Both designer and manufacturer, Aksel Kjersgaard created and produced furniture at the height of the Danish Midcentury Movement in the mid-century.
In 1952, after working and travelling in Europe and Morocco, Kjersgaard returned to Denmark and founded his eponymous production company. In 1955, Aksel Kjersgaard A/S began producing cabinets, sideboards, consoles and sideboards – all with the hallmarks of Danish modernism – in beautifully grained wood types such as rosewood and teak; and with clean lines and a minimalist aesthetic.
Kjersgaard collaborated with iconic Danish designer Kai Kristiansen in the 1950s and 60s, and with Ebbe Gehl & Søren Nissen from 1970, both of whom had previously worked for Rud. Rasmussen in Copenhagen. Although few production dates or model names are available, Kjersgaard's works are stamped and/or numbered, making them easy to identify and highly sought-after on the vintage market.
