{"product_id":"poul-kjaerholm-pk22-lounge-chair-fritz-hansen-denmark-1950s-cognac-leather-steel-frame-scandinavian-modern-1","title":"PK22 Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather \u0026 Brushed Steel by Poul Kjærholm for Fritz Hansen, 1956","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel · PK22\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner · Poul Kjærholm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer · Fritz Hansen\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin · Denmark\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesign · 1956\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eStyle · Scandinavian Modern \/ Danish Modern\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMaterials · Brushed stainless steel, aniline leather\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour · Steel, cognac\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eObject\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 is one of Poul Kjærholm's most distilled designs, a lounge chair reduced to an exceptionally precise relationship between structure, surface and the human body.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned in 1956, the chair emerged from Kjærholm's fascination with steel as a furniture-making material. Rather than treating metal simply as an industrial substitute for wood, he valued its strength, surface and ability to create structures of remarkable visual lightness.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 is built around two slender brushed steel profiles that form the chair's supporting structure. Between them, a continuous surface of cognac aniline leather creates the seat and backrest, allowing the body to rest within a form that appears almost suspended above the floor.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThere is almost nothing unnecessary in the composition. The steel structure remains completely visible, while the leather provides warmth, tactility and subtle flexibility. The contrast between the cool precision of brushed metal and the natural character of leather is fundamental to Kjærholm's work.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eViewed from the side, the chair reveals just how little material is required to create it. Its low profile and open structure give the PK22 an architectural clarity that allows it to occupy a room without visually dominating it, one of the reasons the design has remained so convincing since its introduction.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePoul Kjærholm (1929–1980) was a Danish furniture designer whose work represents one of the most rigorous interpretations of Scandinavian modernism.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOriginally trained as a cabinetmaker, Kjærholm later studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. This combination of traditional craft knowledge and an interest in industrial production became fundamental to his approach.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhile many of his Danish contemporaries worked primarily in timber, Kjærholm developed a particular fascination with steel. He considered it a natural material in its own right, appreciating subtle variations in its surface with much the same sensitivity traditionally applied to wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHis furniture frequently combines precisely engineered metal structures with leather, wicker, stone or glass. Rather than hiding connections and construction, Kjærholm allowed them to become part of the visual language of each object.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22, designed in 1956, became one of the clearest expressions of this philosophy. Its exceptional economy of material and proportion established the chair as one of Kjærholm's defining works and an enduring piece of 20th-century furniture design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 was originally produced by E. Kold Christensen, whose collaboration with Poul Kjærholm was instrumental in bringing many of the designer's most important works into production.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTheir partnership allowed Kjærholm to pursue furniture requiring exceptional precision in metal fabrication, upholstery and finishing while maintaining the clarity of his original concepts.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIn 1982, Fritz Hansen acquired the production and sales rights to a significant part of the Kjærholm collection, continuing the manufacture of designs including the PK22.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFounded in Denmark in 1872, Fritz Hansen has played a central role in the history of Danish furniture, producing works by many of the country's most important designers while preserving Kjærholm's designs as part of its permanent collection.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 Lounge Chair is presented in excellent vintage condition.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe brushed stainless steel structure remains beautifully preserved, retaining the subtle surface and precise architectural character fundamental to the design.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe cognac aniline leather upholstery has been lightly refreshed while preserving its natural texture, softness and material character.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOverall, the chair presents beautifully, with the contrast between warm leather and cool brushed steel particularly well preserved.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDimensions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWidth · 62 cm \/ 24.4 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDepth · 63 cm \/ 24.8 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHeight · 71 cm \/ 28 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeat height · 33 cm \/ 13 in\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncluded\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 Lounge Chair is accompanied by a Back to the Furniture Certificate of Originality, a Back to the Furniture flyer, a Thank You card and a small gift.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailability\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe PK22 Lounge Chair is ready to ship within 10 business days.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShipping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorldwide shipping is available. Every piece is carefully prepared and packed for international transport. Shipping costs are calculated according to destination at checkout, with tracking provided after dispatch.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnquiries\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor questions about the piece, its condition, shipping, delivery or any other details, please get in touch. 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