Poul Kjærholm’s passion for working with steel, and combining it with various materials, led to his many iconic furniture pieces. These beloved designs include the PK9 Chair—a delicate and surprisingly sturdy piece made of stainless steel.

“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,” he once said.

Simplicity was always considered in Kjaerholm’s contributions. "We should try to keep our designs as simple as possible."