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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$7,673

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Four Sculptural Danish PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm 1995

$27,902 / set

H 29.93 in W 21.66 in D 23.23 in

Four Sculptural Danish PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm 1995

By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Stockholm, SE

A rare set of four iconic and sculptural Danish dining chairs model "PK-9" in natural patinated chromed-plated steel and original beautiful light brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm. Pro...

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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK61 for E. Kold Christensen Coffee Table, 1969

$6,200

H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in

Poul Kjaerholm PK61 for E. Kold Christensen Coffee Table, 1969

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Iconic early version PK-61 coffee table, designed by Poul Kjærholm, 1969 for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956-1981 in brushed, chromium-plated steel with glass top, marked with EKC...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK62 Side Table, Original Porsgrunn Marble, E. Kold Christensen

$18,500

H 6.5 in W 10.63 in D 31.5 in

Poul Kjærholm PK62 Side Table, Original Porsgrunn Marble, E. Kold Christensen

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in Dronten, NL

A rare Poul Kjærholm PK62 side table, designed in 1968 and made by E. Kold Christensen. The frame is brushed stainless steel and carries its original top of Porsgrunn marble. The man...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Marble, Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Denmark, 1960s

$5,800

H 12.75 in Dm 32.75 in

Poul Kjærholm, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Denmark, 1960s

By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

Located in High Point, NC

A steel and glass coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 32.75” Diameter

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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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 Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen

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 Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool, Early E. Kold Christensen Edition, 1961

$13,750

H 13.78 in W 23.63 in D 17.72 in

Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Folding Stool, Early E. Kold Christensen Edition, 1961

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Dronten, NL

A masterclass in restrained elegance and functional form, this PK-91 folding stool by Poul Kjærholm is a rare and highly collectible early example, produced by E. Kold Christensen, K...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK9 Dining Chairs Set (4), Brown Leather, Denmark, E. Kold, 1965

$24,000 / set

H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in

Poul Kjærholm PK9 Dining Chairs Set (4), Brown Leather, Denmark, E. Kold, 1965

By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm

Located in Vienna, AT

A set of four (4) very early original 1960's PK9 chairs for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970- in very good condition. Amazing set of 4 (not 5 as pictured) early sculptural classic chairs from Poul Kjearholm...

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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas

$4,399 / item

H 28 in W 24.8 in D 24.8 in

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas

By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas. Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship ...

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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm

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Steel

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Poul Kjærholm Sale Prices

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2026	$3,400	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Stainless Steel, Slate	1990's
2026	$8,400	Chairs, Lounge Chairs	Steel, Leather	1960s
2026	$25,372	Dining Room Chairs	Stainless Steel, Leather	2000s
2026	$8,500	Lounge Chairs	Steel, Rope	2012
2026	$2,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Chrome, Marble	1960s
2026	$3,500	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Steel, Stone	1980s
2026	$3,800	Stools	Steel, Leather	2020
2026	$3,800	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Metal, Glass	1950s
2026	$3,612	Lounge Chairs	Stainless Steel, Wicker	2000s
2026	$21,980	Chaise Longues	Stainless Steel, Leather, Cane	1960s
2026	$7,157	Lounge Chairs	Stainless Steel, Leather	1970s
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

$7,673

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$300-$25,372

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 22

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$7,696

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 22

By Poul Kjærholm

Materials

Metal, Animal Skin, Leather, Steel, Stainless Steel

Styles

Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern

While his mid-century Danish peers were working with wood, Poul Kjærholm (1929–80) found inspiration in the structural potential of steel. His innovative PK22 chair, designed in 1956 for E. Kold Christensen, offers a modern take on the style of ancient folding chairs through its 20th-century engineering.Trained as a cabinetmaker, Kjærholm was influenced by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, whose 1929 Barcelona chair — created with Lilly Reich — anticipated the PK22 with its angled metal frame and lea...

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 61

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$11,401

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 61

By Poul Kjærholm

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Metal, Steel, Stone, Marble

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 31

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$15,522

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Poul Kjaerholm Pk 31

By Poul Kjærholm

Materials

Animal Skin, Leather, Metal, Steel

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Pk 31 2

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$22,936

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Pk 31 2

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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.