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-20 high-backed lounge-chairs (pair), 1968

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PK-20 high-backed lounge-chairs (pair), 1968

Sale Date: April 2, 2012

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PK-71 nesting tables (set of 3), 1957

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PK-71 nesting tables (set of 3), 1957

Sale Date: April 17, 2012

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Fauteuil

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Fauteuil

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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PK 80 bench, 1957

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PK 80 bench, 1957

Sale Date: April 3, 2012

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PK 9 chairs (Pair), 1960

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PK 9 chairs (Pair), 1960

Sale Date: April 3, 2012

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Chauffeuses pk 22 (pair)

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Chauffeuses pk 22 (pair)

Sale Date: April 2, 2012

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Chauffeuses pk-25 (pair)

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Chauffeuses pk-25 (pair)

Sale Date: April 2, 2012

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Tabourets larges PK33 (pair), 1959

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Tabourets larges PK33 (pair), 1959

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Fauteuil PK28 (for le Musée Louisiana d'Art..., 1976

Poul Kjærholm

Fauteuil PK28 (for le Musée Louisiana d'Art..., 1976

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Suite de fauteuils PK 15 (set of 6), 1979

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Suite de fauteuils PK 15 (set of 6), 1979

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Chauffeuse PK27, 1971

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Chauffeuse PK27, 1971

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Paravent PK111, 1970

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Paravent PK111, 1970

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Table de salle à manger PK54, 1963

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Table de salle à manger PK54, 1963

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Suite de chaises PK9 (set of 8), 1960

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Suite de chaises PK9 (set of 8), 1960

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Chauffeuses PK 22 (pair), 1958

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Chauffeuses PK 22 (pair), 1958

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Chaise longue PK 24, 1965

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Chaise longue PK 24, 1965

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Table basse PK63A, 1968

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Table basse PK63A, 1968

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Table basse PK62, 1968

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Table basse PK62, 1968

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Lit de repos PK80, 1965

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Lit de repos PK80, 1965

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Bureau Académie Royal d'art de Copenhague, 1955

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Bureau Académie Royal d'art de Copenhague, 1955

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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Fauteuil PK11, 1957

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Fauteuil PK11, 1957

Sale Date: March 25, 2012

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PK-70 mahogany tables, variant (pair)

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PK-70 mahogany tables, variant (pair)

Sale Date: March 8, 2012

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PK-12 armchairs (pair), 1964

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PK-12 armchairs (pair), 1964

Sale Date: March 8, 2012

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PK-12 armchairs (pair), 1964

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PK-12 armchairs (pair), 1964

Sale Date: March 8, 2012

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