Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a Danish furniture designer. The most prestigious highlights of Kjærholm's career was his receipt of the Lunning Prize in 1958 for the armchair “PK-22” which is one of his most well-known models. Kjærholm's clean and elegant furniture has today become a classic.

Fritz Hansen

Model no. PK-22, designed in 1955.
Brushed steel, wicker.
Manufacturer's mark and label to the frame.

Furniture

Pair of 'PK-22' Chairs

E Kold Christensen

Model no. PK-54, designed in 1963.
Brushed steel, flint rolled cipollini marble, painted maple.
Frame impressed with makers monogram.

Extendable with six pieces ring, including stand. 
Diameter with leaves: 212cm

Dining Table 'PK-54' with Extension

Literature:
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 20-21.

Model no. PK-54, designed in 1963.
Brushed steel, flint rolled cipollini marble.
Frame impressed with makers monogram.

Dining Table 'PK-54'

Designed in 1951, these examples executed between 1956-1980.
Matte chrome-plated spring steel, flag halyard.

Provenance: 
Collection of Martin & Enid Packard,
Thence by descent.

Pair of 'PK-25' Chairs

History:
Poul Kjaerholm designed the 'PK-25' chair during his period at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts. Hans J. Wegner, teacher at the School, presented his students with a final assignment in 1951, asking the students to design furniture for a well known architect's living room. Kjaerholm designed this chair for the living room of architect Halldor Gunnløgsson.  

When the chair was seen by Fritz Hansen's Managing Director Søren Hansen it led to Poul Kjærholm being hired by Fritz Hansen. Here, the 'PK 25' chair was put in a very limited production in 1952, where the first three production models ended up with the architect they were intended for all along, Halldor Gunnløgsson. Two of these first production models are available: ref. 2212024. A pair of the first production by Fritz Hansen are available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/pair-of-early-pk-25-lounge-chairs-2405081" target="_blank">2405081</a>. 

Literature: 
Harlang, Christoffer, 'Poul Kjærholm', Arkitektens Forlag (Denmark) 1999, p. 16, 17, 82, 83, 172.
Sheridan, Michael, 'Poul Kjærholm Møbelarkitekt', Louisiana (Denmark) 2006, p. 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 57, 58, 192, 207. 
Miller, Judith, '20th Century Design: The Definitive Illustrated Sourcebook', London, 2009, p. 88-89.
Sheridan, Michael, 'The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné', Gregory R. Miller & Co., (New York) 2008, p.21-23, 32.

Designed in 1951, these examples executed between 1952-1956.
Forged chromed steel, flag halyard.

Pair of Early 'PK-25' Chairs

History:
Poul Kjaerholm designed the 'PK-25' chair during his period at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts. Hans J. Wegner, teacher at the School, presented his students with a final assignment in 1951, asking the students to design furniture for a well known architect's living room. Kjaerholm designed this chair for the living room of architect Halldor Gunnløgsson.  

When the chair was seen by Fritz Hansen's Managing Director Søren Hansen it led to Poul Kjærholm being hired by Fritz Hansen. Here, the 'PK 25' chair was put in a very limited production in 1952, where the first three production models ended up with the architect they were intended for all along, Halldor Gunnløgsson. Two of these first production models are available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/pair-of-chairs-2212024" target="_blank">2212024</a>.

Literature: 
Harlang, Christoffer, 'Poul Kjærholm', Arkitektens Forlag (Denmark) 1999, p. 16, 17, 82, 83, 172.
Sheridan, Michael, 'Poul Kjærholm Møbelarkitekt', Louisiana (Denmark) 2006, p. 22, 23, 25, 27, 30, 31, 57, 58, 192, 207. 
Miller, Judith, '20th Century Design: The Definitive Illustrated Sourcebook', London, 2009, p. 88-89.
Sheridan, Michael, 'The Furniture of Poul Kjaerholm: Catalogue Raisonné', Gregory R. Miller & Co., (New York) 2008, p.21-23, 32.

Model no. PK 31-3, designed in 1958.
Brushed chromed steel, original naturally patinated leather.

Sofa 'PK 31-3'

Brushed steel with original naturally patinated leather. 
Each chair impressed with manufacturer's monogram.

Arm height 59cm.

Literature: 
“Poul Kjærholm”, Arkitektens Forlag 1999, pp. 124–125 and 182. 
Literature: Michael Sheridan. “Poul Kjærholm Møbelarkitekt”, Louisiana 2006.

