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 Delegate's Chair
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
We feel that Finn Juhl's delegate's chair (or FJ51) is one of his most under appreciated designs. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
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
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech
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
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Sofa Lounge Armchairs 1950s, Danish Modern
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Modern sofa lounge armchair set 1950s rarity, signed. Gorgeous rosewood base. Rare Finn Juhl for Cado Danish Mid-Century Modern modular three-piece sofa,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Textile, Rosewood
Finn Juhl low table by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare low table designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen in Denmark. Only produced in 2 examples.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Bronze
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 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
Materials
Wool
Finn Juhl Two-Seat Sofa NV53
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
NV53 two-seat sofa designed by Finn Juhland made by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1950s. The frame is carved out of teak and covered in a creamy white cotton upholstery....
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
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
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of Finn Juhl's unique aesthetic is also a highly functional and versatile table. The walnut top has an asymmetrical shape and a drop leaf on one side. Exquisite...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Walnut
Finn Juhl Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
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
Materials
Sycamore, Walnut
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
Materials
Wool, Teak
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
Mid-Century modern set of teak side tables with removable and reversible tray
By Finn Juhl
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Rare set of 2 Scandinavian teak side tables with removable and reversible tops by Finn Juhl. A top with a black melamine side, and a top with a pale yellow melamine side. Price for t...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and very rare lounge chair “Bwana” model 152 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1962. It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we k...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl for Baker Modern Sideboard
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
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
Materials
Maple, Walnut
Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of "Spade" lounge chairs designed by the esteemed designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Dating back to 1953, these chairs represent a significant milestone in...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Original Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair for Baker. Black Leather, Teak Frame. Signed.
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly well preserved original Finn Juhl Model 48 armchair manufactured by Baker, 1950s. Original finish with warm patina with original black le...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Rosewood 'Diplomat' Desk, by France & Son, Denmark 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
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
Materials
Rosewood
Pair of Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Teak Lounge Chairs by France & Søn 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" teak lounge chairs manufactured by France & Søn of Denmark and retailed at Illums Bol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, 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
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl BO 46 - Organic shaped sofa with newer upholstery in light and dark green wool and beech legs. Designed and made in the 1940s. Maker Bov...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Beech
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 Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural desk chair in teak with upholstered seat and back by Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker & Co, American 1950's. This desk chair is extremely...
Category
1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Ultrasuede, Teak
Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk & Table, 1st Edition, 1945 by Illums Bolighus, København
By Finn Juhl, Illum Bolighus
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
Materials
Steel
Midcentury Desk Chair in Suede and Leather by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
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
Materials
Leather, Suede
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 Finn Juhl, France & Søn
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
Materials
Brass
Modular Teak Wall Unit and Secretary by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this modular wall unit in the early 1960s as part of the Cresco series for France & Son. The teak case comprises multiple adjustable shelves of differing widths, f...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Furniture
Materials
Aluminum
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.