Poul Kjærholm for Kold

POUL KJÆRHOLM (Denmark, 1929 - 1980) for Kold Christensen.
Set of six chairs model "PK9", 1960s.
Steel and dyed leather.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use. Three of the chairs have lost four of the original screws, which have been replaced.
One of the chairs has a fracture in the union of the leg with the seat.
Exhibits wear consistent with age and use.
Signed.
Measurements: 75 x 55,5 x 38 cm (x6).
Measurements: 75 x 55,5 x 38 cm (x6).
PK9 chairs represent one of the most successful expressions of 20th century Danish design. Conceived by Poul Kjærholm in the 1960s, these pieces perfectly condense his creative philosophy: the search for beauty through formal purity, constructive precision and respect for materials.
Also known as the "Tulip Chair", the PK9 stands out for the visual lightness of its structure, formed by three satin-finished stainless steel elements that act as delicate support columns. On them rests a leather-upholstered seat whose organic form responds to both ergonomic and aesthetic criteria. According to tradition, Kjærholm found the inspiration for his design in the imprint left by his wife's body on the sand, a detail that illustrates the sensitivity and humanity present in all his work.
Trained at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen, Poul Kjærholm developed early on a language of his own that distinguished him within the Scandinavian modern movement. Although a contemporary of other great Danish designers who favored wood, Kjærholm found in steel a material capable of expressing lightness, precision and sophistication. His close collaboration with the entrepreneur Ejvind Kold Christensen allowed him to work with absolute creative freedom and produce some of the most iconic pieces of international design.
His talent was recognized with important awards, among them the Lunning Prize in 1958 for his famous PK22 chair and two Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale, obtained in 1957 and 1960. Throughout his career he occupied a prominent place in the teaching and promotion of Danish design, becoming director of the Danish Design Institute.
Today, his creations are part of the permanent collections of the world's most prestigious museums, consolidating his position as one of the great masters of modern design. PK9 is an exceptional example of his legacy: timeless pieces where functionality becomes elegance and simplicity reaches the category of art.