Lot 11
  • 11

Poul Kjaerholm

Estimate
12,000 - 18,000 GBP
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Description

  • 'PK 54': A dining table
  • base with manufacturer's stamp
  • maple, steel and marble
  • 65cm. high by 140cm. diam., extended 210cm. diam.;
  • 2ft 1½in., 4ft 7in., 6ft 10½in.
manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, brushed steel, marble top, complete with six 'PK 54A' extension segments and holder in maple (illustrated on sothebys.com)

Literature

Christoffer Harlang et. al. eds., Poul Kjaerholm, 1999, pp. 20-21, 112-115
Michael Sheridan, Poul Kjærholm: Furniture Architect, exhibition catalogue, Louisana Museum of Modern Art, 23rd June - 29th October 2006, Esberg, Denmark, 2006, p. 79

Condition

A sleek and practical design of good overall appearance. The top has typical minor chips to the edge and has more contrast than suggested by the catalogue illustration. Old marks and scratches in places. Some oxidisation to the base. Top of base with four holes for pins to secure the top, now lacking. The six extension leaves (not shown in the catalogue illustration) are kept in the original holder. One with a minor crack, another with a small replaced section. Ready for use.
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