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Finn Juhl Poet

Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
An early example of the "Poet" sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and produced by cabinetmakers
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

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Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
H 31.89 in W 52.37 in D 30.32 in
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa in Hallingdal Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in Herlev, 84
Finn Juhl 2. seater Poet sofa in grey and black Hallingdal fabric. The sofa is from around the 90's
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Fabric

Finn Juhl Poet Sofa in Hallingdal Fabric
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa in Hallingdal Fabric
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 35.44 in
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare Finn Juhl 'The Poet' sofa upholstered with two-tone fabric. Legs of stained beech. Designed
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Fabric, Beech

Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
Finn Juhl 'Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
H 31.5 in W 53.55 in D 26.78 in
Finn Juhl Poeten 2 Pers Sofa with Blue Fabric and Orange Seat Cushion
By Finn Juhl
Located in Herlev, 84
Finn Juhl Poet sofa from the 1990's appears with the original fabric. Appears in good condition
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Leather

Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
and was originally designed for Finn Juhl's own home. Finn Juhl's furniture was very progressive and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Loveseats

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Wool, Wood

Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
Poet sofa model FJ4100 by Finn Juhl
H 34.26 in W 53.55 in D 31.5 in
“Poet” Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder in Denmark, 1950
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning lounge chair model “Poet”, designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Niels Vodder in
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Vintage 1950s European Lounge Chairs

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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
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture

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Pelican Chair with Buttons House of Finn Juhl
Pelican Chair with Buttons House of Finn Juhl
H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in
Danish Curved Mid Century Poet Sofa by Finn Juhl Produced by Niels Vodder, 1941
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare, fine and early example of the iconic "Poet" sofa by Finn Juhl produced by cabinet maker
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

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Sheepskin, Beech

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Located in Culver City, CA
This chair is absolutely stunning! The France Chair FD136 was designed by Finn Juhl in 1956 and was
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Seven Arm Candelabrum in Solid Brass
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
, Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Poul Henningsen, Alvar Aalto, Paavo Tynell, Estrid Ericson, Poul Kjærholm
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Piet Hein "Ursa Major" Seven Arm Candelabrum in Solid Brass, Denmark 1953
By Piet Hein
Located in Copenhagen, DK
modernist and designer, poet, mathematician and architect Piet Hein. The candelabrum has seven arms and in
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Art Nouveau Set, 1 Sofa, 2 Armchairs, 4 Chairs, 1890, Attributed William Morris
By William Morris (English)
Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C
: Denmark: (Arne Jacobsen, Finn Juhl, Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen, Poul Kjaerholm, Hans Wegner) Sweden
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Finn Juhl Sofa Poet Rime, Model FJ4100, Design Finn Juhl and One Collection
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Located in Odense, Denmark
Lovely little 2-person sofa. "The Poet and Lillemor." Designed by Finn Juhl in 1941. The sofa
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Located in London, GB
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By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
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Finn Juhl "The Poet" Sofa
Finn Juhl "The Poet" Sofa
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Finn Juhl 'the Poet' Sofa for Niels Vodder, 1941
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
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1947" exhibition, Copenhagen by Finn Juhl. During this exhibition Finn Juhl presented a proposition
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Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Finn Juhl 'Poet' Settee for Niels Vodder
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Finn Juhl Poet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the finn juhl poet you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, fabric and upholstery, every finn juhl poet was constructed with great care. There are 19 variations of the antique or vintage finn juhl poet you’re looking for, while we also have 17 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the finn juhl poet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. When you’re browsing for the right finn juhl poet, those designed in Modern, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made finn juhl poet over the years, but those crafted by Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder and Kvadrat are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Finn Juhl Poet?

Prices for a finn juhl poet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $6,290 and can go as high as $34,391, while the average can fetch as much as $16,481.

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