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PK33

Product catalog summary

Overview
The PK33™ is a three-legged stool designed by Poul Kjærholm, showcasing his expertise in assembly techniques, material exploration, and structural simplification. It shares construction techniques with the PK71™ nesting tables and PK80™ daybed but maintains a unique expression.

Warranty
Standard goods come with a five-year warranty against manufacturing defects, excluding leather and special materials. Normal wear and tear are not covered. Wicker and lamps have a two-year warranty. An extended limited warranty of 20 years is available upon online registration within three months of purchase.

Design and Description
Designed in 1959 by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by Fritz Hansen, the PK33™ features a loose leather cushion attached to a laminated painted wood shell. The stool has three legs made of matt chromed spring steel with black leg ferrules.

Dimensions
Height: 34 cm
Diameter: Ø53 cm

Upholstery
Available in various leathers: Classic, Rustic, Natural, White, Optical White, Elegance, and Sense.

Designer Background
Poul Kjærholm (1929-1980) was a trained carpenter with a keen interest in construction materials, particularly steel. He worked with Fritz Hansen and later collaborated with Ejvind Kold Christensen until his death. Fritz Hansen acquired "The Kjærholm Collection" in 1982.

Legal Notice
All documentation and product designs are protected by Danish law and cannot be used without permission from Fritz Hansen A/S. Legal action may be taken against any infringement.

Headquarters and Showrooms
Headquarters: Denmark - Allerød
Showrooms: Denmark - Copenhagen, Italy - Milan, Japan - Tokyo, Norway - Oslo, Sweden - Stockholm, United Kingdom - London, USA - New York

Catalog excerpts

The three-legged stool PK33™ epitomizes Poul Kjærholm’s use of assembly techniques, his exploration of materials and his simplification of structure into a type-form. The stool draws on construction techniques from the PK71™ nesting tables and the PK80™ daybed, but still has its own strong, unique expression.

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Poul Kjærholm 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. Kjærholm was first 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...

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Fritz Hansen A/S ® - This documentation and the products and designations therein are protected by law, including the Danish Copyright Act, Trademark Act and Marketing Practices Act, and may not be used without prior written authority from Fritz Hansen A/S. Legal proceedings may be instituted against any parties breaching the rights of Fritz Hansen A/S. HEADQUARTERS DENMARK - Allerød SHOWROOMS DENMARK - Copenhagen ITALY - Milan JAPAN - Tokyo NORWAY - Oslo SWEDEN - Stockholm UNITED KINGDOM - London U.S.A. - New York

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