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FRITZ HANSEN BY POUL KJAERHOLM PK 22 chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Forest, BE
PK22 chair, designed by Poul Kjaerholm, circa 1956, in Danemark and produced by Fritz Hansen, has
Category
Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Exquisite Cognac Leather PK22 chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, Denmark
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
Distinctive Set of Brown Leather PK 22 Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Voorburg, NL
A very nice set of original PK 22 chairs designed by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark . This
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 26.38 in
! Poul Kjærholm PK 22 Chair Reupholstered in Cowhide E. Kold Christensen 1963
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Santa Gertrudis, Baleares
emblematic PK22 Chair in 1956. Standing out from the other Danish mid century designers, his predilection
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 28.35 in
PK22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Kold Christensen, Denmark 1960
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
The iconic “PK22” lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Kold Christensen in
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Pair of PK22 Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 2010
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning pair of PK22 lounge chairs designed by Poul Kjaerholm, manufactured by Fritz Hansen in
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 24.41 in D 27.56 in
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Chairs in Brown Original Leather by E. Kold, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare pair of Danish mid century "PK-22" easy chairs in steel and original brown patinated leather
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 25.99 in
1st Edition Pair of 'PK22' Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen, 1958
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic pair of ‘PK22’ easy chairs in natural wicker designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 26.78 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Cognac Leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Cognac leather PK 22 Poul Kjaerholm lounge chair, Scandinavian Modern, 1960's
While his mid
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Lounge Chair Model PK22 By Poul Kjærholm Made By Fritz Hansen From 1993s
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
PK22 chair. This chair has become an icon of modern design and continues to be sought after by
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 28.35 in W 24.61 in D 17.33 in
Pair of PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm for Fritz Hansen black leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Experience the perfect blend of minimalist beauty and timeless elegance with the PK22 lounge chairs
Category
Early 2000s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
PK20 Easy Chair by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Sagaponack, NY
received the legendary 'Lunning Award', the same year for his PK22 chair. In both 1957 and 1960 he won the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.5 in W 25 in D 25.5 in
Rare Poul Kjærholm PK70 Coffee Table
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Dronten, NL
legendary 'Lunning Award', the same year for his PK22 chair. In both 1957 and 1960 he won the Grand Prize at
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Mahogany
Poul Kjaerhjolm PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Hudson, NY
Highly recognizable and extremely desirable is this Poul Kjaerholm PK 22 wicker and stainless
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Dining Table PK-54 by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen- 1963
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
created the now-famous PK22 chair and the PK 24 long chair for the Formes Scandinaves exhibition in Paris
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Easy Chair
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The discrete and elegant lounge chair PK22 epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
PK 22 - Easy chair in patinated woven cane by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
PK 22 - Armchair in patinated woven cane. Labelled from manufacturer. Fritz Hansen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjærholm PK-22 easy chairs 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Midcentury "PK 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 in
Poul Kjærholm Chair "PK-22" in Patinated Leather by E. Kold Christensen, 1960s
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare early E. Kold Christensen production "PK-22" by Poul Kjærholm in original dark brown aniline
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
Mid-Century "Pk 22" Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather Designed by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking PK22 lounge chair in patinated leather. Designed by Maa. Poul Kjærholm for Kold
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.75 in W 24.81 in D 27.17 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
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Wicker
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Wicker Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen has
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjærholm Model Pk22 Natural Canvas
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The PK22 by Poul Kjærholm was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E. Kold Christensen
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 lounge chair in brown naugahyde
leather and stainless steel, produced by E Kold
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
The Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen is an iconic design masterpiece
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wicker
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Canvas.
Established in 1872, Fritz Hansen
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chairs
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
pictures, find more details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
These PK22 lounge
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Rustic Leather by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
This Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Rustic Leather by Fritz Hansen is a modern design classic
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Aura Leather.
Established in 1872, Fritz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
1980s Pair of Vintage Pk22 Lounge Chairs Styled After Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Welcome to Mid-Century NoHo
[Pair of Vintage Pk22 Lounge Chairs Styled After Poul Kjaerholm
Category
Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
Lounge Chair Model PK22 Made In Walnut Elegance Leather By Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Lejre, DK
The lounge chair PK22, designed by Poul Kjærholm in 1956 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen. This
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 24.81 in D 17.33 in
Poul Kjaerholm "PK22" Lounge Chairs for Fritz Hansen in Cognac Leather, 1956
By Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen
Located in Bagnolo Mella, Brescia
Iconic Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chairs in Leather (2003 Pair)
Discover timeless elegance with
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.41 in D 24.41 in
Early Leather PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm for E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
, are a rare early production and a true collector's gem. Also known as model PK22, these chairs
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28 in W 25 in D 27.25 in
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat. 5)
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Glendale, CA
Poul Kjærholm 'PK22' Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen in Leather (Cat 5).
Established in 1872, Fritz
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Matched Pair PK22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Matched pair early PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for E Kold Christensen.. retain original
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 24.81 in
Pair of PK22 Easychairs by Poul Kjærholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Pair of PK 22 - easy chairs in brown leather with chromed steel frame. Poul Kjærholm. Stamp from E
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Lounge Chairs PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen c1960
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in London, GB
A pair of early PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm.
