Pair of Poul Kjaerholm (Danish, 1929-1980) PK 22 Wicker Lounge Chairs by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, designed 1956, manufactured 1987, woven cane seating surfaces set on matte chrome-plated steel frame, on stretchers stamped maker's mark "Poul Kjaerholm Denmark Fritz Hansen," maker's decal "Fritz Hansen Made in Denmark 1987," ht. 28 3/4, seat ht. 14, wd. 25, dp. 25 in.
Note: Kjµrholm was a trained carpenter and continued his studies at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts. He had a particular interest in different construction materials; especially steel which he considered a natural material with the same artistic fineness as other natural materials. In 1955, Kjµrholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until his death in 1980.
Condition
Condition: Cane work clean and whole. Scattered pitting to legs.
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