Poul Kjaerholm Denmark, 1929-1980
PK 9 Set of six chairs, 1960
Nickel steel and original leather
H 74 x W 56 x D 60 cm
First Edition E. Kold Christensen - before 1981 - Stamped EKC
Probably one of his most famous designs, the PK 9 chair is the best proof of Kjærholm’s understanding of materials combined with the skills of Ivan Schlechter. A dampened piece...
Probably one of his most famous designs, the PK 9 chair is the best proof of Kjærholm’s understanding of materials combined with the skills of Ivan Schlechter. A dampened piece of leather was dried on the fiberglass structure in order to shape it! The result is a rare and highly desirable cognac leather chair with three elegant matt chromed-platted steel legs.
Literature
M. Sheridan, The furniture of Poul Kjærholm Catalog raisonné, Editions Gregory R. Miller & Co, New York, 2007. p. 118-1211
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