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Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Easy Chair for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 easy chair. Dull chromium-plated steel, black colored oxhide, loose down
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa with Patinated Red-Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 two-seater sofa in original reddish-brown leather. The sofa is from 1991 and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa with Patinated Red-Brown Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 two-seater sofa with the original reddish-brown leather. The sofa is from
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa in Brown Patinated Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 sofa in brown patinated leather from around the 70s, where the canvas under
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/3 Sofa Reupholstered in Black Aniline Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 3-seater sofa reupholstered in black aniline leather and with new cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa with Patinated Cognac Leather from Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/3 sofa in original cognac leather, from the 1970s. Appears in good condition
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/2 2-Seater Sofa Newly Upholstered with Black Aniline Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 2-seater sofa newly upholstered with black aniline leather and with a frame
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950
Located in Nashville, TN
Vintage Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen From Denmark, 1950. Original black
Category

Vintage 1950s European Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in San Francisco, CA
This iconic Danish sofa has been fully reupholstered to the highest standard, with leather from Denmark’s finest leather tannery in a shade of lava grey. The stainless steel frame an...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
Poul Kjaerholm PK31-2 Sofa
H 28 in W 53.9 in D 29.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Beautifully patinated brown two-seat PK 31 settee designed by Poul Kjaerholm and Manufactured by E
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 Settee
H 28 in W 54 in D 30 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK31' Armchair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5) Established in 1872, Fritz
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, three-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
Poul Kjaerholm 'PK31' Sofa in Black Leather
H 27.76 in W 54.41 in D 32.37 in
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/3 with Patinated Cognac Leather from Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 3.seater PK-31/3 sofa in original cognac leather from the 1970's. Appears with the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/2 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK 31 Lounge Chair Ejvind Kold Christensen Denmark Kjaerholm EKC
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Amazing lounge chair designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold Christensen
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Pk-31/2 Sofa from Kold Christensen with Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 2 seater sofa in original leather from the 70's. Appears in great condition.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 Sofa Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model PK-31/3 designed by Poul Kjærholm. Produced by E. Kold Christensen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 sofa with patinated black leather from Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 3. seater sofa model PK-31/3 from around the 1970s. The sofa appears with patina, and
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/3 sofa with patinated brown leather from Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm 3 seater sofa earlier model from the 70's produced by Kold Christensen. The Sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm PK-31 Easy Chair by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice PK31 easy chair. This stunning chair is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK-31/4 Sofa by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1950's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very rare and exceptional 4 seat PK31 sofa. This stunning sofa is designed by Poul Kjærholm for E
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjærholm Sofa PK-31/2 Newly Upholstered with Cognac Aniline Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31/2 sofa from the 1970s newly reupholstered in cognac aniline leather and mounted
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Sofa, PK-31/3 Kold Christensen with Cognac Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Herlev, 84
Poul Kjærholm PK-31-3 3 seater sofa in original cognac leather from the 1970s. The sofa appears
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, two-seat sofa model PK 31, leather and metal, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
PK-31-2 sofa by Poul Kjaerholm, Denmark
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
PK-31/3 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dallas, TX
PK-31/3 sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen in original patinated black leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK31 chair and sofa series is a prime example of Kjærholm’s ability to create furniture that
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk31 Grace Leather
H 29.9 in W 29.9 in D 29.9 in
Cognac PK 31 /2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Utrecht, NL
PK 31 /2 sofa settee by Poul Kjærholm, manufactured by first manufacturer Ejvindt Kold Christensen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

Danish Design Sofa PK 31/3 Poul Kjærholm E. Kold Christensen Denmark Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Oldenburg, NI
is named “PK 31/3”, corresponding to the 3-seater sofa. The sofa has a beautiful patina from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK 31-3 leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, E.Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Renens, CH
Iconic PK31 three-seater leather sofa by Poul Kjærholm, EKC Denmark 1958. This sofa is from the
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

3 Seater sofa, model PK31/3, by Poul Kjærholm and Fritz Hansen, 1997
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
3 Seater sofa, model PK31/3, designed by Poul Kjærholm in the 1950s and manufactured by Fritz
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

PK 31/2 Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2-seater sofa in original patinated black leather on matt chromed steel frame. Poul
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

PK 31/2 Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
PK 31/2 Sofa in Black Patinated Leather
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
PK-31/2 Leather Sofa by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958, Denmark
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Steenwijk, NL
constructional condition and will give you comfort for many more years to come. We do have another PK-31/2 brown
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel, Chrome

PK-31/2 Sofa in Brown Leather by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This sofa comes from a bank building in Denmark. It is completely original and marked with the original marking of E. Kold Christensen on the bottom bar. The dark brown leather has ...
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

