- Description
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Details
PK20™ is a laid back and elegant lounge chair. PK20 is built upon a flexible matt chromed spring steel frame. The original idea for the chair was to use the excess leather strips from the production of other leather furniture to optimize production. But the idea was rejected because the leather strips were too different, and currently is only the finest leather strips used. The PK20 version with a low back is part of the permanent collection at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
MATERIALS:
- The base is made of matt chromed spring steel
MEASUREMENTS:
- Height (PK20 Wicker): 84 cm / 33.1 inch
- Height (PK20 Leather): 89 cm / 35 inch
- Seat Height: 37 cm / 14.6 inch
- Width: 80 cm / 31.5 inch
- Depth: 71 cm / 29.9 inch
HELPFUL NOTES:
- The wicker chair has a low back and does not have a headrest, the leather chair has a high back and headrest
- Brand
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Fritz Hansen was established in 1872 by the visionary cabinetmaker of the same name. Since then, Fritz Hansen has become a natural part of both Danish and international design history. Today, it is an exclusive and international design brand. The history of Fritz Hansen is characterized by stupendous craftsmanship, unique design and an inherent sense of premium quality. Leading architects and furniture designers from all over the world have regularly contributed to the collection with beautifully shaped and functional furniture that seamlessly meet through the use of innovative techniques and new materials. Arne Jacobsen, Poul Kjærholm, Piet Hein, Vico Magistretti, Burkhard Vogtherr, Piero Lissoni, Kasper Salto and Morten Voss – the stellar string of designers is long and the list of furniture of classic and iconic fame is even longer.
Their design philosophy inspires the creation of new, simple, sculptural and original furniture that is timeless and relevant in time. This furniture is for modern city dwellers and international businesses with a confident taste for elegance and underplayed luxury and the desire to strengthen their identity and image. People who wish to make a statement, which is entirely their own.
- Designer
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Fritz Hansen PK20 Lounge Chair Designed by:
- Poul Kjaerholm , 1968
Poul Kjaerholm
Denmark, 1929 - 1980
Poul Kjærholm 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. Poul Kjærholm was employed at Fritz Hansen for about a year, where he designed a number of noteworthy chair prototypes.
In 1955 Poul Kjærholm initiated his collaboration with manufacturer Ejvind Kold Christensen, which lasted until Poul Kjærholm's death in 1980. In 1982, Fritz Hansen took over the production and sales of "The Kjærholm Collection", developed from 1951 to 1967, designs, which are logical to the minute detail with an aura of exclusivity.
In 2007 Fritz Hansen added two new pieces to the Kjærholm Collection. Pieces that were never in production before, the PK8™ side chair and PK58™ dining table.