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 Series: Easy Chair Rattan Wicker 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 Lounge Chair series, this easy chair's distinct blend of natural and industrial elements, notably its bent steel frame and rattan wicker, 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 Series: Easy Chair Rattan Wicker, originally designed by Poul Kjærholm, online in Canada and the USA. Pair it with our tribute to the PK22 Leather Lounge Chair to bring Danish Modernism into your space.

The Archetype Forms Poul Series: Easy Chair Rattan Wicker is a faithful reproduction of the original Poul Kjærholm PK22 Lounge Chair, Model PK22 Wicker. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.