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Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed or Bench for E Kold Christiansen
Located in Danville, CA
Incredible as-found Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for E Kold Christiansen in original as found
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
most recognized pieces and is featured in several musea among his other works such as the PK-80 (daybed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Steel

'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rohe for Knoll Associates and Poul Kjaerholm's PK-80 daybed for E. Kold Christensen (EKC). This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

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Steel, Chrome

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COR Trio Sectional Sofa by Team Form Ag for COR, Germany / Switzerland, 1972
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1960s "Skyscraper" Design Velvet Sectional Sofa
Located in New York, NY
1960s "Skyscraper" design velvet sectional sofa. There are eight sections to the sofa (including the two ottomans). Original upholstery. 2 Ottomans: 36 squared x 16H 3 Corners: 34H ...
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Eileen Gray Daybed
By Eileen Gray
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Red leather and tubular chrome daybed by Eileen Gray, 1980s.
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Eileen Gray Daybed
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H 15 in W 75.5 in D 33.5 in
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Located in London, GB
Dagmar design KARU lounge chair A custom made lounge chair developed and produced at our workshops in London using the highest quality materials. This example is upholstered in...
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Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
Custom Made Karu Sheepskin Lounge Chair
H 33.08 in W 31.5 in D 33.47 in
Aldo Tura Bar Cabinet in Tortoise Goatskin with Bronze Hardware
By Aldo Tura
Located in San Francisco, CA
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Pierre Chapo Ceramic Table
By Pierre Chapo
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Pierre Chapo coffee table with ceramic tiles and elm wood. Signature joinery and wonderful rich color palette.
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Pierre Chapo Ceramic Table
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H 13 in W 45.25 in D 23.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
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Jean Prouvé Tabouret Solvay / Bois Stool in Solid Natural Oak by Vitra
By Vitra, Jean Prouvé
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The Tabouret Bois (Solvay) is designed by Jean Prouvé and manufactured by Vitra. The design of the Tabouret Bois clearly bears the signature of Jean Prouvé. The shape is based on the...
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Mid Century Leather Bench
Located in Westwood, NJ
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Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
iconic PK 80 daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1957, with satin brushed stainless steel
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

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Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed
H 12 in W 76 in D 32 in
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By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dallas, TX
A black leather PK 80 daybed/bench designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 80, daybed in black leather with frame of brushed steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Leather

PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjærholm
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in L 11.82 in
PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 80 - Daybed in steel with original black leather. Designed in 1957. Maker Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
PK 80 daybed in black leather for Fritz Hansen, Denmark edition from 2010 in perfect condition
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for Fritz Hansen
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in L 11.82 in
PK 80 Poul Kjaerholm by Kold Christensen leather daybed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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PK 80 Poul Kjaerholm by Fritz Hansen leather daybed
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK 80 Poul Kjaerholm by Fritz leather daybed, cream
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PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. Model: PK-80. Brushed steel & black leather. Nice
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PK 80 by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A "PK 80" daybed with the original leather button-tufted cushion resting on an olive lacquered
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PK 80 by Poul Kjaerholm
PK 80 by Poul Kjaerholm
H 12 in W 75.5 in D 32.25 in
Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 80 daybed in Indian red leather on a frame of brushed steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
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Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in L 11.82 in
Poul Kjærholm Early Day Bed, Model "PK80" Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Barcelona, ES
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980). Early day bed, model “PK 80.” Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
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Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed by Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
Awesome daybed by Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. Designed in 1957, this example was manufactured in
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Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 80 - Daybed in dark brown leather on frame of brushed steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather

Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 80 daybed in original cognac leather and chromed steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Stainless Steel

PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 11.82 in W 74.81 in D 31.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 Daybed for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Chicago, IL
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 Daybed for Fritz Hansen, black leather cushion with plywood sub-base connected
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-80 Daybed for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This signed leather daybed features the exquisite design of Poul Kjærholm, which includes a
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Classic Mid-Century PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Brushed steel frame with thick leather tufted cushion. Frame is sturdy and stamped with designers mark. (Please confirm item location- NY or NJ- with dealer).  
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Model PK 80 Leather and Steel Daybed Designed by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
A model PK 80 leather and steel daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1957 and produced by E. Kold
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Early Year PK-80 Daybed, Double Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A fine collectors example in showroom condition of an early production original of the PK-80 Daybed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Cut Steel

Daybed by Preben Fabricius and Jørgen Kastholm for Bo-Ex, Denmark circa 1962
By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius
Located in Los Angeles, CA
-80 Daybed for EKC (Ejvind Kold Christensen) with this particular model much more rare than the PK-80
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK-31 Coffee Table with Rosewood Top, Rare
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This long and sleek coffee table has an identical and indistinguishable base that matches the PK-31
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Four-Seat Sofa by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne International, 1950s
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Barcelona chair by Mies van der Rohe for Knoll Associates and Poul Kjaerholm's PK-80 daybed for E. Kold
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PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 80 daybed with steel frame, brown leather mattress, plywood supports and rubber rings. Designed
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PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
H 11.81 in W 74.8 in D 31.5 in
POUL KJAERHOLM, DAYBED PK 80
Located in Brussels, BE
A steel and leather "PK 80" Daybed, designed in 1957. Black leather divided in 18 squares by 10
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20th Century Danish Daybeds

