The PK20 is everything a lounge chair should be: It is as comfortable as it is stylish, and its sleek form renders it a versatile addition to almost any room. The chair’s gently curved, high-back leather-covered seat rests on a flexible, matte chromed spring steel frame. Designed by Danish furniture maker Poul Kjærholm (1929–80) for E. Kold Christensen in 1968, the PK20’s clean lines represent the ideals of minimalist modern furniture, while its adjustable headrest and scoop seat plainly signal that this piece was built for comfort.
Although the Østervrå-born Kjærholm was trained as a cabinetmaker, he admired the enduring nature of metal and enjoyed working with lightweight steel over the traditional woods that his peers preferred. Indeed, Kjærholm’s acclaimed designs are distinct from those of his Danish contemporaries such as Hans Wegner. He lauded steel for its “constructive potential” and recognized its “artistic merit,” while a rich balance emerged in his furniture’s modest melds of the alloy and natural materials like halyard rope or wicker. Similar to his well-known PK22 chair, the exposed metalwork of Kjærholm’s sculptural PK20 is tempered by the inviting organic warmth of the seat’s leather upholstery.
For decades, Kjærholm designed numerous celebrated chairs, tables and more, and Danish manufacturer Fritz Hansen acquired the rights to the complete collection of his work in 2014. A milestone of material innovation in modern Danish furniture design, the PK20 lounge chair is part of the permanent collection at London’s Victoria and Albert Museum and is available today in leather upholstery as well as in a pale gold wicker version.
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Cantiliver Stainless Steel, Cane and Leather Lounge Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerp, Antwerp
A set of two iconic PK20 lounge chairs, originally designed in 1967 by Poul Kjærholm, one of the most influential figures of Danish modernism. This design was reissued in various for...
Stainless Steel
PK 20 - Lounge chair in original black leather by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 20 - Armchair in original black leather with neck cushion and spring steel frame. Designed in 1968 by Poul Kjærholm. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Natural Wicker Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair E. Kold Christensen Denmark Steel Leather 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munster, NRW
First edition of the PK20 lounge chair, a graceful, elegant masterpiece created in 1968 by Danish designer Poul Kjaerholm for Ejvind Kold Christensen. It consists of an aesthetic c...
Steel
$14,533 / item
Poul kjaerholm PK 20
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Pair of early pk 20 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Kristensen in Brouwn leather and metal. Stamped with the Kristensen label in the metal structure. They are in good condition with original leather . Some nice patina and some small scratches on the leather. Asking price for the pairs. Part of Royal Albert and Victoria...
Metal
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm Produced by E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stamford, CT
A PK20 chair produced by Kold Christensen in Poul Kjaeholms iconic matte chrome finish. Leather is in great shape without staining and remains supple. E. Ko...
Chrome
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...
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Aura Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Grace Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Embrace Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair Natural Leather Chromed Steel for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in New York, NY
The PK20™ is a laidback and elegant easy chair, designed by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in both wicker and leather, the chair features soft leather upholstery and a reclining headrest...
Steel, Chrome
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm lounge chair in patinated tan leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
$14,533 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
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.
Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Poul Kjærholm lounge chair in patinated tan leather. Frame of brushed steel. Model PK22, made by Fritz Hansen.
Stainless Steel
PK24 Chaise Longue Chair by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
This PK24 chaise longue, designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, embodies the Danish master’s commitment to refined simplicity and exceptional materials. Its flowing sculptural p...
Metal
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Cane Chair, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Poul Kjærholm PK-22 with a frame of steel, seat and back with original patinated cane. Designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956. Good vintage condition with original cane. Age related sig...
Steel
$26,044Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.14 in W 25.99 in D 23.63 in
6 Chairs PK9 from Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Suite of 6 dining chairs model PK 9 designed by Poul Kjaerholm in 1961 for Kold Christensen. It’s an early edition in good condition. Very rare set made by one of the most sought a...
