Commode by Kai Kristiansen

This elegant chest of drawers was designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen for the Danish manufacturer Feldballes Møbelfabrik. It is made of high-quality noble rosewood with a rich grain. The chest has four drawers, and the fronts are decorated with elongated wooden handles. The base consists of tapered solid wood legs. The chest will also function as a television unit. Due to its compact shape, it is perfectly suited for smaller interiors. Kai Kristiansen is a Danish designer who is still regarded as one of the most talented Scandinavian designers of the 20th century. He graduated from the prestigious Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen under the guidance of designer Kaare Klint. At the age of 26, Kristiansen opened his own studio, which he shared with his counterpart Illum Wikkelsø in the 1970s. His creations have been produced by well-known Danish manufacturers such as Feldballes Møbelfabrik, Fornem Møbelkunst, Fritz Hansen, and Magnus Olesen. Kristiansen was keen to combine teak and rosewood in his chairs, desks, buffets, and wall units. In 1956, he designed his most famous work, chair No. 42 for Schou Andersen. It was well received by critics and has enjoyed continued success as one of the most enduring Danish designs of the 20th century. In the 1950s and 1960s, he created for FM, and his most successful project was the FM Reolsystem modular library of 1957. Available in various shapes and additional sizes, it achieved great success not only in Scandinavia but also throughout Europe and the United States. Although it is assumed that Kristiansen was not the only designer working for Feldballe, he was the most famous. The chest is original and in very good vintage condition. It has minor signs of age. The colours of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colours. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of the item in a living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.