Commemorative Event to Feature Visit from Ms. Christine Kjærholm

The "PK22™" lounge chair is a signature work by Poul Kjærholm, who consistently pursued ideal forms and industrial exploration. His signature style of using steel for the frame began with his graduation project, the "PK25™" Element Chair, at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts. The chair has since been cherished worldwide, receiving the Grand Prix at the 1957 Milan Triennale.


This time, "REPUBLIC OF FRITZ HANSEN STORE AOYAMA / OSAKA" introduces an original leather specification for the "PK22™." The leather is 1.3mm thick, lightly buffed on the surface, and dyed with aniline dyes (a finish that highlights the natural grain of the leather) to preserve its natural texture, including subtle neck wrinkles. Inspired by sand dunes, the surface has a slightly pale, firm finish.


On Thursday, May 15th, "REPUBLIC OF FRITZ HANSEN STORE AOYAMA / OSAKA" will host the first-ever Japanese launch event for "SÆSON," a rug collection curated by Christine Kjærholm, Poul Kjærholm's daughter.


Furthermore, on Friday, May 16th, a talk session will be held featuring Christine Kjærholm, Makoto Shimazaki (a close associate of Poul Kjærholm), and Noritsugu Oda (an expert in Nordic furniture design). Held amidst a display of Poul Kjærholm's complete collection, including items exhibited in Japan for the first time, the event will delve into both the products and the persona of Poul Kjærholm.

Christine Kjærholm's Visit to Japan Event
TALK SESSION - POUL KJAERHOLM -
Christine Kjærholm x Makoto Shimazaki x Noritsugu Oda
Date | Friday, May 16, 2014
Session 1: 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM / Session 2: 3:00 PM - 4:30 PM (Reservations required)

Krestine Kjærholm
Since beginning her career as a textile designer in 1984, she has created works representing Denmark. Her projects include interiors for the Prime Minister's office in the Danish Parliament, the Supreme Court of Copenhagen, the interior of Danish State Railways (DSB) trains, and carpets for the VIP room at JR Hokkaido stations.


Makoto Shimazaki
Professor Emeritus at Musashino Art University, Representative of Makoto Shimazaki Office. Born in Tokyo in 1932. Graduated from Tokyo University of the Arts, Faculty of Fine Arts, Department of Design. Completed studies at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Architecture. Has planned numerous exhibitions and seminars on furniture and lifestyle products. Author of many books on Nordic design and related topics. Vice President of the Japan Society for Interior Studies, Director of the Nordic Architecture and Design Association, Chairman of the Japan-Finland Design Association, Chairman of the Kodo Cultural Foundation, and Chairman of the NPO Tokyo Life Design Museum.


Noritsugu Oda
Chair researcher, Professor at the Department of Living Design, Faculty of Art and Engineering, Tokai University. Born in 1944, graduated from Osaka University of Arts, Faculty of Design. Worked in department store advertising departments and as a freelance illustrator before assuming his current position.