Fredrik A. Kayser’s light, graceful, ultra-functional chairs, credenzas and dining room tables made him one of the foremost Scandinavian modern creators of his time. An apprentice-level carpenter by trade, he had his first design mass-produced at the young age of 15, foreshadowing a glorious future in the furniture industry.
Rastad & Relling, in Oslo, gave Kayser his start in furniture design straight out of the Norwegian National Academy of Craft and Art Industry (now the Oslo National Academy of the Arts) in 1945. After a failed attempt to open his own factory, the young but determined designer returned to his former employer and stayed until 1956, when he successfully exited to launch a design studio. He offered freelance design services, created pieces for furnituremaker Viken Møbelfabrikk and collaborated with Knut Sæter, of armchair manufacturer Vatne Lenestolfabrikk.
Kayser and Sæter’s furniture was efficiently made to be packed flat, shipped and assembled at its destination. Introducing this innovative design to the world at the export fair in Helsingør in 1958, the pair found it well received. The partnership between Kayser and Sæter lasted until Kayser’s untimely death a decade later.
Kayser’s mid-century modern pieces won accolades. In 1960, the iconic, streamlined Model 711 series won first prize in the Industry Council for Furniture and Furnishing Industry’s chair competition. And the Model 108 easy chair, created in 1965, won the Award for Design Excellence in 1968 and found fame at the Collection Price Furniture Fair in Oslo in 1983. Many of his pieces are still in production today, including rosewood and teak easy chairs and high-backed lounge chairs.
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Pair of Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Elegant and exceptionally rare vintage circa 1968 model 108 lounge chairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Möbler. The frame of the chairs is made with a stunning rosewood. ...
Rosewood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Middlesex, NJ
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood lounge chair.
$2,403 / item
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood & Leather Ottoman 1960s
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, England
Fredrik Kayser - Model 965 Ottomans, 1964 A Model 965 ottoman designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrik in Norway. The simple frame is made from solid rosewood and the sea...
Sheepskin, Rosewood
Set of 1960s Fredrik Kayser Modern Modern Lounge Chairs, Model 880
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Westport, CT
A stunning restored pair of Model 880 lounge chairs by celebrated Norwegian designer Fredrik Kayser. Crafted in Norway in the 1960s, these chairs showcase sculptural silhouettes, gen...
Linen, Teak
Fredrik Kayser Sculpted Teak Lounge Chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik Kayser sculpted teak lounge chair for Vatne Mobelfabrikk. Materials: Teak Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Spring Chords _________________________________...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood & Sheepskin Ottomans 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, England
Fredrik Kayser - Model 965 Ottomans, 1964 A pair of Model 965 ottomans designed by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrik in Norway. The simple frames are made from solid rosewood ...
Rosewood, Sheepskin
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711 for Vatne Mobler
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Waddinxveen, ZH
Designer: Fredrik A. Kayser (15 April 1924 – 19 August 1968) was a Norwegian furniture designer. He was born in Bergen, and educated at the Norwegian National Academy of Craftand Art...
Rosewood
1960s Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Sofa and Lounge Chair by Vatne
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Fredrik Kayser 3-seat rosewood sofa and lounge chair by Vatne This very elegant four-seat sofa set was designed by one of Norway's most ico...
Fabric, Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Lounge Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful , Elegant and unique pair of rosewood armchairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser, made in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and sturdy, ...
Brass
Fredrik Kayser & Adolf Relling "Kaminstolen" African Teak & Boucle Wool Lounge
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Dokka Mobler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: African Teak Wood, New Boucle Wool, New High-Density Foam, New Pirelli Webbing ________________________________________ Transforming a piece ...
Fabric, Wool, Foam, Wood, Teak
1960s Fredrik Kayser Leather Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Frederik Kayser leather lounge chair for Vatne Mobler, Norway. 1960’s. Wingback chair with rosewood base and original cognac leather. Unmarked.
