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Poul Kjaerholm Chairs

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.

Find a collection of vintage Poul Kjærholm furniture on 1stDibs.

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Item Ships From: Los Angeles
Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen "PK24" Wicker and Chrome Lounge Chair. Sloped wicker lounge seat, chrome frame and base, tobacco brown leather headrest with chrome attachment. Denmar...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs

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Chrome

PK91 Footstool by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK91 folding footstool. Chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs

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Chrome

Set of PK20 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of high back PK20 lounge chair and a low back PK20 lounge chair in chromed metal and sienna brown leather. Stamped for Poul Kjaerholm; Further stamped: Denma...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chairs

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Chrome

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 Chairs

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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 Chairs

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Leather

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6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
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PK22 in Cane by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
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Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
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Located in Brooklyn, NY
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Poul Kjærholm Iconic PK 22 Chair reupholstered in Cowhide, E. Kold Christensen 2
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
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Poul Kjærholm Fauteuils PK22 voor E.Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Den Haag, NL
In a all original condition .real attic find . Early edition . Design by Poul Kjaerholm Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen . Upholstery in Canvas and rust . Great looking chair .
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Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
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Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
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H 28 in W 24.5 in D 24.5 in
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
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Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
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Chaise Lounge Model PK24 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
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Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk11
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
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Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk11
Poul Kjærholm Chair Model Pk11
H 27.7 in W 25.2 in D 17.3 in
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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2 PK9 Poul Kjaerholm Kold Christensen
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Set of 4 Poul Kjærholm Pk12 for E. Kold Christensen, 1964
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in L'Escala, ES
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Black Leather PK 22 Lounge Chair by Fritz Hansen
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Chaise Lounge PK24 by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK24 chaise lounge. Polished stainless steel and rattan, Denmark, 1970s.
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Chaise Lounge PK24 by Poul Kjærholm
Chaise Lounge PK24 by Poul Kjærholm
H 33 in W 21.75 in D 55 in
Single PK-1 Dining or Accent Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Set of Eight PK-1 Dining Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs
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Poul Kjærholm chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Kjærholm chairs 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 chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 33 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 7 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original chairs by Poul Kjærholm were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Ib Kofod-Larsen, Kai Kristiansen, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Poul Kjærholm chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $4,975 and can go as high as $64,354, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,955.

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