Poul Kjaerholm Tables
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
Occasional Table PK61 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table PK61 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen,
Denmark, 1956.
Coffee table / occasional table in steel and flint-rolled Cipollini marble.
Dimensions:
H:...
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble
Poul Kjærholm 'PK55' Table or Desk for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK55' Table or Desk for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has become synonymous with legendary Danish design. Combining timeless craftsmanship with an e...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
PK-61 Glass Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A PK-61 satin-chrome steel frame table designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen in Denmark. Glass top measures 31.5" wide, 31.5" deep and ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, PK64, Coffee table, Fritz hansen, 1990s
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Kjaerholm (1929-1980)
PK64
A rectangular PK64 coffee table with a white marble top on a four legged matte chrome-plated steel stand.
With a Fritz Hansen label.
Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark.
1995
Literature
The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné,
Michael Sheridan, Gregory R. Miller & Co., 2007, pp.150-151.
Poul Kjaerholm, Arkitektens Forlag, 1999
Poul Kjaerholm : Furniture Architect , Michael Sheridan,
Louisiana Museum of Modern Art, 2006
Note
The PK64 is a spectacular and very rare version of the PK63 and the PK62...
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1990s Danish Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjærholm Dining Table Model PK-54 by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model PK-54 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark. Six-piece addition ring of solid maple.
Measures: Width: 140 ( 210 ) cm.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Architects Table Model PK52 by Poul Kjærholm, Made in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking architect work table, pine top and frame of patinated lacquered metal. Designed by M.A.A Poul Kjærholm in 1956 for the Danish Architect school in Copenhagen. Made by Ru...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK52' Professor Desk in Black Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to b...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Fritz Hansen PK61 Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Basildon, London
The Fritz Hansen PK61 Coffee Table is a masterpiece of modern design. Its minimalist aesthetic and high-quality construction make it a perfect cente...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Minimalist Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Mid-Century Modern Poul Kjaerholm Professors Desk by Rud Rasmussen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Experience the beauty of Scandinavian design with this stunning professors desk by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in Denmark. The sleek wood and linoleum tabletop pair...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Carrara Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK53 Desk for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm PK53. Executed by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark.
Oak and dull chromium-plated steel.
Literature: Michael Sheridan, The Funiture o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Semicircular Table in Steel, Cork and Beech
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm and Nils Fagerholt for PP Møbler, side table with two tabletops, steel, cork, beech, Denmark, 1978.
This semi-circular table was desig...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Nesting Tables
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A set of 3 PK71 tables.
Original matte steel surface with inset acrylic tops.
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1950s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pk9 Chairs and Pk54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very rare Pk54 table with 6x Pk9 chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen.
The set comes from its 1st owner who purchased the table and the chairs in the 1960s.
Mad...
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1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
painted metal table with pastel green color and slate top by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in grand Lancy, CH
painted metal table with pastel green color and slate top by Poul Kjaerholm
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Slate, Metal
Poul Kjærholm PK-71 Nesting Tables by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare nesting tables model PK-71 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
PK 53 desk by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 53 - 'Professor's desk' with black angle iron frame and Oregon pine top. Designed in 1957. Poul Kjærholm / Rud. Rasmussen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Metal
Academy Table in Black Lacquered Steel and Pine by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Academy Table in Black Lacquered Steel and Pine by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Black lacquered steel, pine
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced by Ru...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
6x Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Chair by Fritz Hansen Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and rare set of 6x Pk9 chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen.
The set comes from its 1st owner who purchased the chairs in Milano in the 90s.
One of the finest dining chair...
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1990s Danish Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Stainless Steel
Academy Table in Black Lacquered Steel and Pine by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Academy Table in Black Lacquered Steel and Pine by Poul Kjærholm, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Black lacquered steel, pine
Style: Mid century, Scandinavia
Produced by Ru...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Poul Kjaerholm 'PK 71' nesting tables with steel frame and top of black acrylic.
Designed by Kjaerholm in 1957, manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.
Marked 'Denmark'...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table model PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
PK-61 Low Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1956
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A PK-61 low table designed by Poul Kjaerholm featuring a satin-chrome steel frame with the original 1.25" glass top. Made by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, circa 1950s.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Steel
Rare PK66 Coffee Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1972
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Impressive PK66 coffee table in very good condition.
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm in Denmark in 1972
Produced by E. Kold Christensen between 1972 and 1974
The t...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Wood, Maple, Bentwood
PK54 Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
PK54 marble and steel dining table by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen. Made in Denmark, circa 1963.
Materials: flint-rolled Italian marble and matte chrome-plated s...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Dining Table PK-54 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen- 1963
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Dining Table PK-54 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen- 1963
Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929–1980) was a designer known for his Modern Functionalist furniture. Born in Øster Vrå in...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Mid modern century Poul Kjaerholm Nesting Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Nesting tables pk 71 by Poul kjaerholm for kold Christensen 1957 very early model with some rust on metal and top in black acrylic.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK71 Nesting Tables for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1957
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Echt, NL
Beautiful set of PK71 nesting tables in very good condition
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1957.
These particular tables are manufactured by E. Kold Christensen and are marked ‘Den...
Category
20th Century Danish Minimalist Poul Kjaerholm Tables
Materials
Metal, Steel
Poul Kjærholm tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Poul Kjærholm tables 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 tables, although gray editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 83 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original tables 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 tables by Peter Hvidt, Arne Vodder, and France & Søn. Prices for Poul Kjærholm tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,387 and can go as high as $49,278, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,200.