Chrome Sofas

Poul Kjaerholm PK31/2 two-seat sofa in black dyed leather and matte chrome steel. Nice patina and useable condition. Manufactured by E. Kold Christensen.  

Stunning two-seat sofa "PK 31/2" designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured for E. Kold Christensen in Denmark, 1958. The sofa is upholstered in nice quality cognac leather on a beautiful chrome metal base. The seating cushions have been renewed some years ago, the rest of the sofa is original. This iconic piece of Danish design would make a great eyecatcher in any interior. In good condition with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Poul Kjærholm (January 8, 1929 – April 18, 1980) was a Danish designer. Born in Øster Vrå, Denmark, Kjærholm began as a cabinetmaker's apprentice with Gronbech in 1948, going on to the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen in 1952. In 1953, he married Hanne Kjærholm who became a successful architect. He was very articulate and with his natural authority he started an outstanding career as an educator in the same year (1952) but continued to study with Prof. Erik Herløw and Prof. Palle Suenson. From the mid-1950s he worked for his friend Ejvind Kold Christiansen, an entrepreneur who, giving him tremendous artistic freedom, produced an extensive range of his furniture. His distinctive style is evident as early as 1952 in his PKO minimalist plywood...

PK 31/2 two seat sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958 and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen in 1968. The frame is brushed chromium-plated and with loose cushions upholstered in p...