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.
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Leather
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.
Leather
$35,283 / set
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs PK-9 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs PK-9 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. Originbal upholstery in cognac leather.
Steel
$70,829 / set
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury “PK 9” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “PK 9”, or as they are also called “Tulipan” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
$15,930
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK-9" Dining Chair in Original Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century "PK-9" dining / office chair in chromed plated steel and original patinated brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm produced and stamped by E.
Steel
$6,300
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 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 single chair for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970- We have another set of four available, please inquire. This single chair is in stu...
Steel
$26,432Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
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.
Metal
$32,451 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Set of Four Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by FH, 1995
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare set of four iconic Danish dining chairs model "PK-9" in natural patinated chromed-plated steel and original beautiful light brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm.
Steel
$29,850 / set
H 31 in W 23 in D 23 in
Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs. Fritz Hansen. Stainless, Cognac Leather. Signed.
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kansas City, MO
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
Stainless Steel
$17,700
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chair in Original Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century dining chair model "PK-9" in steel and brown original leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E.
Steel
$88,502 / set
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in
Set of Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic set of Danish mid century dining chairs model "PK-9" in steel and original brown and beautifully patinated leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E.
Stainless Steel
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.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm “PK-9”
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Chair with frame of mat chromed steel. Upholstered with red leather. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen.
Metal
PK-9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated brown leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
PK-9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated brown leather.
Steel
Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Göteborg, SE
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame.
Stainless Steel
PK 9 by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - Chair in original, patinated cognac leather with frame in matt chromed steel.
PK-9 dining chairs for Lily
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
6 x Poul Kjærholm PK-9 dining chairs by E. Kold Christensen
Steel
PK 9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Allerum, SE
PK 9 dining chair by Poul Kjærholm in patinated, black leather with steel frame. circa 1960s Denmark.
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.
Leather
Pair of PK 9 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 2 PK 9 - 'Tulip' chairs in patinated cognac leather on steel frame.
Steel
Set of 6 PK 9 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six Tulip dining chairs (model PK 9) with red patinated semi-aniline leather on brushed steel frame.
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 9 Chair (6) for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amarillo, TX
Six PK 9 chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm, produced by Kold Christensen in black patina leather.
Sold
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in L 29.14 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A set of four dining chairs model PK-9 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.3 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 dining chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 8 dining chairs model PK-9 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 29.75 in W 22 in D 23 in
Poul Kjaerholdm PK 9 Side Chairs for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
A pair of PK 9 chairs in very good condition, upholstered in brown leather with chromed steel frames.
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
Set of Six Poul Kjaerholm PK 9 Dining Chairs for E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A beautiful set of six Poul Kjaerholm PK-9 dining chairs. Chromed steel frame and original black patinated leather in a very fine condition.
Steel
Sold
H 30.32 in Dm 22.84 in
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen. “PK-9”, Set of Six Dining Chairs, Produced 1983
Located in København, Copenhagen
Hillerød 1980), Denmark. “PK-9” for Fritz Hansen. Set of six dining chairs with stainless steel frame.
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 23.63 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK-9 Dining Chairs Produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic set of two "PK-9" dining chairs by Poul Kjaerholm in steel and patinated brown leather produced by E.
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm -"PK-9" Dining chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
The PK9 dining chair with frame made of chromed steel, seat and back upholstered with patinated orangish-brown leather. Manufactured and stamped by E. Kold Christensen. Items priced ...
Chrome, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm-"PK-9" Dining chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
A set of two dining chairs. Frame of chromed steel. Seat and back upholstered with red leather. Manufactured and stamped by Fritz Hansen. Priced Individually.
Steel
PK-9 Tulip Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of four PK9 dining chairs with the original black leather upholstered seats on three matte chrome legs. Kjaerholm tables also available in listings U1105028903592 and U11050289...
Chrome
Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather on steel frame.
Steel
Set of PK9 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - Set of four chairs in patinated, brown leather on chromed steel frame.
Leather
Set of 8 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 8 PK 9 - chair in patinated cognac leather on frame of matte-chromed steel.
Leather
Sold
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Set of 6 Patinated PK9 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen 1980s.
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in København K, 84
A suite of 6 beautifully patinated dining chairs PK 9 design by Poul Kjaerholm in 1960. It's construction is made of spring steel, the seating is covered with burgundy red leather.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm, Side Chair, Steel, Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and black leather PK-9 side chair or dining room chair designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, c. 1960s.
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 E Kold Christensen in cognac leather 1961
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is for a rare and early 1960s example of the famous PK 9 chair with super patine from age and usage.
