Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Paper Knife armchair designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from Kvadrat.
Fabric, Teak
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Two seater Paper Knife sofa designed in 1956 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Teak frame upholstered with new wool fabric from Kvadrat.
Fabric, Teak
$9,450Sale Price / set|30% Off
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of three paper knife chairs, model 121, by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen from Denmark 1960s.
Teak, Fabric
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Mid Century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen mid century No 121 Paper Knife Teak Sofa The sofa measures: 63 wide x 21 deep x 27 high, with a seat height of 16 inches Great Vintage Condition -...
Upholstery, Teak
Set of Six Dining Side Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Arne Vodder, Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of six dining chairs mod. 301 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in the 1960ies in Denmark.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and black leather (faux) design by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955. Gorgeous organic design style sculpted in s...
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Renens, CH
A square coffee table from the Universe Series designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (Denmark). This very practical low table has been made from Brazilian hardwood and repre...
Stone
Danish Design Kai Kristiansen Seating Group Model Universe, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Renens, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark. This set has been made from Brazilian Rio Palisander and represents excellent craftsman...
Wool, Wood
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Model 121 sofa : Paper Knife sofa We are so pleased to present this drop-dead gorgeous and rare ‘Paperknife’ couch designed in the 1950s by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark...
Wool, Teak
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak tree sofa for Magnus Olesen Mid 20th Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950's in date.
Leather, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.
Rosewood, Leather
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.
Wool, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.
Wool, Rosewood
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Knebel, DK
Fully restored Kai Kristiansen teak paper knife lounge chair custom repholstery Model 121 known as the paper knife due to the shape of the armrest was designed by Kai Kristiansen in...
Teak
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Chair, 1955 The Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career.
Leather, Rosewood
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.
Upholstery, Wood
Set of 4 Model 31 Chairs, Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersen, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Deland, FL
His designs were and still are produced by well-known Danish companies such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In th...
Teak
Kai Kristiansen Set of 8 Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Working with renowned Danish manufacturers such as Magnus Olesen and Schou Andersen, Kristiansen clearly understood the evolving manufacturing landscape and embraced technological ad...
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair Rudd Intl Danish Oak Lounge Chairs by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Topeka, KS
They develop and manufacture functional designed furniture of high quality and durability in cooperation with today’s leading designers and architects. Since its founding Magnus Oles...
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Set of 3 Nesting Tables, Kai Kristiansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Deland, FL
His designs were and still are produced by well-known Danish companies such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In th...
Teak
Single Rudd Int Danish Oak Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Topeka, KS
They develop and manufacture functional designed furniture of high quality and durability in cooperation with today’s leading designers and architects. Since its founding Magnus Oles...
Fabric, Oak, Paint
Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
His designs are produced by well-known Danish companies, such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In the purest mode...
Rosewood
$2,328Sale Price|20% Off
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen
By Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
His designs were produced by well-known Danish producers such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and...
Wood, Rosewood
Vintage MidCentury Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model Fire by Kai Kristiansen
By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
His designs were produced by well-known Danish producers such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and...
Faux Leather, Teak
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Office Chair Model 31 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
His designs were produced by well-known Danish producers such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen on combining teak and...
Faux Leather, Teak
Pair of Danish Stools by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Washington, DC
Simple and elegant pair of teak footstools by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Durup in 1950s.
Teak
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
The pair of teak 'Paperknife' armchairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, is a testament to the finesse of Danish mid-century modern furniture design.
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 29.93 in
Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lisboa, Lisboa
Set of two Midcentury Teak "Paper Knife" Armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. These iconic pieces are a testament to the sleek, organic design that typifies mid-c...
Fabric, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Set of 2 KK161 Easy Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gießen, DE
2er Set Vintage Easy Chairs im skandinavischen Stil, entworfen von Kai Kristiansen. Das Gestell ist aus massivem Teakholz, die Polster sind neu gepolstert und frisch mit waldgrünem W...
Wool, Teak
Unavailable
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This three-seat, model 121 (also called: paper knife), is made of solid teakwood and is of superb quality.
Fabric, Foam, Teak, Wood
Unavailable
H 28.75 in W 20.08 in D 16.54 in
Set of Four Rosewood Chairs "Universe 301" by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Basel, CH
Set of four rosewood dining chairs model "301 Universe" designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1965.
Leather, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Coffee Table in Rosewood
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, CH
A square coffee table from the universe series designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (Denmark).
Rosewood
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and purple wool designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955. Features: • Gorgeous organic design style sc...
Wool, Teak
1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A stylish teak lounge chairs from the 1960s Mid-Century Modern era designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen of Denmark. Referred to as the "Paper-Knife" chair due to the sculptu...
