Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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
Mid Century Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Allerum, SE
Exceptional and rare 20th century three-part wall mounted sofa in brushed chrome plated steel, canvas and original patinated Niger leather upholstery. Designed in 1956 by Poul Kjærho...
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Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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PK 31/3 - 3-seater sofa in original leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - 3-seater sofa in patinated original brown aniline leather with a chromed steel frame. Designed in 1958 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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PK 31 - 3 seater in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in patinated black leather and frame in black oxidised steel. Stamped from manufacturer E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Sofas
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Steel, Chrome
$12,861 Sale Price
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Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, three-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark, 1958.
Beautiful PK31 sofa in patinated black leather by P...
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PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in original leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/3 - 3 seater sofa in patinated original reddish aniline leather with frame in chromed steel. Designed in 1958 by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen.
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Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
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 Sofas
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Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 3-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craf...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' 2-Seater Sofa for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsma...
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Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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PK 31-3 leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, E.Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic PK31 three-seater leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, EKC Denmark 1958.
This sofa is from the first edition produced by E.Kold Christensen until Fritz Hansen takes over the produc...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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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 Sofas
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Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen Denmark (marking on last photo).
Sofa comes with original upholstered frame panels...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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2002 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poul Kjaerholm PK31 3-seat sofa, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2002 in Denmark. We currently have t...
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2002 Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Three Seat Sofa in Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Poul Kjaerholm PK31 3-seat sofa, initially designed by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen in 1958. This particular example was produced in 2002 in Denmark. We currently have t...
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Early 2000s European Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Pair of Sofas in Black Leather and Flat Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Sofas in Black Leather and Flat Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1958
Additional Information:
Material: Black leather and flat steel
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Rare pair of sofa...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Vintage Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Sofa by Fritz Hansen Denmark 1980s
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and rare PK31/3 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
One of the earliest Fritz Hansen editions made in the early 1980s.
One of the finest sofa ever made. Actually new retai...
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1980s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Stainless Steel
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in patinated original black leather with frame in steel. Designed by Poul Kjærholm, made by E. Kold Christensen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Sofas
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Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exceptional 4 seat PK31 sofa.
This stunning sofa is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1950's.
Beautiful and high quality original black lea...
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Located in Hellouw, NL
A timeless expression of Danish modern design, the PK31 two-seater sofa by Poul Kjaerholm captures the essence of elegance and functionality. Designed in 1958 for Ejvind Kold Christe...
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Located in Stockholm, SE
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, two-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark, 1960s.
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Poul Kjærholm sofas for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Kjærholm sofas are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of leather and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Poul Kjærholm sofas, although black editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original sofas by Poul Kjærholm were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider sofas by Kaare Klint, France & Søn, and Rud Rasmussen. Prices for Poul Kjærholm sofas can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,600 and can go as high as $38,922, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $15,534.
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