E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Danish
Founded in Hellerup, Denmark, by entrepreneur Ejvind Kold Christensen, furniture manufacturer E. Kold Christensen was instrumental in advancing the career of Poul Kjærholm, a revered Danish cabinetmaker who brought a graceful and sleek new style to Scandinavian design.
Christensen and Kjærholm formed not only a close friendship but also a fruitful business partnership that endured for decades. The company produced most of Kjærholm’s acclaimed armchairs, stools and lounge chairs — which were often framed in brushed steel and upholstered in leather — until Kjærholm’s death in 1980.
Christensen began his career as a sales manager for the furniture manufacturer Carl Hansen & Søn. In the late 1940s, Christensen introduced the young Hans Wegner to Carl’s son, Holger Hansen — who was by then running his family’s legendary company — after recognizing the potential of this new designer. Wegner, Hansen and Christensen solidified their partnership by forming SALESCO — a marketing company with the sole purpose of promoting Wegner’s now universally celebrated body of work.
In the mid-1950s, Christensen partnered with promising designer Kjærholm — their pairing was the result of Wegner recommending that Christensen help develop Kjærholm (Wegner had been a teacher of Kjærholm’s at what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts). Christensen established his eponymous company with the singular goal of manufacturing his friend’s works.
E. Kold Christensen’s founder offered Kjærholm the room he needed to explore the structural potential of steel in furniture-making — he created forward-looking seating, tables and other pieces that reflected the influence of modernist designers such as Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich rather than the output of his Scandinavian peers, who worked primarily with wood. (Kjærholm would later experiment with wood during the 1970s.)
The refined PK22 chair, a lounger made of steel with a seat of leather or canvas has over time been compared to Mies and Reich’s Barcelona chair and is a fine example of Kjærholm’s mid-century innovations for E. Kold Christensen. It was an instant commercial success — launching both the designer's and manufacturer's careers. Later, Kjærholm’s iconic PK24 chair merged stainless steel, leather and a sinuous seat of woven wicker, while his PK61 coffee table offered a fanciful, off-center support structure for its glass top. By 1960, Kjærholm had twice been awarded the Grand Prize at the Milan Triennale.
In the 1980s, E. Kold Christensen sold the production rights to a range of Kjærholm’s work to Fritz Hansen, where the designer had incidentally worked for a short time in the early 1950s (the company now has rights to the complete collection) . Many of Kjærholm’s works are part of collections at the Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City, while museums in Norway, Denmark, Germany and Sweden also have his works — each produced by E. Kold Christensen — in their permanent collections.
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Creator: E. Kold Christensen
Set of 6 Poul Kjærholm Pk11 for E. Kold Christensen, 1957
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in L'Escala, ES
An outstanding set of six PK11 chairs designed in 1957 by Poul Kjærholm and edited by E.Kold Christensen, Stamped by maker. Edition no longer in production. Beautiful ash back and ma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining / Entry Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Round Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 dining table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Flint rolled Cippolino marble top and a matte chrome-plated steel base. ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK61 Statuario Marble Coffee Table
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Alumninum frame and a Statuario marble top. This is the vintage Model Pk61, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen in 1958. So not the re...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Marble, Metal
Rare Poul Kjaerholm PK59 Oak-Topped Coffee Table
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matte chrome-plated steel frame with figured oak veneer top, circa 1957. Stamped for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark to underside stretcher. The PK-59 table has been out of production f...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Oak
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Carrara Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 24 Chaise, circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen chaise
Model PK 24
Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Handwoven cane, stainless steel, counterweight custom leather head rest.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1957
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful set of PK71 nesting tables in very good condition
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1957.
These particular tables are manufactured by E. Kold Christensen and are marked ‘Den...
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20th Century Danish Minimalist E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Metal, Steel
Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1958.
The design features Poul Kjaerholm’s ability to work with exquisite materials and minimalism. The shapes are modest, yet elegant. The chairs still contain the original leather and original stuffing. The seats rest on chrome-plated steel frames, as Kjaerholm extensively used steel frames in his designs rather than the traditional wood.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK 54 Dining Table E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjaerholm
PK 54 dining table with extension leaves
E. Kold Christensen
Denmark, 1960s
flint-rolled marble, chrome-plated steel
Measures: 5...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Marble, Steel
Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Set of four original condition Poul Kjærholm PK11 three-legged dining chairs in ash and original leather. Designed in 1957 and manufactured by E. Kold Christiansen. Signed with impre...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Stainless 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 . This original old 1950s edition is professionally reupholstered with soft cognac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
1950s PK-61 Glass Top Low Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A PK-61 low table designed by Poul Kjaerholm featuring a satin-chrome steel frame with the original 1.25" glass top. Made by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Manufactured by E Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1960.
