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Kai Kristiansen Tambour

Danish Modern Tambour Doors Teak Iron Small Credenza Record Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler
Located in San Diego, CA
Versatile Teak tambour door small credenza, with solid iron base by FB Mobler, refinished nice
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Iron

Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
By Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen, Laurits M. Larsen, Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, record cabinet or simply for extra storage. The tambour doors slide back into the cabinet on a track
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Lyby Mobler Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
$2,495
H 27.69 in W 35.38 in D 17 in
Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
By Laurits M. Larsen, Kai Kristiansen, Lyby Mobler, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, record cabinet or simply for extra storage. The tambour doors slide back into the cabinet on a track
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Pair of Danish Teak Cabinets with Tambour Doors by Lyby Mobler
By Lyby Mobler, Arne Vodder, Laurits M. Larsen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, record cabinets, or simply as elegant storage. Their tambour doors glide smoothly back into the cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

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Vintage Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
Located in Vancouver, BC
desire. Designed by world renowned Danish designer Kai Kristiansen. This piece features two removable
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors, Denmark 1960-1970
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
tambour doors in solid teak and raised on a base of solid teak. Only very few minor age wear and overall
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Tambour sliding door cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in MIJDRECHT, NL
Designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in the 1960s, this compact teak sideboard/cabinet was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Teak, kidney shaped desk by Kai Kristiansen, c.1955. Tambour door with lazy-susan storage on right
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak, Mirror, Laminate

Kai Kristiansen Desk
Kai Kristiansen Desk
H 29.5 in W 53.5 in D 30 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Small Teak Media Console or Sideboard with Tambour Doors
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very nice and elegant 1960s teak sideboard and media console designed by Kai Kristiansen. Inside
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Wall System Danish Mid-Century 1960s w/ Tambour Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Kai Kristiansen’s wall system for FM Møbelafabrik is a modular shelving and storage system that
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood cabinet with tambour doors by Kai Kristiansen 1960s Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

A Fine Teak Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
A lovely tamboured case by Kai Kristiansen. Simple form highlighted by its fine construction, the
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Steel

Danish Teak Tambour Entertainment Center Media Cabinet Credenza
By Kai Kristiansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Chattanooga, TN
, but with these features, there's no alteration needed. Slide back the self-contained tambour doors to
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Curved desk attributed to Kai Kristiansen featuring tambour door/revolving shelf, four drawers and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Teak, Mirror

Kai Kristiansen Desk
Kai Kristiansen Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 28 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Tambour Door Record Cabinet
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New Windsor, NY
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern teak tambour door record cabinet. Fits an ample amount of your vinyl
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Music Stands

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Kai Kristiansen Mahogany Tambour Desk for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in London, England
A beautiful, mid century, 1960s, mahogany writing desk designed by Kai Kristiansen and made by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks

Materials

Brass

Small Kai Kristensen Teak Tambour Door Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Midcentury Teak cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen for the FM System. Cabinet features dual
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Small Kai Kristensen Teak Tambour Door Cabinet
Small Kai Kristensen Teak Tambour Door Cabinet
H 31.75 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood cabinet with tambour doors by Kai Kristiansen 1960s Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish rosewood cabinet with tambour doors by Kai Kristiansen 1960s Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Vintage Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen for FM 1960s
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish teak sideboard with tambour doors by Kai Kristiansen 1960s Danish Mid-Century
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Long Teak Credenza Tambour Cabinet by Kai Kristensen
By Faarup Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A beautifully designed teak credenza with top notch construction made by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1960s Norwegian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak File Cabinet with Lockable Tambour Pull-Up Front, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
has a pull-up tambour door that is lockable with key. Great color and grain and just minor natural age
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This rosewood cabinet was designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Record/Media Cabinet w/ Tambour Doors
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asheville, NC
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak record cabinet with tambour doors designed by Kai Kristiansen. The
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Cabinet With Tambour Doors, 1960 s.
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960's, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This teak cabinet featuring tambour doors was designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Rosewood

Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Tambour Door Cabinet FM Møbler, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood record player cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Style Tambour Vertical Door Side Tables in Walnut and Ash
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Unique Kai Kristiansen style rare tambour vertical door side tables in walnut and ash with exterior
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

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Ash, Walnut

Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Tambour Door Cabinet by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in San Marcos, CA
Here is a beautiful Scandinavian modern teak compact credenza designed by Kai Kristiansen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cupboards

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak LP or Media Cabinet/Credenza, Tambour Doors for Feldballes
By Kai Kristiansen, Feldballes Møbelfabrik
Located in New Westminster, British Columbia
This hot Danish modern teak cabinet / credenza was designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1960s Compact Tambour Door Teak Record Cabinet, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
Kristiansen this unique tambour door storage cabinet features a low compact form with tapered conical legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Vintage Danish Teak Cabinet with Tambour Doors
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
A lovely small-scale cabinet with warm teak patina and tambour doors that slide out of sight. With
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A CABINET WITH TAMBOUR DOORS - KAI KRISTIANSEN 
Cabinet with tambour doors. Design by Kai
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

Midcentury Danish Rosewood Cabinet
Midcentury Danish Rosewood Cabinet
H 30.32 in W 33.47 in D 15.75 in
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Incredible, unique shaped Brazilian Rosewood desk by the master Kai Kristiansen. Exquisite tambour
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

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Rosewood

Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk
Vintage Danish Rosewood Desk
H 29.5 in W 54 in D 28 in
Rosewood Record Cabinet with Tambour Doors by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
This rosewood cabinet was designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen FM Rosewood Cabinet with Tambour Doors, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Nyborg, DK
Danish rosewood cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler. Manufactured in the 1960s, this piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Tambour Door Record / Media Cabinet
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asheville, NC
Stylish and compact teak cabinet designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes
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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

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Expertly Restored -Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad
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Lyby Mobler Danish Modern Modular Teak Cabinet and Bookshelf
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Kai Kristiansen Tambour For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic kai kristiansen tambour available at 1stDibs. Each kai kristiansen tambour for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the kai kristiansen tambour you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A kai kristiansen tambour made by Mid-Century Modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — is very popular. Kai Kristiansen and FM Møbler each produced at least one beautiful kai kristiansen tambour that is worth considering.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen Tambour?

Prices for a kai kristiansen tambour can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $744 and can go as high as $4,800, while the average can fetch as much as $1,052.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.