Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
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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Color: Brown
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 24 Chaise, circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen chaise
Model PK 24
Made in Denmark, circa 1960s
Handwoven cane, stainless steel, counterweight custom leather head rest.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Early PK1 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A first-production example of the PK1 chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm. This chair features a refined and Minimalist frame of bent steel rods with seat and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK41 Table
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Fantastic work table model PK 41 in Oregon pine and steel designed by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark. Ultra minimal and elegant table.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
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 Denmark (marking on last photo).
Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This item is part of the private collection of Casey Godrie and is situated in his private house. Ask him for competitive shipping quotes. His incredible Dune Villa, Amsterdam Beach,...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Rare Poul Kjaerholm PK59 Oak-Topped Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Matte chrome-plated steel frame with figured oak veneer top, circa 1957. Stamped for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark to underside stretcher. The PK-59 table has been out of production f...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Oak
PK33 Stool by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK33 stool by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1959. Matte chrome-plated steel and leather. Impressed manufacturer's mark to frame under cush...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, Daybed, Leather, Steel, Plywood, E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in High Point, NC
A leather, steel and plywood daybed designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm, Denmark, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of PK 22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark. Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel frame covered with durable oxblood leather upholstery. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Professor Desk for Rud. Rasmussen
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm professor desk. Oxidixed steel frame and top of Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Square Dining Table with Leaves by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern dining table in a Minimalist design by Poul Kjaerholm. The square table features an ebonized mahogany top with satin chromed steel cylinder legs. Expands to 51....
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Kold Christensen Chaise Longues
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Kold Christensen from the 1970s.
Black leather cushion with nice patinated wicker.
Good vintage condition.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm Professor's Desk, 1955
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm 'Professor's desk with grey lacquered metal frame and top of Oregon pine.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for the Royal Danish Academy of Fine art in Copenhagen, 1955. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
Rare Poul Kjaerholm Desk
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Very rare Poul Kjærholm custom-made desk from 1964. Desk top made of oakwood. Two black-varnished drawers and tubular steel legs. Stamped E.kold in few ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK 33 Stool for E. Kold Christensen, Original Condition, 1959
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Houston, TX
Poul Kjærholm, original condition.
PK 33 stool.
E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1959.
Matte, chrome-plate spring steel with patinated, laminated wood...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Dining Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Oak table with matte chrome plated steel legs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark 1964 E Kold Christensen. Impressed manufacturer's mark on each leg.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Oak
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. Kold Christensen. Stamped to frame.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Ensemble De 6 Chaises En Cuir PK9 “Tulip Chair”de Poul Kjaerholm Pour Fritz Hans
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Le modèle PK9 également appelé “la chaise Tulipe” fait partie de la collection Poul Kjaerholm de Fritz Hansen, 1961.
De design danois, cette chaise est composée de 3 pièces en aci...
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Provenance: Signe Persson-Melin.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 9 Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 9 - 'Tulip' dining chair in patinated red leather on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK 27 easy chairs manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' Leather Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm & E Kold Christensen 'PK27' chair in molded plywood and maple veneer, with brown leather upholstery. From Denmark, 1971.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Leather
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.
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