Matt chromed steel frame and original top of black acrylic.
I...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm Produced by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
A PK20 chair produced by Kold Christensen in Poul Kjaeholms iconic matte chrome finish. Leather is in great shape without staining and remains supple. E. Ko...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Chrome
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chair in Red Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Metal
PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa comes from a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar.
The dark brown leather has ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of three nesting tables, model PK71, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark circa 1960.
Each table has an eye-catching square structur...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa was once placed in a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar.
The dark brown leath...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel, Chrome
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
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house.
Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Highland, IN
Kjaerholm's 1961 masterpiece, the PK91 stool made by E. Kold Christensen is the perfect distillation of his aesthetic. A minimalist form combining matte ch...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK-12 chairs for E. Kold Christensen.
Chromed steel frame and seat upholstered with brown Nigerian leather.
Designed ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK41 Table
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic work table model PK 41 in Oregon pine and steel designed by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark. Ultra minimal and elegant table.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
"Free Swinger" Armchair in Leather by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare PK 13 "Free Swinger" cantilevered armchair with chrome-plated spring steel frame, black leather cushion and armrest. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark,...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK61, Coffee Table, 20th Century
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, FR
A square coffee table with a slate top on a four legs matte chrome-plated steel stand,
Denmark.
Model created in 1956.
First edition stamped by maker E. Kold Christensen.
Lit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Slate, Steel
1950s PK33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early 'PK-33' stool, with a round black leather cushion on three satin-chromed flat bar legs. Maker's mark on underside.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Chrome
PK20 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm, E. Kold Christensen, 1968
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare early edition Danish lounge chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen.
Steel structure with leather seat.
Signed under the seat.
Model low back chair, very rare.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Early Propeller Stool by Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Early produced propeller stool in chromed metal and canvas designed by MAA. Poul Kjærholm for EKC Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm coffee table PK61. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Dull chromium plated steel and top of black slate. Marked E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Slate, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Two-Seat Black "Elegance" Leather Sofa for E.Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Madrid, ES
A two-seat sofa designed by Poul Kjaerhom and edited by Kold Christensen in 1958. Stamped.Frame in chromed steel. Back, sides and loose cushions upholstered in original black "elegan...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Dining table in Oregon pine with legs of steel. Two pieces in stock. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Pine
Early PK1 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A first-production example of the PK1 chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm. This chair features a refined and Minimalist frame of bent steel rods with seat and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Nesting Tables PK 71 for E. Kold Kristensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in RHEEZERVEEN, Overijssel
Set of three elegant and minimalist designed nesting tables by Pool Kjaerholm for E. Sold Christensen. The material used is reduced to an absolute minimum, no screws or bolts are use...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Poul Kjaerholm lounge chairs. Matte chrome-plated steel and cane. Impressed manufacturer's marks to underside. E Kold Christensen Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen with Brown Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for his friend and manufacturer E. Kold Christiensen, the PK22 is made from brown leather and stainless steel. While many of Kjaerholm's contemporaries pri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK33 Stool for E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Circular PK33 stool, designed in 1958 by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E Kold Christensen (bears their stamp).
Removable leather seat cushion with central button, grey lacquere...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Provenance: Signe Persson-Melin.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm coffee table PK61. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 13 "Free Swinger" Cantilevered Armchair by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 13 "Free Swinger" cantilevered armchair with chrome-plated spring steel frame and
natural brown leather cushion. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Chris...
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1970s Danish Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of PK31/1 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of black leather lounge chairs
Model PK31/1
Design : Poul Kjærholm, 1958
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
Marked on metal foot
upholstered in black calfskin .
Denmark, cir...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage E. Kold Christensen Furniture
Materials
Metal
E. Kold Christensen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
E. Kold Christensen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of E. Kold Christensen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by E. Kold Christensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by France & Daverkosen, A.P. Stolen, and Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Prices for E. Kold Christensen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,756 and can go as high as $63,659, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $8,651.
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