Original E. Kold Christensen Edition in Cognac
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Lounge Chair in Wicker by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Sag Harbor, NY
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish 1929-1980. Poul Kjaerholm used innovative construction materials to produce fluid designs that were elegant, functional and modern
With a love for minimalis...
Category
2010s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs PK22 by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, 60s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Berlin, DE
PK22 Lounge Chair by Poul Kjærholm – Original E. Kold Christensen Edition in Cognac Leather
An
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.35 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, PK22 Lounge Chair in Red Leather
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
. :-)
PK22 in red leather. This PK22 is a beautiful piece with some traces of wear like some light damage of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.56 in W 24.81 in D 23.23 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 in canvas EKC Denmark 1956
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
This is an absolutely stunning and rare original PK22 lounge chair, a masterpiece designed by the
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel, Chrome
PK22 lounge chairs by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, 1990s, set of 2
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in bruxelles, BE
Pair of black leather chairs with metal frame. Stamped under the seat. Seat height: 35 cm. Wear due
Category
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Office Chairs and Desk Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 25.6 in D 26.78 in
1956, Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen, Set-2 PK22 Lounge in Black Leather
By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold Christensen
Located in Amsterdam IJMuiden, NL
details on his family name plus eu, is for sale soon too. :-)
Set of two beautiful PK 22 in black
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Metal
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 24.41 in
Pair of Easy Chairs in Original Leather and Steel by Poul Kjærholm, 1950s
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
:
Material: Original leather and steel
Style: mid-century, Scandinavia
Rare pair of easy chairs model PK-22
Category
20th Century Danish Chairs
Materials
Leather
H 28.55 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Hein Salomonson for A.P. Originals set of Lounge chairs, The Netherlands 1960's.
By Hein Salomonson
Located in CASTENRAY, NL
leather.
t’s a combination of the Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and the PK22 from Poul
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
H 30.32 in W 24.41 in D 31.11 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Easy Chair in Steel & Canvas by Fritz Hansen Denmark, 1997
By Fritz Hansen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare "PK22" easy chair in cut steel and canvas by Poul Kjaerholm produced by Fritz Hansen Denmark
Category
1990s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 27.96 in W 24.81 in D 25.6 in
Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Hein Salomonson for AP Originals, Netherlands, 1960
By AP Originals, Hein Salomonson
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
pictures).
It’s a combination of the Barcelona chair by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and the PK22 from Poul
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Steel
H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 27.96 in
Poul Kjærholm, PK61 coffee table Marble, E. Kold Christensen Denmark 1960s
By E. Kold Christensen, Poul Kjærholm
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The low table PK 61 Kjaerholm created to complement the PK 22 lounge chair is one of his most
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Steel
H 12.6 in W 31.5 in D 31.5 in
Poul Kjaerholm PK61 table in greenland marble EKC Denmark 1956
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
.
Designed to complement Kjaerholm's PK22 lounge chair, the PK61 coffee table was conceived as a manifesto of
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
Materials
Marble, Stainless Steel
Scandinavian Modern Poul Kjaerholm PK22 Chairs, Edition E. Kold Christensen
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
A pair of Poul Kjaerholm PK22 chairs in patinated black leather on a nickeled steel base. Edition E
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
PK22 Poul Kjaerholm White Leather Upholstered Side Chair
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Seattle, WA
This PK22 chair is designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E Kold Christensen, Denmark, 1956.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Stainless Steel
Poul Kjaerholm, "PK 22"
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Salzburg, Austria
PK 22 Wicker and Brushed Steel Chair by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen designed 1951.
The
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Steel
Pair of PK-22 Low Fireside Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Zaventem, BE
Pair of PK-22 chauffeuses.
Original leather upholstery. 1972
E. Kold Christensen Edition
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Side Chairs
Materials
Leather
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22 Pair of Easy Chairs
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of cane easy chairs model PK-22 designed by Poul Kjaerholm for E. Kold Christensen and
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Poul Kjaerholm PK-22
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in Brussels, BE
Designed by Poul Kjaerholm 1929-1980.
Made by E. Kold Christensen. Impressed with the manufacturer's mark.
Cognac patinated leather.
Bibliography: Poul Kjaerholm, Arkitektens Forl...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs
Pair of PK-22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjaerholm
By Poul Kjærholm
Located in New York, NY
Pair of brown leather lounge chairs by Poul Kjaerholm, with extraordinarily rich patina to leather
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Slipper Chairs
Materials
Chrome, Steel
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Pk22 Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal pk22 chair for your home. Each pk22 chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, animal skin and leather. If you’re shopping for a pk22 chair, we have 171 options in-stock, while there are 3 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect pk22 chair — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A pk22 chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made pk22 chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Poul Kjærholm, Fritz Hansen and Hans J. Wegner are consistently popular.
How Much is a Pk22 Chair?
The average selling price for a pk22 chair at 1stDibs is $5,946, while they’re typically $1,400 on the low end and $30,706 for the highest priced.
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.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.