After training under his cabinetmaker father and then further afield at Berlin’s Institute of Arts and Crafts Museum and in Paris, Danish furniture designer Jacob Kjær crafted classical English-inspired dining chairs, sofas and other pieces that, many decades later, are understated and elegant in any space.
Kjær returned to Copenhagen in 1926 and opened his own workshop after studying in Germany and working as a joiner in France. His collectible works have all the characteristics that are attributed to Scandinavian modernist furniture — his chairs boast gracefully sloping seat backs and arms that mirror works by designers such as Finn Juhl or Hans Wegner, while his tables and other pieces, typically crafted in teak, rosewood or mahogany, are demonstrative of the deep commitment to craftsmanship associated with likeminded artisans who hail from Nordic regions of the world.
A well-known armchair made by Kjær for use at the UN Building in New York City is the spare and sculptural FN chair. While this iconic seat was first constructed in wood and upholstered in durable leather at the designer’s studio, it was later manufactured by Christensen & Larsen and is now available from Kitani, a Japanese company that offers licensed reproductions of chairs by a range of Danish modernist designers such as Ib Kofod-Larsen, Nanna Ditzel and others.
Kjær participated in the Barcelona World Exhibition in 1929 and held leadership roles in the Arts and Crafts Committee for Export and the Danish Arts and Crafts National Association. He also chaired the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild for a period during the 1950s. An example of one of Kjær’s armchairs is held in the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
On 1stDibs, find vintage Jacob Kjær seating, side tables, coffee tables and more.
Jacob Kjaer, Adjustable Teak Lounge Chair, Denmark, 1945
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Adjustable teak lounge chair, by Jacob Kjaer, Denmark, circa 1945. A lounge chair by Danish cabinet maker and modernist pioneer, Jacob Kjaer, designed i...
Leather, Teak
10 Hans Wegner for Johannes Hansen JH-503 Chairs in Teak and Leather
By Johannes Hansen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We are excited to offer 4 early Hans Wegner JH-503 chairs designed in 1949 and Produced by Johannes Hansen. Fully restored solid old growth teak construction. Stamped with the maker'...
Leather, Teak
Folke Ohlsson "Stanford" Teak Armchair for DUX
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The Rare "Stanford" High Back Teak Lounge Chair was designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux in the 1960s. The "Stanford" model was one of Ohlsson's less common designs. This armchair has a...
Linen, Teak
Paul McCobb Sculpted Mahogany Bow-tie Dining Chair
By Paul McCobb
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century Modern bowtie dining chair By Paul McCobb for Directional and produced by Calvin Furniture, USA, 1950s. Elegant sculpted mahogany frame with vintage upholstered seat. We ...
Upholstery, Mahogany
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
Teak, Upholstery
American Modernist Leather Lounge Chairs - Two Available
By Jens Risom
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Price is per chair/item. Please indicate quantity for purchase. Mid-century modern lounge chairs in the style of Jens Risom circa 1960s–70s. Features a sculpted seat and backrest up...
Leather, Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Armchair Model BA113 by Johannes Andersen, 1960s
By Johannes Andersen, Brdr. Andersen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Beautiful Danish modern teak armchair, Model BA113, designed by architect Johannes Andersen and produced by Brdr. Andersens Møbelfabrik, Vejen, in the 1960s. Featuring a sculptural d...
Leather, Teak
Hans J. Wegner, Armchair in Teak & Leather, "The Chair" model JH501, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
An iconic armchair in teak and leather, Model JH501, famously known as "The Chair," designed by Hans J. Wegner in 1949. This particular version, crafted in the 1950s by Johannes Hans...
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern, Curved Lounge Chair in Oak, Attributed to Viggo Boesen, 1950s
By Viggo Boesen
Located in Odense, DK
Elevate your interior space with this Danish Modern masterpiece - an exceptional curved lounge chair in oak attributed to the renowned designer Viggo Boesen. Crafted during the 1950s, this chair is an example of the era's innovative design, seamlessly blending comfort, functionality, and timeless style. This lounge chair's design exemplifies the essence of Danish Modernism, characterized by its clean lines and organic forms. Crafted from oak, this lounge chair showcases the warmth and beauty of natural wood. The oak's grain patterns and rich color contribute to the chair's overall charm, making it a harmonious addition to a variety of interior styles. This hugging chair...
Fabric, Oak
Armchair in Leather and Teak by Larsen and Bender for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Danish armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s. This is a truly striking piece in original deep brown leather with solid dark teak legs, full o...
Leather, Wood
Vintage Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak & Vinyl Armchair Model 89 by Erik Buch
By Erik Buch, Anderstrup Mobelfabrik
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This modernist chair was designed by Erik Buch for the Danish manufacturer Anderstrup Møbelfabrik during the 1950s. It is model 89. Made of high-quality teak wood in a dark shade of ...
Faux Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Attributed, Scandinavian Teak Armchair with a Sculptural Design
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl attributed, a Scandinavian style teak armchair with a sculptured design. The quality is second to none, a very strong articulated period design.
Teak