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs Black EKC, Denmark, 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These examples of the famous PK 9 chair with super original patina from age and usage to the leather, but in unharmed condition still are rare because of their condition.
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
These examples of the famous PK 9 chair with super original patina from age and usage to the leather, the corners of the chairs have a faded colour as you can see, this could be rest...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Footstool Parker Knoll Germany
By Parker Knoll
Located in Kitzbühel, Tirol
Original silver Parker Knoll markers label to underside numbered PK 1028/9/30.
Teak
Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen PK-9 Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Poul Kjærholm “PK-9” for Fritz Hansen PK-9 chair. Measures: Seat is 21.75" wide.
Other
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H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 18.51 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model PK-9 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
Sold
H 30.5 in W 22.75 in D 23 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Chair E. Kold Christensen Mid-Century Modern, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Wayne, NJ
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 dining chair E. Kold Christensen Mid-Century Modern made in Denmark.
Leather
Sold
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 20.08 in
Set of Four PK-9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic and first edition set of four PK-9 chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s.
Chrome
Sold
H 29.73 in W 21.66 in D 22.45 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 spring steel, the seating is covered with burgundy red leather. Labeled Fritz Hansen. ...
Steel
Set of six PK9 by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six PK 9 - Chairs in brown semi-aniline leather on a steel frame.
Leather
Sold
H 30 in W 22 in D 15 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chairs for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amarillo, TX
Two PK 9 chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, circa early 1960s.
Chrome, Steel
Sold
H 13.78 in W 21.66 in D 21.66 in
1959 Poul Kjærholm Stool PK-33, Suede Leather by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
Kold Christensen — were refined throughout his career, as the offerings below show: the PK 11 chair of 1957, with back and armrests formed by a semicircle of ash; the capacious, rich...
Steel, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 9 Chairs (6)
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Frankfurt, Hessen, DE
Set of six PK 9 chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm, produced by Kold Christensen.
Poul Kjaerholm Set Of Eight Pk 9 Chairs
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Poul Kjaerholm set of eight PK 9 chairs for Fritz Hansen. Early set from Fritz Hansen.
Leather
Set Of 4 Poul Kjaerholm Pk-9's
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a set of pk-9's by danish designer poul kjaerholm. set produced by frits hansen. sold only as a set.
Leather
A Pair Of Poul Kjaerholm Pk-9 Chairs , Denmark 1953
Located in Los Angeles, CA
a beautiful pair of poul kjaerholm pk-9's produced by e kold christensen in 1953.
Leather
Four Chairs Model 'PK-9' by Poul Kjaerholm, Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Gatos, CA
Kold Christensen, four chairs, model PK-9, designed in 1960, the substructure of brushed steel, three-point base, seat shell upholstered in orange color leather, each stamped twice o...
PK-9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Tags: Kjærholm, Cognac Leather, Steel, Rare, PK-9, Tulip chair, Satin-brushed, Stainless steel, 3 legs, PK-54, PK54, Danish School of Arts, Dining Chair, Mid-Century, Danish, 1960’s.
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H 29.14 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Four PK 9 dining chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The PK 9 dining chair consisted of three curved pieces of spring steel and a molded fiberglass shell coverd in brown-black leather.
PK 9 chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Chicago, IL
6 examples available. Signed with impressed manufacturer’s mark: [Poul Kjaerholm Denmark Fritz Hansen] with decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Republic of Frit...
Leather
PK 9 chair by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Chicago, IL
8 examples available. Signed with impressed manufacturer’s mark: [Poul Kjaerholm Denmark Fritz Hansen] with decal manufacturer's label to underside of each example: [Republic of Frit...
Leather
PK-9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Original cognac leather and chromes steel PK9 chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1961, for Danish manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen.
Steel
Sold
H 29.53 in W 22.05 in D 14.97 in
Poul Kjaerholm Set of Six PK 9 Dining Chairs for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm. Dining chairs, model PK9 (6). Matt chrome-plated steel frame, seat and back upholstered in cognac colored leather with patina. Designed: 1960. Manufacture: E. ...
Steel
Sold
H 30 in W 21.75 in D 20 in
Set of 8 PK-9 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjærholm in Patinated Black-Brown Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Designed in 1960 and considered one of Kjærholm's masterpieces as well as a masterpiece among all 20th century chairs, the leather seat and back of this chair floats on three beautif...
Steel
Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kobenhavn S, DK
"PK-9". A set of six chairs with steel frame. Shall formed seat and back upholstered in elegant black leather.
