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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Period: 20th Century
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK1 Chairs in Cane by PP Møbler
By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler
Located in Dronten, NL
Set of 4 Poul Kjaerholm PK1 chairs made by PP Mobler.
Priced as a set.
This set is part of an important collection of early Kjaerholm pieces carefully curated by an art loving coupl...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the manufacturer.
Ash backrest and a linear three-legged structure in chromed steel.
Wit...
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1950s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjerhold "PKO Numbered Danish Lounge Chair 483/600 Contemporary Modern
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
The Poul Kjerholm "PKO Numbered Danish Lounge Chair 483/600" is a masterpiece of contemporary modern design, showcasing the iconic style of the renowned Danish designer. Limited to j...
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20th Century Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Wood
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
While his mid-century Danish peers were working with wood, P...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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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
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Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK22 for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm pair of PK22 easy chairs in dull chromium-plated steel and cane. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Steel
Poul Kjærholm Iconic PK 22 Chair reupholstered in Cowhide, E. Kold Christensen 2
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
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.
The frame bears...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Beautiful set of 4 original PK9 tulip chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This is for a rare and early set of 4 from EKC production, this was the first production before Fritz Hansen took the production over. The chairs have matt, chrome-plated spring steel feet in 3 pieces, connected with screws. The seats are made of moulded fiberglass, felt padding and cognac leather covering of the highest quality. This is for example one of the most difficult chairs to reupholster according to leather specialists, only a few people are capable of doing that in the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Steel
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
Additional Information:
Material: Original leather and steel
Style: mid-century, Scandinavia
Rare pair of...
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20th Century Danish Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather
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 Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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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 an early edition in good condition.
Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Metal
Set of Six Model Pk9 Dining Chairs Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model PK9 dining chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1960s.
Leather and steel.
Stamped.
Dimensions:
H: 75.5 cm / 2' 1/2"
W: 56 cm / 1' 8"...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK 33 Stool for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1959
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjærholm, original condition.
PK 33 stool.
E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1959.
Matte, chrome-plate spring steel with patinated, laminated wood...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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Steel
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen Pair of 'PK20' Lounge Chairs in Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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
PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1980's
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern; Denmark; PK-22 Easy Chair; Loung chair; Poul Kjærholm; Fritz Hansen; Rattan; Wicker;
Poul Kjaerholm early edition easy chair PK22 in hand-woven rattan and bru...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Poul Kjærholm Pk12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in L'Escala, ES
Very rare set of 4 Poul Kjærholm PK12 chairs in beautiful camel patined leather manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in 1964.
More than his contem...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Chrome
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 Christensen.
Structure en acier brossé avec assise et dossier en cuir marron.
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1950s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century 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
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 Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather
Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This original 1980s edition comes with soft brown leather with beautiful patina. The so...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Chair 'PK 9' by Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Steel, Leather, 1960
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
This chair is a real Classic midcentury design by Poul Kjaerholm. It's construction is made of spring steel, the seating is covered with burgundy red leather. Labeled Fritz Hansen.
...
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1960s Italian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm Produced by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Chrome
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
These chairs were only produced for three years, between...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
"Free Swinger" Armchair in Leather by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ensemble De 6 Chaises En Cuir PK9 “Tulip Chair”de Poul Kjaerholm Pour Fritz Hans
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Le modèle PK9 également appelé “la chaise Tulipe” fait partie de la collection Poul Kjaerholm de Fritz Hansen, 1961.
De design danois, cette chaise est composée de 3 pièces en aci...
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
PK 9 Tulip chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - Dining chair in patinated, black leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Armchair Model PK12, Stamped by Maker
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1964. Model PK-12 armchair , frame of tubular matt chromed steel and seat of original cognac leather , original braided leather to the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
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 Poul Kjaerholm Chairs
Materials
Steel
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.
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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
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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