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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pk2
Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
$15,412
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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
PK 20 easy chair by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen. 2 pcs. in stock.
$12,170
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
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
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
$12,769Sale 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
constructional condition and will give you comfort for many more years to come. We do have another PK-31/2 brown
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
$16,607
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955. A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Metal
PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
$17,025 / item
H 27.96 in W 53.94 in D 29.53 in
PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa comes from 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 leather has ...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal
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PK 31/2 sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PK 31/2 sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958. Made by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. Original
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Canvas, Leather
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PK 31/2 sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958. Made by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. The sofa
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Chrome, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen , Denmark , 1958 . A PK 31/2 two seater sofa in original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Poul Kjaerholm early PK 31/2
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm , Denmark for E Kold Christensen , 1958 , a nice early production PK 31-2 Sofa in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul kjaerholm PK31/2 sofa in excellent original condition. Steel and black patinated leather
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in red semi-aniline leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, two-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless 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.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
Sofa Model PK-31/2 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1960
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H 27.56 in W 53.55 in D 28.75 in
Sofa Model PK-31/2 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sofa, model PK-31/2, in black leather with patina and flat steel designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pk 31/3 Sofa + 2 Pk 31 Easy Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Dark Brown Leather
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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 Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
Poul Kjaerholm (denmark, 1929-80) is one of the most important furniture designers of the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm, Sofa Model PK-31-2, for E Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Two-seat sofa, model PK-31, designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen. Black leather and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Steel
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm and E. Kold Christensen, circa 1968
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H 27.96 in W 53.55 in D 29.14 in
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm and E. Kold Christensen, circa 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
PK 31/2 two seat sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958 and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Chrome
Black Leather PK 31/2 Loveseat by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
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H 28 in W 54.5 in L 28 in
Black Leather PK 31/2 Loveseat by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm's PK 31 seating series was envisioned as a discrete unit (the frame was designed to
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
PK 31/2 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2. Two-seat sofa in natural leather. Design by Poul Kjærholm. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 – 2-seat sofa in patinated black leather on matt chromed steel frame. Two pieces in stock
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Pk 31/2 Poul Kjærholm Two-Seat
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa in original patinated cognac leather and frame in chromed steel. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950
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H 27.5 in W 54 in D 27.5 in
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950. Original black
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Vintage 1950s European Sofas
Materials
Leather
Vintage PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set of 2
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H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Vintage PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set of 2
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
. These chairs are designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1955 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Both chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
PK 31/2 by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2, two-seat sofa in natural leather and frame in chromed steel. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Poul Kjaerholm Two-Seat Sofa, Model No. PK 31 /2 for E. Kold Christensen
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H 27.5 in W 55 in D 28.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm Two-Seat Sofa, Model No. PK 31 /2 for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 two-seat sofa / settee. E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1958. Leather with a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
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H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Set of 2 PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1955
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in grand Lancy, CH
Set of Two PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1955. A rare early set of PK22 lounge chairs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Bergere Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Borken, DE
Iconic Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/2 sofa by E. Kold Christensen.
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Antique 1650s Danish Scandinavian Modern Living Room Sets
Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs PK 31 for E. Kold Christensen, Set of 2
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H 28.35 in W 30.32 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs PK 31 for E. Kold Christensen, Set of 2
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of ?PK-31 ?by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel and new linen fabric
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Sofa PK 31/2 by Poul Kjaerholm for E.K.Christensen in Original Patinated Leather
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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 32.29 in
Sofa PK 31/2 by Poul Kjaerholm for E.K.Christensen in Original Patinated Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
: The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné, Sheridan, ppg. 110-113. Shipping services: Ask
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Loveseats
Materials
Aluminum
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1958
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H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 27.96 in
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1958
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wilnis, UT
Stunning two-seat sofa "PK 31/2" designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured for E. Kold Christensen
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
Materials
Metal, Chrome
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Poul Kjaerholm Pk2 For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal poul kjaerholm pk2 for your home. Each poul kjaerholm pk2 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, leather and metal. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect poul kjaerholm pk2 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A poul kjaerholm pk2, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or mid-century modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Poul Kjaerholm Pk2?
Prices for a poul kjaerholm pk2 start at $3,705 and top out at $17,600 with the average selling for $11,780.
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 Sofas for You
Black leather, silk velvet cushions, breathable bouclé fabric — when shopping for antique or vintage sofas, today’s couch connoisseurs have much to choose from in terms of style and shape. But it wasn’t always thus.
The sofa is typically defined as a long upholstered seat that features a back and arms and is intended for two or more people. While the term “couch” comes from the Old French couche, meaning to lie down, and sofa has Eastern origins, both are forms of divan, a Turkish word that means an elongated cushioned seat. Bench-like seating in Ancient Greece, which was padded with soft blankets, was called klinai. No matter how you spell it, sofa just means comfort, at least it does today.
In the early days of sofa design, upholstery consisted of horsehair or dried moss. Sofas that originated in countries such as France during the 17th century were more integral to decor than they were to comfort. Like most Baroque furnishings from the region, they frequently comprised heavy, gilded mahogany frames and were upholstered in floral Beauvais tapestry. Today, options abound when it comes to style and material, with authentic leather offerings and classy steel settees. Plush, velvet chesterfields represent the platonic ideal of coziness.
Vladimir Kagan’s iconic sofa designs, such as the Crescent and the Serpentine — which, like the sectional sofas of the 1960s created by furniture makers such as Harvey Probber, are quite popular among mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts — showcase the spectrum of style available to modern consumers. Those looking to make a statement can turn to Studio 65’s lip-shaped Bocca sofa, which was inspired by the work of Salvador Dalí. Elsewhere, the furniture of the 1970s evokes an era when experimentation ruled, or at least provided a reason to break the rules. Just about every area of society felt a sudden urge to be wayward, to push boundaries — and buttons. Vintage leather sofas of that decade are characterized by a rare blending of the showy and organic.
With so many options, it’s important to explore and find the perfect furniture for your space. Paying attention to the lines of the cushions as well as the flow from the backrest into the arms is crucial to identifying a cohesive new piece for your home or office.
Fortunately, with styles from every era — and even round sofas — there’s a luxurious piece for every space. Deck out your living room with an Art Deco lounge or go retro with a nostalgic '80s design. No matter your sitting vision, the right piece is waiting for you in the expansive collection of unique sofas on 1stDibs.