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Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chair

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
Kai Kristiansen No 121 Mid Century Paper Knife Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair

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 ...

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Vintage 1950s Rosewood Lounge Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s
Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

Kai Kristiansen Pair of Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black
Pair of Danish Design Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen in Teak Black

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Eigh Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery and Fabric Included
Eigh Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery and Fabric Included

Eigh Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery and Fabric Included

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of 8 fully restored and refinished 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs l...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Four or More Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Four or More Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Four or More Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of 4 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical straight lines and crooked angles that gives the chairs life and personality.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

Kai Kristiansen Set of Ten Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Model 31 is one of the most well-known chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen - a true Classic with its curved backrest, crooked angles, straight lines and is as all of Kai Kristiansens ...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs
Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs

Eight Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen set of eight fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Oak Dining Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Oak Dining Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Oak Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Oak Dining Chairs, Including Custom Reupholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Customizable Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Rosewood dining chairs with adjustable swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Eight Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Excellent Shape
Eight Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Excellent Shape

Eight Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs Excellent Shape

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of eight fully restored, 1960s rosewood dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik including customizable reupholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Six Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Excellent Condition
Six Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Excellent Condition

Six Scandinavian Modern Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Excellent Condition

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen Six Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs including Customizable Reupholstry.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

Eight Ebonized Customizable Kai Kristiansen Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of eight ebonized customizable Kai Kristiansen dining chairs in excellent condition.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition
Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

Four Customizable Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs in Excellent Condition

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Four Fully Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs Set of 4 model 42 teak dining chairs with swivel backrest by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Twelve Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs
Twelve Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs

Twelve Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Model 42 Rosewood Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The chairs have Kai Kristiansens typical light and elegant design that make them fit in easily where you want them in your home - a design that was so uniqe that his colleague the fa...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

Ten Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of ten model 31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbelfabrik in 1956.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included
Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

Four Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs, Custom Reupholstery Included

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen set of four fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included
Eight Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs Custom Reupholstery Included

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 31 dining chairs in oak designed by Kai Kristiansen for Schou Andersens Møbelfabrik...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.* The A-frame model 31 dining chairs were designed by Kai Kr...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs
1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs

1960s Set of Four Restored Customizable Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Dining Chairs

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 for Schous Møbelfabrik - including custom reupholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Rosewood

1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

1960s Kai Kristiansen Eight Restored Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

1960s Kai Kristiansen eight restored customizable model 42 teak dining chairs Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included
Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

Six Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Teak Dining Chairs Custom Upholstery Included

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen set of six fully restored teak dining chairs by Schou Andersens Møbel Fabrik including custom upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery
Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery

Kai Kristiansen Twelve Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak - Custom Upholstery

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of twelve fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Leather

Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry
Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry

Kai Kristiansen Eight Fully Restored Teak Dining Chairs inc. Custom Reupholstry

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Set of eight fully restored, 1960s teak dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of Four Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery
Set of Four Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

Set of Four Fully Restored Kai Kristiansen Oak Dining Chairs, Inc. Reupholstery

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

The chair is as all of Kai Kristiansens chairs very comfortable in use.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customizable Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs

By Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansen Ten Fully Restored and Customized Model 42 Teak Dining Chairs by by Kai Kristiansen for Schous Møbelfabrik.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather
1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather

1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather

By Kai Kristiansen, Schou Andersen Møbelfabrik

Located in Knebel, DK

Kai Kristiansens model 31 dining chairs with refinished frames and black leather upholstery.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool

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Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s
Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s

Danish Teak Easy Chair with Ottoman by Kai Kristiansen Model Paper Knife 50s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in St-Brais, JU

Mid-century easy chair designed by Kai Kristiansen. This model Paper Knife features a maching foot stool (ottoman) which can be also used as a beside table.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark
Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

Unavailable

H 29.14 in W 58.67 in D 34.65 in

Set of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Easy Chairs 1950s Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in St-Brais, JU

A set of Kai Kristiansen’s most celebrated design: two ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid teak wood.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'
Danish Teak Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, 'Pair'

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark
1960s Teak Paper-Knife Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

Unavailable

H 64 in W 64 in D 70 in

Kai Kristiansen Model 121 Teak Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Panningen, N-Limburg

Super stylish Danish Modern Kai Kristiansen model 121 lounge chair. This iconic chair is otherwise known as the ‘paper knife’ chair, named after its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

Teak Paper Knife Armchair, Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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. Crafte...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Mid Century Teak Paper Knife Armchair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

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.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

Set of Six Danish Mid-century Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

By Korup Stolefabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Newbury, Berkshire

Born in 1929 Kristiansen is often lauded as one of the iconic Danish mid-century designers. Like many of the great Danish designers of the time he apprenticed in cabinetmaking and af...

