a phenomenal low cabinet model #394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. It is comprised of a gorgeous teak frame with stunning wood grain, straight square legs, and four drawers featuring 2 double recessed half-moon handles. The top drawers open from the bottom, and the bottom drawers open from the top! It’s a simple but oh-so-stunning detail. This is an INCREDIBLE cabinet and it’s bursting with versatility, impeccable style, and ample storage. It could be used as a wonderful low dresser for lingerie or other delicate items in a bedroom, a fantastic sideboard, credenza, console, or media cabinet in a living or dining area. Maybe a marvelous low bench cabinet in a hall or entry, or in any room that needs a touch of quintessential Scandinavian Modern flair. It’s EXACTLY what the designer ordered!
Kai Kristiansen was born in 1929 in Denmark. His approach to design was, and still is colored by his outlook on life with his constant search of “getting as much as possible out of as little as possible.” A phrase he uses to this day is “Economy, ecology, and common sense.” He was taught and trained as a cabinetmaker by a Danish design role model Kaare Klint. He knew that early in his career how to create furniture with functionality and refined details while keeping the production methods and costs in mind. He designed his first table...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of 'Paper Knife' Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1956
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Magnificent pair of ‘Model 121’ easy chairs designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark. Beautifully crafted solid teak frames with the signature arm...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Bench, Drawers and Mirror for Aksel Kjesgaard Set 1960
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian, vintage modern antique set for hallway or bedroom consisting of movable chest of drawers, coffee table and mirror in dark wood designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced ...
Category
1960s European Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Wood
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 394 Low Chest, c1960.
A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960....
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik Teak and Wicker Sewing Stand
Located in Garnerville, NY
Stylish Danish Modern teak and wicker sewing stand designed by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Circa 1960. Featuring a roomy slide ou...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wicker, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid Century Modern "Troja" Side Chair by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful scandinavian modern "Troja" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Ikea in Sweden in the 1960's.
This exquisite and comfortable chair, recently imp...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956.
Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. The frames are made fro...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Velvet, Rosewood
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960.
Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid oak frame with veneer...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Mobelfabrik, Denmark 1950's
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Large rosewood wall unit with rosewood back plates.
The cabinet has some traces of use like stains, but no veneer damage.
There are 2 holes in the back plates, one for the lamp and...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Danish architec...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Rosewood
Set of 3 Side Tables in Rosewood, Suede and Zink by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Set of 3 Side Tables in Rosewood, Suede and Zink by Kai Kristiansen, 1960’s
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood, suede, zink
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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 Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
Located in Forest, BE
This is a pair of floating consoles/ nightstands. The model is extremely rare and rarely offered in rosewood. Made of the finest veneer. The drawer is made of massive rosewood and th...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Vintage Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Nesting Cube End Tables
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern stacking end tables designed by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, circa 1960s. Features natural rosewood grains and det...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Modern Teak Bench, Mirror and Drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern teak bench, mirror and drawers by Kai Kristiansen 1960s.
This Scandinavian mid-century modern hallway set was designed by Danish arc...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very much considered a Danish design classic now, the range of case pieces designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard are an extremely successful study in simple but graceful f...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Teak Shelf by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbler, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
This shelf was designed by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish publisher Feldalles Møbler in the 1960s. This designer is a major figure in 20th century Scandinavian design. He is known fo...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Danish teak low dresser designed by Kai Kristiansen, 1955, Denmark. The dresser is crafted of teak with six book-matched drawers and...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful and seemly never used chest of drawers by the famous designer Kai Kristiansen, Denmark. Model # 701
Featuring four very clean drawers frame...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960
Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark. Solid rosewood frame...
Category
1960s Scandinavian Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of 3 Teak Shelves by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbler, 1960s
Located in PARIS, FR
These shelves were designed by kai kristiansen for the Danish publisher feldalles møbler in the 1960s. This designer is a major figure. Scandinavian design of the 20th century. He is...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Rosewood Footstool by Magnus Olesen.
The footstool was designed by and manufactored for the Kai Kristiansen iconic "Paper Knife set" ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Danish Rectangular Oak and Teak Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern rectangular wall mirror by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark circa 1960's
This iconic teak and oak mirror is a Model 161 by famous Danish carpenter Aksel Kjersgaard, from...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Mirror, Oak, Teak
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Chest of Drawers, Dresser by Kai Kristia
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern chest of drawers in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This exquisite case...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, 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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Bedside Table, Small Danish Rosewood Chest of Drawers Model 384 Kai Kristiansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent little Scandinavian piece of furniture with multiple possible uses, bedside table or bedside table, chest of drawers, console table. Very well made piece of furniture wit...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
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 Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Rio Rosewood Model Paperknive
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian lounge chair in Rio rosewood model paper Knive by Kai Kristiansen. New foam and cover. Other cover on demand. + €250. Referenced by the Design Museum ...
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1960s French Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, made by Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Kai Kristensen Teak Side Table w/Drawer Danish Modern
Located in San Francisco, CA
A Kai Kristensen designed Teak side table or night stand, with a drawer. Made in Denmark.
Pair of solid teak leg, in between a rectangular teak table to...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Rosewood by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in rosewood. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, made by Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Midcentury Wall Mirror in Oak by Aksel Kjersgaard, Danish Modern, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Wall mirror with frame in oak. Designed by Kai Kristiansen, made by Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark. Great original condition, circa 1960.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Danish Modern Teak Bedside by Kai Kristiansen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish modern bedside table by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960's. Beautifully veneered case rests on slender, tapered legs. Sleek drawers...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen
Model 42 dining chairs, 1956.
Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood fra...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Rosewood
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood "Cube" of Three Interlocking Nesting Tables
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik "cube" of nesting tables in rosewood. Composed of three tables two tables "slide" into the center table's side slots creating an ingeniously...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak compact credenza designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Feldballes Mobelfabrik in Denmark in the 1960's.
This lovely cabinet, recently imported from Europe to California before its refinishing, features a vibrant wood grain, smooth rolling tambour doors revealing storage with shelving...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen by Fm Møbler, 1960s
Located in Asaa, DK
Scandinavian Modern Teak desk by Kai Kristiansen by FM Møbler 1960s
Freestanding Danish Mid-Century Modern writing desk Model FM60 in teak designed by Danish architect Kai Kristians...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Restored and Refinished Kai Kristiansen Oak Side Table with Chest of Drawers
Located in Knebel, DK
Enterance hall set number 32 in oak consisting of a bench / side table and a small chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960's.
The well desig...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Oak
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabr...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture 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 furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. 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 furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,379.
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