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Kai Kristiansen Secretary

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen
Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

Danish Mid Century Teak Secretary Desk Vanity with Mirror Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Baltimore, MD

An elegant rare Mid-Century Modern teak secretary desk or vanity with mirror by famous Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Torring, in Denmark.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vanities

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk
Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk

Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk

By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak Secretary Desk This secretary desk measures: 35.25 wide x 17.25 deep x 42.5 inches high, with a chair clearance of 24...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary
Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary

Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler Model 63 Danish Modern Teak Secretary

By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Munich, Bavaria

Beautiful sculptural Danish modern secretary. Design by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Mobler.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s
Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s

Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / Hjn Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s

By Torring Mobelfabrik, Kai Kristiansen

Located in Antwerp, BE

Lovely secretary ‘Model No. 63’ designed by Kai Kristiansen for Torring / HJN Møbler, Denmark, 1960’s.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler 1960.
Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler 1960.

Danish Teak Secretary Desk by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Mobler 1960.

By Kai Kristiansen, HJN Møbler

Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR

Superb Scandinavian secretary with straight shapes. A clever tray that opens by sliding onto 3 small drawers and 2 small interior shelves. On the lower part 3 large drawers. High-en...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Teak Shelving Unit with a Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s
Teak Shelving Unit with a Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

Teak Shelving Unit with a Secretary by Kai Kristiansen for FM Møbler, 1960s

By Kai Kristiansen, FM Møbler

Located in Nürnberg, Bayern

Beautifully grained teak wood. All elements in beautiful condition. Very good vintage condition. Slighter, normal signs of wear.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk
Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk

Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk

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H 44 in W 37.5 in D 17.5 in

Teak Danish Modern Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Beautifully designed, versatile secretary has the storage capacity of a dresser with the bonus of a convenient work station. Desk top slides out easily. Mini drawers keeps small item...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Secretary with Aluminum Inlaid Pulls
Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Secretary with Aluminum Inlaid Pulls

Kai Kristiansen Rosewood Secretary with Aluminum Inlaid Pulls

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Oakland, CA

1960s rosewood secretary desk with drop-front desk over three drawers with aluminum inlay pulls, raised on square legs with aluminum caps, designed by Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes ...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk
Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

Kai Kristiansen for HJN Brazilian Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen, HJN Møbler

Located in Berkeley, CA

This lovely Danish modern secretary desk in rosewood was designed by Kai Kristiansen for HJN Møbler.

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

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Flip Top Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Esperance, NY

For sale is this very nice vintage danish flip top desk.

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Nills Jonsson or Kai Kristiansen Torring HJN Mobler Danish Teak Desk Secretary
Nills Jonsson or Kai Kristiansen Torring HJN Mobler Danish Teak Desk Secretary

Nills Jonsson or Kai Kristiansen Torring HJN Mobler Danish Teak Desk Secretary

By Torring Mobelfabrik, Nils Jonsson

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Nils Jonsson teak desk. Front drops forward and pulls out to give you ample writing surface. Beautifully made with dove-tailed joints on all drawers and recessed drawer handles. Side...

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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk with Key
Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk with Key

Kai Kristiansen Danish Rosewood Secretary Desk with Key

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in Morristown, NJ

Beautiful Danish secretary by Kai Kristiansen. Features pull-out desktop with six drawers and hidebox with key.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Plywood, Rosewood

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen
Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen

Vintage Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk in the Manner of Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in San Marcos, CA

The lower end of the secretary offers three large dove tail built drawers with round sculpted recessed handles reminiscent of Kai Kristiansen's design.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Tørring Møbelfabrik ‘Nr. 63’ oak secretary cabinet – Kai Kristiansen
Tørring Møbelfabrik ‘Nr. 63’ oak secretary cabinet – Kai Kristiansen

Tørring Møbelfabrik ‘Nr. 63’ oak secretary cabinet – Kai Kristiansen

By Kai Kristiansen, Tørring Møbelfabrik

Located in Heerhugowaard, NL

Vintage fold out secretary writing cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen for Tørring Møbelfabrik of Denmark, 1960s.

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Rosewood Secretary Desk

By Kai Kristiansen

Located in St. Louis, MO

Danish modern rosewood secretary with drop down desk. Very versatile piece, fits well in many spaces. Four drawers and desk space with compartments.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Secretaires

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Materials

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Located in Handewitt, DE

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

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Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Dry Bar Sideboard Credenza c 1950/60's
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By Hans J. Wegner, France & Daverkosen

Located in New York, NY

Exceptional Mid Century Danish Modern sideboard, credenza, dry bar, constructed of teak, teak veneer, brass, rosewood and mirror. The cabinet features an asymmetrical case with slidi...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood, Teak

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Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser

Danish Denmark Mid Century Modern Long Teak Dresser

Located in Baltimore, MD

Attractive long low Danish modern sleek smooth face teak 6 long low dresser. This is a very simple yet modern 6 drawer design. Each drawer has beautiful medium tone stunning teak gra...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

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By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Rosendahl, DE

This elegant vintage design secretary from the 1960s was designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik and impresses with its timeless aesthetics and functionality. The secretary h...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

Drop Front Secretary Desk by Arne Wahl Iversen

$2,500

H 43.25 in W 37.5 in D 17.25 in

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By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish made mid-century modern drop front secretary desk in rich rosewood grain. Two wide drawers for storage, drop front door becomes a writing surface, inset desk storage and drawe...

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By Hans J. Wegner

Located in Kiel, SH

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$2,333

H 43.31 in W 34.65 in D 17.92 in

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Located in Courbevoie, FR

Mid-Century Modern Danish secretary in teak.

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

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Midcentury Danish teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen

Midcentury Danish teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen

By Arne Wahl Iversen

Located in Gaggenau, DE

Midcentury Danish vintage teak secretary, vanity /Make up table By Arne Wahl Iversen, 1960s Usable as: desk / office / secretary / closet / dresser / Make up Table Dimensions: 45 ...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

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By Gunnar Nielsen Tibergaard

Located in BESANÇON, FR

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Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s

Rosewood Secretaire by Erling Torvits for Klim Mobelfabrik, 1960s

By Erling Torvits, Klim Møbelfabrik

Located in Breda, Netherlands

Danish Design Danish rosewood secretary designed by Erling Torvits for Klim Møbelfabrik. This secretary has a hinged leaf that drops down and becomes a sturdy desktop. Behind this le...

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

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Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

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$3,720

H 47.75 in W 41 in D 18.75 in

Erling torvits secretary desk in teak

By Klim Møbelfabrik, Erling Torvits

Located in Berkeley, CA

Origin: Denmark Designer: Erling Torvits Manufacturer: Klim Møbelfabrik Era: 1961 Materials: Teak Measurements: 41" wide x 18.75" deep x 47.75" tall Condition: In excellent original...

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Teak

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Kai Kristiansen Secretary For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kai kristiansen secretary you’re looking for. Each kai kristiansen secretary for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect kai kristiansen secretary — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right kai kristiansen secretary, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one kai kristiansen secretary that is appealing in its simplicity, but Kai Kristiansen, Torring Mobelfabrik and FM Møbler produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Kai Kristiansen Secretary?

The average selling price for a kai kristiansen secretary at 1stDibs is $3,141, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $5,547 for the highest priced.

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

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

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

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