Poul Kjærholm

(Danish, 1929–1980)

Poul Kjærholm was a celebrated Danish furniture designer. His work, such as Sofabord (coffee table), are recognized by their low profiles, elegant forms, and frequent use of steel. Born on January 8, 1929 in Øster Vrå, Denmark, Kjærholm studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen, before rising to prominence during the 1950s. In 1958, he created the now-famous PK 22 chair and PK 24 long chair for the Formes Scandinaves exhibition in Paris. He was appointed as an assistant professor and lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts a year later. Today, his works are touted as among the most innovative of mid-century Scandinavian design, with pieces included in the collections of The Museum of Modern Art in New York and the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. Kjærholm died on April 18, 1980 in Hillerød, Denmark.

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

EKC 80 A Lit de repos, 1959
Sold price: 449,449 USD

Poul Kjærholm Artworks

Poul Kjærholm (6,003 results)
PK 91, Tabouret pliant, 2006–2007

Poul Kjærholm

PK 91, Tabouret pliant, 2006–2007

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

Auction Closed

PK 24, Chaise longue, 1956

Poul Kjærholm

PK 24, Chaise longue, 1956

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 12, Six fauteuils, Métal chromé et cuir, 1964

Poul Kjærholm

PK 12, Six fauteuils, Métal chromé et cuir, 1964

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 80, Lit de repos, 1957

Poul Kjærholm

PK 80, Lit de repos, 1957

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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Chaise tripode, 2000

Poul Kjærholm

Chaise tripode, 2000

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 61, 1956

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PK 61, 1956

Sale Date: September 29, 2016

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PK 62 coffee table, 1957

Poul Kjærholm

PK 62 coffee table, 1957

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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PK 111 screen, 1956

Poul Kjærholm

PK 111 screen, 1956

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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Drawing table, 1955

Poul Kjærholm

Drawing table, 1955

Sale Date: September 20, 2016

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PK 2 (Set of 6 dining chairs), 1956

Poul Kjærholm

PK 2 (Set of 6 dining chairs), 1956

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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Pk 33 (Pair of stools), 1958

Poul Kjærholm

Pk 33 (Pair of stools), 1958

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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PK 61, 1956

Poul Kjærholm

PK 61, 1956

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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PK-111

Poul Kjærholm

PK-111

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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PK 22 (Pair of easy chairs)

Poul Kjærholm

PK 22 (Pair of easy chairs)

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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PK 22, 1955

Poul Kjærholm

PK 22, 1955

Sale Date: September 12, 2016

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PK 22, Paire de fauteuils, 1955–1956

Poul Kjærholm

PK 22, Paire de fauteuils, 1955–1956

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 63, Table basse, 1968

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PK 63, Table basse, 1968

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 33, Tabouret, 1959

Poul Kjærholm

PK 33, Tabouret, 1959

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 33, Tabouret, 1970

Poul Kjærholm

PK 33, Tabouret, 1970

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 33, Paire de tabourets, 1959

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PK 33, Paire de tabourets, 1959

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 71, Suite de trois tables basses..., 1957

Poul Kjærholm

PK 71, Suite de trois tables basses..., 1957

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 9, Ensemble de six chaises, 1961

Poul Kjærholm

PK 9, Ensemble de six chaises, 1961

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 9, Six chaises, 1960

Poul Kjærholm

PK 9, Six chaises, 1960

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

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PK 62, Table basse, 1968

Poul Kjærholm

PK 62, Table basse, 1968

Sale Date: September 14, 2016

Auction Closed