When Danish Design Store and Carolyne Worman of 'By Way of The Green Line Bus' blog were asked the question 'What piece of furniture epitomises the Danish Design ethos?' there was no hesitation. The response was Poul Kjaerholm's and in particular the PK26 chair. A wall mounted module that can be utilised as a single unit or paired to create a double or triple sofa. Designed in 1956 for Kold Christensen, it bares resemblance to Mies Van Der Rohe's Barcelona chair and the classic Chesterfield Sofas. The levitating chair effect was very much down to modern manufacturing and materiality. The frame is a continuous piece of shaped steel that gives the PK26 its hidden strength. Connected to the wall with steel mounting clips this provides enough lateral support to take the weight of whoever has the pleasure of being able to sit on one. There is a sense of unequivocal artistic splendor with Kjaerholm's work. What the Danes do well is defining and executing balance and harmony. Balancing aesthetical prowess with functionality in a seamless manner that acts as an example for all designers to build upon. Kjaerholm died in 1980 and left a back-catalogue or 'legacy' that inspires. Sometimes overshadowed by other renowned Danish designers, the work speaks for itself. Thanks to friends of Paper Plane Design for their creative input. http://carolynelw.wordpress.com/ and http://www.danishdesignstore.com/ Other Notable Designs.
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