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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

Kai Kristiansen Midcentury Rosewood Z Dining Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen midcentury Rosewood Z dining chairs - pair. This chair measures: 19.75 wide x
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Set of Four Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Brazilian Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A rare set of four (4) dining chairs, OD70 designed by Kai Kristiansen and made in Denmark by OD
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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

Set of 6 Rosewood Black Leather Danish Dining chairs, 1960s by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning set of 6 model 301 Danish dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen in solid rosewood. This was
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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

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
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge 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

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
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Dining Room Chairs Model 31 Made In Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen From 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
Kristiansen around the 1960s. These exquisite chairs are crafted with rosewood frames by Schou Andersen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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

A Dansk MID-CENTURY-MODERN Scandinavian CHAIR by KAI KRISTIANSEN, Denmark 1950
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
, compass legs and structure in rosewood, seat in black imitation leather, rare "desk chair" variation of
Category

Vintage 1950s French Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Including Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Twelve Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Inc. Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored and Reupholstered Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Rosewood dining chair with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Rosewood Chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Modern rosewood chair Model 42 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Mid-Century Modern
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Rosewood

Set of Six Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

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 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

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

Set of Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs - Custom Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four 1960s fully restored rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather, Fabric

Mid Century 1960’s Kai Kristiansen No 31 Dining Chair for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Mobelfabrik in the 1960’s. This chair
Category

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

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

4 Rosewood Model 31 Danish Mid Century Modern Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in Denmark by Shou
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Rosewood

Set of 6 Dining Room Chairs Model 42 in Rosewood By Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 2 Easy Chairs 'Paperknife' or ‘Model 121’, Denmark, 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Set of 2 easy chairs, designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark starting
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood No 42 Dining Chairs with Paul Smith Fabric, Set of 2
By Paul Smith, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Originally designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Fabric

6 Kai Kristiansen Danish Dining Chairs in Original Fabric
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Kai Kristiansen walnut dining chairs, model 31 for Schou Andersen, circa 1955, Denmark. These
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Walnut

Set of Four Dining Room Chairs, Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of four dining room chairs, model 31, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 and manufactured by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of Eight Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Custom UpholsterySet of eight model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

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

Kai Kristiansen Univers corner chair in leather, cane and rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen Corner chair in rosewood, cane and leather cushion. Model Univers, made by Magnus
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Cane

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Midcentury Side Chair in Rosewood and Patinated Leather by Gustav Bertelsen
By Kai Kristiansen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in rosewood and patinated leather, designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by Gustav
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Hydraulic Dry Bar - 022404 Vintage Danish
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Jersey City, NJ
, made in the 1950's - Recently refurbished Brazilian rosewood have been illegal to harvest since 1961
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
rosewood in the creation of his works, whether they are chairs, sideboards, desks or bookcases. In 1956 he
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Rosewood Nightstands by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available. Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood console and mirror by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Forest, BE
, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the creation of his works, whether they are chairs, sideboards, desks
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Paper Knife Rosewood Footstool
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
1960's Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Model 121 Rosewood Footstool by Magnus Olesen. The footstool
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

Materials

Rosewood

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

Korup stolefabrik set of eight dining chairs in rosewood, 1960s Denmark
By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Korup Stolefabrik set of eight chairs of rosewood. New upholstered with Dunes leather from Arne
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 MCM Danish Rosewood Executive Desk
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Countryside, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Model EP 401 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Executive Desk This desk
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Chrome

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and rosewood in his chairs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Wood, Rosewood

20th Century Executive Desk by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brugge, BE
'Model 70' 1950s Denmark Teak 72cm high, 172cm wide, 85cm deep Kai Kristiansen embodies the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available. Kai Kristiansen was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Set of Four Dining Chairs, Model 42, Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
designer Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen in the 1960s. The chair's backrest is made
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen, IKEA
Located in Topeka, KS
#394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Danish set of 4 Kai Kristansen chairs and a table from Korup, 1960 Denmark.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
influential Kai Kristiansen. This exceptional chair set is a true collector's item, perfect for those who
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Lounge Chair in Rio Rosewood Model Paperknive
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian lounge chair in Rio rosewood model paper Knive by Kai Kristiansen
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Vintage 1960s French Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Vildbjerg Mobelfabrik Rosewood Nesting Tables - 072316
Located in Jersey City, NJ
of design in Copenhagen have made numbers of studies from the perfect height of a chair to how deep a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Series Of Four Scandinavian Chairs - Vejle Mobelfabrik - Rosewood - Ca 1960
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR
Rio rosewood in the spirit of Kai Kristiansen. The veining is magnificent. Dynamic design with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Plexus Easy Chairs in Rosewood by CFC Silkeborg The plexus chair
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Sewing Table - 022469 Vintage Danish Mid Century
Located in Jersey City, NJ
of design in Copenhagen have made numbers of studies from the perfect height of a chair to how deep a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen 4 Pc Danish Sofa Magnus Olesen Excellent Condition Denmark 1950s
Located in Monrovia, CA
1950s Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood 4 piece sofa For Magnus Olesen Made In Denmanrk. Beautiful
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Mid-20th Century Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Set of 4 Dining Chairs by Preben Schou Andersen for Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Preben Schou Andersen
Located in Deland, FL
Kristiansen. This exceptional chair chair set is a true collector's item, perfect for those who appreciate
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Rosewood table and chairs from the 1960s, Denmark. After renovation.
Located in Chorzów, PL
Rosewood table and chairs model 31 by Kai Kristiansen. Furniture in very good condition, after
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Sets

Materials

Rosewood

Set Of 3 Nesting Tables Manufacturing Salin - Nyborg Denmark - XXth
Located in CRÉTEIL, FR
1960s, such as Kai KRISTIANSEN. Throughout his career, he has designed numerous pieces: desks, tables
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20th Century Danish Other Nesting Tables and Stacking Tables

Materials

Palisander

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ottoman
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Square Ottoman, 1950s Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in solid rosewood
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ottoman
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Ottoman
H 14.97 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
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Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kai kristiansen rosewood chair available at 1stDibs. Each kai kristiansen rosewood chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, rosewood and fabric. Your living room may not be complete without a kai kristiansen rosewood chair — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. A kai kristiansen rosewood chair, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair?

Prices for a kai kristiansen rosewood chair start at $708 and top out at $25,482 with the average selling for $4,742.

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.

Finding the Right Seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.

The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.

Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.