$11,400 / item
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon. Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
Stainless Steel
$30,000
H 29.9 in W 78 in D 29.9 in
2002 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poul Kjaerholm PK31 3-seat sofa, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in
Steel
$30,000
H 29.9 in W 78 in D 29.9 in
2002 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poul Kjaerholm PK31 3-seat sofa, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in
Steel
$27,500 / set
H 30 in W 30 in D 30 in
2010 Pair Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Fritz Hansen circa 2010. The chairs came from the executive suite of an investment firm in New York
Stainless Steel
$15,000
H 29.53 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and rare PK31/3 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen. One of the earliest Fritz Hansen
Stainless Steel
$24,999 / item
H 29.9 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen
Steel
$27,999 / item
H 29.9 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz
Steel
$57,499 / item
H 29.9 in W 78 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz
Steel
$40,999 / item
H 29.9 in W 54 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz
Steel
$65,499 / item
H 29.9 in W 78 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz
Steel
$46,499 / item
H 29.9 in W 54 in D 29.9 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz
Steel
PK 31/1 - Armchair in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated black leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm and made
Steel
$11,900
H 29.5 in W 29.5 in D 29.5 in
warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair, Denmark 1983
Located in Bronx, NY
Warm dark Havana colored leather PK31 Fritz Hansen chair,Production year Denmark 1983, Beautifully
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK31 chair and sofa series is a prime example of Kjærholm’s ability to create furniture that
Oak
$11,200Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 54 in D 28 in
PK-31 Settee by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1960s Denmark, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
reproduction such as the Fritz Hansen examples. Poul Kjærholm's PK-31 series was designed as a single unit
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Settee in Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bridport, CT
PK 31 2-seat sofa in original in boucle upholstery on matt chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E
Metal
Pk 31/3, Reupholstered Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3, reupholstered three-seat sofa in Dunes Anthrazite (col. 21003) and frame in steel. Maker
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Pk 31/3 Sofa + 2 Pk 31 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Dark Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munster, NRW
furniture overall: the wall-mounted pk 26 sofa. the pk 31 is a true design icon: a lounge chair that also
Steel
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 / 1 Easy Chair Dark Brown Leather Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
Fritz Hansen. Labeled with FH Sticker and Serial Imprint. Display Model in mint condition.
Steel
Sold
H 27.56 in W 78.75 in D 18.51 in
3 Pers. Sofa Model PK31/3 By Poul Kjærholm Made By Fritz Hansen From 1997s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Model PK31/3, part of the well-known PK31 series, represents a high point in Danish furniture
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen Loveseat by Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish loveseat by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen. Beautiful mid-century design in a strong metal
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm's Pk 31/2 loveseat for Fritz Hansen
Located in Portland, OR
A handsome Kjaerholm love seat in original burnt amber leather. Arm height is 18.25" H
Aluminum
PK 31/3 sofa from Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautifull Scandinavian Modern sofa in red classic leather. Literature: The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné, Sheridan, ppg. 110-113.
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Two-Seat Settee by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 two-seat sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007.
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK31 Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK31 three-seat sofa Designed in 1958 and Produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007. We have
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Two-Seat Sofa, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Poul Kjaerholm two-seat sofa PK31 (coordinating three seat also available). Manufactured by Fritz
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Three-Seat Sofa, Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Fritz Hansen and upholstered in Maharam fabric.
Canvas, Fabric
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 three-seat sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007. We have
Stainless Steel
$1,155Sale Price / item|30% Off
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
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen PK-80 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Wien, AT
The PK-80 Daybed is the embodiment of Poul Kjærholm's talent for refining historical models and distilling the design down to the essentials. The daybed is inspired by a daybed desig...
Steel
$52,000
H 121.66 in W 149.81 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Substantial Modular Library in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase or library, pine, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is cons...
Pine
The Swivel Chair by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
swivel chair designed by Hans Wegner & made by Johannes Hansen w/teak back, chrome frame & blue vinyl seat
Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautifully patinated brown two-seat PK 31 settee designed by Poul Kjaerholm and Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen. Stamped to frame.
Steel
$11,288
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
PK31/1 - Armchair in original patined leather by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Armchair in patinated cognac leather with steel frame. Designed by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen.
Steel
$40,942
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 29.53 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
$9,000
H 29.53 in W 29.93 in D 29.14 in
Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Girona, Spain
DESCRIPTION: Mid-Century Poul Kjaerholm Armchair "PK-31", circa 1950, Denmark. Very decorative piece made with leather and steel. CONDITION: Good vintage condition. Wear consistent...
Steel, Chrome
$10,469
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
PK31 Lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm mid century Danish
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dublin, IE
This rare first edition PK31 armchair by Poul Kjærholm epitomizes the designer’s pursuit of refined structural clarity. Upholstered in supple aniline leather, the piece reveals a ric...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, three-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark, 1958. Beautiful PK31 sofa in patinated black leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold...
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Easy Chair for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 easy chair. Dull chromium-plated steel, black colored oxhide, loose down cushions. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Steel
$15,090
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo). Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic Danish sofa has been fully reupholstered to the highest standard, with leather from Denmark’s finest leather tannery in a shade of lava grey. The stainless steel frame an...
Stainless Steel
$12,502Sale Price|24% Off
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 29.53 in
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...
Steel, Chrome
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.