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Danish Modern Oak Planter by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Oak mid-century planter by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, circa 1960's. Solid oak legs and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Oak

Teak Coffee Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1970's
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table. Designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Aksel
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B Model 385 Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B / Model 385 Dresser or Chest of Drawers, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Model 127 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 127 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Model 128 Wall Shelf or Console by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Rar Modell 128 Wall Shelf by Designer and Cabinet Maker Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Rare pair of Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3b / Model 385 Dresser
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Entre 3B / Model 385 Dresser. We have a third dresser in stock
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Oak Side Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Danish oak bedside table or side table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. This is a
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Mid-Century Oak Coffee Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Oirlo, LI
Mid-century oak coffee table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard 1960s This is a square
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Oak

Danish Modern wall-mounted mirror By Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
Teak Danish mid-century Modern wall-mounted mirror By Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard , 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Glass, Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s.
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Rosewood Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s. Large Scandinavian
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Danish Teak Sideboard No. 394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Akel Kjersgaard, 1950s. It is cabinet no. 394 by Kai Kristiansen and made by Aksel Kjersgaard. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Teak cabinet by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Balen, BE
This small cabinet designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Dresser No. 34 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wooden chest of drawers or dresser, model No. 34 by Kai Kristiansen manufactured by Aksel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Wood

Bureau by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bureau / small sideboard model 394 by danish designer Kai Kristiansen. Produced by Aksel
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Walnut

Large Rectangular Wall Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Antwerp, BE
Wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Aksel Kjersgaard. Very well crafted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Bench with Chest of Drawers, Teak, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen bench with movable chest of drawers on top. Made of partly solid teak. Made
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Low chest of drawers in rosewood by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in PARIS, FR
cabinetmaker and designer Aksel Kjersgaard. In his designs, Kristiansen places a strong emphasis on elegance
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander, Rosewood

Danish Rectangular Oak and Teak Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Illums Bolighus, Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Scandinavian Modern rectangular wall mirror by Kai Kristiansen, Denmark circa 1960's This iconic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Oak, Teak

Teak Wall Board No. 22 Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Odder, Denmark 1960
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Kirchlengern, DE
Article: Teak wall board Design: Kai Kristiansen Producer: Aksel Kjersgaard
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Metal

Model 394 Low Chest of 4 Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a particularly good example, the Santos Rosewood ( which is not a protected species and therefore sustainable and no problem for import or export) has exceptionally nicely ma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Mid-Century Danish Mirror in Rosewood by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern mirror in rosewood model N°103 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen Solid Teak Mirror Model 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in bergen op zoom, NL
Solid teak mirror with shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard made in the 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Storage Chest Trunk for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Storage trunk by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak chest features a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Blanket Chests

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Dressing Table by Aksel Kjersgaard in Oak, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Berlin, DE
Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in the mid-1960s, model 40. Solid oak drawer
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20th Century Danish Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Oak

Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Chest by Aksel Kjersgaard No. 385 c 1960's
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in New York, NY
Rare Danish Mid Century Modern six drawer chest designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Scandinavian Modern Teak Low Cabinet Sideboard Model #394 by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, IKEA, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Topeka, KS
#394 by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Odder. This piece has been attributed based upon its
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

Danish Brazilian Rosewood Magazine Rack by Kai Kristiansen
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Brazilian rosewood magazine rack designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands

Materials

Metal

Kai Kristiansen Teak Coffee Table for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1950s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen (b. 1929) is best known for his work in designing chairs, tables, and storage
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

1960s Kai Kristiansen Danish Teak Mirror by Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Knebel, DK
Mirror number 306 in teak frame designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard in the 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Pair of Mirrors by Kai Krisitansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Model No. 166
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Littleton, CO
Aksel Kjersgaard in Denmark. These exceptional Mid-Century pieces showcase Kristiansen’s signature
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

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Teak

Floating Wall Shelf with Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Axel Kjersgaard, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare and beautiful ‘Model 128’ floating shelf designed by Kai Kristiansen around 1960. Very high
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Metal

Cube side tables in walnut by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjaersgaard, Denmark
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hägersten, SE
pair of side tables designed by Kai Kristiansen. Produced in Denmark by Aksel Kjaersgaard during
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Walnut

Kai Kristiansen Dark Wood Bench, Drawers and Mirror for Aksel Kjesgaard Set 1960
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
movibile, tavolino e specchio in legno scuro disegnati da Kai Kristiansen e prodotto da Aksel Kjersgaard
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Vintage 1960s European Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Kai Kristiansen mirror
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in PARIS, FR
Rosewood mirror signed by the great Danish designer Kai Kristiansen and made by cabinetmaker Aksel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen mirror
Kai Kristiansen mirror
H 47.25 in W 31.11 in D 0.99 in
Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Rosewood Sideboard Table for Askel Kjersgaard #393
By Illums Bolighus, Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome rosewood sideboard or table, model #393, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Rosewood

Set of Two Teak Danish Design Mirrors by Aksel Kjersgaard Model 145
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Very nice set of two solid teak mirrors designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Aksel
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Rosewood Kai Kristiansen Small Chest with Drawers, Model 394
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rosewood Model 394 low cabinet with drawers, designed by Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Rosewood

