Circular Double Extending Danish Dining Table in Teak by Kai Kristiansen

Description This is a beautiful and substantial vintage dining table, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark in the mid century period. This cleverly designed and elegant table is compact and space saving but features 2 additional leaves that fit in place to allow the table to be easily extended to accommodate extra diners. The top has a beautiful wood grain above those stylishly shaped legs. When unextended, the table has a compact footprint but then extends, substantially, to comfortably accommodate larger groups. Kai Kristiansen is one of the most innovative and talented Danish designers of the mid 20th century. Kristiansen was born in 1929 and trained at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. His mentor was the famed father of modern Danish furniture design Kaare Klint. Kristiansen excelled as a cabinetmaker and in 1955 set up his own design workshop. His talent was quickly recognised by some of Denmarks finest cabinet makers and the result is some of the most stunning furniture produced during the mid century era. Kristiansen was a multi faceted designer who was comfortable designing a range of furniture. His work is defined by clean lines and a perfect balance of form and function. He designed some of the most desirable lounge, dining and office furniture of the day in luxurious teak and rosewood. As an avid supporter of furniture design, Kristiansen also organised many of the large furniture fairs in Denmark during the 1960s. Today his designs are some of the most highly coveted examples of the mid century furniture to emerge from Denmark. This mid century modern dining table is structurally sound and in super condition with, as you’d expect, some small signs of age and use. W115 x D115 x H70cm (Extends to 170 and 224cm)