Poul Kjaerholm

Danish, 1929-1980

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.

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$7,149

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Poul Kjærholm PK 24 Chaise Lounge with Wicker Seat for Fritz Hansen

$13,089

H 35.44 in W 61.42 in D 26.78 in

Poul Kjærholm PK 24 Chaise Lounge with Wicker Seat for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Esbjerg, DK

The PK24 chaise lounge chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjaerholm's work. The chair is a prime and almost extr...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Stainless Steel

Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Armchair for E Kold Christiansen Denmark 1950's

$7,000

H 26 in W 25 in D 22 in

Early Poul Kjaerholm PK11 Armchair for E Kold Christiansen Denmark 1950's

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Troy, MI

Early model PK11 armchair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christiansen Denmark circa 1957 Architectural three leg frame in stainless steel with original leather seat and arced backres...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

$4,054

H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in

Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in Lewes, East Sussex

Poul Kjærholm PK-22 with a frame of steel, seat and back with original patinated cane. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Good vintage condition with original cane. Age related sig...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair, new upholstered

$4,164 / item

H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 23.63 in

Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair, new upholstered

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Poul Kjærholm lounge chair new upholstered with cognac full grain aniline leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen. Price per chair

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Stainless Steel

PK24 Chaise Lounge by Poul Kjaerholm

$12,000

H 34.5 in W 26 in D 61 in

PK24 Chaise Lounge by Poul Kjaerholm

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Doral, FL

PK24 Chaise Lounge or "Hammock Chair" by Poul Kjaerholm 1965 / 2012 Fritz Hansen Steel base, frame and counterweight. Upholstered in Fritz Hansen Classic Black Leather.

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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen

$16,000

H 35.5 in W 23.5 in D 40 in

PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Keego Harbor, MI

This PK24 chaise longue, designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, embodies the Danish master’s commitment to refined simplicity and exceptional materials. Its flowing sculptural p...

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2010s Danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Metal

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Early 1960 Production

$1,950 / set

H 11.42 in W 11.03 in D 11.03 in

Poul Kjærholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Early 1960 Production

By Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare and highly collectible set of Poul Kjærholm PK71 nesting tables, produced by E. Kold Christensen in the early 1960s. These are unmarked early production examples, identifiable...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Early Production 'PK-22' Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Double-Signed

$6,800Sale Price|21% Off

H 29 in W 24.75 in D 23.75 in

Early Production 'PK-22' Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Double-Signed

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

This exceptional all-original early-production PK22 lounge chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen represents a highly collectible and investment-worthy example of one of the ...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

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Poul Kjærholm Sale Prices

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2026	$5,132	Chairs	Stainless Steel, Leather	Circa 21st Century
2026	$300	Side Tables	Brass, Walnut	2020
2026	$4,950	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Wicker	1982
2026	$8,274	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Wicker, Cane	1960s
2026	$3,703	Armchairs, Lounge Chairs	Rope, Oak	circa 1960s
2025	$7,410	Stools, Chairs	Steel, Leather, Wood	1960s
2025	$12,500	Bergere Chairs	Metal, Cane	1955 c
2025	$12,000	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Leather	1950s
2025	$2,350	Lounge Chairs, Chairs	Steel, Leather	1997
2025	$29,000	Daybeds	Stainless Steel, Leather, Rubber, Plywood	1957
2025	$4,500	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Leather	Circa 21st Century
2025	$1,500	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Stainless Steel, Slate	1975
2025	$1,800	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Steel, Glass	2006
2025	$14,624	Lounge Chairs, Armchairs	Metal, Leather	1958
2025	$5,600	Stools	Steel, Leather	1959
2025	$7,173	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Leather	1958
2025	$8,625	Daybeds	Stainless Steel, Leather, Rubber, Wood, Plywood	2006
2025	$3,280	Stools	Steel, Leather, Plastic	2018
2025	$1,500	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Chrome, Glass	circa 1960
2025	$6,835	Chaise Longues	Steel, Wicker	2014

$7,149

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 22

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Metal, Animal Skin, Steel, Leather

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Metal, Natural Fiber, Animal Skin, Leather, Stainless Steel, Steel, Wicker

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At first glance, the sleek, minimal shape of the PK24 lounge chair might appear to have little in common with the ornate, carved wood chaise longues of the French Rococo period, but that was indeed the inspiration for Poul Kjærholm's design. As Kjærholm (1929–80) proved, reinterpreting a design that was perhaps the furthest possible thing from the principles of modernism was a monumental demonstration of his mastery of them.Kjærholm referred to his PK24 lounge chair as the “hammock chair.” He...

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Poul Kjærholm furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Kjærholm furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of metal and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Kjærholm furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 248 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 19 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Poul Kjærholm were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ib Kofod-Larsen, France & Søn, and Illum Wikkelsø. Prices for Poul Kjærholm furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $207,921, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,166.