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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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 Tulip Chair
H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 19.69 in
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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather

PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - easy chair with reddish brown leather on frame of steel. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Poul Kjaerhjolm PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Highly recognizable and extremely desirable is this Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 wicker and stainless
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerhjolm PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chair
Poul Kjaerhjolm PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chair
H 27.5 in W 23 in D 26.75 in
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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Vintage 1970s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
H 27.75 in W 27.5 in D 27 in
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
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

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
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Vintage 1960s Italian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of early pk 20 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Kristensen in Brouwn leather and metal. Stamped with
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul kjaerholm PK 20
Poul kjaerholm PK 20
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
PK 22 - Easy chair in patinated woven cane by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in patinated woven cane. Labelled from manufacturer. Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm Iconic PK 22 Chair reupholstered in Cowhide, E. Kold Christensen 2
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers, his predilection
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

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Steel

Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's While his mid
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs 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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm, Denmark, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of PK 22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark. Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 31 Lounge Chair Ejvind Kold Christensen Denmark Kjaerholm EKC
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, BE
Amazing lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Original Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early E. Kold Christensen production "PK-22" by Poul Kjærholm in original dark brown aniline
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Model "Pk 20" Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1989
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Kjaerholm model "PK 20" lounge chair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1989 Additional Information
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 pcs. in stock.
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 chairs in stock.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Black Leather E Kold Christensen PK 22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural PK22 Model Lounge Chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, signed
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31 Easy Chair by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice PK31 easy chair. This stunning chair is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Mid-Century "Pk 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

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
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970 This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Vienna, AT
A set of five early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Stainless 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...
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2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of PK 20 easychairs by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 20 easy chairs with patinated cognac leather. Poul Kjærhlm / E. Kold Christensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1967, Poul Kjaerholm, PK 20, Early Kold Kristensen in Original 1st Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'best in class' piece. This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchairs by Poul Kjærholm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs Cognac Ekc Denmark 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
the right way. These examples of the famous PK 9 chair with super original patina from age and usage
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Firenze, FI
Chair PK11, designed in 1957 by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, marked by the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Easy chair in red leather on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
: Material: Original leather and steel Style: mid-century, Scandinavia Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22
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20th Century Danish Chairs

Materials

Leather

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of PK 31/1 - easy chairs in black patinated leather on a steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
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
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Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Hans Eichenberger for Girsberger Leather Lounge or Easy Chairs, Switzerland 1966
By Girsberger, Poul Kjærholm, Hans Eichenberger
Located in Amsterdam, NL
base and curved feet they have some resemblances with the PK lounge chair by Danish Poul Kjaerholm or
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Vintage 1970s Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Exquisite Cognac Leather PK22 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm Pair of PK20 Lounge Chair in Leather for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
PK 20 is a laidback and elegant lounge chair in original leather, built upon a flexible matt
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Göteborg, SE
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
Poul Kjearholm PK9 Chairs by Fritz Hansen
H 30.32 in W 22.84 in D 22.84 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Priced each we have 4 Paul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs from Fritz Hansen labeled and dated 2004. We
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Chairs

Materials

Fabric

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 22 - easy chairs in brown leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm. Stamp from E
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set-2 PK22 Lounge in Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
) or the PK-24 (Hammock Chair). It was originally designed to use with the PK-55 table. Origination
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon. Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 53 Work Table-Desk in Ash for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Style, although it presents a fresh interpretation of that tradition. The extensive series of chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, Denmark 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The low table PK 61 Kjaerholm created to complement the PK 22 lounge chair is one of his most
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

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Marble, Steel

Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK-12 chairs for E. Kold Christensen. Chromed steel frame and seat
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
PK 70 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm in beautiful mahogany. Signed with branded manufacturer's mark
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
H 21.26 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
'New York' Settee by Katavolos, Littell and Kelley for Laverne Intl, c. 1952
By Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos, Laverne International
Located in Los Angeles, CA
. The 'New York' sofa is a great option for owners of the 'Barcelona' chairs by Mies van der Rohe for
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees

Materials

Steel, Chrome

PK 12 Chair in Braided Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 12 chair with hand braided brown leather armrest and stainless steel frame. Seat upholstered in
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Blown Glass

Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Singapore, SG
A matching pair of PK 11 armchairs. Each iconic chair consists of three spring steel legs, joined
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
Poul Kjareholm, “PK 11” Chairs
H 25.99 in W 24.81 in D 18.12 in
Leather Lounge Chair, Poul Kjaerholm PK-20
Located in Summerland, CA
Mid-Century Modern Designer Poul Kjaerholm PK-20 leather lounge chair. Manufactured by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Zaventem, BE
Pair of PK-22 chauffeuses. Original leather upholstery. 1972 E. Kold Christensen Edition
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Poul Kjaerholm, "PK 22"
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
PK 22 Wicker and Brushed Steel Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen designed 1951. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm, "PK 22"
Poul Kjaerholm, "PK 22"
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
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Pk Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pk chair for your home. Each pk chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a pk chair, we have 332 options in-stock, while there are 36 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer pk chair, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Each pk chair bearing Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern hallmarks is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one pk chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen and Paulo Kobylka produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Pk Chair?

Prices for a pk chair start at $525 and top out at $73,694 with the average selling for $6,940.

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