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Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in North York, ON
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is a modern take on classic design. It is an iconic piece created by
Category
2010s Danish Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
Pelican Chair with Buttons House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dubai, DU
Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism is clearly visible in the Pelican Chair. Out of all his many
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Walnut
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Offwhite Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001.
Manufactured by House of Finn
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Immerse yourself in the timeless elegance of the Pelican chair, a design masterpiece by Finn Juhl
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Wood, Sheepskin
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Offwhite and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark
Category
2010s Danish Modern Armchairs
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Niels Vodder resulting in well known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican Chair.
Our example was
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé
Located in DE MEERN, NL
connectors and brackets and black painted elements. His most famous work is probably his Pelican Chair and
Category
Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Faux Leather, Teak
H 35.44 in W 25.2 in D 28.35 in
1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Renens, CH
-known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican chair.
Our “Spade” armchair (named after the typical
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Mohair, Teak
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ames Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Ames Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner in STOCK
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 coral Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Lounge Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas lounge chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Reina Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive Cartagenas reina chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Olive / purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and powder
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Uccle, BE
form inspired by artists such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso. Just like Finn Juhl’s iconic Pelican
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
By Fritz Hansen, Finn Juhl
Located in Forest, BE
œuvres de Juhl suscitent de nombreuses critiques. Sa chaise Pélican, conçue en 1939 et produite pour la
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
H 28.55 in W 16.93 in D 15.75 in
Set of 4 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized and
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Coral / caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Coral Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Coral/caramel cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 4 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 4 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Olive Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 olive/purple Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Blue Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 blue pastel/purple cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Honey Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 Honey/Lila Cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
Set of 2 Black Cartagenas Dining Chair by Sebastian Herkner
Located in Geneve, CH
Set of 2 black cartagenas dining chair by Sebastian Herkner.
Materials: PVC strings. Galvanized
Category
2010s German Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Steel
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
Pelican Chair exemplifies the designer’s incorporation of form with function. The chairs, sumptuously
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
H 28.5 in W 40 in D 24 in
Ames Customizable Indoor or Outdoor Cartagenas Lounge by Sebastian Herkner
By Sebastian Herkner
Located in New York, NY
The colours and shape of the Cartagenas Lounge Chair are inspired by Sebastian Herkner’s visit to
Category
2010s Colombian Lounge Chairs
Materials
Steel
H 29.14 in W 25.2 in D 27.56 in
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Odense, DK
such as Henry Moore and Pablo Picasso.
Just like Finn Juhl’s iconic Pelican Chair, the 46 Sofa is also
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
Materials
Velvet
H 32.29 in W 51.58 in D 29.14 in
Antique Religious Polychrome Gilt Wood Cast Iron Tabernacle
Located in Forney, TX
polychrome painted finish, Empire style, sculptural architectural form having arch pediment with pelicans (in
Category
Antique 19th Century European Empire Revival Cabinets
Materials
Iron
Gio Ponti Midcentury Wood and Brass Italian Magazine Rack with Handle, 1950s
By Gio Ponti
Located in Roma, IT
Francis Drake. She was originally known as Pelican, but was renamed by Drake mid-voyage in 1578, in honor
Category
Late 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Magazine Racks and Stands
Materials
Brass
H 27.17 in W 17.72 in D 6.7 in
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Pelican Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are several options of pelican chairs available for sale. Frequently made of wood, fabric and animal skin, all pelican chairs available were constructed with great care. There are 15 antique and vintage pelican chairs for sale at 1stDibs, while we also have 46 modern editions to choose from as well. Pelican chairs have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 20th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Scandinavian Modern pelican chairs are consistently popular styles. Pelican chairs have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Finn Juhl, Louis Van Teeffelen and WéBé are consistently popular.
How Much are Pelican Chairs?
Prices for pelican chairs start at $465 and top out at $29,508 with the average selling for $10,639.
Finding the Right Seating for You
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.
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