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Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

Danish, b. 1929

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.

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Creator: Kai Kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Oak

Tamboured Teak Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Denmark
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is a truly one-of-a-kind cabinet designed by Danish furniture legend Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Featuring finely articulated tambor doors and a wonderfully warm teak grain, ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Laminate, Wood, Teak

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 rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Oak Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Oak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Tambour Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in København K, 84
This Teak cabinet is designed by Kai Kristiansen for the FM System (Feldballes Møbelfabrik) in the 60s. Cabinet are with dual tambour doors, and 2 adjustable drawers.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen / cabinet / Faarup Mobelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, IKEA, 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 Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Elegant Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Dresser by Kai Kristiansen, 1960’s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Exquisite chest of drawers designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. This cabinet is made of teak and has beautiful detailed lines w...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Teak

Superb Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chest of Drawers
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish 1960's Rosewood Lowboard by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Model 54
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Danish mid-century rosewood lowboard credenza, model 54 by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen. This piece and sliding doors with she...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This elegant chest of drawers was designed during the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufactory Feldballes Møbelfabrik. It is made of high-quality, noble rosewood with rich...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Wood, Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak Bedside by Kai Kristiansen
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
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, c1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen. Model 384 chest, c1960. Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Denmark, 1958 Material: rosewood, aluminum Size: 82.75 W × 20 D × 32.5 H in.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Aluminum

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, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Fe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Rosewood Chest, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 chest, c1960 Low, 4-drawer chest made from highly figured rosewood, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard in Odder, Denmark, c1960. Fe...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Nightstand, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Bedside Cabinets, circa 1960. Restored rosewood nightstand cabinet, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark, circa 1960. The cabinet ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Oak

Kai Kristiansen Bedside Cabinets, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen Bedside Cabinets, circa 1960. Pair of Brazilian rosewood bedside cabinets, produced by Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Kai Kristiansen Cabinets

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Rosewood

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Vintage Danish Rosewood Wall Unit by Kai Kristiansen for FM, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
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By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
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Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstands, c1950s A pair of exquisite rosewood bedside cabinets, produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard in Odder, Denmark circa 1950s. T...
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Oak

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Rosewood Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
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Kai Kristiansen Teak Record/Media Cabinet w/ Tambour Doors
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asheville, NC
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Located in San Marcos, CA
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Kai Kristiansen cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Kai Kristiansen cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Kai Kristiansen cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original cabinets by Kai Kristiansen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider cabinets by Hans J. Wegner, Henning Kjærnulf, and Aksel Kjersgaard. Prices for Kai Kristiansen cabinets can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,095 and can go as high as $11,449, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,250.

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