E. Kold Christensen Armchairs

Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1958. The design features Poul Kjaerholm’s ability to work with exquisite materials and minimalism. The shapes are modest, yet elegant. The chairs still contain the original leather and original stuffing. The seats rest on chrome-plated steel frames, as Kjaerholm extensively used steel frames in his designs rather than the traditional wood. Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...

Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.

Pair of first edition PK22 armchairs in cognac leather designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen presumably in the 1970s heard from old owners. You can see in the photo the b...

A pair of early production 1950s Vintage Danish Mid Century Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge chairs in polished steel and cognac/bronze leather for E. Kold Christensen. The price shown is for both chairs. Originally designed in 1956 the PK22 stands out as one of Kjaerholm’s most lauded and recognised designs. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it features legs that are angled in opposite directions to provide a strong but light frame. The frame is constructed from bent steel bar and has a simple elegance that originates from his graduation project, the ‘Element’ Chair...

A Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge chair in polished, brushed steel and cream leather for Fritz Hansen. There are two virtually identical chairs available. The price shown is per chair. Originally designed in 1956 the PK22 stands out as one of Kjaerholm’s most lauded and recognised designs. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it features legs that are angled in opposite directions to provide a strong but light frame. The frame is constructed from bent steel bar and has a simple elegance that originates from his graduation project, the ‘Element...

A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge chairs in polished, brushed steel and cream leather for Fritz Hansen. Originally designed in 1956 the PK22 stands out as one of Kjaerholm’s most lauded and recognised designs. Inspired by the both the ancient ‘Klismos’ Greek chair design and Mies van der Rohe’s Barcelona chair, it features legs that are angled in opposite directions to provide a strong but light frame. The frame is constructed from bent steel bar and has a simple elegance that originates from his graduation project, the ‘Element’ Chair. This chair, also known as the PK25...

Rare pair of mid century easy chairs model "PK-22" designed by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark in the 1960s. In great vintage condition an...

Rare mid century easy chair model "PK-22" designed by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960s. In good vintage condition and the brown cogna...

The vintage leather armchair is designed by Poul Kjaerholm, model PK-20, for the manufacture of E. Kold Christensen in the 1960s. The armchair consists of a steel frame that supports...

Poul Kjærholm easy chair Model PK-31. Original cognac leather and matt chromed spring steel frame. The frame is marked with the EKC Denmark logo. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 19...

Set of 2 black leather Poul Kjaerholm Pk31 lounge chairs from the first production series made by maker Ejvind Kold Christensen (stamped to frame) i...

This PK22 lounge chair was designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured for E. Kold Christensen during 1960 in Denmark. The chair features a matt chrome-plated steel base with very be...