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Four Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Teak A Frame Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Hitchin, England
Amazing four Kai Kristiansen model 31 teak 'A' frame dining chairs for Schou Andersen 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Frame Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Hitchin, England
Iconic and in demand Kai Kristiansen model 42 teak frame dining chairs for Schou Andersen 1960s
Category

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

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
The iconic model 42 chair from Kai Kristiansen, also know as the 'Z' chair. This set comes in rare
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Teak Boomerang Desk
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rare Danish modern Model 54 executive desk was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 54 Writing Desk in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
This rare Danish modern Model 54 executive desk was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Dining chair set produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store, Copenhagen. Refinished rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with Kvadrat Hallingdal...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of six Mid-Century Modern dining chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen. Teak frames in a 'Z' shape
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Model Ep 401 Rosewood Executive Desk
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kai Kristiansen Manufacturer: Feldballes Møbelfabrik Era: 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Model 32, Fully Refurbished
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A pair of fully refurbished teak model 32 Kai Kristiansen chairs. Professionally reupholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 42 "Z" Teak Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen, V. Schou Andersen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of four Classic Danish modern dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen. Great form with solid teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Wood

Kai Kristiansen Model-70 Rosewood Desk for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Iconic Model-70 desk designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik in Denmark circa 1960s
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chair in Oak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Knebel, DK
Model 42 oak dining chair with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik. The
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1960 s Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Oak Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 restored model 42 oak dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Model 42, Fully Refurbished Set of Ten
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Schou Andersen during the 1960s. Probably the pinnacle of Kai Kristiansen midcentury design genius
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

1960 s Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Danish Lilac Tweed Chair Reupholstered
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Stunning Kai Kristiansen, iconic Model 31 chair design. Teak wood frame, in good condition and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Denton, TX
Set of 8 1960s Danish Modern rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for
Category

20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 394 Oak 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 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Model 31 for Schou Andersen. Set of Ten
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Denton, TX
Hard to find A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956 for Schou
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Danish Modern Solid Teak Restored Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Chair
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful solid teak completely restored model 42 chair designed by Kai Kristiansen, made in
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

1960 s Restored Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 10 restored model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest by Kai Kristiansen for
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Dining Chairs Schou Andersen Denmark 1956
By Preben Schou Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped and well-crafted set of four dining chairs model 31 designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Set of 4 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of 4 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline l...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Black Leather and Hardwood Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
tiltable back. Designed in 1956-1957 by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Schou Andersen Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Hardwood

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Chairs with Light Pink Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Madrid, ES
Set of four dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956-1957. Made of dark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen, Model 42 Dining Chairs, Made in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Iconic Danish modern armchairs in original upholstery. Designed in 1956-1957 by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Chairs with White Upholstery
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Madrid, ES
Four stained oak chairs with tilting back reupholstered in off white fabric. Designed by Kai
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

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 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, teak, wool, 1960s
By Skovmand and Andersen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. teak frames with seat and back reupholstered with 100 % New Zealand wool. Back pad h...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s Set of Twelve Kai Kristiansen Model 31 Dining Chairs in Teak
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 12 1960´s A-frame model 31 chairs in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956. The fremes
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Set of Eight Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Model 42 rosewood dining chairs with adjustable backrest with different types of upholstery by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Oak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Eight Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of eight model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Set of 12 Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Danish Midcentury
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of 12 model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood, Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Skovmand and Andersen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen for the Illum Bolighus department store in Copenhagen. Rosewood frames with seat and back reupholstered with vintage tan aniline lea...
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Set of Ten Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of ten model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Frame Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Six Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs for Schou Andersen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of six model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Dining Chairs in Rosewood Stained Oak
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Set of four model #42 dining chairs also known as the "Z" chair designed by Kai Kristiansen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs, Original Model 31, Set of Six
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A matching set of six original Kai Kristiansen model 31, republished frames, original upholstery
Category

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

Materials

Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Tallboy Chest, Oak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
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

Schou Andersen Kai Kristiansen Model 170 Danish Teak Dining Chair Set of 6
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Munich, Bavaria
A great Danish Modern dining set. These Danish Modern highback chairs were designed by Kai
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Pair of Danish Midcentury Teak Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A pair of Kai Kristiansen model 31A dining chairs in teak. Manufactured by Schou Andersen in
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Dining Chairs, Rosewood
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Boucle Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining Chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Bouclé

Set of 6 Kai Kristiansen Chairs Model 42 in Teak by SVA Møbler, Denmark
By SVA Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Halle, DE
Set of 6 dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42, designed in 1956 and made by SVA Møbler
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Velvet Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 42 dining chairs, 1956. Set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Velvet

Set of 8 Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 31 Dining Chairs 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 31 Dining Chairs A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman Andersen
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wool, Bouclé, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Lounge Chairs with Cognac Leather Cushions
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 paper knife lounge chairs, 1955 Pair of lounge chairs produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kai Kristiansen Teak Bedside Cabinets, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Model 384 Bedside Cabinets, circa 1960. Pair of patinated teak bedside
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

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
Category

20th Century Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Nightstands, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 384 Rosewood Nightstands, c1950s A pair of exquisite rosewood bedside
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood and Leather Dining Chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Model 42 Dining Chairs, 1956. A set of 8 dining chairs produced by Skovman
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Set of Three Refinished Dining chairs in Teak
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of 3 Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished framesprepared for reupholstery
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Armchair Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair Model 42. Beautiful Wood! Use with a desk or add to your dining
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Chair Model 31
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Kai Kristiansen rosewood and black leather dining or desk chair. Beautiful rosewood with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

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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 coffee tables, 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.