Pair of Lounge Chairs
Pair of lounge chairs Mod. PK 22
Chrome plated steel structure and original leather seating
Producer's mark on the structure
DESIGNER Poul Kjærholm (1929 - 1980)
MANUFACTURER E. Kold Christensen
COUNTRY Denmark
DATE 1956
DIMENSIONS H. 70 × W. 58 × L. 70 cm
Seat Height : 31/cm
BIBLIOGRAPHY
The furniture of Poul Kjaerholm , Catalogue Raisonne, pg.73,76
1000 Chairs, Charlotte and Peter Fiell, pg. 281
SPECIAL NOTE
Poul Kjærholm was a Danish furniture designer. Trained as a cabinetmaker, Kjærholm studied furniture design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, graduating in 1952.Kjærholm's design philosophy centered on simplicity, functionality, and the inherent qualities of materials. He embraced linear, minimalist forms, often using steel, leather, and glass. His work emphasized clarity over ornamentation, in line with Danish craftsmanship traditions.Kjærholm's collaboration with furniture manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen began in 1955 and lasted throughout his career. His designs are part of "The Kjærholm Collection," produced by Fritz Hansen since 1982. Kjærholm's furniture is displayed in major museums worldwide, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.
