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)
Tabouret pliant (model PK41), 1961

Poul Kjærholm

Tabouret pliant (model PK41), 1961

Sale Date: June 23, 2011

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PK-54 table

Poul Kjærholm

PK-54 table

Sale Date: June 13, 2011

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Ph-31 lounge chairs (pair), 1958

Poul Kjærholm

Ph-31 lounge chairs (pair), 1958

Sale Date: June 26, 2011

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Vilstol PK-24 (Hammock chair)

Poul Kjærholm

Vilstol PK-24 (Hammock chair)

Sale Date: June 14, 2011

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Fåtölj PK-22

Poul Kjærholm

Fåtölj PK-22

Sale Date: June 14, 2011

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Pk71 nesting tables, 1970–1979

Poul Kjærholm

Pk71 nesting tables, 1970–1979

Sale Date: June 11, 2011

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PK 61 coffee table, 1955–1959

Poul Kjærholm

PK 61 coffee table, 1955–1959

Sale Date: June 11, 2011

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PK 61 coffee table, 1955–1959

Poul Kjærholm

PK 61 coffee table, 1955–1959

Sale Date: June 11, 2011

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PK-22 easy chairs (pair)

Poul Kjærholm

PK-22 easy chairs (pair)

Sale Date: May 30, 2011

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PK9 chairs (set of 10)

Poul Kjærholm

PK9 chairs (set of 10)

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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PK-54 table

Poul Kjærholm

PK-54 table

Sale Date: May 23, 2011

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Tisch, 1956

Poul Kjærholm

Tisch, 1956

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Läufer, 1960–1969

Poul Kjærholm

Läufer, 1960–1969

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Klapphocker PK 41, 1961

Poul Kjærholm

Klapphocker PK 41, 1961

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Armlehnstühle PK 11 (set of 3), 1957

Poul Kjærholm

Armlehnstühle PK 11 (set of 3), 1957

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Stuhl PK 1, 1956

Poul Kjærholm

Stuhl PK 1, 1956

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Katalogkassette (box w/designs, photos and..., 1955

Poul Kjærholm

Katalogkassette (box w/designs, photos and..., 1955

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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Sofatisch PK 61, 1955

Poul Kjærholm

Sofatisch PK 61, 1955

Sale Date: May 31, 2011

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PK-55 worktable (model GE-225), 1957

Poul Kjærholm

PK-55 worktable (model GE-225), 1957

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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Easy chair (model BO-850), 1952

Jørgen Høj and Poul Kjaerholm

Easy chair (model BO-850), 1952

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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Armchair (model AT-325), 1964

Poul Kjærholm

Armchair (model AT-325), 1964

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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Armchair (model AT-325), 1964

Poul Kjærholm

Armchair (model AT-325), 1964

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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PK-12 armchair (model A 809), 1964

Poul Kjærholm

PK-12 armchair (model A 809), 1964

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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PK-26 wall-hung sofas (pair) (model A 809), 1965

Poul Kjærholm

PK-26 wall-hung sofas (pair) (model A 809), 1965

Sale Date: June 9, 2011

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