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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$4,042Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 20 in
Rosewood and Leather Armchairs by Kurt Østervig
By Sibast
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of rosewood armchairs upholstered in seat and back with black full-grain leather. Model 414. Designed 1961. Manufactured and marked with metal plaque...
Leather, Rosewood
$9,395 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.96 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Vatne Møbler, Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding, they h...
Leather, Wood
$6,570 / set
H 28.5 in W 29 in D 23 in
Pair of Kristian Vedel Danish rosewood and leather high back Modus lounge chairs
By Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Liberty, NY
Exquisite pair of Kristian Solmer Vedel Modus lounge chairs with Brazilian rosewood frames and black leather upholstery in the high back version. Made in Denmark in the 1960's by Soren Willadsen. Great original vintage condition, just minor overall wear, these are fantastic examples of the Modus easy chairs...
Rosewood, Leather
Ib Kofod-Larsen Rosewood Samso Chairs, circa 1960
By OPE Möbler, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in London, England
Ib Kofod-Larsen Samso lounge chairs, circa 1958. Rarely seen lounge chairs produced by Olof Perssons Fatoljindustri (OPE), Jonkoping, Sweden. These ...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,384Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 34 in W 24 in D 24 in
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather Armchairs
Located in Dallas, TX
Pair Mid-Century Mahogany & Faux Leather armchairs are just the ticket for creating a sleek, post-modern look to any room or office! The tailored lines of the framework were craf...
Faux Leather, Mahogany
Pair Of JENS RISOM Mid Century Modern Walnut Armchairs
Located in Perkasie, PA
A handsome pair of vintage Mid-Century Modern armchairs, attributed to Jens Risom, featuring clean architectural lines, solid walnut frames, and rich burgundy leather upholstery. Ea...
Walnut
$8,281 / set
H 29.93 in W 27.96 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Vintage Scandinavian Leather Armchairs by Frederik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser, Vatne Møbler
Located in London, GB
A beautifully designed pair of vintage Scandinavian leather armchairs by Frederik Kayser. They were made in Norway by Vatne Lenestolefbrikk in the 1960’s. The quality is outstanding...
Leather, Wood
$1,001Sale Price|40% Off
H 29.14 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Vintage 60's Chairs in Teak Wood and Leather Danish Design
Located in Torino, Piemonte
Pair of chairs with teak wood structure and black leather seat, Danish design, 1960s. Condition: In excellent condition, the seat has been reupholstered. Dimensions: Height 74 ...
Leather, Teak
$11,152 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.6 in D 25.99 in
Pair of Easy Chairs / Armchairs in Mahogany and Leather by Hans Wegner, 1950's
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs / Armchairs in Mahogany and Original Leather by Hans Wegner, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Mahogany and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinav...
Mahogany, Leather
$2,504 / set
H 37.8 in W 22.84 in D 22.45 in
A pair of vintage wooden and leather armchairs from the 1950s
Located in MONTESSON, FR
This elegant pair of vintage solid wood armchairs dates from the 1950s. They are likely of Italian origin. Their slender silhouette is enhanced by a seat and backrest upholstered in ...
Leather, Wood
A Pair of Walter Baermann Chairs Prestige Furniture Mid Century Modern ca' 1960'
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of Walter Baermann chairs for Prestige Furniture, ca' 1960's. Original upholstery-time capsule intact condition. American/Danish Mid-Century style-so very early 1960's.
Upholstery, Ash
Lawrence Peadbody for Richardson Nemschoff Lounge Chairs- A Pair
By Lawrence Peabody, Richardson Nemschoff
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Really wonderful and uncommon chairs designed by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson Nemschoff. What we love is the delicate arms and frame in beautifully restored oiled walnut. To compl...
Chenille, Walnut
Ib Kofod Larsen Sculptural Lounge Chairs
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
Uncommon pair of sculptural arm chairs designed by Ib Kofod Larsen. Dark walnut tone and velvet upholstery.
Walnut
Pair of Classic Hans Wegner Side Chairs in Oak
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of signed Hans Wegner side or dining chairs by C.M.Madsens, Denmark ca' 1950s. Oak with newly recaned seats. Comfortable and sculptural these chairs look beautiful from any an...
Oak
Pair of Lawrence Peabody Barrel Chairs
By Lawrence Peabody
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of barrel chairs with floating frames designed circa late 1950s by Lawrence Peabody for Richardson-Nemschoff. These chairs with rounded backs and maple frames have an easy, el...
Maple
A Vintage Pair of Edward Wormley for Dunbar "Morris" Adjustable Armchairs 1940's
By Edward Wormley
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A pair of rare and unusual Edward Wormley for Dunbar adjustable back lounge chairs. Known as "Morris" chairs they allow for 3 positions-low, medium, high. Made of mahogany and natura...
Mahogany
