Finn Juhl France Lounge Chair FD 136
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
the france lounge was designed by Finn Juhl in the 1950's and produced in Denmark by France & Daverkorsen. this chair is an earlier example of the design and it is in excellent con...
Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Cognac Leather and Teak Lounge Chair model FD 136
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Karlstad, SE
Beautiful lounge chair model FD 136 by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 136 Lounge Chair for France & Son Circa 1950's
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
Finn Juhl's Model 136 armchair for France & Son.
Wool, Wood, Teak
Danish Modern FD-136 Teak and Leather Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern sculptural teak lounge chair Model FD-136 by Finn Juhl for France and Son, Denmark, 1950s.
Brass
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France and Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of 1950s Danish modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. Early examples produced by France & Daverkosen, the predecessor to France & Son.
Brass
Early Teak France Lounge Chair no. 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France and Dave
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
An early France lounge chair in teak and wool, model 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen c. 1950s.
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Teak
$920Sale Price|20% Off
Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl-Style Lounge Chair with New Upholstery
Located in Sacramento, CA
Mid-century modern lounge chair modeled after Finn Juhl’s iconic “136” chair.
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 31.89 in D 31.5 in
Finn Juhl Model 136 Lounge Chair France & Son, Denmark, 1956
By Finn Juhl
Located in Edinburgh, GB
A stunning example of this wonderful Finn Juhl chair.
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Danish Modern 1950 by Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Teak Wool Fabric Cream White
By Finn Juhl
Located in Munster, DE
Teak chair by Finn Juhl Model 136 for France & Søn This chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1956 and manufactured by France & Søn in the 1960s.
Wool, Teak
Set of Two Easy FD 136 Chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brussels, BE
Set of two easy FD 136 chairs by Finn Juhl, Denmark, circa 1950 The off-white fabric is in very good state.
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model 136
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Juan Capistrano, CA
FINN JUHL easy / lounge Chair Model 136 for FRANCE & SONS.
Teak, Leather
Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 136
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl design teak lounge chairs for France & Son, Denmark. Newly refinished frames and upholstered in high quality leather, super comfy.
Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 136
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Pair of Finn Juhl lounge chairs in teak, newly and expertly reupholstered in leather.
Midcentury Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Esperance, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark.
Teak
Lounge Chair bu Finn Juhl Model 136 Lounge Chair for France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Diego, CA
Finn Juhl Model 136 armchair for France & Son. Beautifully sculpted teak frame with Finn Juhl Classic design elements: a floating seat and floating backrest and fine arms.
Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl Model FD-136 Lounge Chairs for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model FD-136 chairs designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s.
Leather, Wood, Teak
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H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Teak Lounge Chair 136 by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Finn Juhl Model 136 Teak Armchair for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s Designed and produced in the 1950s, this sculptural armchair by Danish master Finn Juhl is a rare Model...
Wool, Teak
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H 30 in W 31.5 in D 28 in
Finn Juhl Model FD-136 Teak & Leather Lounge Chairs for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model FD-136 chairs designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen in Denmark circa 1950’s.
Leather, Teak
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H 30.25 in W 31.75 in D 30.5 in
Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen FD 136, Teak Lounge Chair in Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 31.5 in W 31.5 in D 30.32 in
Danish Modern 1950 by Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Teak Wool Fabric Cream White
By Finn Juhl
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Teak chair by Finn Juhl Model 136 for France & Søn This chair was designed by Finn Juhl in 1956 and manufactured by France & Søn in the 1960s.
Wool, Teak
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H 30 in W 32.75 in D 33 in
Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs Model FD-136 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, Pair
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Grand Cayman, KY
Pair of 1950s Danish Mid Century Modern lounge chairs (model FD 136) designed by Finn Juhl. This model chair, with its stunning lines, truly exemplifies the genius of Scandinavian Mo...
Brass
Finn Juhl 136 Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in London, England
A rare design from Danish master Finn Juhl, the most collectable of all the Danish modern designers.