Elegant dining room chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Zaventem, BE
Unique set of eight dining room chairs , model PK-9 by P. Kjaerholm. 1st Edition. E. Kold Christensen production.
Sold
H 29.53 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
Set of Five PK9 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Ghent, BE
This iconic and first edition set of five PK-9 chairs was designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E.
Steel
Monumental Akari Model 70F Light Sculpture by Isamu Noguchi
By Ozeki & Co. Ltd. 1, Akari, Isamu Noguchi
Located in Glendale, CA
Monumental Akari model 70F light sculpture by Isamu Noguchi. The shade is made from handmade washi paper and bamboo ribs with original Noguchi Akari manufacturer's stamp. Akari light...
Metal
$1,650 / item
H 16.1 in Dm 11.5 in
'Plissé White Edition' Pleated Textile Table Lamp by Folkform for Örsjö
By Örsjö Industri AB
Located in Glendale, CA
'Plissé White Edition' pleated textile table lamp by Folkform for Örsjö. This unique table lamp was awarded “Lighting of the Year 2022” by Residence Magazine Sweden, who called it “...
Textile
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
Reyes Counter Stool in Cherry with Russet Leather
By Martell Woodworks
Located in Mendocino, CA
This is a cherry counter stool with a stretched leather seat and back. The frame is solid cherry, with a gentle radius at the interior joints and softly rounded edges. The leather is...
Leather, Cherry
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stools, White Oak Counter Stool, Chile Stool This White Oak Chile Counter Stool is beautifully constructed from solid wood in Ohio, USA. The stool is chunky and modern...
Wood, Oak
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$914 / item
H 11.03 in W 5.91 in D 33.86 in
Pair of Articulated Sconce Mid-Century Modern Solid Brass Black and White
By Stilnovo, Arredoluce, Gino Sarfatti
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This exquisite sconce is a nod to the timeless pieces crafted by mid-century modern Italian studios Arteluce and Stilnovo in the 1950s, but with a unique and distinctive design that ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$592 / item
H 23.5 in W 23.5 in D 2 in
Set of 2 Brutalist Whitewashed Reclaimed Wood Collage Tiles by Peter Glassford
By Peter Glassford
Located in San Antonio, TX
A sculptural White wash collage tiles part of the Brutal Nature collection by Peter Glassford, handcrafted from reclaimed wood fragments and assembled into a richly textured, one-of-...
Wood
$65,000
H 15.25 in W 69.5 in D 31 in
George Nakashima, Freeform Coffee Table, English Walnut, Studio USA 1971
By George Nakashima Studio, George Nakashima
Located in High Point, NC
A unique and sizable coffee / cocktail table in the "sled-shape" style. Produced by Nakashima Studio, New Hope, Pennsylvania, United States. Dated 1971 Executed in English Walnut...
Walnut
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
Organic Modern Table Lamp Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Small Table Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Named ""Elephant's Foot"" for its bold, bulbous base, the Pata de Elefante Small is one of Isabel Moncada's m...
Fiberglass, Linen, Fabric, Wood
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp, Sculptural Parota Wood Base
By Isabel Moncada
Located in San Antonio, TX
Pata de Elefante Large Floor Lamp — Atomic Collection by Isabel Moncada Floor-standing and fully commanding, the Pata de Elefante Large brings the iconic ""Elephant's Foot"" silhoue...
Fiberglass, Linen, Textile, Wood
$22,800 / set
H 29.73 in W 20.28 in D 17.72 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather, 1974, Set of 8
By Molteni & C, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa "Monk" Dining Chairs for Molteni, Red Leather and Beech, Italy, 1974, set of eight. The particular feature of this model is the support structure composed of...
Leather, Walnut
$14,750 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced 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 Denmark.
Steel
$5,525 / item
H 7.75 in W 14 in D 14 in
Series03 Large Flush Mount, Polished Unlacquered Brass, Goatskin Parchment Shade
By Adam Otlewski
Located in Ozone Park, NY
Solid machined brass, hand-stitched accordian folded goatskin parchment shade with diffuser. Shades are made from genuine goatskin parchment, hand-selected for each lamp for its na...
Brass
$3,600 / item
H 15 in W 12 in D 12 in
Cocktail Side Table Modern Hand-Shaped Geometrical Handmade Bronze Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 8 - SQUARE J.M. Szymanski d. 2023 A perfectly simple side table. Solid 3/4” steel components are combined to make a dynamic form. Featured in bronze steel finish. Custom ...
Steel, Iron
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