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.
Suite of 6 Oxford’s Chairs and 2 Armchairs by Arne Jacobsen
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Lot of 6 chairs and 2 armchairs designed by architect Arne Jacobsen for Oxford’s university during the sixties. The chairs are re ulphostered in cognac leather by professional maker...
Metal
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
Mid-Century Modern Chairs « Radar « Att. to Willy Van Der Meeren
By Willy Van Der Meeren
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Set of 6 radar chairs often attributed to Willy van der meeren. Published many times in books like for instance « «intérieurs 50 » Painting is redone but originally they were also...
Metal
Matteo Grassi série of 14 chairs 1970 for fasem
By Matteo Grassi
Located in Bruxelles, BE
14 chairs by Matteo Grassi for Fasem in patinated gun metal barrel color and black leather. The lot can be divided in 2 one for 6 chairs and the other for 8.
Metal
Danish mid century lounge chair by Kurt Østervig
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Lounge chair model 12 by Kurt Østervig for Schiller Postel Møbelfabrik. Reulphostered recently they are in pretty good shape. Possibility to have a pair of lounge chair .
Fabric, Teak
Early Arne Jacobsen egg chair
By Arne Jacobsen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
An iconic early edition 'Egg' armchair by Arne Jacobsen for Fritz Hansen, originally designed for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen and manufactured in the early 1960s. This piece is...
Aluminum
6xPK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
6x Early PK9 Poul Kjaerholm dining chairs. First production Kold Christensen. Upholsterd in beautiful Warm brown leather On the photo you see only 4 chairs but there are in total 6.
Metal
Set of 7 Poul Kjaerholm model PK9 Dining Chairs First Edition E. Kold 1961
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in London, GB
Poul Kjaerholm. An Architect, Not a Designer Most of Kjaerholm furniture were upholstered by Ivan Schlechter designer of the Chieftain chair
Leather
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs PK-9 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs PK-9 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen. Originbal upholstery in cognac leather. Beautiful patina Dimensions: W. 55 cm / D. 50 cm...
Steel
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
2 PK9 Poul Kjaerholm Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
Two early PK9 black leather dining chairs design 1961 by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen chairs are in good condition.
Metal
Set of Six Poul Kjaerholm PK9 Dining Chairs in Brown Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare and iconic set of Danish mid century dining chairs model "PK-9" in steel and original brown and beautifully patinated leather by Poul Kjærholm produced by E. Kold Christe...
Stainless Steel