Pair of Cantilever Armchairs, Model no. PK 13

Model PK-24. Designed 1965, this example executed 1994.
Brushed chromium plated steel, woven cane, leather. 
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the frame.

Chaise Longue

Literature:
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 104-105, 28, 29, 179.

Model no. PK-12
Chromium-plated steel, rattan. 

Executed in very few examples.

Another example is available: ref. <a href="https://www.jacksons.se/products/armchair-pk-12-180539" target="_blank">180539</a>.

Armchair PK - 12

Literature: 
Christopher Harlang, et. al., Poul Kjaerholm, Copenhagen, 1999, p. 179

Model PK-22, designed in 1955.
Brushed chromium-plated steel, wicker. 
Manufacturer's plaque, stamp and dated to frame.

Pair of Lounge Chairs

PP-Møbler

Model no. PK-15, designed in 1979.
Steam-bent ash frame, cane, upholstered cushion.
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the underside: 'PP Mobler, Denmark, Design prof. Arc. Poul Kjaerholm'.

Set of Six Armchairs

Literature:
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 136.

Model no. PK 31/2, designed in 1858. This example produced before 1982.
Original leather, matte chrome-plated steel.
Impressed with manufacturer's monogram to the base.

Sofa 'PK 31/2'

Literature:
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 99, 178.

Model no. PK 33, designed in 1959. This example produced before 1982.
Original leather, plywood, rubber, flat brushed steel.
Impressed with manufacturer's monogram to the base.

Stool 'PK 33'

Literature:
Magazine, 'Mobilia', no. 304/305, 1982, np.
A. Sheridan, Michael, 'Poul Kjaerholm; furniture architect', Louisiana Museum of Modern Art (Denmark) 2006, np.
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 36-37, 100-103, 178.

Model no. 'PK-65', designed 1979.
Steel, white marble.
Manufacturers mark to the frame.

Photographed with set of four easy chairs: ref. 1011493

'PK 65' Coffee table

Model no. PK 66, designed in 1968. This example produced by PP-Møbler after 1985.
Laminated maple.

Photographed with set of four easy chairs: ref. 1011493

'PK 66' Coffee Table

Literature: 
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 181.

Model no. PK 27, designed in 1971. This example produced by PP-Møbler after 1985.
Laminated maple, original leather.

Photographed together with maple PK 66 table (ref. 1011494), and marble PK 65 table (ref.1011238).

Set of Four 'PK 27' Easy Chairs

History:
The PK 27 chair won the ID-Price in 1972. The chair was praised for its innovative design.

Literature: 
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Petersen, Kelf, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Denmark (Arkitektens Forlag) 1999, p. 122-123, 181.

Model no PK15, designed in 1979.
Steam-bent ash frame, cane, leather upholstered cushion. 
Manufacturer's metal plaque to the underside: 'PP Mobler, Denmark, Design prof. Arc. Poul Kjaerholm'.

Armchair 'PK15'

Model PK-61
Designed in 1956.
Slate with brushed chromium-plated steel.
Impressed with manufacturer's monogram to base.

Coffee Table

Model 'PK-22', designed in 1955-56. These examples approx. 1970s.
Leather, chromed steel. 
Stamped with manufacturer's mark.

Pair of 'PK 22' Chairs

Model 'PK-22', designed in 1955-56. 
Leather, steel. 
Stamped with manufacturer's mark.

Model no. PK-20, designed in 1968.
Matt-chromed spring steel frame, original natural leather. 
Stamped with E Kold Christensen monogram.

Pair of 'PK-20' Chairs

Model no. 'PK 11', designed in 1957. These examples executed approx. 1970s.
Chromed steel, ash, natural patinated leather. 
Impressed with maker's mark.

Pair of Armchairs

Literature:
Fagerholt, Nils, Harlang, Christoffer, Hård, Ulf, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Arkitektens Forlag (Denmark) 1999, p.94-95.

Designed 1958. 
Original leather, chromed matted steel frame.
Stamped by maker to inside frame stretcher under seat

Sofa 'PK-31-3'

Model no. PK 31-3, designed in 1958.
Leather, plated steel frame. 
Stamped with manufacturer's mark: 'EKC Denmark'.

Literature: 
Harlang, Christoffer, Helmer-Ptersen, Keld, Kjaerholm, Kristine, 'Poul Kjaerholm', Arkitektens Forlag (Copenhagen) 1999, p.99.