"The radical design of making a shell, cutting it in half and then twisting it, so that it holds you, is very much in the Poul Kjærholm idiom..." says son Thomas Kjærholm. This highlights the unique structural qualities of the PK23™ Lounge Chair, illustrating how Kjærholm’s innovative approach intertwines functionality with an artistic expression.
"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. I consider steel a material with the same artistic merit as wood and leather," said the designer.
"The chair is like a sculpture, I have a very early drawing from behind where he drew a red circle that is either the sun or the moon," said Thomas Kjærholm. This description adds a poetic element to the design, encapsulating its artistic significance alongside its functional purpose.
"Having completed the design in sketch form in 1954 at age 25, this is a beautiful example of his early work as a designer," the article states, positioning the PK23™ as an iconic piece reflective of Kjærholm's pioneering ideas.
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