Fritz Hansen – Poul Kjærholm, 1956
The discrete and elegant PK22 Lounge Chair epitomizes the work of Poul Kjærholm and his search for the ideal type-form and industrial dimension, which was always present in his work.
The profile of the steel frame structure originates from his graduation project, the “Element” Chair (PK25), from the School of Applied Arts in Copenhagen. On the PK22, the structure was divided into separate elements due to design improvements and for economical production.
The PK22 was an immediate commercial and critical success. In 1957, the chair was awarded the Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, the world’s premier design fair.
The prize catapulted Kjærholm’s career and immediately he became a name on the international scene and has enjoyed this position ever since.
The PK22 is available in wicker, in canvas or in leather with a base in satin brushed stainless steel.
Dimensions W63 x D63 x H71 cm – Seat height 35 cm
Examples:
Canvas black
(price group 1)
Canvas natural
(price group 1)
Wicker
(price group 1)
leather Aura black
(price group 4)
Leather Rustik
(price group 5)
Leather Embrace Chocolat
(price group 5)
Leather Grace Walnut
(price group 5)
Poul Kjærholm
Acclaimed for his distinctive style of furniture design, Poul Kjaerholm was born in Øster Vrå, Denmark in 1929. His pieces are considered to contain a minimalist and articulated form, all in relief with a style that is still famous around the world.
From modest beginnings as a cabinetmaker apprentice at the Gronbech workshop in 1948, Kjaerholm continued to forge his ideology at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Far from shunning the majority of his Scandinavian counterparts, the Dane chose steel as the main material rather than wood. "The potential of steel is not the only thing that interests me, the refraction of light on its surface is an important part of my artistic work. "
Awarded the prestigious Lunning Prize in 1958 and the Trennali Grand Prix in Milan in 1960, Kjaerholm's drawings continue to be featured in the permanent collections of the New York Museum of Modern Art, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London. in many other museums across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany.
Free samples (against deposit)
Price category 4
AURA LEATHER
Aura is a firm and durable leather. It is pigmented and lightly grained with a relatively uniform look. Wrinkles in the swayings, neck wrinkles and other natural marks may occur. The hides have been given a strong surface finish, which makes the leather extremely userfriendly and protected from light and dirt.
DETAILS: European rawhide. Chrome-tanned. Water-based Aniline dye. Water repellent, dirt repellent, stain resistant, smudge-resistant, durable, easy upkeep. A strong, firmer leather that at the same time offers amazing seating comfort.
Surface Matt, firm and strong. A tough grain with a uniform expression.
Thickness 1.4 – 1.6 mm.
Price category 5
GRACE LEATHER
Grace (aniline) is an exquisite leather. The leather has a natural nude surface, with a light wax treatment, where all natural markings are visible. This emphasizes the unique character of the leather and adds a rustic charm to the furniture. Grace and other aniline leathers are more susceptible to dirt and grime, compared with pigmented leather. The leather will change with time through use and exposure to light and quickly gains a beautiful patina.
DETAILS: Finest European rawhide. Chrome-tanned followed by a vegetable tanning process to enhance the firmness. Water-based Aniline dye. The ultimate in classic elegance. Boasting a natural patina that appears over time, depending on the light, conditions and usage.
Surface Natural surface and subtle markings.
Thickness 1.2 – 1.4 mm.
EMBRACE LEATHER
Embrace (aniline) is a fully grain chrome tanned leather. Embrace is characterised by an extraordinary soft and slightly oily surface which comes from a special waxing. Colour variations, neck wrinkles, fat stripes and other natural markings are visible on the leather and contribute to its exclusivity.
DETAILS: Finest European rawhide. Chrome-tanned. Water-based Aniline dye. Extremely supple and soft to the touch.
Surface Natural surface and subtle markings.
Thickness 1.2 – 1.4 mm.
RUSTIK LEATHER
Rustik (aniline) is an exclusive leather of the highest quality and with a natural surface. The leather is vegetable tanned and chrome free. Rustik has a natural nude surface with natural markings and a light impregnation. Therefore, the leather will become lighter through use and get a beautiful patina. The marks seen on the leather are not defects, but unique fingerprints that nature has imprinted on the specific piece of leather.
DETAILS: Finest European rawhide. Chrome free. Water-based Aniline dye. An exclusive choice. With a fascinating patina that emerges over time, depending on the light, conditions and how you choose to use it.
Surface Natural with quite visible surface markings that add character.
Thickness 1.2 – 1.4 mm.
NATURAL LEATHER
Natural (aniline) is fully grain vegetable tanned leather made from hides of the highest quality. The leather is an elegant and beautiful leather with a natural nude surface where all natural markings are visible. It quickly gains a beautiful patina and darkens over time.
DETAILS: Finest European rawhide. Vegetable-tanned with extracts from the mimosa plant, it transforms over time in three phases: from its original light colour to a very pale pink to a lovely light brown. The original “naked” leather.
Surface Natural surface with subtle markings.
Thickness 1.2 – 1.4 mm.
