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.
Poul Kjaerholm PK54 Dining Table with Flint-Rolled Marble Top for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Skokie, IL
Poul Kjaerholm PK 54 dining table with a flint-rolled Cippolino marble top and matte steel base for Fritz Hansen Denmark. As new. This top is no lo...
Marble, Steel
PK54 Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, BE
The PK54 dining table, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1963 and produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark during the 1960s, stands as one of the most distilled expressions of Danish mo...
Marble, Steel
Round "PK54" Dining Table in Steel & Cipollini Marble by Poul Kjaerholm, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic round Danish mid century "PK 54" dining table by Poul Kjærholm in chromed plated steel and a beautiful and decorative light grey cipollini marble produced and ...
Marble, 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.
Metal
Poul Kjærholm Pk 54 Dining Table With Cipollini Marble For E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare dining table, model PK54, designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen in the 1960s. The table is made with a solid round cipollini marble top, supported by a s...
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
PK-54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Carrara Marble, Steel
Midcentury “PK 54” dining table by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Amazing dining table, model “PK 54”, by Poul Kjærholm. Large round marble table top with a tumbled surface. Square brushed steel base with a lightness that contrasts the solid top. P...
Marble, Steel
Very rare ‘PK54’ Dining Table by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, DK 1963
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
An iconic dining table designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1963, exemplifying his pursuit of structural clarity and material honesty. The PK54 is defined by its balanced proportions and ref...
Granite, Stainless Steel
$34,349Sale Price|25% Off
Table PK54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Firenze, FI
Round dining table designed by Poul Kjaerholm, model PK54, produced by E. Kold Christensen (Denmark 1963). White marble top with gray veins, chrome-plated steel base with the manufac...
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 Dining / Entry Table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Round Poul Kjaerholm PK-54 dining table by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Flint rolled Cippolino marble top and a matte chrome-plated steel base. ...
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Marble, Maple, Steel, PK-54 Dining Table, 2011
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stamford, CT
Poul Kjaerholm, Fritz Hansen, Danish Modern, Round Dining Table, Denmark, 2011 Pristine condition example of a 'PK-54' dining table with six 13 8/7-inch leaves; table extends to 82...
Marble, Steel
PK 70 - Rare dining table with cork table top by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 70 - Rare square dining table in beech and original cork. Designed to order for Restaurant Kanalen in 1978. Designed by Poul Kjærholm, made by PP Furniture.
Beech, Cork
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.
Marble, Steel
PK 54 - Dining table in white marble by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with light flint-rolled marble top on a matt chrome-plated steel frame. Designed in 1963 by Poul Kjærholm. Made by first production E. Kold Christensen.
Marble, Steel
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.
Marble, Steel
Adjustable Table by Poul Kjærholm and Nils Fagerholt for PP Mobler in Cork
By Nils Fagerholt, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm and Nils Fagerholt for PP Møbler, steel, cork, beech, Denmark, 1978. This semi-circular table was designed by Poul Kjærholm for an interior commissioned by his close ...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK 54 Dining Table E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amarillo, TX
Poul Kjaerholm PK 54 dining table with extension leaves E. Kold Christensen Denmark, 1960s flint-rolled marble, chrome-plated steel Measures: 5...
Marble, Steel
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dining table PK-54 with extensions
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian dining table PK-54 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. Carrara marble tabletop with a pitted surface. Perfect condition, with a few rare small re...
Marble, Steel
Danish Squared Ash Wooden Dining Side Table by Poul Kjaerholm & PP Møbler 1999
By Poul Kjærholm, PP Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare squared danish wooden dining table in solid ash with a sculptural legs and a decorative x-framed top. Designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced and branded by PP Møbler in Denmark...
Ash
Poul Kjaerholm PK40 dining table E Kold Christensen Denmark 1979
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
his is for an ultra-rare model PK40 dining table one of the last designs by the hand of Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1979. The PK40 is a unique version of Poul Kjærholm’s square conference table...
Steel
PK 40 - Dining table with red leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 40 - Square dining table with red leather top on steel frame. Marked from manufacturer Fritz Hansen and designed by Poul Kjærholm.
Steel
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...
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...
Marble, 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'...
$34,349Sale Price|25% Off
H 25.4 in Dm 55.12 in
Table PK54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm manufactured by da E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Firenze, FI
Round dining table designed by Poul Kjaerholm, model PK54, produced by E. Kold Christensen (Denmark 1963). White marble top with gray veins, chrome-plated steel base with the manufac...
