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Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Longues

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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Creator: Poul Kjærholm
PK24 Chaise Lounge by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Doral, FL
PK24 Chaise Lounge or "Hammock Chair" by Poul Kjaerholm 1965 / 2012 Fritz Hansen Steel base, frame and counterweight. Upholstered in Fritz Hansen Classic Black Leather.
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Longues

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Steel

Poul Kjaerholm "PK24" Chaise Lounge Chair Produced by E Kold Christensen Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare and iconic Danish mid century "PK-24" chaise lounge chair in steel, cane and dark brown leather by Poul Kjaerholm / Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Longues

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Steel

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 Chaise Longues

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Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen PK 24 Chaise, circa 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amarillo, 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 Chaise Longues

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Stainless 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 Chaise Longues

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Metal

PK24 Chaise Lounge Chair By Poul Kjaerholm For Fritz Hansen, 1992
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY, NY
An exquisite Fritz Hansen PK24 chaise lounge chair in rattan, manufactured in 1992. This iconic piece, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, exemplifies timeless elegance and superior craftsm...
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1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Longues

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Stainless Steel

Two Poul Kjærholm PK-22, Kold Christensen in Elegance Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in København Ø, DK
*Sold as a pair or individually* Designer: Poul Kjærholm Manufacturer: Kold Christensen (Discontinued model, now produced by Fritz Hansen) Model: PK-22 Dimensions: Height: 80 c...
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Mid-19th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Antique Poul Kjaerholm Chaise Longues

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Leather, Upholstery

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 Chaise Longues

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Chrome

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Poul Kjærholm chaise longues for sale on 1stDibs.

Poul Kjærholm chaise longues 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 chaise longues, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chaise longues by Poul Kjærholm were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chaise longues by Fritz Hansen, Verner Panton, and Firma Karl Mathsson. Prices for Poul Kjærholm chaise longues can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $14,000 and can go as high as $44,382, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $28,033.

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