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Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture 1997/8 edition
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Seattle, WA
The Chieftain Chair is considered to be one of the most important designs by Finn Juhl. It was
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1990s American Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Walnut, Leather

Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s
By Interior Crafts, Finn Juhl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
for Niels Vodder Chieftain chair. When the stores filed for bankruptcy a few of these chairs were
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, this is the closest
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

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Leather, Teak, Walnut

Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Chair “Egyptian” designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949. Made and stamped by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Renens, CH
Niels Vodder resulting in well known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican Chair. Our example was
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl "Chieftan" Chair by Niels Roth Andersen in Teak & Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Coronado, CA
. Originally designed in 1949 and produced by Niels Vodder. The Chieftain chair is considered to be a seminal
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Vintage 1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

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
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Mohair, Teak

Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Vodder, this chair is an example of Finn Juhl’s most beautiful work. Crafted from high-quality walnut
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Scandinavian Modern 46 Armchair, Wood and Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chieftain Chair and the 45 Chair, the 46 Chair represents the very best of modern Danish furniture design
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Leather, Wood

Mahogany Leather 'BO46' Armchair by Finn Juhl, Bovirke Denmark, 1946
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. In 1953, Finn Juhl modified the chair into a simpler, more aerodynamic
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Antique 1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Goatskin, Mahogany

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Finn Juhl Rosewood Spade Chair FD133
By Finn Juhl
Located in Seattle, WA
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Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
The iconic Chieftain Chair is Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpiece, representing the peak of his career
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H 35.04 in W 21.66 in D 22.05 in
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By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Albuquerque, NM
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Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Camperdown, NSW
floating seat from all angles and curved teak arms that echo the Chieftain chair. Juhl was always exploring
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By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Camperdown, NSW
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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the Chieftain Chair By Finn Juhl/ Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A fine and rare Chieftain armchair in teak designed by Finn Juhl, made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder
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Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
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1950s Teak and Tan Leather Chieftain's Chair by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Esbjerg, DK
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H 37.01 in W 40.16 in D 33.86 in
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By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
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Located in Sagaponack, NY
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By Finn Juhl, Niels Roth Andersen
Located in Chicago, IL
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Chieftain Chair Vodder For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic chieftain chair vodder available at 1stDibs. Each chieftain chair vodder for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using animal skin, wood and leather. There are many kinds of the chieftain chair vodder you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right chieftain chair vodder, those designed in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Finn Juhl and Niels Vodder each produced at least one beautiful chieftain chair vodder that is worth considering.

How Much is a Chieftain Chair Vodder?

The average selling price for a chieftain chair vodder at 1stDibs is $147,732, while they’re typically $12,800 on the low end and $205,000 for the highest priced.

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.