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The PK54™ dining table is a study in contrasting materials and forms. Circle meets square and the pure expression leaves a monumental impression that makes the table the natural focal point in any room no matter where the table is placed. One of the defining characteristics of the table are the extension ring (PK54A™), which provide an unusual solution to the problem of extending a round table and make the table even more unique. Stone meets wood, hard meets soft and the table completely changes expression without loosing its identity, when the concentric wooden leaves are applied to the table.

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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. Poul 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...

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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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