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark
1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark

1955 Kai Kristiansen Teak Model 121 Paper Knife Easy Chair Made in Denmark

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

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...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

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H 70 in W 64 in D 70 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A classic Kai Kristiansen paper knife chair. Lovely colored and figured frames which have been thoroughly cleaned and polished.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A matching pair of Kai Kristiansen paper knife chairs. They can be purchased separately.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Felt, Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after its slender curved armrests.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak, Wool

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chair, Rosewood

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

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H 30.5 in W 25 in D 30 in

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Chairs

By Domus Danica, Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Cambridge, US

A rare pair of Model 121 - or Paper Knife - lounge chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olsen - retailed by Domus Danica.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Upholstery, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak
Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

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H 26.78 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Hamburg, DE

It is a comfortable and beautiful chair in a very good condition. Vintage paper knife chair designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric
Danish Kai Kristiansen Paper-Knife Chair, Easy Chair Teak, with New Blue Fabric

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.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs
Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen paper knife rosewood lounge chairs

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Dublin, IE

The Paper Knife Lounge Chair (1955) by Kai Kristiansen is a refined example of mid-century Danish modern design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen
Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

Pair of "Paper Knife" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen

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H 27.17 in W 25.2 in D 29.14 in

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.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

A pair of Kai Kristiansen's iconic Paper Knife chairs in beautiful Brazilian rosewood.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood 'Paper Knife' Chair

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

The iconic 'Paper Knife' model 121 chair from Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in solid rosewood, manufactured by Magnus Olesen, circa 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife lounge chair, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Vintage Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Pair of 'Paper Knife' model 121 lounge chairs, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

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H 31.11 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Pair of model 121 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Designed in 1955, constructed from Brazilian rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallingdal wo...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s
Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s

Pair of Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' Easychairs 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Pair of fine Kai Kristiansen 'Paper Knife' easychairs. Manufactured by Magnus Olesen in beautiful wood. Designed 1963. Original cushions in green fabric. Early production.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Chair, 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from rare Brazilian rosewood. New cushions upholstered in premium aniline black leather.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955

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H 27.56 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in

Kai Kristiansen Teak Paper Knife Chair, 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from teak wood. New cushions upholstered in Kvadrat Hallingdal #200 wool fabric.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen Paper Knife Teak Danish Modern Lounge Chair

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Kai Kristiansen Magnus Olesen paper knife teak Danish modern lounge chair.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark
1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark

1960s Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper knife Chairs For Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A hard to find original pair of ‘Paper knife’ chairs crafted from solid rosewood.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

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H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 in

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife sofa, 1955 Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen example on the two person sofa made from rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hallin...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chair for Magnus Olesen

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. The original cushions h...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Rosewood Lounge Chairs, 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Designed by Danish master Kai Kristiansen in 1955 and produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Constructed from solid Brazilian rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Divina wool felt....

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chair Teak & Bouclé Wool Dedar 1960s Easy

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Basel, BS

Kai Kristiansen ‚Paper Knife‘ lounge chair made in Denmark by Magnus Olesen in the 1960s.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen
Paper Knife' Grey Suede + Teak Chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955
Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955

Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Model 161 Chairs, circa 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen paper knife model 161 chairs, circa 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Wool

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

Pair of Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen. Model 121 'Paper Knife' lounge chairs.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood and Leather Paper Knife Lounge Chair

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Paper knife lounge chair, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, Leather

Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century
Pair Of Paper Knife Lounge Chairs By Kai Kristiansen Danish Mid Century

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.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool, Bouclé

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

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H 30.32 in W 45.28 in D 32.29 in

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen example on the two person sofa made from rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat Hall...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Model 121 Paper knife easy chair by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Known as the ‘Paper Knife’ chair for its sharp-edged armrests.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric
Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric

Pair of Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen, Kvadrat Fabric

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

An outstanding pair of solid rosewood Model 121 ‘Paperknife’ chairs designed in the late 1950s by Kai Kristiansen. Produced to a very high standard by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. The ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Paper Knife Lounge Chair and Ottoman, 1950s

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen Pair of paper knife model lounge chairs, 1955.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs
1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

1950s Pair of Teak Kai Kristiansen Paper Knife Lounge Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen
A Pair of Danish Teak 'Paper Knife' Model 121 Lounge Chair by Kai Kristiansen