Leather, Rosewood
1960s Pair of Norwegian Model 563 Lounge Chairs in Teak by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a pair of 1960s Model 563 Lounge Chairs, designed by Frederik Kayser for Vatne Mobler in the early 1960s. The listed price includes the pair of chairs as shown. They feature ...
Foam, Teak, Fabric
1960s Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Mobler of Norway Model 965H Lounge Chair
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Large High Backed 965H Lounge Chair, designed in 1964 by Frederik Kaiser for Vatne Mobler in Norway. This 1960's example has a rosewood base and retains its original black ...
Wood, Rosewood, Leather, Foam
$2,900Sale Price|29% Off
H 39 in W 30.5 in D 33 in
Leather 'Falcon' Sling Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler, Sigurd Resell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An iconic leather 'Falcon' sling chair in burgundy leather by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, suspended in air and harnessed by four sculptural dark wood frame components featuring ...
Leather, Canvas, Wood
$4,200 / set
H 28.35 in W 25.99 in D 30.32 in
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Børge Mogensen Model BM-2256 Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern easy chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, designed in 1956. T...
Oak
$2,595 / set
H 38 in W 30.75 in D 36 in
High-back Lounge Chair & Ottoman by Soda Galvano for Vatne Mobler, Norway, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary Scandinavian Modern lounge chair and ottoman set that is as comfortable as it is visually striking. Constructed from a mix of bentwood beech wood and lea...
Leather, Beech
$2,595 / set
H 38 in W 30.75 in D 36 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman Set by Soda Galvano for Vatne Mobler, Norway, c. 1970s
By Soda Galvano
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing an extraordinary Scandinavian Modern lounge chair and ottoman set that is as comfortable as it is visually striking. Constructed from a mix of bentwood beech wood and lea...
Beech
Midcentury Modern Lounge Chairs by Fredrik Kayser, Norway, 1950s
By Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant fire place chairs by Fredrik Kayser, with teak frames, beautifully sculpted. Neat size. Backs and seats upholstered with offwhite sheepskin.
Sheepskin, Teak
$5,195
H 37 in W 33 in D 18 in
Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Norway, 1960
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and iconic low-profile recliner with matching ottoman designed by the influential Fredrik A. Kayser for the lauded Vatne Møbler. Designed and produced in the late...
Leather
$2,345 / set
H 26.77 in W 30.71 in D 32.68 in
Set of 2 Mid-Century Modern Brutalist Lounge Chairs, 1960s
Located in Hamburg, DE
Two impressive mid-century armchairs with yellow upholstery. The design impresses with its brutalist honesty and high-quality workmanship and materials. The frame is made up of soli...
Leather, Wood
Fredrik A. Kayser Rosewood Easy Chair, Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser rosewood easy chair, model 711, produced by Vatne Møbler, Norway.
Rosewood, Upholstery
$6,137 / item
H 26.78 in W 26.78 in D 38.98 in
Fried Egg Left Lounge Chair Sheepskin Moonlight by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Fried egg left lounge chair nabuk oceano terra by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D99 x W68 x H 68 cm Material: sheepskin, textile or nubuck upho...
Sheepskin, Upholstery, Teak
$12,251 / set
H 27.56 in W 22.05 in D 30.32 in
Space Age Vintage Red Coral Pink Lounge Chairs Sofa Table Yrö Kukkapuro 1960s
By Yrjö Kukkapuro
Located in Vienna, AT
Space Age red coral pink vintage authentic pair of lounge chairs Saturn designed by Yjrö Kukkapuro Finland 1960s and a circular red pink sofa table by ...
Aluminum
$3,220
H 31.89 in W 27.56 in D 29.53 in
Norwegian Vintage Falcon Lounge Chair by Sigurd Ressell for Vatne Møbler, 1960s
By Sigurd Ressell
Located in Sofia, BG
Iconic FALCON lounge chair by Norwegian interior and industrial designer Sigurd Ressell (also spelled Resell) who was particularly active during the 1950s and ‘60s and is best known ...