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjærholm, Coffee Table, Steel, Glass, Denmark, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in High Point, NC
A steel and glass coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions: 12.75” H x 32.75” Diameter
Steel
$35,619
H 13 in W 33.47 in D 33.47 in
Occasional Table 'PK61' Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table PK61 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956. Steel and Porsgrunn marble with fossils. H: 33 cm/ 13" L: 85 cm/ 33 1/2" W: 85 cm/ 33 1/2"
Marble
Rare PK63 Flint Rolled Marble Coffee Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
Designed in 1968 by renowned Danish architect and designer Poul Kjærholm, the PK63 coffee table is a masterclass in refined minimalism. Its precise stainless steel frame supports a striking rectangular top in flint rolled marble, reflecting Kjærholm’s celebrated dialogue between industrial materials and natural surfaces. With its clean proportions and understated elegance, the PK63 embodies Kjærholm’s philosophy of elevating functional objects into timeless works of art. The juxtaposition of the cool steel frame with the organic richness of marble creates a balance that is both architectural and poetic. Produced by Kjaerholm Productions...
Marble, Stainless Steel
$4,963
H 13 in W 32.68 in D 32.68 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 Coffee Table for E. Kold Christensen, 1950 Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in The Hague, NL
Kold Christensen PK61 Coffee table Minimalist and world known coffee table designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950s. Model No: PK61. This...
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm, PK-57 Coffee Table, Denmark 1957
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Catonvielle, FR
PK-57 coffee table in steel and natural slate by Poul Kjærholm, Denmark, 1957. Extremely refined and understated, this rare table has not been reissued. The tabletop is veined and st...
Slate, Metal
$3,300
H 13.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Vintage Glass Table 'PK61' Designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Mt Kisco, NY
The "PK61" glass cocktail table, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, is a mid-century modern masterpiece. It boasts a clear glass top elegantly supported by a brushed...
Steel
$5,100
H 13.5 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Poul Kjærholm "Pk 61" Slate Top Coffee Table for Fritz Hansen, 1980s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Coronado, CA
A beautiful, vintage PK-61 coffee table designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the 1980s. The table features a satin-chrome steel frame, and sports...
Stone, Steel
$5,839
H 11.42 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in
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.
Steel
$21,605
H 27.17 in W 80.32 in D 40.16 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK51" Working Desk Table in Ash Wood & Steel by E. Kold, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and unique Danish mid century rectangular working desk table model "PK-51" in ash wood and a chrome-plated steel base by Poul Kjaerholm produced and stamped by E. Kold Christe...
Cut Steel
Poul Kjærholm, PK61 Cipollini Marbel
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Kastrup, DK
Poul Kjærholm 1929 - 1980. Coffee table PK 61, design 1956. Made of matt steel, beautiful table top in flint-rolled Cipollini marble. Produced by Kold Chris...
Marble, Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in Dm 55.12 in
Poul Kjærholm PK 54 marble dining table, maple extension ring, Fritz Hansen 2008
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Ystad, SE
Poul Kjærholm PK54 Marble Dining Table with Maple Extension Ring. PK54 dining table designed in 1963 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pro...
Marble, Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in Dm 55.12 in
Round Dining Table Model PK54 In Rolled White Marble By Poul Kjærholm From 1963s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Round dining table, model PK54, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1963 and produced by Fritz Hansen. The table is made with a beautiful top in rolled white marble, which rests on a base i...
Marble, Steel
Early Poul Kjaerholm PK54 Table & 6x PK9 Chair by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Aachen, NW
Fine and very rare Pk54 table and 6x Pk9 chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen. The set comes from its 1st owner who purchased the table and the ...
Marble, Stainless Steel
Sold
H 25.6 in Dm 53.94 in
Original PK54 dining table designed by Poul Kjærholm. E. Kold Christensen, DK.
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in København K, DK
PK54 dining table with table top in marble and frame in satin brushed stainless steel from E.Kold Christensen. Produced before 1982. Original beautiful and special edition table top ...
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK54 Dining Table Fritz Hansen, 1983
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Stunning large sized model PK54 dining table designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, Denmark 1983. This round dining table is from the second production which wa...
Carrara Marble, Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Pk55 Working Table Ekc Denmark 1957
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Rare early edition of the PK55 designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1957. This table designed by one of the best furniture architects of th...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 27.17 in W 55.52 in D 33.47 in
Early PK 52 Desk by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1956
By Poul Kjærholm, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Admire this early PK-52 desk by Poul Kjaerholm for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark 1956. This desk was originally designed for the Royal Danish...
Metal
Dining Table Model PK54 Designed by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark, 1963
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Dining table model PK54 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1963. Flint-rolled Cippolino marble and steel. Stamped. Dimensions: H: 65 cm / 25 1/2 " D: 140 ...
Marble, Steel
PK 54 Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with light, flint-rolled marble on steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Marble, Steel
PK 54 dining table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with light grey flint rolled Cipollini marble marble on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Marble, Steel
PK 54 table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with chromed steel frame and light flint-rolled marble top. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen
Marble, Steel
Dining Table by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 54 - Round dining table with chromed steel frame and light flint-rolled marble top. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Marble, Steel