PK8 Chair
inspired by Poul Kjaerholm designed in 1978

PK8 Chair
inspired by Poul Kjaerholm

• Classic design from 1978
• Distinctive form and stable construction
• High-quality craftsmanship
• Range of colors

The distinctive form of Poul Kjærholm’s PK8 Chair is the result of the designer’s extensive knowledge and experiments in the field of furniture construction. Regarded as “the furniture architect” the talented Dane combined minimalistic form and use of materials with a strong emphasis on functionality and comfort. The remarkable PK8 chair initially originated as a prototype at Kjaerholm’s home and it was only later that it gained wide popularity. The slim profile of the design results from the unconventional three-legged base, which not gives the chair a unique look, but also provides stable support to the seating shell. The elegantly curved seat, upholstered in exclusive materials, provides comfort and a stylish appearance. This functional design is an ideal addition to any modern interior décor.

INFURN produces the PK8 with chromed steel tripod base and a fiberglass shell upholstered in quality cashmere, classic leather or premium leather in a range of colors.

Lauded for his distinctive style of furniture design, Poul Kjaerholm was born in Øster Vrå, Denmark in 1929. His pieces are considered to contain a minimalist yet articulate form, all embossed with that signature style that continues to be celebrated worldwide to this day. With the humble beginning as a cabinetmaker's apprentice with the firm Gronbech in 1948, Kjaerholm went on to forge his design ideology at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen. Shirking away from the majority of his Scandinavian counterparts, the Dane chose steel as his primary material of choice over wood. "Steel’s constructive potential is not the only thing that interests me, the refraction of light on its surface is an important part of my artistic work.” Awarded the prestigious Lunning Award and Grand Prize at the Milan Trennali in 1958 and 1960 respectively; Kjaerholm’s designs continue to be included in the permanent collections of the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum in London and within numerous other museums across Denmark, Norway, Sweden and Germany.