Although Kjærholm was influenced by the furniture and architecture of Mies van der Rohe and le Corbusier, he was originally trained as a carpenter. After an apprenticeship in cabinetry, the young designer began his studies at the Photo 2 of 11 in 10 Things You Didn't Know About Poul Kjærholm

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Originally trained as a carpenter, the young designer studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and even worked in Hans Wegner's studio.