8 Kai 42 chair by Kai Kristiansen for Miyazaki Japan

East meets West with the Kai 42 chair designed in the 1960s by Kai Kristiansen, a founding father of Danish modern style. The Kai 42 is still made by the Miyazaki Chair Company in Japan and is considered the most famous design by Kai Kristinasen. The Designer’s Inspiration “Economy, ecology, and common sense” – Kai Krisitansen (b1929) Vintage set of 8 in natural oak raw finish. Best design Features The half cut short armrest allows Kai 42 to partly tuck under a table. Also features tilting backrests, tapered legs, and plenty of authentic mid century style. Fabrication Solid oak frame in natural, smooth leather in Col – forest green warm toned. Design Consigned Stylist Compact, comfortable, Danish dining chairs, proportioned for smaller spaces. The green leather with the mid century timber frames is a nice combo. It would be pleasing to see these around an oval or circular table to compliment the chair backrests. 2026 RRP From AUD $2,950 per chair x 8 = $23,600 Marks of Authenticity All chairs have Kai Krisitansen brass serial numbered plates and black Miyazaki production stamp. DC Collectors Original complete set of 8 serial numbered Kai 42 chairs from the Miyazaki Chair Company Japan. The Kai 42 is the most sought after design by Kai Kristiansen. Noted the seat and backrests have been professionally recovered including the original inverse seam detail on the seats and backrests. Provenance 2 or possibly more owners. Leather recently professionally replaced by current owner. Our Condition Report 3/5 (That’s vintage over 10 years old) All very good in same condition. Seat and backrests have been recently reupholstered in leather. Frames original with no faults or missing parts. One backrest doesn’t swing freely. *Free delivery Melbourne metro on this set