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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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Period: 1980s
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Louisiana exhibition poster january 1982 Danish design
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable vintage exhibition poster displaying a very stylish representation of the PK24 chair by the Danish designer Poul Kjærholm...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Paper

Poul Kjaerholm PK24 Ligne exhibition poster january 1983 Danish design vintage
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Here is a very rare and desirable vintage exhibition poster displaying a very stylish representation of the PK24 chair by the Danish designer Poul Kjærholm...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Paper

Vintage PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm in Leather / Fritz Hansen, '1985'
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in GOOR, NL
PK22 is a chair designed by the Danish furniture designer Poul Kjærholm in 1956. It is also known as the PK22 Lounge Chair. The PK22 chair was originally manufactured by E. Kold ...
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1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Leather

PK40 Dining Table by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1980
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching dining table, model PK40, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980. This iconic and rare piece of mid-century Scandinavia...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Steel

PK-22 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Scandinavian Modern, 1980's
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
Scandinavian modern; Denmark; PK-22 Easy Chair; Loung chair; Poul Kjærholm; Fritz Hansen; Rattan; Wicker; Poul Kjaerholm early edition easy chair PK22 in hand-woven rattan and bru...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Steel

Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Iconic PK91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1982. This stool is from the second generation and has a stainless steel frame with its...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Steel

Pair of PK22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning pair of PK22 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark around 1980. The PK22 is an iconic model of Danish / Scandinavian design fr...
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1980s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture

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Metal

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Original vintage poster for the exhibition "Documenta" in Louisiana, Denmark 1969. The poster portraying a picture of Robert Indiana's ´Love´ series and description of the exhibition. The year 1969 witnessed a significant chapter in the history of the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art with its hosting of the Documenta exhibition. This prestigious event, which originated in Kassel, Germany, and was brought to Denmark's shores, marked a pivotal moment in the cultural landscape of the time. The Documenta exhibition held at the Louisiana Museum in 1969 showcased a curated selection of contemporary artworks that reflected the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of the global art scene. This edition of Documenta provided visitors with a unique opportunity to engage with diverse artistic styles, mediums, and perspectives. By hosting Documenta, the Louisiana Museum solidified its reputation as an international cultural hub, fostering cross-cultural exchange and showcasing the latest artistic innovations. The exhibition served as a bridge between different artistic communities, igniting conversations on the role of art in society...
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Joan Miró, Exhibition Poster, Louisiana Art Museum, Denmark, 1998/1999, Framed
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Poster from the Joan Miró exhibition, Louisiana Art Museum in Denmark from September 18, 1998 to January 10, 1999. The work "Flamme dans l'espace et femme nue" was created in 1932 and is part of the permanent collection of the Joan-Miró Foundation in Barcelona. Poster by Joan Miró, a Catalan painter, sculptor and ceramicist. The surrealist master is one of the most important Spanish artists of the 20th century and one of the greatest artists of contemporary art. A picture is made of brushstrokes, just as a poem is made of words. - Joan Miró Miró's works are interpreted as belonging to surrealism, as an expression of a return to childhood and as sandboxes for the subconscious. The Miró style consists of vivid colors combined with simplified forms, reminiscent of drawings of a small child. Initially, Miró created in various fashionable styles, for example, Fauvist and Cubist. In 1920 he traveled to Paris several times, and a year later he settled there permanently. He met Pablo Picasso, Vasily Kandinsky and many other outstanding artists. In 1924 he joined the surrealists of André Breton's circle, but - despite the fact that he worked under their influence - he remained on the outskirts of this trend, maintaining the position of an outsider. Influenced by Surrealist poets and writers, he began to develop his own style: a map of weightless colored signs and poetic forms that evoke both the seemingly naive freshness of invention and the exuberant and baroque Catalan...
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2007 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK61 Stainless Steel & Marble Coffee Table
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1983 Savignac Chez Citroen Original Vintage Poster
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PK80 Daybed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
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By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
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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.

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