Poul Kjærholm Pair of 'PK31-1' Lounge Chairs in Original Black Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, pair of 'PK 31-1' lounge chairs, leather, chrome-plated
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel, Chrome

2010 Pair Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen PK31 Easy Lounge Chairs Black Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Philadelphia, PA
We present a gorgeous pair of PK31 easy lounge chairs, designed by Poul Kjaerholm and produced by
Category

2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/2 - 2 seater sofa in black patinated leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
2 Seater by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 53.94 in D 29.93 in
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 31/1 - Easy chair in red leather on chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E. Kold Christensen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
Easy Chair by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerlohm for Fritz Hansen PK 31 Easy Armchair in Ivory White Leather 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Fritz Hansen PK 31 armchair ivory white leather, Scandinavian Modern Icon. Poul Kjaerholm, 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Stainless Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of PK 31/1 - easy chairs in black patinated leather on a steel frame. Maker E. Kold Christensen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
Set of Two Easy Chairs by Poul Kjærholm
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Poul Kjaerholm, PK64, Coffee table, Fritz hansen, 1990s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Paris, FR
Poul Kjaerholm (1929-1980) PK64 A rectangular PK64 coffee table with a white marble top on a four
Category

1990s Danish Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK63a E Kold Christensen Denmark 1968
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Striking coffee table model PK63a designed by Poul Kjaerholm and manufactured by Ejvind Kold
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Stainless Steel

Occasional Table PK 61 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Dronten, NL
Early PK 61 coffee table designed by Paul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen in good vintage
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Marble, Steel

Poul Kjaerholm "PK-31" Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
Two-seat black leather sofa, designed in the 1950s. Early piece produced by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. Original leather.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather

Poul Kjaerholm "PK-31" Sofa
Poul Kjaerholm "PK-31" Sofa
H 28.35 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Settee in Boucle
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Bridport, CT
PK 31 2-seat sofa in original in boucle upholstery on matt chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm / E
Category

20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Metal

PK 31/2 sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PK 31/2 sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958. Made by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. Original
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Canvas, Leather

PK 31/2 sofa by Poul Kjærholm
PK 31/2 sofa by Poul Kjærholm
H 27.56 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
The PK 31/2 sofa designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1958. Made by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark. The sofa
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Chrome, Steel

PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
PK 31/2 Sofa by Poul Kjærholm
H 28.35 in W 55.12 in D 33.47 in
Leather Sofa PK-31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Three seater leather sofa, PK-31/3 by Poul Kjaerholm.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

First Series Pk31/2 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
tables. A great example is the PK31-series, designed by Kjærholm in 1958. This flat steel and leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm, Leather Sofa, Executed by E. Kold Christensen, circa 1958
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
This vintage steel and leather sofa, model PK31/2, is an early Industrial Design of Danish designer
Category

Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 sofa, black leather, matte chrome-plated steel. Signed with impressed
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 Sofa
Poul Kjærholm PK 31/3 Sofa
H 29 in W 78 in D 29 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul kjaerholm PK31/2 sofa in excellent original condition. Steel and black patinated leather
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 sofa
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/2 sofa
H 27.56 in W 54.34 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Armchairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Armchairs Designed in 1958 and Produced by E. Kold Christensen. The
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Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Stainless Steel, Chrome

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31 Leather and Steel 1958 Sofa
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Stunning Poul Kjaerholm PK 31 leather and steel two seat sofa designed 1958.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31 Sofa for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Costa Mesa, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK 31 sofa for E. Kold Christensen.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK31 Two-Seat Settee by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjaerholm PK31 two-seat sofa designed in 1958 and produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007.
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjærholm PK31 Three-Seat Sofa by Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Poul Kjærholm PK31 three-seat sofa Designed in 1958 and Produced by Fritz Hansen in 2007. We have
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Stainless Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK-31/1 Chair for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul kjaerholm PK31/1 lounge chair with legs of steel, frame and loose cushions upholstered with
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

Poul Kjaerholm PK 31/3 Sofa for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Poul Kjærholm PK31/3 three person sofa in black leather. Frame of chromed steel. Good original
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Steel

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Kjaerholm Pk31 For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the kjaerholm pk31 you’re looking for. Frequently made of animal skin, leather and metal, every kjaerholm pk31 was constructed with great care. Find 78 options for an antique or vintage kjaerholm pk31 now, or shop our selection of 1 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a kjaerholm pk31 — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A kjaerholm pk31 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Many designers have produced at least one well-made kjaerholm pk31 over the years, but those crafted by Poul Kjærholm and Fritz Hansen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Kjaerholm Pk31?

Prices for a kjaerholm pk31 start at $5,400 and top out at $60,000 with the average selling for $16,581.

Poul Kjærholm for sale on 1stDibs

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.

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