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.
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Creator: Poul Kjærholm
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Wicker with Aura Leather Neck Rest
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk25
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for this chair comes from the Rococo period and the French chaise longue – long chair – that featured the same curve and size. The chair is a prime and almost extreme example of Kjærholm’s principle of designing with independent elements. Consequently, the chair has no physical connection between the main parts, which are instead kept together by gravity and the friction between the elements. Kjærholm also labelled the PK24 the “Hammock Chair...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK31 chair and sofa series is a prime example of Kjærholm’s ability to create furniture that can be tailored to a room and still keep the identity of t...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Exquisite Cognac Leather PK22 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark . This original old 1950s edition is professionally reupholstered with soft cognac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk24 Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK24 chaise longue chair, with its easy curves and organic shape, stands out as perhaps the most recognizable chair in Poul Kjærholm’s work. Inspiration for ...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1958.
The design features Poul Kjaerholm’s ability to work with exquisite materials and minimalism. The shapes are modest, yet elegant. The chairs still contain the original leather and original stuffing. The seats rest on chrome-plated steel frames, as Kjaerholm extensively used steel frames in his designs rather than the traditional wood.
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish designer and cabinetmaker. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. Poul Kjaerholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm Easy Chairs Model PK-22 Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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Steel
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK27 Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK27 easy chairs with leather upholstery, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
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Plywood, Leather
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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Anthracite Grey by Fritz Hansen, 2004
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Lounge Chairs
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Fabric
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair, Denmark, circa 1960
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK20 lounge chair, Denmark, circa 1960. Designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in stainless steel and patinated blac...
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1960s European 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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
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,...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm, Denmark, Oxblood Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
A pair of PK 22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark. Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel frame covered with durable oxblood leather upholstery. S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage 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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
PK 22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen with Brown Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair 1980 Fritz Hansen Ejvind Kold Christensen Retro
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Cambridge, GB
New Stock ✅
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Chair 1980 By Fritz Hansen and Ejvind Kold Christensen in Black Leather and Brushed Steel.
This piece is an original licensed Fritz Hansen piece with...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Pair of PK22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1980
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Black Leather Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless 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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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 Lounge Chairs
Materials
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 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.
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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.