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Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chest, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak Dining Room Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
The Kai Kristiansen, model 31, chairs have been replaced with a new upholstery.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Model 384 chest, c1960. Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 chest, c1960 Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Chest, c1960 Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Low Chest, c1960. A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Low Chest, c1960. A low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
H 20.48 in W 46.46 in D 14.18 in
Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Off-White Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 6 dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Rosewood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs fit for Kai Kristiansen model 42 rosewood dining chairs and other chairs
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Chair Made of Teak Wood Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Model 31
Located in Lejre, DK
A chair made of teak wood designed by Kai Kristiansen, model 31, upholstered in white leather from
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Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dronten, NL
leather designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Oddensen Maskinsnedkeri in Denmark, circa 1960. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Tallboy Chests, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Pair of Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960 Rosewood tallboy chests, produced
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Rare Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model OD69
By Odense Maskinsnedkeri, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Extremely rare dining chairs, model OD69, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Hardwood

Set of 25 Furniture Plugs Fit for Kai Kristiansen Model 42 and Other Teak Chairs
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 25 button plugs for the Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak dining chair and other dining chairs
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech

Kai Kristiansen Model-33 Rosewood Interlocking Cube Nesting Tables
By Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

Single Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chair in Teak
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Hardwood and Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Scandinavian Modern Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, Model 835 for Askel Kjaersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian Modern four drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Askel Kjaersgaard, Model 835
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest of Drawers for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Very much considered a Danish design classic now, the range of case pieces designed by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model EP 401 Rosewood Executive Desk for Feldballes
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
Sleek, elegant, and powerful, the EP 401 desk by Kai Kristiansen is a timeless piece of Danish Mid
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Aluminum

1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Palisander, set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Very good condition with minor signs of use - original leatherette upholstery in good condition with minor signs of use - heigh of seat 45 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander, Faux Leather

1960s Kai Kristiansen Model KK161 Pair of Teak Armchairs for Magnus, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- sturdy and stable - carefully refurbished - pillows newly upholstered - height of seat 39 cm
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of eight kai kristiansen model 32 dining chairs in rosewood
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Korup Stolefabrik Era: 1960s Materials
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of six kai kristiansen model 32 dining chairs in teak
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Korup Stølefabrik Era: 1960s Materials
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Seven Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St-Brais, JU
Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

(6) Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z" Dining Chairs in Dark-Stained Oak, c. 1960's
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwalk, CT
"Z" dining chairs, envisioned and brought to life by the legendary Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s. Each
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 - Pair of 'Paper Knife' easy chairs in rosewood with grey wool. Maker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

4 Kai Kristiansen Chairs 1960s - Model 31, Vintage Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hannover, DE
Set of 4 Vintage Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Model: 31 from the 1960s. Displayed price is
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Vintage 1960s European Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 385 Chest of Drawers, circa 1960. Oak tallboy chest, produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Dr...

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
H 41.34 in W 23.23 in D 13.9 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs for Shou Andersen Set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Set of four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 teak dining chairs Manufactured by renown furniture maker
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood & Boucle Model 31 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen Mobelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Vintage Teak Chair, Model 31
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Truly elegant original 1960s vintage Kai Kristiansen Model #31 accent chair in excellent condition
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 30 Desk This iconic desk from Danish master Kai Kristiansen features elegant
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
Kai Kristiansen Sled Leg Rosewood Desk c1960s
H 28.75 in W 67.72 in D 33.47 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8x dining chairs produced by Skovman
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Model #31 Chair in Teak, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, BS
Truly elegant original 1960s vintage Kai Kristiansen Model #31 accent chair in excellent condition
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Teak

Mid-20th Century, Danish, Model 42 Dining Chair by Kai Kristiansen, 2 Available
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bristol, GB
Original Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chair produced by Schou Andersen. This iconic model is the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Oak

6 Kai Kristainsen Model 31 Solid Oak Danish Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen solid white oak dining chairs, model 31, for Schou Andersen, Denmark. These are
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Mid-20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Danish Mid-Century Teak Z-Chair, Model 42, by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s, Set of 4
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Elshout, NL
Kai Kristiansen : Model 42 The Z chair, also referred to as chair #42, by design of Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Mid Century Set of Four Teak and Fabric Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
This set of four dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Model 31, epitomizes the timeless elegance and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery. The A
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brescia, IT
Armchair from the Paper Knife series designed by A. Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
Danish Armchair Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Delicacy and elegance is what best characterizes Kristiansen's modernist design. In 1956, he
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Palisander

4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
4 Chairs Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen
H 29.53 in W 19.69 in D 19.3 in
Kai Kristiansen Dining Chair Teak Denmark Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fraser, MI
Please feel free to reach out for accurate shipping to your location. Dining chair by Kai
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Vintage 1960s Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

Model 31 Chairs, Designed by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Easy Chairs Model 150 by Christian Jensen Møbelsnedkeri
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare pair of easy chairs model 150 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak, Fabric

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Executive Desk Model EP 401, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Highback Easy Chair Model 179 by Christian Jensen Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare highback easy chair model 179 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Christian Jensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Oak

Kai Kristiansen Bureau Model 385 Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau model 385 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Bureaus Model Nr 50 by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of bureaus model nr 50 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Nesting Table Model 33 by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting table model 33 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 4 Dining Chairs "Model 31", Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 4 dining chairs ‘Model 31’, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced in Denmark in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Bureau / Side Table Model 394 by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bureau / side table model 394 designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Model 31 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chorzów, PL
A set of six teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Classic cult model 31. Light, stable
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Kai Kristiansen Model For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal kai kristiansen model for your home. Each kai kristiansen model for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and fabric. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer kai kristiansen model, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right kai kristiansen model, those designed in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are of considerable interest.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen Model?

The average selling price for a kai kristiansen model at 1stDibs is $4,200, while they’re typically $515 on the low end and $25,340 for the highest priced.

Kai Kristiansen for sale on 1stDibs

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.