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POUL KJAERHOLM, DAYBED PK 80
POUL KJAERHOLM, DAYBED PK 80
H 12.41 in W 74.81 in D 32.29 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Mainz, DE
POUL KJÆRHOLM Daybed, model no. PK80, ca. 1957 Matte chrome-plated steel, brown leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Modern Daybeds

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed
H 12.21 in W 75.2 in D 31.5 in
PK 80 DAYBED BY POUL KJAERHOLM
Located in New York, NY
1957 PK 80 DAYBED BY POUL KJAERHOLM MANUFACTURED BY E KOLD CHRISTENSEN CHROME-PLATED STEEL FRAME
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

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Steel

PK 80 DAYBED BY POUL KJAERHOLM
PK 80 DAYBED BY POUL KJAERHOLM
H 12 in W 77.5 in D 32.5 in
PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Daybed on frame of chromed steel and cushion of upholstered with black leather. Designed in 1957
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Steel

PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
H 12.6 in W 75.99 in D 31.89 in
PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Daybed/bench with black/brown leather upholstered cushion on flat, angular matte chrome steel frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
PK-80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
H 11.75 in W 74.75 in D 31.5 in
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to frame: [Republic of Fritz Hansen Design Poul Kjaeholm Made in 2005]. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to frame: [Poul Kjaerh...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds

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Leather, Rubber

PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 32 in
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Chicago, IL
Signed with applied manufacturer's label to frame: [Republic of Fritz Hansen Design Poul Kjaeholm Made in 2005]. Signed with impressed manufacturer's mark to frame: [Poul Kjaerholm F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Daybeds

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PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
PK 80 daybed by Poul Kjaerholm
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 32 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed , Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
an early produced PK-80 daybed by poul kjaerholm , stamped & produced by e kold christensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

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Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed , Denmark 1960
Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed , Denmark 1960
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 34.25 in
Superb Condition PK-80 Daybed from EKC
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"PK-80". Daybed with chromed steel frame. Board of grey painted wood. Loose mattress upholstered
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

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Steel

PK-80 Daybed/Bench by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Designed in 1957 for E. Kjold Christensen, then later by Fritz Hansen, this is the redesigned height made for MOMA. New production, only slightly used. White leather on matte chrome ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

PK-80 Daybed/Bench by Poul Kjaerholm
PK-80 Daybed/Bench by Poul Kjaerholm
H 15.5 in W 75 in D 31 in
Poul Kjaerholm Daybed PK 80 Kold Christensen, Dark Brown Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, FR
Rare PK 80 in dark brown leather. Produced by first producer E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm in Black Leather by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period. Its striking proportions, the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

PK 80 Daybed by Poul Kjaerholm in Dark Brown Leather by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
PK 80 was one of the most sophisticated works from this period. Its striking proportions, the
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

"PK-80" Day-Bed by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The famous Kjaerholm day-bed, in nearly black dark grey leather. Later Fritz Hansen production.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Daybeds

"PK-80" Day-Bed by Poul Kjaerholm
"PK-80" Day-Bed by Poul Kjaerholm
H 12.5 in W 76 in D 32 in
Red leather PK80 Daybed, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sittard, NL
A steel and leather "PK 80" Daybed, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen. So
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Vintage 1960s Danish Daybeds

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm, 1929-1980
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"PK 80". Daybed with chromed steel frame. Loose mattress upholstered with patinated, original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm, 1929-1980
Poul Kjærholm, 1929-1980
H 11.82 in W 75.99 in L 11.82 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 101 candle holder for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
wood) framing for his chairs, daybeds and tables. Kjærholm’s signal design was the PK22 chair of 1956
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Candle Lamps

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Stainless Steel

PK22 Lounge Chairs, Poul Kjaerholm, Re-caned
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bern, CH
most recognized pieces and is featured in several musea among his other works such as the PK-80 (daybed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Metal

PK22 Lounge Chairs, Poul Kjaerholm, Re-caned
PK22 Lounge Chairs, Poul Kjaerholm, Re-caned
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 24.02 in
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Pk Daybed For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the pk daybed you’re looking for. A pk daybed — often made from animal skin, leather and metal — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the pk daybed you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A pk daybed made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made pk daybed over the years, but those crafted by Poul Kjærholm and Fritz Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Pk Daybed?

Prices for a pk daybed start at $9,000 and top out at $180,000 with the average selling for $17,800.

Finding the Right day-beds for You

An antique or vintage daybed is a practical solution for furnishing any modest-sized bedroom or guest room and can even be a versatile option for the reading nook in your living room.

Daybeds, which traditionally comprise a simple three-sided frame and twin-size mattress or boxy foam cushion, have a long history that dates back at least to the early Greeks and Romans. The spare construction and multipurpose nature of these multifunctional marvels — they’re not loveseats, sofas or chaise longues, but each share some commonalities — have over time rendered them an easy and often essential piece of seating.

All manner of daybeds have materialized over the years. There are ornate, unconventional versions created in the Louis XV, Art Deco and Empire styles, while popular mid-century modern iterations include the Barcelona daybed, designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich, as well as the Nelson daybed, which architect George Nelson created for Herman Miller in the 1940s. But you don’t have to limit yourself to one of the classics.

Variations on the daybed have been developed all over the world, and contemporary examples come in all shapes, upholstery options and sizes. (They’re no longer limited to twin size.) No matter what style you choose, this luxury furnishing ensures that you don’t have to wait until nighttime to start dreaming.

On 1stDibs, find a cozy collection of antique, new and vintage daybeds today.