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Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Cognac Leather
Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Cognac Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Cognac Leather

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Dronten, NL

A masterclass in restrained elegance and functional form, this PK-91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark

Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare foldable stool model PK-91 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

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Poul Kjærholm Stool Model No. PK 91, Folding Steel and Leather, Danish
Poul Kjærholm Stool Model No. PK 91, Folding Steel and Leather, Danish

Poul Kjærholm Stool Model No. PK 91, Folding Steel and Leather, Danish

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Southampton, NY

Folding steel with leather stool designed by Poul Kjærholm. Elegant stainless steel legs with pale

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Stainless Steel

Pair of PK 91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Pair of PK 91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

Pair of PK 91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in New York, NY

Pair of PK 91 Folding Stools by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. Made by E. Kold Christiansen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Chair by E. Kold Christensen A/S, Denmark, 1961
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Chair by E. Kold Christensen A/S, Denmark, 1961

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Chair by E. Kold Christensen A/S, Denmark, 1961

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Berkel en Rodenrijs, NL

Rare PK 91 stool designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen A / S Denmark in 1961. Given the

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Chrome, Metal

Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stool

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H 14.57 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stool

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed 1961. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen A/S

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

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H 14.97 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed 1961. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen A/S

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool

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H 16.5 in W 23.3 in D 18 in

Poul Kjærholm Model No. PK 91 Folding Stool

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Amarillo, TX

Poul Kjærholm. Folding stool. Fritz Hansen. Denmark, circa 1962. Plate steel, leather. 15

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool, Early Production, Denmark, 1961

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Kjærholm & E. Kold Christensen - Scandinavian Modern The classic PK 91 folding stool by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel

Pr.  Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools for E. Kold Christensen
Pr.  Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools for E. Kold Christensen

Pr. Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools for E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Pair of PK 41 folding stools with canvas seats designed by Kjaerholm and manufactured by E. Kold

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Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

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Canvas

Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped
Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped

Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Poul Kjaerholm for E-Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. PK-91 Folding Stool in chromed steel with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Leather

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1982

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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Antwerp, BE

Iconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, Danish 1960s

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s A PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with

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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Stools

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Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion

Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Wargrave, Berkshire

An early PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with original slung canvas seat and additional loose

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961
PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961

PK 91 Folding Stool, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1961

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Munster, NRW

early pk 91 folding stool by paul kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen with cognac-coloured leather in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Footstools

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool
Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

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H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Poul Kjærholm PK 91 Folding Stool

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Dronten, NL

Beautiful and rare PK91 folding stool in canvas designed in 1961 by Poul Kjærholm. Manufactured by

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm early production PK91 Folding Stool, 1960's
Poul Kjaerholm early production PK91 Folding Stool, 1960's

Poul Kjaerholm early production PK91 Folding Stool, 1960's

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Uccle, BE

The iconic PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm. Designed in 1961 and manufactured by E. Kold

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Stainless Steel

PK 91 Folding Stool -  Poul Kjaerholm
PK 91 Folding Stool -  Poul Kjaerholm

PK 91 Folding Stool - Poul Kjaerholm

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H 15 in W 23.5 in D 18 in

PK 91 Folding Stool - Poul Kjaerholm

Located in SouthPort, CT

PK 91 folding stool in satin brushed stainless steel, black leather by Poul Kjaerholm. Designed in

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Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

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Leather

Pair of PK-91 Folding Stools
Pair of PK-91 Folding Stools

Pair of PK-91 Folding Stools

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H 40 in W 59 in D 45 in

Pair of PK-91 Folding Stools

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Copenhagen, DK

Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980): A pair of folding stools with frame of chromed steel and seat of sand

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

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Steel

Pair of PK 41 leather and steel folding stools by Poul Kjaerholm
Pair of PK 41 leather and steel folding stools by Poul Kjaerholm

Pair of PK 41 leather and steel folding stools by Poul Kjaerholm

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Pair of original leather and matte chrome plated folding stools designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E

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Vintage 1960s Danish Stools

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Stainless Steel, Chrome

Danish PK 91 leather Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for E. K. Christensen, 1960s
Danish PK 91 leather Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for E. K. Christensen, 1960s

Danish PK 91 leather Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for E. K. Christensen, 1960s

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Offerd by Zitzo, Amsterdam: One PK 91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm in original black leather

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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools

the Propeller stool by Poul Kjaerholm
the Propeller stool by Poul Kjaerholm

the Propeller stool by Poul Kjaerholm

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H 15.36 in W 23.23 in D 17.33 in

the Propeller stool by Poul Kjaerholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Epagny, FR

a pk 41 folding stool with the original gold leather on a chrome plated steel frame

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Vintage 1970s Danish Stools

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Steel

Rare Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools, 1961
Rare Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools, 1961

Rare Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools, 1961

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H 14.13 in W 24.25 in D 17.75 in

Rare Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 Folding Stools, 1961

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Washington, DC

Rare and early pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK 91 folding stools constructed of brushed chrome plated

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Vintage 1960s Danish Benches

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Leather

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By Jørgen Kastholm & Preben Fabricius

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A pair of steel and red leather lounge or slipper chairs designed by Preben Fabricius & Jørgen Kastholm and produced by Bo-Ex, Denmark, 1960. 12” seat height

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H 28 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in

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By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

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Poul Kjaerholm, Stool, Steel, Leather, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1961

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in High Point, NC

A chrome-plated steel and leather foldable stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1961. Makers mark impressed to frame.

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Pk Folding Stool For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic pk folding stool available at 1stDibs. A pk folding stool — often made from metal, steel and animal skin — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without a pk folding stool — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Each pk folding stool bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular.

How Much is a Pk Folding Stool?

A pk folding stool can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $9,356, while the lowest priced sells for $3,390 and the highest can go for as much as $17,500.

Poul Kjærholm for sale on 1stDibs

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.

Finding the Right Stools for You

Stools are versatile and a necessary addition to any living room, kitchen area or elsewhere in your home. A sofa or reliable lounge chair might nab all the credit, comfort-wise, but don’t discount the roles that good antique, new and vintage stools can play.

“Stools are jewels and statements in a space, and they can also be investment pieces,” says New York City designer Amy Lau, who adds that these seats provide an excellent choice for setting an interior’s general tone. 

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Fawn Galli, a New York interior designer, uses her stools in the same way you would use a throw pillow. “I normally buy several styles and move them around the home where needed,” she says.

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Barstools that date back to the 1970s are now more ubiquitous in kitchens. Vintage barstools have seen renewed interest, be they a meld of chrome and leather or transparent plastic, such as the Lucite and stainless-steel counter stool variety from Indiana-born furniture designer Charles Hollis Jones, who is renowned for his acrylic works. A cluster of barstools — perhaps a set of four brushed-aluminum counter stools by Emeco or Tubby Tube stools by Faye Toogood — can encourage merriment in the kitchen. If you’ve got the room for family and friends to congregate and enjoy cocktails where the cooking is done, consider matching your stools with a tall table.

Whether you need counter stools, drafting stools or another kind, explore an extensive range of antique, new and vintage stools on 1stDibs.