Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm Produced by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stamford, CT
A PK20 chair produced by Kold Christensen in Poul Kjaeholms iconic matte chrome finish. Leather is in great shape without staining and remains supple. E. Ko...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Chrome
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chair in Red Leather
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 Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Metal
2 PK9 Poul Kjaerholm Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Two early PK9 black leather dining chairs design 1961 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
chairs are in good condition.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Metal
PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa comes from a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar.
The dark brown leather has ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Metal
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 Seating
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Metal
Poul Kjaerholm, Early Production PK-91 Folding Stool, Ek-C Stamped
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm for E-Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. PK-91 Folding Stools in chromed steel with the original black leather . Stool is stamped and displays the early stepped joints ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Leather
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa was once placed in a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar.
The dark brown leath...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Rare PK27 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1971
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK27 easy chair in excellent condition.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
These chairs were only produced for three years, between...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Leather, Suede, Bentwood, Plywood
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set-2 PK22 Lounge in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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 Beac...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 Armchairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of PK-11 armchairs designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stool by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Highland, IN
Kjaerholm's 1961 masterpiece, the PK91 stool made by E. Kold Christensen is the perfect distillation of his aesthetic. A minimalist form combining matte ch...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK-12 chairs for E. Kold Christensen.
Chromed steel frame and seat upholstered with brown Nigerian leather.
Designed ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-91 Stool by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare foldable stool model PK-91 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon.
Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
Matt chromed spring steel, leather, down
Made in Den...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel, Ash, and Leather PK11 Armchair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dorchester, MA
Poul Kjærholm designed the PK11 chair in 1957 as a matching companion to the PK51 worktable. The PK11 is a complex and beautiful modern chair carried by a three-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Palm Springs, CA
Priced each we have 4 Paul Kjaerholm PK 22 chairs from Fritz Hansen labeled and dated 2004. We believe these chairs were only produced in this color for 2 years. These chairs come wi...
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Early 2000s Scandinavian Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Fabric
"Free Swinger" Armchair in Leather by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Rare PK 13 "Free Swinger" cantilevered armchair with chrome-plated spring steel frame, black leather cushion and armrest. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark,...
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Steel
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Stainless Steel
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of PK91 stools each stamped EKC inside a square. Please note these are from the first edition of PK91 stools not the latter edition by Fritz Hansen....
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Leather
1950s PK33 Stool by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An early 'PK-33' stool, with a round black leather cushion on three satin-chromed flat bar legs. Maker's mark on underside.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Chrome
PK20 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm, E. Kold Christensen, 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lyon, FR
Rare early edition Danish lounge chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen.
Steel structure with leather seat.
Signed under the seat.
Model low back chair, very rare.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Early Propeller Stool by Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Early produced propeller stool in chromed metal and canvas designed by MAA. Poul Kjærholm for EKC Made in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Metal
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Two-Seat Black "Elegance" Leather Sofa for E.Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Madrid, ES
A two-seat sofa designed by Poul Kjaerhom and edited by Kold Christensen in 1958. Stamped.Frame in chromed steel. Back, sides and loose cushions upholstered in original black "elegan...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Early PK1 Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK91 Folding Stools Created by E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of PK91 stools each stamped EKC inside a square. Please note these are from the first edition of PK91 stools not the latter edition by Fritz Hansen....
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1970s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Steel
1967, Poul Kjaerholm, PK 20, Early Kold Kristensen in Original 1st Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
This chair 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, check last three...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pompano Beach, FL
Poul Kjaerholm lounge chairs. Matte chrome-plated steel and cane. Impressed manufacturer's marks to underside. E Kold Christensen Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, DK 1982
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Seating
Materials
Steel
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen with Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Belmont, MA
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for his friend and manufacturer E. Kold Christiensen, the PK22 is made from brown leather and stainless steel. While many of Kjaerholm's contemporaries pri...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Stainless 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 Seating
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Early PK91 Folding Stool, with cushion
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An early PK-91 folding stool in chromed steel with original slung canvas seat and additional loose cushion upholstered in brown leather. By repute, the cushion is the work of Ivan S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK33 Stool for E Kold Christensen, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Circular PK33 stool, designed in 1958 by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by E Kold Christensen (bears their stamp).
Removable leather seat cushion with central button, grey lacquere...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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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 Seating
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Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK-11 by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Provenance: Signe Persson-Melin.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Black Leather Chairs
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 black leather sling chairs that were produced in 2000, they were sold through Fritz Hansen and Knoll. Overall ver...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Stainless 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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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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.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Leather
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Armchair Model PK12, Stamped by Maker
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1964. Model PK-12 armchair , frame of tubular matt chromed steel and seat of original cognac leather , original braided leather to the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
PK 13 "Free Swinger" Cantilevered Armchair by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1974
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 13 "Free Swinger" cantilevered armchair with chrome-plated spring steel frame and
natural brown leather cushion. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Chris...
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1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
Materials
Steel
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
Sculptural Scandinavian Modern PK20 lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. This early PK20 lounge chair features a high-back scoop seat with perfectly patinated channeled leather up...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Steel
PK 12 Chair in Braided Brown Leather and Stainless Steel by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
PK 12 chair with hand braided brown leather armrest and stainless steel frame. Seat upholstered in brown leather. Originally designed by Poul Kjaerholm, 1964. Ed...
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Early 2000s Danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Blown Glass
Pair of PK31/1 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
A pair of black leather lounge chairs
Model PK31/1
Design : Poul Kjærholm, 1958
Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen
Marked on metal foot
upholstered in black calfskin .
Denmark, cir...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Metal
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.
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1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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.
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1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Seating
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Leather
Poul Kjærholm seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Kjærholm seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 160 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 17 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Illum Wikkelsø, France & Søn, and Ib Kofod-Larsen. Prices for Poul Kjærholm seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $755 and can go as high as $207,921, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,474.
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