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Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Mjöhult, SE
PK 9 dining chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated, black leather with steel frame. circa 1960s
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Chair 'PK 9' by Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Steel, Leather, 1960
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair is a real Classic midcentury design by Poul Kjaerholm. It's construction is made of
Category

Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - easy chair with reddish brown leather on frame of steel. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's While his mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm, Denmark, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of PK 22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark. Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Original Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Odense, DK
leather with an amazing deep patina. The leather and upholstery work on these early production chairs were
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 easy chairs manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.
Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
H 27.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
Mid-Century "Pk 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Black Leather E Kold Christensen PK 22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
, Denmark, circa 1960s. According to the estate where we purchased this chair, the leather cover was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of early pk 20 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Kristensen in Brouwn leather and metal. Stamped with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
Poul kjaerholm PK 20
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
Early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970 This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of five early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 31 Lounge Chair Ejvind Kold Christensen Denmark Kjaerholm EKC
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, BE
, Denmark 1957. This lounge chair has a very nice original patina and fully original natural leather
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Model "Pk 20" Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1989
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Kjaerholm model "PK 20" lounge chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1989 Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31 Easy Chair by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice PK31 easy chair. This stunning chair is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 pcs. in stock.
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 chairs in stock.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1967, Poul Kjaerholm, PK 20, Early Kold Kristensen in Original 1st Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Paire de Fauteuils Lounge Poul Kjaerholm, Modèle “PK 22” Pour E. Kold Christense
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Paire de fauteuils modèle “PK 22” de design danois de 1955, par Poul Kjærholm pour E. Kold
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Fauteuil Lounge Pk-22, Poul Kjærholm Pour Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil Lounge en cuir brun foncé, conçu par Poul Kjærholm pour Fritz Hansen, Danemark, édition 2012. Le cadre en acier brossé massif est estampillé du logo Fritz Hansen sous l’a...
Category

2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of PK 20 easychairs by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 20 easy chairs with patinated cognac leather. Poul Kjærhlm / E. Kold Christensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Original leather and steel Style: mid-century, Scandinavia Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22
Category

20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'best in class' piece. This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
Category

Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK20 Lounge Chair in Leather for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
PK 20 is a laidback and elegant lounge chair in original leather, built upon a flexible matt
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Exquisite Cognac Leather PK22 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Leather Lounge or Easy Chairs, Switzerland 1966
By Hans Eichenberger, Poul Kjærholm, Girsberger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A pair of lounge or easy chairs with a heavy chromed base and tuffed leather cushions designed by
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of PK 31/1 - easy chairs in black patinated leather on a steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Easy chair in red leather on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Göteborg, SE
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set-2 PK22 Lounge in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
leather. The chair are in good condition, except for some tiny (rusty) spots on the base and legs(pictures
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 22 - easy chairs in brown leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm. Stamp from E
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon. Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
, leather and marble had mostly a secondary role. The PK11 Chair (design 1957) is probably one of Kjærholm’s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Style, although it presents a fresh interpretation of that tradition. The extensive series of chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK-12 chairs for E. Kold Christensen. Chromed steel frame and seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless 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
pair of 'New York' lounge chairs in black leather that can pair nicely with this settee - let us know
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, Denmark 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The low table PK 61 Kjaerholm created to complement the PK 22 lounge chair is one of his most
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

PK 12 Chair in Braided Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 12 chair with hand braided brown leather armrest and stainless steel frame. Seat upholstered in
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Blown Glass

Leather Lounge Chair, Poul Kjaerholm PK-20
Located in Summerland, CA
Mid-Century Modern Designer Poul Kjaerholm PK-20 leather lounge chair. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Singapore, SG
A matching pair of PK 11 armchairs. Each iconic chair consists of three spring steel legs, joined
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
H 25.99 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
PK-9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated brown leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK-9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated brown leather. Designed in 1960 and considered one of
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 20 Leather Lounge Chair, 1984
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Geneva, CH
Pair of leather and chrome-plated steel lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1967. Original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Zaventem, BE
Pair of PK-22 chauffeuses. Original leather upholstery. 1972 E. Kold Christensen Edition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Original Edition PK 9 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of original PK 9 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1960 and manufactured by E. Kold
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK-22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brown leather lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, with extraordinarily rich patina to leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Slipper Chairs

Materials

Chrome, Steel

Poul Kjærholm “PK-9”
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Chair with frame of mat chromed steel. Upholstered with red leather. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm “PK-9”
Poul Kjærholm “PK-9”
H 30 in W 22 in D 15 in
Danish Pair of PK 20 Leather Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: Pair of PK 20 lounge chair in original leather designed by Danish
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
manufacturer's mark. Cognac patinated leather. Bibliography: Poul Kjaerholm, Arkitektens Forlag, 1991, p.27
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22
H 28 in W 25.01 in D 25.01 in
Pair of PK 20 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
chairs retain original black leather in excellent condition.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 22 by Paul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic model PK-22 was designed in 1955, and is probably Kjærholms most famous design
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 22 by Paul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
PK 22 by Paul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
H 28.35 in W 22.84 in D 24.81 in
Pair PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
Almost immediately after launch in 1956 the armchair PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm was successful in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
Pair PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK 22 Edited by Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
First edition in original brown leather PK 22 easy chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, edited from 1955 by
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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Leather Pk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the leather pk chair you’re looking for. Each leather pk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. There are 211 variations of the antique or vintage leather pk chair you’re looking for, while we also have 6 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer leather pk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A leather pk chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made leather pk chair over the years, but those crafted by Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen and Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Leather Pk Chair?

Prices for a leather pk chair can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $2,725 and can go as high as $70,953, while the average can fetch as much as $8,000.

Finding the Right seating for You

With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.

Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.

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Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.

With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.

Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.

No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.