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model FD 136 in Teak
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Lounge chair model number FD 136 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark, with a curved backrest and an undulating seat that floats within a spare, elegant frame.
Cotton, Teak
Finn Juhl Teak FD-136 Lounge Chair for COM
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Model FD-136 Lounge Chair, designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen, imported by John Stuart.
Teak
Finn Juhl FD 136 Tan Leather and Teak Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Miami, FL
Iconic midcentury Danish modern FD136 vintage easy chair designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen (later renamed France and Son) dating from the 1950s, reupholstered in a ligh...
Brass
Finn Juhl FD 136 Teak and Navy Blue Leather Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Miami, FL
An iconic Mid-Century Danish Modern FD136 easy chair designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen (later named France and Son) in the 1950s. The seat and backrest have been reupho...
Brass
Pair of Finn Juhl FD 136 Teak and Grey Leather Lounge Chairs
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of the iconic midcentury Danish modern easy chairs designed by Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen (later named France and Son) in the 1950s. The splendidly sculpted teak frames...
Brass
Danish Finn Juhl 'France Chair' / Arm Chair Model 136
By Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
France chair by Finn Juhl, made by House of Finn Juhl Denmark. Frame of solid smoked oak with brass hardware beautifully upholstered in a pale pink bespoke fabric by Sahco Hesslein. ...
Brass
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model 136
By Finn Juhl
Located in Toronto, ON
Easy chair designed by Finn Juhl and made by France and Daverkosen in 1956. Round tag with FD is located under side of the chair. France and Daverkosen later became France and Sons.
Teak, Leather
Finn Juhl Model FD 136 Teak Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Cambridge, MA
A "Model FD 136" lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by France & Son, circa 1958.
Brass
Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge Chairs FD 136, Teak, Denmark, 1956
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
A pair lounge chairs by Finn Juhl, FD 136, France & Son. Teak wood and blue fabric.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 30.3 in W 31.5 in D 29.5 in
Stunning Pair of Finn Juhl FD 136 Lounge Chairs all Original, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Absolutely stunning pair of FD 136 lounge chairs by Finn Juhl in pristine condition, this set has the most amazing teakwood grain!!
Finn Juhl France & Son Model 136 Easy Chair
Located in Kensington, MD
Finn Juhl France & Son Model 136 Easy Chair.
Sold
H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 29.93 in
Amazing Pair of 1950s Finn Juhl Lounge Easy Chairs Mod. FD 136 Teak and Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Hamminkeln, DE
Beautiful pair of rare Finn Juhl, 1950s teak easy chairs, model FD 136 an early France & Daverkosen production, Danish modern design, new upholstery and covered with very high qualit...
Metal, Brass
$2,650
H 30.5 in W 27 in D 27 in
Scandinavian Midcentury Easy Lounge Chair by Folke Ohlsson for DUX, 1950's
By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful very sculptural chair designed by Folke Ohlsson for Dux Mobler of Sweden. The model is rarely seen and was only made directly for export to the US market. Made from solid w...
Wool, Walnut
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder Mid Century
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
An iconic example of mid-century modern design, this Finn Juhl No. 48 open armchair dates to the 1950s and was manufactured by Baker Furniture, USA, one of the few American firms lic...
Teak
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, green and off-white fabric lounge chair, model NV-45, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, c. 1950s. With makers branded stamp to frame. One of two a...
Fabric, Teak
$1,679
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 20.87 in
Diplomat 209 Armchair in Rosewood & Black Leather by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Lejre, DK
Finn Juhl Diplomat 209 armchair by France & Son in rosewood and black leather. Danish design classic from the 1960s. — Origin: Denmark — Designer: Finn Juhl — Manufacturer: Fran...
Leather, Rosewood
$2,037Sale Price|30% Off
H 30 in W 27 in D 23 in
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark
By Cado, Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl FD 112 Armchair Lounge, Rosewood, Cado, France & Søn, 1960s, Denmark. Arms are removable. You can use as armless lounge as well. (See final photos). Gorgeous rosewood bas...
Textile, Rosewood
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 ...
