Image source: Carl Hansen & Søn — PK52 Professor Desk
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PK52 Professor Desk
Poul Kjærholm's PK52 Professor Desk: an oak top on a black steel frame, made for a design academy
1865 × 850 mm
Approx. $5,200 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
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Description
Overview
The PK52 Professor Desk was designed by Poul Kjærholm for the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. Carl Hansen & Søn calls it versatile and slender.
Construction
- Top: oak in oil, reversible so that both sides can be used
- Frame: black powder coated steel
- Joints: metal ferrules separate the steel from the wood
- Drawer: optional
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Specifications
- 186.5 x 85 cm (height not stated on the page or drawings)
Story
For the Academy
The Academy needed a number of tables for lecturers and students, and Kjærholm designed the PK52 for it. The manufacturer says the desk established his reputation for uniting traditional craftsmanship and industrial design.
A new table structure
Drawing on his cabinetmaking experience, Kjærholm developed a table structure that showed his mastery of steel and wood.
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