{"product_id":"poul-kjaerholm-pair-of-chairs","title":"Pair of Vintage Poul Kjærholm Armchairs in Leather, Wood \u0026 Steel","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePair of Vintage Poul Kjærholm Armchairs in Leather, Oak \u0026amp; Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eAn exceptional pair of \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage original Poul Kjærholm armchairs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, combining the architectural precision of Kjærholm’s steel furniture with the warmth of beautifully figured wood and leather. Elegant, restrained, and remarkably sculptural, these chairs embody Kjærholm’s ability to reduce furniture to its essential elements while allowing each material to retain its own distinct character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe design is defined by a striking \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003esemicircular wooden back and armrest\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, which sweeps continuously around the sitter in a graceful architectural curve. The richly grained wood provides a warm counterpoint to the chair’s slender, rectilinear metal structure. Viewed from above, the relationship between the curved back and oval seat creates an especially compelling composition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe upholstered seats are finished in \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003erich brown leather\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, lending the chairs a sophisticated tonal quality while maintaining the clean visual language of the design. Beneath, the seats appear almost suspended within the frame, emphasizing the lightness and transparency for which Kjærholm’s work is celebrated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eThe metal frames are exceptionally spare: narrow legs, delicate vertical supports, and carefully considered horizontal members create structure without visual weight. The contrast between \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ewarm wood, supple leather, and cool metal\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e is quintessential Kjærholm. Rather than disguising construction, each component is allowed to read independently as part of the overall design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eImportantly, these are \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003evintage original examples\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, not contemporary reproductions. The frames retain their \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDenmark maker’s mark\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, further documenting their period manufacture and Danish origin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003ePoul Kjærholm (1929–1980) occupies a singular position in the history of Danish modern design. While many of his contemporaries became synonymous with sculpted teak and rosewood, Kjærholm embraced steel as a primary structural material, believing it possessed artistic qualities worthy of the same attention traditionally given to wood. His disciplined approach produced some of the most architecturally significant furniture of the postwar period, and original vintage examples have become increasingly desirable among serious collectors of twentieth-century design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003eOffered as a \u003cspan class=\"s1\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ematched pair\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, these chairs have a commanding presence without appearing heavy—a sophisticated choice for a living room, study, private office, or alongside an important collection of Scandinavian modern furniture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"p2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails:\u003c\/b\u003e Poul Kjærholm, designer; Denmark; vintage original production; brown leather upholstery; sculpted wood backrests and arms; metal frames; Denmark maker’s mark; sold as a pair.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hobbs Modern","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45928939159605,"sku":"HM-260826-416","price":11995.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0293\/5534\/3925\/files\/Screenshot2026-08-26at6.00.46AM.png?v=1787749456","url":"https:\/\/hobbsmodern.com\/products\/poul-kjaerholm-pair-of-chairs","provider":"Hobbs Modern","version":"1.0","type":"link"}