1960s Kai Kristiansen Fully Restored Dining Chairs in Teak and Black Leather

The A-frame model 31 chairs were designed by Kai Kristiansen in 1956. The model with its curved, straight and oblique lines and comfortable seats are one of the most well-known Kai Kristiansen designs.

The chairs have been fully restored and refinished by our cabinetmaker to ensure that they are in excellent condition with only small and minimal signs of age and use. The chairs will be reupholstered with black Basic leather from Sorensen Leather – a leather used for a vast range of iconic designs you see as collectibles in museums, galleries, executive settings and private residences worldwide. If you wish for it we will be happy to make you an offer for the chair without re-upholstery or other upholstery in fabric or leather.

Shipping quote is for one chair – ask for new shipping quote if you wish for more chairs.

Kai Kristiansen was one of the last pupils of the famous architect Kaare Klint who founded modern Danish design and laid the foundation for the “Danish Modern” style. During the years 1958-1978 Kristiansen worked in his business in Aarhus owned jointly by himself and furniture maker Illum Wikkelsø (1919-1999).

Kristiansens works met their most intense demand during a few decades from 1950, then production of them was discontinued. However, several of them are now being produced again by the Japanese furniture producer Miyazaki Chair Mill in Tokushima. An Australian producer has also included Kristiansen production in their portfolio. Kai Kristiansen might have been the originator of mass produced furniture, had he accepted an offer from Ikea-founder Ingvar Kamprad. He declined to let himself enroll in the Ikea staff.

Kristiansen exhibitions include numerous participations in furniture and design shows in Milano, Paris, Cologne and London. Among his most cherished works is the Paper Knife collection, including two sofas, a coffee table and an armchair. His 4110 og Handy chairs are also widely sold. In fact, the Kai Kristiansen name is probably better known by a selected global furniture design public than it is known generally in his home country.