Finn Juhl Furniture
Danish, 1912-1989
Along with Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl was one of the great masters of mid-20th-century Danish design. Juhl was the first among that group to have his work promoted overseas, bringing the character of the nation’s furnishings — and the inherent principles of grace, craftsmanship and utility on which they were based — to an international audience. A stylistic maverick, Juhl embraced expressive, free-flowing shapes in chair and sofa designs much earlier than his colleagues, yet even his quietest pieces incorporate supple, curving forms that are at once elegant and ergonomic.
As a young man, Juhl hoped to become an art historian, but his father steered him into a more practical course of study in architecture. He began designing furniture in the late 1930s, a discipline in which, despite his education, Juhl was self-taught, and quite proud of the fact. His earliest works, designed in the late 1930s, are perhaps his most idiosyncratic. The influence of contemporary art is clear in Juhl's 1939 Pelican chair: an almost Surrealist take on the classic wing chair. Critics reviled the piece, however; one said it looked like a "tired walrus." Juhl had tempered his creativity by 1945, when the Danish furniture-making firm Niels Vodder began to issue his designs. Yet his now-classic NV 45 armchair still demonstrates panache, with a seat that floats above the chair’s teak frame.
Juhl first exhibited his work in the United States in 1950, championed by Edgar Kaufmann Jr., an influential design critic and scion of America’s most prominent family of modern architecture and design patrons. (Kaufmann’s father commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright’s design of the house “Fallingwater.”) Juhl quickly won a following for such signature designs as the supremely comfortable Chieftan lounge chair, the biomorphic Baker sofa, and the Judas table, a piece ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes.
As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Finn Juhl’s furniture — as well as his lighting, ceramics, tableware and accessories — has an air of relaxed sophistication and elegance that is unique in the realm of mid-20th-century design.
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Creator: Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces the NV46 armchair was first shown in 1946 and only ever made by Niels Vodder. Original black leather with an amazing c...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak
Finn Juhl Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This beautiful table by Danish master Finn Juhl features solid walnut legs and raised lip that surrounds a delta-shaped top of sycamore. Designed during the peak of his creativity, t...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Sycamore, Walnut
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Wool
Rare Finn Juhl Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design FJ 57 coffee table for Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a flat blue steel X-base frame on turned teak wood feet.
Stamped ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
1950s Danish Teak and Wool Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant ottoman or stool crafted of solid teak and upholstered seat in charcoal grey wool.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak, Upholstery
Finn Juhl NV45 Settee by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare Finn Juhl NV 45 designed settee for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Excellent original teak wood oiled finish frame just newly upholstered in Da...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Wool, Teak
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
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Leather, Teak, Walnut
Teak Wall Unit by Finn Juhl BO71 for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Large modular wall shelf BO71 made of beautiful teak, designed by Finn Juhl. The placement of the shelves and sideboard can be freely chosen. The sh...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Footed Bowl
By Finn Juhl, Kay Bojesen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl for Kay Bojesen Teak Footed Bowl. Finn Juhl designed some of the most beautiful items in the world and his series of turned wood bowls are ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Dining Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish dining table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn 1960s
Large teak table Model Diplomat by Danish architect Finn Juhl, designed in 1962. Suit...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak
Finn Juhl for Baker Modern Sideboard
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A classic credenza, designed by the architect Finn Juhl for the famed American manufacturer Baker Furniture, as a part of the Baker Modern line. This handsome cabinet...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Maple, Walnut
Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder in Sandra Jordan Alpaca, Circa 1950's
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in San Diego, CA
A rare example of the stunning, sculptural settee by Danish design pioneer Finn Juhl.upholstered this loveseat in a Sandra Jordan Alpaca wool. It is so soft and welcoming. We have ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Diplomat' Desk, by France & Son, Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl 'Diplomat' executive desk in rosewood, fitted two drawers to each side with aluminium pulls below a pullout lined with felt/glass.
Designed circa 1957 and likely manufactur...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Rosewood
Six Dining Chairs by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of six teak dining chairs in original vinyl deigned by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, 1946.
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1950s Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair by Baker, in Teak and Maple (2 available)
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
*Currently being restored*
This set of 2 Finn Juhl Model 48 Chairs by Baker feature solid teak and maple frames in two tones that are beautifully s...
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1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Leather, Maple, Teak
Finn Juhl for Baker Daybed in Walnut and Birch
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture, daybed, walnut, birch, USA/Denmark, ca. 1951
Elegant and beautiful bed designed by Finn Juhl around 1951. This daybed is made from several types of wood which gives its appearance a beautiful contrast. The slatted headboard...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Birch, Walnut
Finn Juhl Model B065 teak extendable dining table for Bovirke, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A model BO65 extendable dining table designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by the Danish cabinetmaker Bovirke. Created in 1952, this model features a sleek and minimalist aesthetic ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Teak
Pair of 1960s Bwana Armchairs by Finn Juhl in Black Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in London, London
Pair of Bwana Model 152 armchairs
By Finn Juhl
For France and Son
Teak frames
Black leather upholstery recently done
Curved triangular wooden head rest
Pommel shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2002.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture Teak and Cane Dining Chairs, Set of Four
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous set of four mid-century Danish Modern dining chairs
By Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture
India, 1950s
Sculpted teak frames, with caned seats and backs.
Measures: 2...
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1950s Indian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Cane, Teak
Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rare sofa, similar to the Poet Sofa, designed for a "Bachelor's Apartment" for the "Tidens Møbler 1947" exhibition, Copenhagen by Finn Juhl. During this...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Finn Juhl Teak Writing Desk
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
This a wonderful example of a Finn Juhl freestanding teak writing desk with detachable 20.25 inch flip-down leaf, the table measures 88.25 inches when fully extended. The drawer section has four polychrome lacquered drawers. The desk features an anodized metal frame with teak shoes...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Steel
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Hardwood
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
By Illum Bolighus, Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, NRW
Finn Juhl - BO69 Nyhavn Desk / Table and detachable flip-down leaf in teak.
1st Edition, 1945 by ILLUMS BOLIGHUS KØBENHAVN (labelled undernea...
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1940s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Steel
Midcentury Desk Chair in Suede and Leather by Finn Juhl
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated leather and suede designed by Finn Juhl M.A.A for France & Son. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Leather, Suede
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in London, GB
An early example of the "Poet" sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and produced by cabinetmakers Bovirke in the 1950s.
The essentialness of the lines in this piece result in a shape ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Bovirke" reading chair, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Finn Juhl Furniture
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" chairs designed in 1958 and produced by France and Son. I have more that needs reupholstering. Send us your fabric. Store ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
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Brass
Finn Juhl furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Finn Juhl furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Finn Juhl furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 311 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 765 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Finn Juhl were created in the modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Hans Olsen, Carl Hansen & Søn, and EOOS. Prices for Finn Juhl furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $142 and can go as high as $128,707, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $9,653.
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- 1stDibs ExpertJune 6, 2024Here are the dimensions of the Finn Juhl France chair: The frame is around 30 inches tall by 29 inches deep by 26.5 inches wide and the seat height is approximately 16 inches. Find a selection of Finn Juhl France chairs from some of the world's top sellers on 1stDibs.