Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Danish, 1929-1980
A trained cabinetmaker, Poul Kjærholm’s use of industrial methods and materials in the 1960s brought a fresh, graceful, sleek new style to Danish modern design.
At what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, Kjærholm studied under Hans Wegner and Jørn Utzon — an industrial designer and the architect of the celebrated Sydney Opera House. The latter greatly influenced Kjærholm’s furniture production techniques — although he employed natural materials such as cane and leather, to a far greater extent than his peers Kjærholm embraced the use of steel (rather than wood) framing for his chairs, daybeds and tables.
Kjærholm’s signal design was the PK22 chair of 1956, a low-slung leather lounger on a steel base. The ideas introduced in the PK22 — Kjærholm’s designs were named using a numeric system devised with his manufacturer, E. Kold Christensen — were refined throughout his career, as the offerings below show: the PK11 chair of 1957, with back and armrests formed by a semicircle of ash; the capacious, richly patinated leather seat of a vintage 1961 PK9 chair; the elegant rattan swoop of the PK 24 chaise longue (1965). The chaise longue's leather headrest, held in place by a steel counterweight, best shows Kjærholm's particular gift for combining technological advancements with a respect for traditional detailing.
While respectful of the past, Poul Kjærholm's sensibility is one of optimism and expectation. His was design for those who lived with verve and élan, and confidently anticipated the future.
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Item Ships From: California
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combin...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Clear Lacquered Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK0 A' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Oregon Pine.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining ti...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Wood, Pine
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK15' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Colored Ash.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmans...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Cane, Wood, Ash
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship w...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK11' Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather Upholstery (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craft...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK9' Dining Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsman...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair. Sloped wicker lounge seat, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Set of PK20 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of high back PK20 lounge chair and a low back PK20 lounge chair in chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm; Further stamped: Denma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Chrome
PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk11
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK11 is a complex and beautiful chair carried by a three-legged satin brushed stainless steel frame. The chair was designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1957 as a companion to the PK51...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Easy Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant lounge chair. PK20 is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. The original idea for the chair was to use the excess leather strips from ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk20 Wicker
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
PK20 is a laidback and elegant easy chair. The easy chair designed by Poul Kjærholm is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. With this version o...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Priced each we have 4 Paul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs from Fritz Hansen labeled and dated 2004. We believe these chairs were only produced in this color for 2 years. These chairs come wi...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Fabric
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
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' Leather Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' chair in molded plywood and maple veneer, with brown leather upholstery. From Denmark, 1971.
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1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather
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PK24 Wicker Chaise Longue by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
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6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
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Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen.
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Vintage PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm in Leather / Fritz Hansen, '1985'
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in GOOR, NL
PK22 is a chair designed by the Danish furniture designer Poul Kjærholm in 1956. It is also known as the PK22 Lounge Chair.
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Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK15 Dining Office Chairs in Ash & Leather by PP Møbler
By PP Møbler, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
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H 27.56 in W 22.45 in D 18.51 in
Poul Kjærholm Iconic PK 22 Chair reupholstered in Cowhide, E. Kold Christensen 2
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
Poul Kjærholm (1929–1980) the praised Danish designer, the "furniture architect", designed the emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers, his predilection material wasn't wood but steel.
This PK22 gets its outstanding comfort from the cowhide which is floating above the metal structure, thanks to the curved crossbars that holds the feet together without interfering with the seat's ergonomy. The obviously powerful and effective design speaks for itself, fitting perfectly a more intimate space needing structure and discretion thanks to the thin and light side view, as well as larger rooms thanks to the wide seat and backrest creating subtle geometric shapes.
The chair has been reupholstered in an elegant black and white cowhide, whose unique pattern interacts gracefully with the design.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Steel
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
Set of Four Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christiansen PK11 Dining Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
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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Steel
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of lounge chairs model 'PK20', leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968
A highly modern design that embraces clear lines and curvaceous shapes. A cantilever chair is all about ease and comfort as it provides the characteristic bending function, and together with the high backrest and head cushion, a pleasant seating experience is guaranteed. Kjærholm used chrome-plated steel for the base and black leather for the seating, materials that fit within the modernistic aesthetics of this chair.
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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
H 35.04 in W 31.7 in D 29.14 in
Stainless Steel, Ash, and Leather PK11 Armchair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dorchester, MA
Poul Kjærholm designed the PK11 chair in 1957 as a matching companion to the PK51 worktable. The PK11 is a complex and beautiful modern chair carried by a three-...
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Danish Mid Century Modern Style PK20 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Milford, NH
Designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen A/S in Denmark, the PK20 is a comfortable and elegant lounge or easy chair with orange leather seat and headrest in a flexible matte chrome...
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H 35.75 in W 31 in D 30.5 in
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
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danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm PK22 for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK22. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Dull chromium-plated steel and cane. beautiful early production very clean some rust but nice clean condition.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Leather PK 22 Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and Industrial dimension, which was always present in his work. The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen. Nice original patina to the glove like leather.
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Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen 2008
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Poul Kjaerholm Leather PK22 lounge chairs for Fritz Hansen 2008.
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Steel
Chaise Lounge PK24 by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK24 chaise lounge. Polished stainless steel and rattan, Denmark, 1970s.
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Poul Kjaerholm Armchair Model No. PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1964
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Poul Kjaerholm armchair model no. PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1964.
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H 27 in W 24.75 in D 20.13 in
Single PK-1 Dining or Accent Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A single side or accent chair designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in 1955. Originally, the series PK-1, -2, and -3 referenced a complete line of steel-frame chairs with...
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Set of Eight PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 Chair by Fritz Hansen in Brown Suede
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice older Fritz Hansen PK-22 chair originally deigned by Poul Kjaerholm in brown suede. A nice classic design It is marked n the base and fabric. ...
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Pair of Poul Kjaerholm Pk20 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm pk20 lounge chairs. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen, 1980s. Leather and matte chrome.
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm lounge chairs designed in 1956 and produced
by E Kold Christensen. Chairs are signed with E Kold Christensen's mark.
Chairs have been reupholstered in new br...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Chrome, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Easy Chairs in Cane and Chromed Steel Frames by Poul Kjaerholm. Model PK-22.
Designed in 1957 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Stamped accordingly on the frames.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Kjærholm chairs 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 Poul Kjærholm chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 33 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Poul Kjærholm were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Poul Kjærholm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,975 and can go as high as $64,354, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,955.
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