The pre-owned PK9 chair embodies the minimalist elegance and formal precision characteristic of Scandinavian design. Designed by Poul Kjærholm, the PK9 stands out for its clean silhouette and three-legged steel base, which provides both stability and visual lightness. Produced by Fritz Hansen, this piece reflects the high standards of quality and attention to detail inherent in the work of Poul Kjærholm. The seat, with its organic and enveloping lines, offers remarkable comfort while maintaining a sculptural and refined aesthetic. This pre-owned PK9 shows visible signs of wear on the leather, reflecting its history. These marks do not affect its sturdiness or elegance but contribute to the authentic character of the piece. A true icon of 20th-century furniture design, it represents a rare opportunity to acquire an emblematic creation by Poul Kjærholm at a more accessible price.
Poul Kjaerholm, Danish, born 8 January 1929 - died 18 April 1980, was a designer known for his functional yet modern furniture. Born in Øster Vrå in northern Denmark, Kjaerholm studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. After graduating in 1952, Kjaerholm, with the help of his long-time friend and entrepreneur Ejvind Kold Christiansen, began designing furniture, distinguished by its unique minimalist aesthetic. In 1958, he designed the now famous PK22 chair and PK 24 chaise longue for Fritz Hansen for the Formes Scandinaves exhibition in Paris. A year later, he became a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He was then appointed head of the Institute for Design, where he worked until his death. Kjaerholm is an ardent defender of industrial production. While most of his contemporaries prefer wood as a raw material, Poul Kjaerholm prefers to use steel, always combining it with wood, leather, rattan, canvas or marble. His creations are part of the permanent collections of MoMA in New York, the Victoria & Albert Museum in London and other institutions in Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany. He received numerous awards, including two Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in 1957 and 1960, the ID Award and the Lunning Award in 1958. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sale of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, models that are logical down to the smallest detail with an aura of exclusivity. In 2007, Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the "Kjærholm Collection". Pieces that had never been produced before: the PK8™ chair and the PK58™ dining table.
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FRITZ HANSEN
Founded in 1872 in Denmark by the Danish carpenter Fritz Hansen, the brand of Scandinavian furniture Fritz Hansen produces designer furniture, contemporary chairs, iconic armchairs, dining tables and designer lighting that are now international benchmarks. He and his son established the quality standards that still apply at Fritz Hansen today. As in 1872, Fritz Hansen’s work remains guided by the philosophy that a single well-designed piece of furniture can transform a room and enhance the well-being of its owners