Teak, Upholstery
Original Finn Juhl NV45 Chair by Niels Vodder Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A classic original Finn Juhl NV45 chair in teak by Niels Vodder, Denmark, circa 1950s. This fine example retaining its original two tone wool upholstery. One of the most elegant chai...
Teak
Finn Juhl, Lounge Chair, Teak, Fabric, Denmark, 1950s
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in High Point, NC
A teak, green and off-white fabric lounge chair, model NV-45, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder, Denmark, c. 1950s. With makers branded stamp to frame. One of two a...
Fabric, Wood
$24,960Sale Price|35% Off
H 28 in W 28 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1953
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl NV-53, Original Rosewood Lounge Chair, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1946 Finn Juhl originally designed the 53-series for master joiner Niels Vodder. It was introduced at the Cope...
Brass
$2,400
H 31 in W 28.5 in D 27 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Lounge Chair by Arne Vodder for France and Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Arne Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Sophisticated, stylish and rare Mid century Danish Modern lounge chair, by Arne Vodder, for France and Daverkosen, made in Denmark, circa 1950's. The chair is in very good, origina...
Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl Spade Chair Model 133 for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design spade chair model 133 for France & Daverkosen, Denmark. Newly refinished teak frame with new cushions upholstered in Danish wool.
Teak
$2,795
H 28 in W 28.5 in D 27.25 in
Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Danish Teak and Leather Lounge Chair Circa 1960s
By Grete Jalk, Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Eriksen
Located in Peabody, MA
A Danish teak lounge chair in original soft leather upholstery, designed by Svend Aage Eriksen for Glostrup Mobelfabrik, in the manner of Grete Jalk who also designed for Glostrup. ...
Leather, Teak
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, Birch Wood, New Tweed Fabric, New High-Density Foam, New Springs ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture i...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Birch, Teak
Danish Teak Chair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen Mid-Century Modern
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Toledo, OH
Mid-Century Modern Danish teak armchair by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, circa 1960s. Mid-century modern chair in solid teak with floating back. Armrest is made in one piece in a horseshoe for...
Teak
$7,957
H 29.53 in W 24.02 in D 25.2 in
Danish Modern Teak and Brown Leather Loungechair by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and comfortable Scandinavian Modern lounge chair model number FD 136 was designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1960s. It features a curved backrest and and s...
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' Chair
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Denmark, Finn Juhl for France & Son 'Diplomat' chair in rosewood.
Leather, Rosewood
$38,500
H 25.6 in W 118.12 in D 33.47 in
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” Three-seater Sofa for Gavina, Ivory Linen, 1973
By Carlo Scarpa, Gavina
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Carlo Scarpa “Cornaro” sofa for Gavina, wood and ivory linen, Italy, 1973. The Cornaro sofa represents a sublime exemplification of the harmony between Japanese minimalism and Ultra...
Velvet, Foam, Wood
Pair of 70s Style Italian Bamboo and Brass Table Lamps
Located in New York, NY
Monumental size Bamboo lamps. Crafted in Italy and made to order, these lamps are modern and chic. Production lead time 2-4 weeks. Base diameter 8 inches, hat diameter 20 inches, he...
Brass
$15,439 / item
H 32.68 in W 110.24 in D 40.56 in
Art Deco Sofa by Munna Design Studio with Velvet Upholstery
By Munna Design Studio
Located in New York, NY
This sofa features a wonderfully elegant fan-shaped motif, with its accentuated curvy lines with decadent and lavish finish. The feminine curves are ravishingly enhanced by the diffe...
Velvet
$1,800 / item
H 26 in W 18 in D 18 in
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak
By Bertu Furniture
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Bertu Counter Stool, Cicely Modern Sheepskin Counter Stool, White Oak This Modern Cicely Counter Stool with Sheepskin Seat is beautifully constructed from solid white oak in Ohio, ...
