PK 22 Lounge Chairs by Poul Kjearholm for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, Oxblood Leather

Poul Kjaerholm Lounge Chair, model PK22 for Fritz Hansen, Denmark

Designed in 1956 and produced by E. Kold Christensen. Brushed steel frame covered with durable oxblood leather upholstery. Stamped with the EKC Denmark logo.

This PK from Fritz Hansen's "Poul Kjaerholm collection". Simple elegance, a typical Kjærholm design - with the combination of steel and leather with an - in an exclusive and minimalist design. The discrete and elegant PK22 chair stands as an icon for Poul Kjærholm's work.

Poul Kjærholm had a particular interest in various construction materials; especially steel, which he considered a natural material. He was a trained carpenter who continued studies at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts. He moved on to work at Fritz Hansen, for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes. In 1955, Kjærholm started collaborating with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until his death in 1980.

The PK22 chair is widely regarded as a design classic and has been exhibited in museums around the world. It is still in production today and is available in a range of different colors and materials. Overall, the PK22 chair is a timeless piece of furniture that combines form and function in a way that is both elegant and practical.

Dimensions: 25.25W x 29H x 25.25D