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PK22 Lounge Chair
Poul Kjærholm — Fritz Hansen, Denmark
Poul Kjærholm's PK22 relies on precise proportions: a low seat, an inclined back and slender steel legs.
Steel within Danish modernism
Designed in 1956, the PK22 reflects Kjærholm's interest in steel as an expressive material. Its light seating surface offers a different approach from the substantial timber frames often associated with Danish furniture.
A low, open outline
The frame leaves the space behind the chair visible. Different coverings shift the effect from smooth and closed to more transparent. The transitions between seat and metal are worth a closer look.
Plan for a low seat
It can sit near a window without dominating the view. Pair it with a low table, and try the sitting angle and ease of standing before buying.
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