Rosewood floating Nightstand/console by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 50s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available + one single Kai
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Unique Pair of Rosewood Consoles by Arch. Kai Kristiansen, Denmark 1950s, Rare
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Forest, BE
use. Easy to fix, only two holes and two screws needed. Two pair available. Kai Kristiansen was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Fruitwood

Danish Modern Rosewood Coffee Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Burnaby, BC
Rare Danish Modern rosewood coffee table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard.Amasing design
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Vintage 1950s Architectural Models

Materials

Rosewood

Small Teak Chest of Drawers, Sideboard by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by cabinetmaker Aksel Kjaersgaard, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Aksel Kjersgaard teak mirror – Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Heerhugowaard, NL
Danish design mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard of Odder, Denmark in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Entry Unit
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Warsaw, PL
Iconic hallway unit model 384 and mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard. Produced
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Pier Mirrors and Console Mirrors

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen Teak Entry Unit
Kai Kristiansen Teak Entry Unit
H 20.48 in W 23.63 in D 14.18 in
Kai Kristiansen teak Mirror 180 for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in HEILOO, NL
A teak wall mirror designed by Kai Kristiansen in the 1950's. Produced by Aksel kjersgaard, model
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Lowborn Black, Danish Design, 1960s, Designer Kai Kristiansen, Producer Aksel
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Szczecin, Zachodniopomorskie
Lowborn was made in the 1960s, was produced by the well-known Danish manufacture Aksel Kjersgaard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Rosewood Bench with Mirror by Kai Kristiansen, circa 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Winnipeg, Manitoba
A gorgeous rosewood bench or table with mirror from the 1960s designed by Kai Kristiansen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Mirror, Rosewood

Rosewood Chest of Drawers by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard rosewood chest of drawers model 385, Denmark, c1960.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Rosewood

Hall Furniture, Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s. Bench and matching box with two drawers, bench
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Teak Vanity by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Fulton, CA
Teak Danish Modern vanity or dressing table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Mirror, Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Mod #384 in teak Denmark - 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Mod #384 in teak, Denmark - 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern End Tables

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Model 394 in Teak Denmark - 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Model 394 in Teak, Denmark - 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s Bench with Mirror
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard Denmark 1960s. Bench, drawer cubby and mirror. 3 separate
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Mirror, Wood

Console and Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Brussels, BE
Console and mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark. Mirror : 55.5cm x 58cm
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Vintage 1960s Danish Console Tables

Materials

Wood

Dressing Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dressing table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard / Illums Bolighus. Rosewood. Fine
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vanities

Materials

Rosewood

Santos Rosewood Wall Mirror by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a good example of a classic Scandinavian Modern wall mirror, designed by Kai Kristiansen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors

Materials

Hardwood

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Attributed, Dressers in Teak and Ivory
By Kai Kristiansen, Aksel Kjersgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, attributed, dresser with 5 drawers. Made of teak and ivory
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Ivory, Rosewood, Teak

Side Table Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely Minimalist low bench or side table designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Tables

Materials

Oak

Pair of Drawers Model 385 Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chests of drawers model 385 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard 386 bedside or end table in oak, 1960s
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard 386 bedside or end table in oak, 1960s. A very similar piece
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Chests of Drawers Model 385 Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chests of drawers model 385 designed by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, Denmark, 1960s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Modern Dressers

Materials

Rosewood

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With a passion for math and engineering, Kai Kristiansen has created high-quality wood furniture for decades. Beginning in the 1950s, his coffee tables, chairs, modular shelving and other furnishings were made in the style that would become internationally renowned as Danish modern and boasted clean lines, perfected functionality and exacting craftsmanship.

Born in Denmark, Kristiansen trained in cabinetmaking before studying with Kaare Klint, often cited as the “father of modern Danish design,” at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen. At just 26 years old, Kristiansen opened his own studio.

Kristiansen had his mid-century breakthrough in 1956 with the Chair #42, which he made with Schou Andersen. Unlike most other chairs at the time, Chair #42’s armrests, with their wealth of radical angles, were connected to the back rather than the front legs. This unconventional flourish makes the backrest appear as though it is floating in midair above the seat.

Kristiansen’s next innovation was a modular wall system in 1957 — three years ahead of Dieter Rams’s more famous 606 Universal Shelving System. Called the Reolsystem Wall Unit, produced by SB Feldballes Møbelfabrik, it’s also known as the FM Wall Unit as FM/Fornem Møbelkunst began producing it in the 1960s.

Kristiansen would go on to work with other leading Danish furniture manufacturers such as Magnus Olesen, Fritz Hansen and Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, designing everything from chairs and desks to sideboards and cabinets, frequently in rosewood and teak. (The latter was a sought-after wood by Scandinavian modern designers.)

While many of Kristiansen’s timeless designs remain in production, such as his Paper Knife sofa, which was reintroduced by Miyazaki Chair Factory in 2008, and his 1950s Entré collection, which was relaunched with Great Dane Furniture in 2016, others are prized as vintage mid-century pieces.

Today, Kristiansen is still at work on new furniture with an expert eye to thoughtfully functional designs that are made to last.

Find a collection of vintage Kai Kristiansen furniture on 1stDibs.