Poul Kjaerholm Lounge 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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Creator: Poul Kjærholm
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
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,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This original 1980s edition comes with soft brown leather with beautiful patina. The so...
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Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Natural Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Brown Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A stunning and authentic pair of PK22 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, circa 1980s. These chairs exemplify Kjærholm’s mastery in mergi...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK22 Chairs in Cognac Leather for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A stunning and authentic pair of PK22 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1950s. These early production chairs exemplify Kjæ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless 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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK23' Walnut and Brushed Steel Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless crafts...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Natural Wicker Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold Christensen. Made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Natural Flag Halyard Black Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
'PK-11' Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for EKC, Set of Six, Denmark c. 1957, Signed
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
We often acquire incredible collectors pieces and once in a blue moon we can safely say we have a 'best in class' piece. This fine collector's set of six (6) original 'PK-11' armchai...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair Canvas Brushed Spring Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK22™ has the subtle silhouette that has become a genuine design classic. The iconic chair exemplifies Poul Kjærholm’s vision and quest for the ideal form and dimension. PK22™ re...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Embrace Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard with Steel Frame
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
'PK4' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Black Flag Halyard with Steel Frame.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in New York, NY
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 lounge chair in brown naugahyde
leather and stainless steel, produced by E Kold Christensen of Denmark. This is an early example, dating to the 1960's. It is in l...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Mid-Century "Pk 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold Christensen. Made in Denmark. Original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chair in Red Leather
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Aura Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK4 Lounge Chair Black Flag Halyard Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK4™ is a modern, relaxed lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1952. It radiates the designer’s distinctive elegance through a light, minimalistic expression in steel and fl...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Easy chair by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj / Thorald Madsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Poul Kjærholm, Jorgen Hoj
Located in Dronten, NL
Rare easy chair JH 106 in ash with the original patinated flag halyard.
Designed by Poul Kjærholm & Jørgen Høj in 1952.
Manufactured by Thorald Madsen.
Unrestored all original cond...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Rope, Ash
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...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul kjaerholm PK 20
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of early pk 20 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Kristensen in Brouwn leather and metal.
Stamped with the Kristensen label in the metal structure.
They are in good condition with original leather .
Some nice patina and some small scratches on the leather.
Asking price for the pairs.
Part of Royal Albert and Victoria...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set-2 PK22 Lounge in Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, 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 Beac...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
2010 Pair Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a gorgeous pair of PK31 easy lounge chairs, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by Fritz Hansen circa 2010. The chairs came from the executive suite of an investment f...
Category
2010s Danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
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.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjærholm lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Kjærholm lounge 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 lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 62 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs 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 lounge chairs by Illum Wikkelsø, Finn Juhl, and Hans Olsen. Prices for Poul Kjærholm lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,990 and can go as high as $44,382, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,268.