Metal
$3,200
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Black Leather E Kold Christensen PK 22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Atlanta, GA
Sculptural PK22 Model Lounge Chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, signed, Denmark, circa 1960s. According to the estate where we purchased this chair, the leathe...
Steel
$69,762 / set
H 29.93 in W 22.05 in D 23.63 in
Midcentury “PK 9” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight beautiful “PK 9”, or as they are also called “Tulipan” dining chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Made with sleek brushed steel bases and organically molded seats. Seats and backs ...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Iconic PK-33 Ottoman in camel leather, designed by Poul Kjærholm, produced by Fritz Hansen. Stainless steel frame is a nod to Kjærholm's affinity for industrial materials, employed a...
Stainless Steel
$6,300
H 30.3 in W 22.8 in D 22.8 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-9 Dining Chairs by E. Kold Christensen Brown Leather, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Vienna, AT
Early original 1960's PK9 single chair for E. Kold Christensen (marked), produced circa 1960-1970- We have another set of four available, please inquire. This single chair is in stu...
Steel
$19,578 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
PK-31 (PK31) Armchairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Rīga, LV
Pair of Poul Kjærholm PK-31 (PK31) lounge chairs are fully restored: new black leather upholstery, metal frames details are refinished. One under seat metal bar has maker's mark, the...
Steel
$6,200 / set
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Matched Pair PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair early PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen.. retain original black naugahyde, one chair top corners in need or repair (see photo), E. Kold Christe...
Stainless Steel
Fritz Hansen PK 20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pre Owned Fritz Hansen PK20 wicker lounge chair designed by Poul Kjærholm. Minimalist Low lounge chair with Stainless steel frame and raw wicker hand woven upholstery. Good Pre owned...
Stainless Steel
Sold
H 35.04 in W 31.5 in D 27.96 in
Poul Kjærholm PK20 lounge chair in Black Leather for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic Poul Kjærholm PK20 armchair for Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Flexible frame of matte chrome-plated spring steel with black leather upholstery and a neck cushion. Very good original ...
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm Sleek Pk20 Leather Lounge Chair For Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Norwich, England
Poul Kjaerholm sleek leather and matt-chromed steel lounge chair designed in 1968. This example dating to 2000, for Fritz Hansen. Maker's label and stamp. The chair has clean lines ...
Steel, Chrome
Sold
H 32.29 in W 31.5 in D 29.53 in
PK20 Chair By Poul Kjaerholm For E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1970s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Beautiful PK20 lounge chair by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, leather, chrome-plated steel, Denmark, 1968 This design showcases a sleek, modern aesthetic with its clean line...
Metal
Pair of PK20 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm, Denmark, 1980's
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Austin, TX
Highly collectible pair of rust leather and chrome PK20 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm. Originally designed in 1968 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. Fine example of Scandinavian...
Chrome
Sold
H 37 in W 47.24 in D 17.75 in
'PK20' Leather and Chromed Metal Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for the Republic
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Long Island City, NY
'PK20' Leather and Chromed Metal Lounge Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for the Republic of Fritz Hansen.
Chrome
Poul Kjaerholm PK20 lounge chairs EKC Denmark 1968
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Timeless pair of PK20 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen, Denmark 1968. Kjaerholm chose his materia...
Stainless Steel
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK20 Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Seattle, WA
The PK20 is an elegant chair designed for relaxation by Poul Kjærholm. Handcrafted in wicker, the chair is woven over a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. Poul Kjærholm was a trained cabinetmaker and studied under mid-century modern legends Hans Wegner and Jørn Utzon. The PK20 has become a true Poul Kjærholm classic, and is featured at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Available as a set of two. This item will be delivered by one of our trusted furniture delivery...
Steel
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...
Leather
Rare PK20 lounge chair EKC / signed
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Munich, DE
wonderful lounge chair by poul kjaerholm. chrome in very good condition - new leather cover.
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK 20 Lounge Chair Red Orange Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Miami, FL
Beautiful chair, leather has a great patina and some normal wear. Steel base has some wear, please see pictures. Made by Fritz Hansen.
Steel
