Poul Kjærholm was a Danish furniture designer who revolutionized modern design with his precise craftsmanship and innovative material combinations. Beginning his career at just 19, Kjærholm quickly established himself through his rigorous attention to structural clarity and material integrity. His work seamlessly blended steel—his preferred material—with leather, cane, and rope, creating pieces that were industrial and organic.

Poul Kjærholm's approach is personified in designs like the PK22 chair, PK31 modular system, and the sculptural PK9 Tulip chair. Kjærholm's exacting standards and minimalist aesthetic have had a lasting influence on Danish and global furniture design.

Poul Lounge Chair Construction:

Structure: Spring Steel in Matte, Satin, or Polished Chrome, or Other Premium Custom Treated, Painted or Powder-Coated Option from Archetype Forms

Upholstery (Hide Version): Custom Premium Leather or Suede Selection from Archetype Forms

Seat & Back (Rattan Wicker Version): Untreated Wicker

This Poul Lounge Chair Rattan Wicker version features a seat and backrest made of natural wicker, offering a minimalist, breathable seat and lower backrest than its leather lounge chair counterpart.

The Poul Armchair design has become a furniture design classic with its original PK20 design as part of the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.

Shop the Poul Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker, originally designed by Poul Kjærholm, online in Canada and the USA. Also available in the Poul Series: Lounge Chair Hide, based on the original PK20 Lounge Chair design.

The Archetype Forms Poul Lounge Chair: Rattan Wicker is a faithful reproduction of the original Poul Kjærholm PK20 Lounge Chair in Rattan Wicker. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.

Bring the history of Danish Modernism and Mid-Century Modern furniture into your space.