Set of Three ( 3 ) Danish Mid-Century Modern Nesting Tables in Teak by Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, C. 1960s

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Introducing a set of three nesting tables designed by the incomparable Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik. Designed and crafted in … Read more Introducing a set of three nesting tables designed by the incomparable Kai Kristiansen for Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik. Designed and crafted in Denmark during the early 1960's, this set is in rare, stunning original condition is ideal for collectors and designers alike. Constructed from a mix of solid and matchbook veneered Burmese teak, replete with exceptional old-growth woodgrains this versatile set is perfect for those who are limited in space but unwilling to compromise on style and functionality.

Kai Kristiansen was born in Denmark in 1929 and is a key designer of the 20th century. Kristiansen studied as a carpenter an in 1948 he enrolled in the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen under the guidance of influential designer Kaare Klint. At the age of only 26, Kristiansen opened his own studio and started making furniture in what would soon become known as Danish Modern.

His designs were and still are produced by well-known Danish companies such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, Vildbjerg Møbelfabrik and Magnus Olesen. In the purest modernist style, Kristiansen prefers teak and rosewood in the creation of his works, whether they are chairs, sideboards, desks or bookcases. Today his design objects have great value among collectors, and Kristiansen is universally recognized as one of the most important and talented Scandinavian designers of the twentieth century.

The two smaller tables glide into an ultra-small footprint under the largest table via a set of cleverly designed sliders remaining almost entirely under the cover of the largest table. Ideal for apartments or cabins this archetypally Danish tables can blend seamlessly against a myriad of design backdrops from Mid-Century Modern to Minimalism to BOHO Chic and everything in between. A true collector's item in such excellent original, vintage condition this set won't last long. Make them yours today before they're gone forever.

*NOTE - Smallest Table = W - 16.25" x D - 14.25" x H - 18"
Medium Table = W - 19" x D - 14.25" x H - 18"
Largest Table = W - 21.5" x D - 16.25" x H - 18.5"

---Dimensions---
Width: 21.5 in / 54.61 cm
Depth: 16.5 in / 41.91 cm
Height: 18.5 in / 46.99 cm See less