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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Creator: Poul Kjærholm
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PK 55 - Desk/dining table in ash by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 55 - Desk/dining table with top in ash and steel frame. Marked from the manufacturer. Designed by Poul Kjærholm ,made by E. Kold Christensen.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 61 Coffeetable by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 61 - coffee table with slate top and steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Slate, Steel
PK 22 - Easy chair in patinated woven cane by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in patinated woven cane. Labelled from manufacturer. Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Stainless Steel
JH 106 - Easy chair in patinated ash By Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
JH 106 - Easy chair in ash and with original patinated flag halyard. Designed in 1952.
Manufactered by Thorald Madsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Other
Round marble table PK 54 by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 round dining table with flint-rolled marble top. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Marble, Steel
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.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 54 dining table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 dining table with granite by Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Granite, Steel
Pair of PK 20 easychairs by Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 20 easy chairs with patinated cognac leather. Poul Kjærhlm / E. Kold Christensen
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in black patinated leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 101 Spiral formed chandelier by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 101 - Spiral-formed chandelier (for candles) in matt chrome-plated spring steel, light arms threaded to central stem. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 52 Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 52 - 'Student table'/desk with patinated Oregon pine top and grey angle iron frame. Poul Kjærholm / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 31/2 Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2-seater sofa in original patinated black leather on matt chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - easy chair with reddish brown leather on frame of steel. Poul Kjærholm / Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 53 desk by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 53 - 'Professor's desk' with black angle iron frame and Oregon pine top. Designed in 1957. Poul Kjærholm / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Metal
Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 22 - easy chairs in brown leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm. Stamp from E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Easy chair in red leather on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 9 Tulip Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - 'Tulip' chair in patinated natural leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Leather
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of PK 31/1 - easy chairs in black patinated leather on a steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Stools by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of two PK 91 - folding stools in steel and black leather. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Steel
PK 64 Rare Coffee Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 64, rare coffee table with flint-rolled white marble. Designed in 1968. Early edition. Stamped. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern 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
PK 9 Tulip chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK 9 - Dining chair in patinated, black leather with steel frame. E. Kold Christensen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Furniture
Materials
Leather
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PK 61 coffee table by Poul Kjærholm
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 61 coffee table with slate top. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
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PK 33 stool by Poul Kjærholm
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Set of 6 chairs by Poul Kjærholm
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Set of 6 PK 15 - Armchairs in ash and French wicker seat. Poul Kjærholm / PP Møbler.
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PK 65 coffeetable by Poul Kjærholm
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PK 54 Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with light, flint-rolled marble on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
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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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