Sheepskin, Wood, Oak
$1,872 / item
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Cognac Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in vintage cognac aniline leather. Made of massive oiled mahogany. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Mid-Century Modern Italian Lounge Chairs
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A stunning pair of vintage modern Italian lounge chairs with sculpted armrests and angled back legs. The sleek design ensures maximum comfort without sacrificing style. Please confir...
Upholstery, Walnut
Early Ib Kofod-Larsen Lounge Chair, Model 4346
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Frits Hansen/Soren Hansen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Early and rare lounge chair by Ib Kofod-Larsen Model 4346 for Frits Hansen, Denmark. Signature sculpted solid teak exposed frame making the chair both eye catching and structurally s...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,872 / item
H 33.47 in W 24.41 in D 29.53 in
Ole Wanscher Lounge Chairs, Model PJ112, Black Aniline Leather
By Poul Jeppesen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ole Wanscher lounge chairs new upholstered in black aniline leather. Made of solid oiled mahogany. Model PJ 112, made by Poul Jeppesen.
Leather, Mahogany
Hans Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear Chair in Green Boucle Fabric
By A.P. Stolen, Hans J. Wegner
Located in London, England
Hans J. Wegner AP-19 Papa Bear chair, 1953 Vintage, original 1950s production of one of Danish master Hans Wegner's most iconic designs. The Papa Bear is rightly considered one...
Fabric, Wool, Oak
$40,950 / set
H 32.68 in W 28.75 in D 27.96 in
Finn Juhl Pair of Original Vintage NV-53 Chairs, c1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, England
Finn Juhl - Pair of Rare NV-53 Lounge Chairs, 1953 One of Finn Juhl’s most rare and sought after designs. The NV-53 was produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl’s long-tim...
Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the first industrially produced chair mad...
Upholstery, Teak
$3,754Sale Price|28% Off
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in PARIS, FR
The lounge chair nicknamed Spade Chair, presents the aesthetic characteristics of Juhl’s design and is one of his most emblematic projects. This one is in great condition and it is t...
Wool, Teak
Original Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Original Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking chair with sculpted solid teak arms and frame produced by Niels Vodder in 19...
Upholstery, Teak
$11,117
H 35.83 in W 33.86 in D 35.04 in
Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl NV46 Chair in Rosewood for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl NV-46 armchair with frame of Brazilian rosewood, upholstered with Nigerian leather. Designed 1946, executed and burn marked by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark. A p...
Leather, Rosewood
$7,899
H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
Finn Juhl Armchair BO-46 - 1st. Original Savak Fabric Upholstery
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
A rare and early example of armchair model BO-46 by Finn Juhl for Bovirke Denmark. Arm chair model BO-46 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1953 based upon his earlier designed chair model...
Fabric, Beech
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, credenzas 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.
Juhl’s earliest works, designed in the late 1930s, are perhaps his most idiosyncratic. The influence of modern art is clear in his 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 workshop of Danish cabinetmaker Niels Vodder began to issue his designs. Yet Juhl’s 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 Judas table — a piece ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes — and the biomorphic Baker sofa. After an article authored by Kaufmann on Juhl and his work appeared in the U.S.-based magazine Interiors in 1948, he began receiving American commissions.
Kaufmann commissioned Juhl to create the exhibition design for, and contribute pieces to, the 1951 edition of the Good Design shows he organized for MoMA and Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Baker Furniture asked Juhl to design for the firm, and he produced a collection of chairs, tables and cabinets, and, later, the 1957 sofa.
Scandinavian modernist seating, such as the chairs and sofas Juhl created for Baker, became immensely popular in postwar America, as the seeds of the Scandinavian style that Juhl sowed took root and spread in the United States. Juhl and his work featured prominently in the landmark show “Design from Scandinavia,” which opened in 1954 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and traveled to 24 museums in the U.S. and Canada; over three years, it was seen by more than a million people.
Juhl’s furniture — as well as his ceramics, tableware and accessories — has an air of relaxed sophistication and elegance that is unique in the realm of mid-century design.
Find vintage Finn Juhl armchairs, coffee tables, desks and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.
Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.
Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.
The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.
On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.