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Seating Group model Universe
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bern, CH
A rare seating arrangement designed by designer Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
Rosewood
1950 Kai Kristiansen Teak Pair of Chairs For Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Hudson, NY
Teak wood. Warm brown finish. Reupholstered seats in linen/polyester blend fabric.
Teak, Upholstery
Unavailable
H 27 in W 25 in D 29 in
1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
1950s Kai Kristansen teak “Paper Knife” easy chair for Magnus Olesen. Made in Denmark. New memory foam cushions and cream linen upholstery. Zippers in back of covers. Love the silhou...
Teak
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H 27 in W 45.5 in D 28 in
Vintage Rosewood Loveseat or Settee by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage mid century two seater by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Beautiful rosewood frame with loose cushions in blue canvas upholstery Made in Denmark
Fabric, Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Set of two ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955.
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Sold
H 25.2 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Beautiful Pair of Lounge Chairs Paperknife by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berlin, DE
A pair of lounge chairs mod. Paperknife by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Both chairs are in a wonderful condition with just minimal signs of use.
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 25.2 in D 29.93 in
Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark. These easy chairs are designed in 1955.
Fabric, Teak
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H 30 in W 25 in D 29 in
Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chicago, IL
A Scandinavian Modern ‘Paper Knife’ chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in the 1960s.
Suede, Teak
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H 28.35 in W 47.25 in D 31.5 in
Two-Seat Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen Model Paper Knife
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful bench designed by Kai Kristiansen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
Wool, Teak
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H 29 in W 20.75 in D 17.5 in
Set of Four Red Tufted Leather Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Hudson, NY
Stunning set of four sculptural teak chairs with gorgeous deep red leather tufted seat. These chairs are model "301 Universe."
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 28.35 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
A beautiful set of two armchairs designed by Kai Kristiansen, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
Wool, Teak
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H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 28.75 in
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Ranst, VAN
A ‘Model 121’ easy chair, designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1963 and made by Magnus Olesen in Denmark.
Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 64.97 in D 31.5 in
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Sofa Model 121 in Teak for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This three-seat, model 121 (also called: paper knife), is made of solid teakwood and is of superb quality.
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Danish Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Oakland, CA
Model #121 three-seat sofa designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Solid teak frame with slat back in original wool fabric, new foam.
Kai Kristiansen Mid Century Danish Lounge Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish teak lounge chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Solid teak frame with slat back, newly upholstered cushions in an orange wool.
Kai Kristiansen Mid century Danish Lounge Chair in Red
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak frame lounge chair, Model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Newly restored with stunning red wool upholstery and new coil straps.
Wood, Fabric
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H 25 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Model Universe Modular Seating Group, Magnus Olesen, 1960s
By Hans Olsen, Finn Juhl, Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Raleigh, NC
A versatile rosewood seating group by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. This large modular set was purchased at the famed Copenhagen retailer Illums Bolighus in the 1960s.
Upholstery, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen, 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Very nice shaped paper knife sofa model 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960.
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
Vintage paper knife chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Beautiful sculptured solid teak frame.
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristiansen, Rosewood Dining Chairs, set of 4
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Set of four Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen dining chairs.
Rosewood
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Pair of Danish Modern "Paper Knife" Lounge Chairs, Model 121, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, circa 1960's.
Bouclé, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish sofa in teak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen model MO 162 circa 1963, Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Teak
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H 29.14 in W 20.08 in D 18.51 in
Kai Kristiansen Set of 4 "Universe 301" Dining Chairs, 1960, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 model "universe 301" dining chairs Made in Denmark, 1965. Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (marked on bottom of each chair).
Fabric, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 64.97 in D 29.53 in
Danish Kai Kristiansen Teak Sofa Model 121 Paperknife, circa 1960
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland
Elegant Paperknife sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen - Denmark, 1960's.
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen ca. 1950s
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair if Danish teak lounge chairs with carved sculptural arms by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, ca. 1950s.
Teak
1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Lutz, FL
Mid Century Modern Pair of Danish Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1956. Untagged but well documented design/chairs.
Fabric, Teak
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H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hamburg, DE
This vintage paper knife lounge chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, is a beautiful sculptured solid teak chair with a blue new made upholstery.
Fabric, Teak
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H 32 in W 25 in D 33 in
A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
A rare pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs in teak and purple wool designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in 1955. Features: • Gorgeous organic design style sculp...
Wool, Teak
Pair of Danish Teak Lounge Chairs + Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen
Located in Peabody, MA
Pair if Danish teak lounge chairs with carved sculptural arms by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, ca. 1960s. With (single) matching ottoman.
Teak, Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Dublin, IE
Paper knife Lounge chairs 1955 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950’s in bouclé wool by de ploeg or fabric of your choice.
