Stunning vintage elevator table designed by designer Kai Kristiansen.
This elevator model was published by the company V.mobelfabrik in the 1960s.
This rectangular teak table is both a coffee table and a high table .
It is equipped with a patented “ elevator ” system which allows the tabletop to be raised to transform it from a coffee table to a dining table .
It also has a system of 2 integrated side extensions, usable in low as well as high position (you can choose to extend only one extension, they are independent of each other).
A rare and hard-to-find item.
Designer: Kai Kristiansen
Publisher: V. mobelfabrik
Era: 1960s
Origin: Denmark
Materials: Teak
Color: Wood
Style: Scandinavian , vintage
Function: Coffee table that can be transformed into a dining table .
She gets up and stretches to become taller.
Composed of two extensions.
Leg type: Tapered legs
Restoration: Complete cleaning, varnished top and overhauled base.
Dimensions:
Closed base = H52cm x W120cm x D60
Open height = H70cm x L120cm x D106cm
Elevator table by Kai kristiansen
Kai Kristiansen is a Danish designer known for his contributions to modern Scandinavian-style furniture design. He was born in 1929 in Aalborg, Denmark, and studied design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts.
After graduating, Kristiansen worked for several design and furniture companies, including Schou Andersen and FDB Møbler. In 1954, he founded his own design company, Kai Kristiansen & Co., which quickly achieved international success.
Kristiansen is known for his use of high-quality materials and his attention to detail and finish. His creations include chairs , tables , sofas, and beds, as well as home accessories such as cushions and seat pads. His designs are often characterized by their simplicity and elegance, as well as their comfort and functionality.
Kristiansen has received numerous awards and accolades throughout his career, including the Danish Design Council's Award for Design Excellence in 1976 and the Danish Furniture Prize in 1990. His designs have been exhibited in many museums and galleries around the world, and are still highly regarded by design enthusiasts today.
