Poul Easy Chair: Hide Construction
- Structure: Spring Steel in Brushed or Polished Stainless Steel, or Other Premium Custom Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms
- Seat & Back (Rattan Wicker Version): Untreated Wicker
- Upholstery (Hide Version): Custom Premium Leather or Suede Selection from Archetype Forms
- Cushion Padding (Hide Version): Polyester Fill
The Poul Easy Chair exemplifies Danish Modernism with its minimalism and innovation. Part of Kjærholm’s PK22 Easy Chair series, this lounge chair’s distinct blend of natural and industrial elements, notably its bent steel frame and hide seat & back, became a hallmark of his design philosophy. Kjærholm believed that the materials’ juxtaposition revealed the inherent beauty of each, often using sharply contrasting materials to achieve this.
Rooted in Kjærholm’s academic origins—his earlier PK25 “Element” Chair designed at the Copenhagen School of Applied Arts—the PK22 showcases his innovative approach to furniture design, blending functionalism with minimalist elegance. Kjærholm’s approach was grounded in simplicity and precision, as seen in the PK22’s segmented structure which optimizes aesthetics and production efficiency.
The Poul Easy Chair design secured Kjærholm’s international recognition when the PK22 series won the prestigious Grand Prix at the Milan Triennale in 1957, marking a turning point in his career and establishing his status as a prominent figure in modern design.
Shop the Poul Easy Chair: Hide, originally designed by Poul Kjærholm, online in Canada and the USA. Pair it with our tribute to the PK22 Wicker Easy Chair to bring Danish Modernism into your space.
The Archetype Forms Poul Easy Chair: Hide is a faithful reproduction of the original Poul Kjærholm PK22 Leather Easy Chair, Model PK22 Lounge Chair. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