Wool, Rosewood
1960s Danish Teak “Paper Knife” Sofa by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Victoria, BC
A Danish modern classic by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, this 1960s “Paper Knife” sofa showcases Kristiansen’s signature sculptural armrests and refined joinery.
Teak
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H 31.5 in W 25.01 in D 28.75 in
Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Norwich, England
Superb pair of Danish mid century teak ‘Paper Knife’ lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen. Model 121. Maker's labels.
Teak, Wool, Bouclé
Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modern stools designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a Classic modern stool designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted by the famous Magnus Olesen in Denmark, circa 1960s.
Fabric, Wood, Teak
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H 28 in W 25 in D 28 in
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" sculpted teak lounge chair for Magnus Olesen.
Teak
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H 28 in W 65.5 in D 28 in
EXPERTLY RESTORED - Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak Sofa for Magnus Olesen. ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing histor...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
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H 29.53 in W 65.75 in D 31.5 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife three seater sofa Magnus Olesen Denmark 1956
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful elegant shaped three-seat sofa model Paper Knife no. 121 designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1956.
Fabric, Teak
Kai Kristianssen Universe chairs Magnus Olesen Denmark 1965
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
A fantastic and high-quality set of six dining chairs, Model 301 ‘Universe,’ designed by the renowned Kai Kristiansen and expertly crafted by Magnus Olesen in Denmark, 1965.
Velvet, Hardwood
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paperknife Chair For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to find original ‘Paperknife’ chair crafted from solid rosewood. One of the most grace...
Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paperknife Chair For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to find original ‘Paperknife’ chair crafted from solid rosewood. One of the most grace...
Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding solid rosewood model 121 ‘Paperknife’ chair designed in 1955 by Kai Kristiansen. Produced to a very high standard by Magnus Olesen, Denmark.
Rosewood
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H 29.14 in W 27.56 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 'Paperknife' Chair in Rosewood For Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
One of Kai Kristiansens most recognizable and celebrated designs. The Paperknife chair designed in 1956 has long been a favourite item for us to stock. It is an exceptionally handsom...
Rosewood
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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
Perhaps Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design and a bona fide Danish design classic. A hard to find original pair of ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid rosewood. One of the ...
Rosewood
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H 31.5 in W 65.75 in D 31.89 in
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" teak tree sofa for Magnus Olesen Mid 20th Century
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" three seater teak sofa for Magnus Olesen, circa 1950's in date.
Foam, Teak
Mid-Century rosewood Kai Kristiansen Paperknife Chair
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
Rare rosewood paperknife armchair designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, circa 1960.
Rosewood
Danish Teak Paper Knife Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s.
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Teak Paper Knife Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s. Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern teak footstool Model No. 120 designed for the Paper Knife collection by Kai Kristiansen in...
Leather, Teak
Danish Vintage Model 301 Desk Chair by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish Vintage model 301 chair by Kai Kristiansen. This was made in Denmark by Magnus Olsen, it dates from the 1960’s. This is a rare and top quality model, it has an ins...
Leather, Wood
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H 27.96 in W 24.02 in D 17.72 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, GB
A set of four teak chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark in the 1960s.
Teak
Dining Chairs by Kai Kristiansen Model 42
By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Dining chairs, model 42, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik. The chairs are made from solid teak, featuring tapered legs, curved ar...
Hardwood, Teak
$2,426Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
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
Fabric, Teak
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sofa
By Selig, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kofod Larsen for Selig Mid Century Danish Walnut Sofa This sofa measures: 74 wide x 32 deep x 27 inches high, with a seat height of 17 and arm height of 23.5 inches Great Vintage C...
Upholstery, Walnut
$3,600 / set
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Magnus Olesen Lounge Armchairs
By Illum Wikkelsø, Magnus Olesen, Borge Jensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome pair of open arm lounge chairs, model KK161, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Magnus Olesen. These very comfortable c...
Fabric, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Sofa after Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This Scandinavian modern teak sofa after Grete Jalk features stylish Mid-Century Modern design, iconic sculpted seat back, and rich vintage teak finish. Vintage upholstered cushions ...
Teak
$5,347 / set
H 28 in W 23 in D 27 in
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen No 121 mid century paper knife teak lounge chairs - pair Each chair measures: 23 wide x 27 deep x 28 inches high, with a seat height of 15 inches All pieces of ...
Upholstery, Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #103 wool fabric. Oth...
Wool
$18,542 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark in rosewood. New cushions upholstered in soft grey wool fabric.
Wool, Rosewood
$19,160 / set
H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in London, England
Kai Kristiansen - Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1955 A pair of lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark in the 1950s. The Paper Knife is one of Danish designer Kai Kristianse...
Wool
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.
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.