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 .
Stainless Steel
PK 22 - Easy chair in leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Easy chair in original, black leather on frame in steel.
Steel
Pair of lounge chair PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm in cognac-red leather Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A pair of easy chairs, model PK22, designed by Poul Kjærholm, original designed in 1956 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in 2005. The chairs are with original upholstery in cognac/s...
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.
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...
Stainless Steel
Unavailable
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Vintage Rattan / Wicker edit
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Early 1980's vintage easy chair PK22 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in hand-woven rattan and brushed steel. The chair is in excellent condition, with some patina to the frame according t...
Steel
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Two Poul Kjærholm PK-22, Kold Christensen in Elegance Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in København Ø, DK
*Sold as a pair or individually* Designer: Poul Kjærholm Manufacturer: Kold Christensen (Discontinued model, now produced by Fritz Hansen) Model: PK-22 Dimensions: Height: 80 c...
Leather, Upholstery
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.
Pair PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
Located in Chicago, IL
Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK 22 lounge chairs, pair in saddle leather, {stamped 2003 production}.
Leather
Black Leather PK 22 Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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....
Metal
Black Leather PK 22 Pair of Lounge Chairs Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Poul Kjaerholm, PK 22 aura black leather, Fritz Hansen Denmark The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-fo...
Steel
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H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Lounge Chair with Cognac Leather by Fritz Hansen, 2001
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Lounge chair model PK 22 by the Danish designer Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) manufactured by Fritz Hansen A/S in 2001 This chair has a steel frame with cognac colored, natural aniline ...
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 23.23 in
Pair of PK-22 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The iconic pair of PK-22 black leather and steel frame structure of the lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm 1957 in Copenhagen, under license by Fritz Hansen, 1990s.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in L 27.56 in
Pair of PK-22 Black Leather Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
The elegant pair of PK-22 Black leather and steel frame structure of the lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm 1957 in Copenhagen, under license by Fritz Hansen 1990s.
Steel
PK 22 by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Easy chair in natural leather with steel frame. Two pieces in stock. Maker Fritz Hansen.
FRITZ HANSEN BY POUL KJAERHOLM PK 22 chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Forest, BE
PK22 chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1956, in Danemark and produced by Fritz Hansen, has been carefully restored by our Belgian artisans. What makes this piece unique is its...
Metal
Set of Two PK 22 by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two PK 22 in wicker and brushed steel. Maker Fritz Hansen.
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Easy Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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.
Stainless Steel
Pair of PK 22 Chairs by Paul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of PK-22 lounge chairs designed by Paul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in excellent original condition.
Pair of PK-22 Lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK-22 Lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
Steel
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H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Diego, CA
Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, model PK22 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel frame covered with durable oxblood leather upho...
Stainless Steel
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H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm 'PK-22' Steel and Wicker Easy Chairs, Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm 'PK-22' steel and wicker easy chairs, Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1990.
Metal
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H 27.96 in W 25.2 in L 27.96 in
Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Vintage Black Leather Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The iconic PK22 lounge chair in black leather was designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Fritz Hansen Denmark in 1989. It’s in good vintage condition, upholstery with signs o...
Steel
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H 27.96 in W 25.2 in D 24.41 in
Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Vintage Black Leather Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hillringsberg, SE
The iconic PK22 lounge chair in black leather was designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Fritz Hansen Denmark in 1989. It’s in good vintage condition, upholstery with signs o...
Steel
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian pair of PK 22 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christiansen. Later upholstered with natural leather Sørensen. Dimensions : W.63 cm x H.71 cm x D.63 cm. S...
Steel
Fritz Hansen Limited Edition Poul Kjærholm 60th Anniversary Set
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
While staying true to the original design and craftsmanship for the PK 22, Fritz Hansen has used updated materials including darkened steel and nubuck leather.
Marble, Steel
Pair of 1985 Poul Kjaerholm by Fritz Hansen PK 22 Chairs in Wicker
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A nice pair of Poul Kjaerholm designed pk-22 chairs from 1985 by Fritz Hansen. These originally were produced in the 1960s, but this pair is labelled, 1985.
Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 Wicker and Stainless Lounge Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 wicker and stainless lounge chair. Classic Kjaerholm design, extremely comfortable. PK 22 Wicker and brushed steel chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christense...
Stainless Steel
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H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Poul Kjærholm Model PK-22 Wicker Lounge Chair Produced by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Tel Aviv-Yafo, IL
The Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen is an iconic design masterpiece crafted from the highest quality natural materials. It features a steel-welded frame, w...
Steel
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H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Vintage PK 22 Natural Leather Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkhamsted, GB
A pair of Poul Kjærholm PK22 chairs in natural tan hide for Fritz Hansen. Without doubt Kjærholm's most iconic chair. Designed in 1955.
Steel
Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dorchester, MA
The PK22 chair was designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1956. This pair features classic black leather on stainless steel frames.
Leather
Pk 22 Lounge Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Madrid, ES
Two PK 22 Lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.Brushed steel frame and black patinated leather.
Stainless Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 lounge chairs designed in 1956 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007.
Stainless Steel
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.
Find a collection of vintage Poul Kjærholm furniture on 1stDibs.
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.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
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.