Leather, Wood
$1,695
H 39.5 in W 25 in D 35 in
Bentwood Lounge Chair, Rosewood, Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler, Denmark, 1970s
By Vatne Møbler
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare high-back bentwood lounge chair in beech & original fabric by Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Møbler. In excellent original, vintage condition this lounger is ideal fo...
Beech
Pair of Fredrik A. Kayser Easy Chairs in Oak
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Fredrik A. Kayser for Vatne Lenestolfabrikk, armchairs model 711, oak, faux leather, Norway, 1960s This set of chairs is designed by Frederik A. Kayser and executed by Vatne Lenes...
Faux Leather, Oak
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chairs Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser design rosewood lounge chairs, Model 711. Sophisticated looking chairs in solid sculpted rosewood and black leather. High quality construction and use of materials....
Brass
Sold
H 27.56 in W 29.53 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Lounge Easy Chairs by Frederik A. Kayser for Vatne Mobler, Norwary 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Skien, NO
Circa 1960s comfortable lounge chair / vintage armchair / easy chair, "Model 965" by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Furniture, Norway. A beautifully designed Scandinavian piece, this gene...
Leather, Palisander
Sold
H 34.65 in W 35.44 in D 31.5 in
Fredrik A. Kayser, Model 2222 for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årn
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Adolf Relling and Rolf Rastad
Located in Hønefoss, 30
Armchair model 2222 by Fredrik A. Kayser for Rastad & Relling. Manufactured by Hjelm & Årnes, Norway, c. 1955. Newly upholstered in sheepskin. Wear consistent with age and use.
Sheepskin, Teak
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 711 Rosewood Lounge Chairs
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser Model 711 lounge chairs, Norway. Sculpted solid rosewood frames with a eye catching minimalism that is very comfortable and sturdy. Older upholstery that still pres...
Upholstery, Rosewood
A pair of Fredrik A. Kayser "Model 108" Lounge Chair, 1960s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Skien, NO
Circa 1960s comfortable lounge chair / office chair / vintage armchair / easy chair, "Model 108" by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Furniture in Norway. A beautifully designed Norwegian pi...
Textile, Beech
Original Vintage Fredrik A. Kayser Model 711 Lounge Chairs
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original vintage pair of Fredrik A. Kayser Model 711 lounge chairs. Sophisticated sculpted teak frames with a minamalist aesthetic, extremely comfortable and relaxing sit. Newly refi...
Upholstery, Teak
Sold
H 33.08 in W 26.78 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Fredrik A. Kayser Teak and Rattan, Vatne Norway, 1950s
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Fredrik Kayser - lounge chairs for Vatne Lenestolfabrik, 1960s. Teak wood elegance meets a woven rattan back, paired with Kvadrat Hallingdal upholstery.
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Striking Lounge Club Chair by Fredrik Kayser New in Walnut Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
An elegant and unique beautiful Cognac leather and walnut lounge armchair was designed by Fredrik Kayser, and made in Norway the chair is in like new condition, sculpted armrests sol...
Leather, Walnut
Sold
H 29 in W 27.5 in D 25 in
Pair of Striking Lounge Club Chairs by Fredrik Kayser in Rosewood Model 711
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Diego, CA
Elegant and unique pair of black leather and rosewood armchairs, designed by Fredrik Kayser, made in Norway the chairs are in great original condition, sculpted armrest, solid and st...
Brass
Pair of Fredrik Kayser Lounge Chairs
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Cambridge, US
Norway, ca. 1960s. An elegant yet relaxed pair of lounge chairs by Fredrik Kayser for Vatne Møbler. Referred to as the Model 965, each features an accommodating upholstered frame wit...
Linen, Upholstery, Teak
Fredrik Kayser Rosewood Lounge Chairs, Model 935
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in San Francisco, CA
Fredrik A. Kayser design lounge chairs, Model 935 for Vatne Mobler, Norway. Elegant sculpted solid rosewood lounge frames with original cognac leather cushions. Newly re-stuffed with...
Leather, Rosewood