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-Falthocker, 1961

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PK-91-Falthocker, 1961

Sale Date: May 14, 2009

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Paar PK-91-Falthocker, 1961

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Paar PK-91-Falthocker, 1961

Sale Date: May 14, 2009

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Paire de fauteuils modèle Pk31, 1958

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Paire de fauteuils modèle Pk31, 1958

Sale Date: May 17, 2009

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Grand bureau plat

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Grand bureau plat

Sale Date: April 21, 2009

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Bord PK-45, 1963

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Bord PK-45, 1963

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Satsbord PK-71 (set of 3), 1957

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Satsbord PK-71 (set of 3), 1957

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Stolar PK-9 (set of 3), 1960

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Stolar PK-9 (set of 3), 1960

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Pall PK-33, 1959

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Pall PK-33, 1959

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Matbord PK-45, 1963

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Matbord PK-45, 1963

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Soffbord PK-61, 1956

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Soffbord PK-61, 1956

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Fåtöljer PK-22 (pair), 1955

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Fåtöljer PK-22 (pair), 1955

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Soffbord PK-55, 1957

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Soffbord PK-55, 1957

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Fåtöljer PK-31 (pair), 1958

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Fåtöljer PK-31 (pair), 1958

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Soffa PK-31-3, 1958

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Soffa PK-31-3, 1958

Sale Date: April 29, 2009

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Early chaise longue, model no. PK 24, 1983

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Early chaise longue, model no. PK 24, 1983

Sale Date: April 30, 2009

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Coffee table, model no. PK 61, 1960–1969

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Coffee table, model no. PK 61, 1960–1969

Sale Date: April 30, 2009

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Lounge chair, model no. PK 20, 1969

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Lounge chair, model no. PK 20, 1969

Sale Date: April 30, 2009

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PK 31/2 settee, 1958

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PK 31/2 settee, 1958

Sale Date: December 5, 2004

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PK 61 coffee table, 1956

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PK 61 coffee table, 1956

Sale Date: December 5, 2004

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PK 80 daybed, 1957

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PK 80 daybed, 1957

Sale Date: December 5, 2004

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PK 31/1 lounge chair, 1958

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PK 31/1 lounge chair, 1958

Sale Date: December 5, 2004

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PK 61 coffee table, 1956

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PK 61 coffee table, 1956

Sale Date: October 3, 2004

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PK 101 candleholder, 1956

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PK 101 candleholder, 1956

Sale Date: October 3, 2004

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PK 41 folding stools (pair), 1961

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PK 41 folding stools (pair), 1961

Sale Date: October 3, 2004

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