Paper Knife Chair, 1955 Clam

Paper Knife Chair, 1955 ClamThe Model 121 lounge chair is widely considered one of Kai Kristiansen's finest works from a long and celebrated career. The chair, later nicknamed Paper Knife, was designed in 1955 for Danish producers Magnus Olesen in Durup, North Jutland. It was a commercial success through the 1950s and 1960s and formed part of a collection together with sofas and an ottoman. Kai Kristiansen studied under Professor Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy in

including a series of angular chairs with curved

tapering arms are fitted to the back frame with bespoke

Model A 232 Cabinet

A beautifully curved sofa

40 years of Danish Furniture Design

The chair has been reupholstered in Australian sheepskin at our London workshops

Other upholstery options are available by request

cabinetmaker A

if you prefer custom upholstery please contact us

The seat has been reupholstered in wool blend boucle fabric from De La Cuona

This example has been carefully restored with the sprung cushion upholstered in muted green fabric from Sahco

edgings and drawer fronts are solid oak