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.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen
Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Magnus Olesen

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Kai Kristiansen "Paper Knife" sculpted teak lounge chair for Magnus Olesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen example of the three person sofa made from rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat To...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Paper Knife Sofa, 1955

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in London, England

Kai Kristiansen. Paper Knife sofa, 1955. Produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Rarely seen example of the three person sofa made from rosewood. New cushions covered in Kvadrat To...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955
‘Paper Knife’ Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1955

‘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.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Munster, NRW

Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after its slender curved armrests.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark
Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

Kai Kristiansen Teak Lounge Paper Knife Chair, circa 1966 Magnus Olesen, Denmark

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

Located in Munster, NRW

Arguably Kai Kristiansen's most popular design, the model 121 'Paper Knife' chair is named after its slender curved armrests.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s
Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s

Set of 2 Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1950s

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Ranst, VAN

Set of two vintage Paper Knife chairs designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen in Denmark.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s
Set of Two Paper Knife Lounge Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, 1950s

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. This model, "Model 121" is also called paper knife and is made of very high qualit...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Vintage Paper Knife Rocking Armchair by Kai Kristiansen
1960s Danish Vintage Paper Knife Rocking Armchair by Kai Kristiansen

1960s Danish Vintage Paper Knife Rocking Armchair by Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

A stunning and extremely rare vintage rocking chair, this was designed by Kai Kristiansen and was made in Denmark during the 1960s. The solid wood frame looks like Elm or possibly oa...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood

Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs
Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

Vintage Dining Chairs, Danish Midcentury Kai Kristiansen Carver Dining Chairs

By Kai Kristiansen, Korup Stolefabrik

Located in Highclere, Newbury

A set of 6 Danish midcentury carver dining chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Korup Stole. Born in 1929 Kristiansen is often lauded as one of iconic Danish midcentury designers.

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

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Fabric, Wood

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Sofa By Kai Kristiansen
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Sofa By Kai Kristiansen

Mid Century Danish Rosewood Model 121 Paper Knife Sofa By Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Shepperton, Surrey

A very rarely seen ‘Paper Knife’ sofa designed by Kai Kristainsen for Magnus Olesen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen
Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen

Scandinavian Modern Teak Troja Dining Chairs Set of Four by Kai Kristiansen

By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen

Located in London, GB

The arms of this curved, round back chair bear similarities to the Paper Knife chair also by Kai Kristiansen.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

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Located in Waalwijk, NL

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$17,586 / set

H 29.53 in W 28.35 in D 31.5 in

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By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

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Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
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Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak and Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak and original cognac brown leather Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Rare ...

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20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Teak

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

$24,500 / item

H 27.96 in W 31.5 in D 30.12 in

Ib Kofod-Larsen 'Elizabeth' Chairs in Original Leather

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Paper Knife Armchair by Kai kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

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.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Fabric, Teak

Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s
Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

Easy Chair in Teak and Original Cognac Leather by Ib Kofod-Larsen, 1950s

By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

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Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960
Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960

Ib Kofod Larsen Armchair "Seal" made by OPE in Sweden 1960

By Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in Paris, IDF

Lounge chair, Seal / Sälen or 503-799 model, designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen and manufactured by OPE Olof Persson Möbler in Sweden. One of the most striking pieces of this collaboration ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956
Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

Paper Knife Sofa by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1956

By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen

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.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Rosewood lounge chair 'Samsö' by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s
Rosewood lounge chair 'Samsö' by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

Rosewood lounge chair 'Samsö' by Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler, Sweden, 1950s

By Ib Kofod-Larsen, OPE Möbler

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

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Leather, Rosewood

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$18,945 / set

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By OPE, Ib Kofod-Larsen

Located in London, England

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Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s
Danish Design Reupholstered Paper Knife Sofa Model 121 by Kai Kristiansen, 1960s

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...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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1960s Jangada Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon
1960s Jangada Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

1960s Jangada Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

$18,500 / item

H 33 in W 39 in D 45 in

1960s Jangada Chair and Ottoman by Jean Gillon

By Jean Gillon

Located in Victoria, BC

A profoundly authentic expression of Brazilian modernism, this 1960s Jangada lounge chair and ottoman by Jean Gillon embodies the relaxed sophistication and material honesty that def...

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Vintage 1960s Mid-Century Modern Chairs

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Rosewood

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the kai kristiansen paper knife chair you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each kai kristiansen paper knife chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. There are many kinds of the kai kristiansen paper knife chair 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 paper knife chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and mid-century modern styles are sought with frequency.

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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.

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.