The PK1 Dining Chair marked the beginning of Poul Kjaerholm’s impressive career as a furniture designer, showcasing his lifelong penchant for working with steel. Originally featuring a woven peddling pipe seat and backrest, the chair’s design has been refreshed with the addition of Carl Hansen & Son’s trademark paper cord. This material is both natural and durable and will patinate over time, taking on the character of its surroundings.
Poul Kjaerholm 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.