Poul Pk 80
Poul Kjærholm Pk-11 Armchair by E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
most recognized pieces and is featured in several musea among his other works such as the PK-80 (daybed
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-80 Daybed or Bench for E Kold Christiansen
Located in Danville, CA
Incredible as-found Poul Kjaerholm PK 80 daybed for E Kold Christiansen in original as found
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds
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Occasional Table PK 61 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
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Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
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Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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Steel
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Coffee Table in Steel with Cipollini Marble Top by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
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Coffee Table in Steel with Cipollini Marble Top by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
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'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
Rohe for Knoll Associates and Poul Kjaerholm's PK-80 daybed for E. Kold Christensen (EKC).
This
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
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Steel, Chrome
H 28 in W 48.75 in D 28 in
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Poul Pk 80 For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the poul pk 80 you’re looking for. Each poul pk 80 for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. There are 11 variations of the antique or vintage poul pk 80 you’re looking for, while we also have 2 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the poul pk 80 you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right poul pk 80, those designed in mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made poul pk 80 over the years, but those crafted by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen and Fritz Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
How Much is a Poul Pk 80?
The average selling price for a poul pk 80 at 1stDibs is $10,200, while they’re typically $2,595 on the low end and $87,218 for the highest priced.
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