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.
Find vintage Fredrik A. Kayser seating, tables and case pieces on 1stDibs.
$3,300
H 43 in W 71 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
Mid-Century Modern Rosewood "Ladoga" Credenza by Erik Wortz
By IKEA, Erik Wortz
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Erik Wortz for IKEA Mobler during the 1960s, the "Ladoga" credenza represents a fascinating chapter in Scandinavian design history, when IKEA collaborated with accomplish...
Rosewood
Kurt Østervig Model 119 Low Danish Modern Credenza in Rosewood
By KP Mobler, Kurt Østervig
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Kurt Østervig Manufacturer: KP Mobler. Era: 1960s. Materials: Rosewood. Measurements: 83 wide x 21.5 deep x 31.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original condition with typical wear for its vintage...
Rosewood
Johannes Andersen Rosewood High Sideboard, Danish Mid-century
By Johannes Andersen
Located in Oakland, CA
Johannes Andersen 'Model 31' credenza by J.Skaaning & Son.The cabinet is crafted of Brazilian rosewood and features sliding doors with adjustable shelves, mirrored bar and drawers. M...
Rosewood
Large Teak + Oak Credenza by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Norway Designer: Fredrik Kayser Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 76.75″ wide x 19″ deep x 34.75″ tall Condition: In excellent original condition.
Teak
$2,800
H 29.5 in W 54.5 in D 17 in
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co, 1960s
By Carlo Jensen, Hundevad & Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A beautifully crafted Danish rosewood credenza designed by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad & Co in the 1960s. This compact yet functional piece measures 54.5” wide, 17” deep, and 29.5” tal...
Rosewood
Danish Modern Rosewood Credenza w/ Sliding Doors by Carlo Jensen
By Hundevad & Co., Carlo Jensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Brazilian Rosewood, Birch Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we...
Birch, Rosewood
$17,400
H 31.5 in W 114.25 in D 18.75 in
Massive Brazilian Rosewood Credenza by Henry Rosengren Hansen
By Henry Rosengren Hansen, Brande Møbelindustri
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Henry Rosengren Hansen Manufacturer: Brande Møbelindustri Era: 1950s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 114.25 wide x 18.75 deep x 31.5 tall. Condition: In excellent original condition with light vintage wear.
Rosewood
$1,984Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 18 in D 54 in
Mid century Danish rosewood credenza dresser by Carlo Jensen - Hundevad
By Carlo Jensen, Poul Hundevad
Located in Liberty, NY
Beautiful mid century Danish rosewood dresser - credenza by Carlo Jensen for Hundevad. Has a very nice bifold door on left side that slides open to cabinet space with adjustable shel...
Rosewood
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 31 in W 57 in D 19 in
Beautiful Scandinavian modern sliding door teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser
By Fredrik A. Kayser
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Scandinavian modern teak credenza by Fredrik Kayser. Amazing construction with 2 sliding doors with 2 adjustable shelves and 5 drawers on the right. Sits on a solid teak fr...
Birch, Teak
Hans Wegner RY-33 Teak, Steel, Oak & Rattan Sideboard Cabinet -Denmark 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Southampton, NJ
An exceptionally rare Model RY-33 high-board designed by Hans J. Wegner for Ry Mobler. Teak case having detailed oak interior featuring 4 adjustable shelves to the left, 3 canter she...
Stainless Steel
Baker Banded Walnut Credenza Server
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Southampton, NJ
Stunning and classic server credenza by Milling Road of Baker Furniture. This Asian inspired cabinet has brass accents including brass caps on feet. Cabinet top and sides have been r...
Wood
1960's Walnut Floating Commode Sideboard With Open Fretwork Doors
Located in Southampton, NJ
A multi-purpose cabinet by White Furniture of Mebane expertly made with walnut burled case construction in the dramatic recessed paneled fret work doors, opening to four spacious dra...
Brass
Mid Century Walnut Bachelor’s Chest by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture
By Founders Furniture Company, Jack Cartwright
Located in Southampton, NJ
Classic Three Drawer Bachelors Chest designed by Jack Cartwright for Founder’s Furniture Co, 1960’s. Deep rich Walnut tones, well made. Walnut exterior and oak interiors. Deep doveta...
Metal
Mid-Century Modern Paul McCobb Desk and Chair Set, Birch and Laminate
By Planner Group, Paul McCobb
Located in Southampton, NJ
All original 1950's Paul McCobb chest of six drawers with scarcely seen white laminate top from the Planner Group series. A handsome chest with original tags & hardware, fully hand d...
Brass
Danish Modern Arne Vodder Style Teak Writing Or Executive Desk 1960s
By B.J. Hansen, Arne Vodder
Located in Southampton, NJ
Beautiful teak Scandinavian Writing Desk in the manner of Arne Vodder having a file drawer on the left, 3 drawer on the right and case storage at the front. Each drawer features hand...
Brass
