Finn Juhl easy chairs

Item number: 142414Category: Seating
This is sold as a set of 2 pieces.
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This very rare pair of easy chairs was designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik in Denmark in 1950. The chairs are exemplary of mid-century Scandinavian modern design, featuring organically sculpted teak frames defined by smooth curves and precise craftsmanship. The armrests are distinctive in their flowing form, while the slightly reclined backrests contribute to an inviting and ergonomic seating experience.

Finn Juhl (1912–1989) was a pioneering Danish designer celebrated for his sculptural furniture that drew inspiration from modern art and organic shapes. He broke from traditional Danish woodworking conventions by introducing fluid and expressive forms that had a lasting influence on Scandinavian design globally. Søren Willadsen Møbelfabrik, a respected Danish furniture manufacturer, played a crucial role in realizing Juhl’s designs with meticulous attention to detail and quality.

The chairs retain their original upholstery, featuring a textured brown fabric with button tufting on the backrests contrasted by smooth grey seat cushions. The chairs rest on tapered teak legs that echo the frame’s gentle curves, creating a cohesive and balanced aesthetic. The set is in well-preserved condition, showing only minor wear consistent with its vintage age.

Each chair measures 82 cm in width, 71 cm in depth, and 76 cm in height, with a seat height of 36 cm (32.3 by 28 by 29.9 inches, seat height 14.2 inches), making them both sculptural and comfortable seating options within a mid-century modern interior.

Provenance

Amanda Christensen.

Literature

Decorative Art, The Studio Yearbook, London 1951-1952. The model pictured, picture no. 5 page 26.

Product Details
Dimensions (cm)
W: 82 / D: 71 / H: 76 / Seat H: 36
ProducerSøren Willadsens møbelfabrik
ColorBrown, Grey
Decade1950s
CountryDenmark
StyleDanish modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
MaterialFabric, Teak, Wool
Designed in1950
Item Number142414
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Designer

Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl (1912 – 1989) was born on January 30, 1912, in Frederiksberg, Denmark, and became one of the most influential figures in mid-century Danish modern design. Renowned for his sculptural approach to furniture design, Juhl redefined the rel...

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Our furniture is carefully selected original objects with a documented design history. As they are vintage items, there is normal wear, age-related patina, minor marks or variations in surface and color. These traces are part of the authenticity of the furniture and do not constitute defects.
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