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Kai Kristiansen 'Paperknife' 4-Seat Sofa - SOLD

September 17, 2018

We are so pleased to present this drop-dead gorgeous and highly sought-after ‘Paperknife’ couch designed in the 1950s by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. This is a very rare 4-seat model in solid teak with brass fittings. Named for the knife-like slender curved and carved arm rests.

This sofa has been professionally restored with new Pirelli webbing in place of the old, tired springs, new high-density foam and gorgeous, soft, nubbly HBF Textiles 'Afghan' boucle fabric in a silver-grey colorway. The sold teak frame is in truly excellent condition with only the most minor signs of age.

86.125” long x 29.5” deep (30” to cushion) x 27.875” high (29” to cushion)
Seat height 16.5”, seat width 82”, seat depth 18.5”


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Vintage Modern Maine presents a curated collection of Mid Century Modern and Danish modern furniture, art and housewares. A husband and wife team who have been collecting since the mid 1990’s, we rescue pieces of beautiful vintage design and present them for your enjoyment.


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