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Pelican Chairs

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Moonlight Sheepskin by House of Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Moonlight Sheepskin by House of Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Moonlight Sheepskin by House of Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The Pelican chair with its soft and organic shape is upholstered in Gotland Sheepskin and supported

Category

2010s Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin

Webe Pelican Chair by Louis Van Teeffelen with New Green Velvet Upholstery
Webe Pelican Chair by Louis Van Teeffelen with New Green Velvet Upholstery

Webe Pelican Chair by Louis Van Teeffelen with New Green Velvet Upholstery

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Dutch Mid-Century, "Pelican" chair by Louis Van Teeffelen. Dutch Mid-Century designer Louis van

Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Velvet, Teak

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin
Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Sheepskin

$27,936 / set

H 29.93 in W 37.01 in D 32.68 in

Set of Two Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in 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, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

$13,968 / item

H 29.93 in W 37.01 in D 32.68 in

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, Sheepskin Upholstery, Modern Design, Denmark

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1940, relaunched in 2001. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl

Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

$11,539 / item

H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

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

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Skandilock Sheep Moonlight and Wood

$14,454 / item

H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in

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 Upholstered in Wood and Fabric
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

$11,539 / item

H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair Upholstered in Wood and Fabric

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

Fabric, Wood

Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series

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
Set of Two Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, Netherlands, 1960s

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

1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair

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

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946
Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946

Danish Modern Finn Juhl Sheepskin BO46 sofa, 1946

$30,362

H 32.29 in W 51.97 in D 29.14 in

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

Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s
Danish Modern Finn Juhl "46" Sofa, Dark Lavender Blue Velvet, Carl Brørup, 1940s

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

2 Armchairs, 1950, Attributed Finn juhl, (They are delivered reupholstered) MEDI
2 Armchairs, 1950, Attributed Finn juhl, (They are delivered reupholstered) MEDI

2 Armchairs, 1950, Attributed Finn juhl, (They are delivered reupholstered) MEDI

By Finn Juhl

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

much criticism. His Pelican chair, designed in 1939 and first produced in 1940, was described as a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

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Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl
Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

Unavailable

H 84 in W 169 in D 77 in

Mid Century Danish Bo64 Sofa by Finn Juhl

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Camperdown, NSW

created a number of important works, such as the Pelican Chair and the Chieftain Chair.

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Settees

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke
Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

Unavailable

H 16.15 in W 88.59 in D 16.15 in

Bench “BO101” Designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Camperdown, NSW

. Juhl’s Pelican Chair exemplifies the designer’s incorporation of form with function. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Metal, Brass

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

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H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 28.35 in

Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke

By Bovirke, Finn Juhl

Located in Camperdown, NSW

This incredibly beautiful Finn Juhl chair by Bovirke BO-118 is a true statement. This chair has

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Leather
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Leather

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Leather

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H 27 in W 33.5 in D 30 in

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Leather

By Finn Juhl, Onecollection

Located in Highland, IN

The Pelican chair is an early and important design by Finn Juhl. First presented in 1940

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl
Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl

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H 28 in W 35 in D 32 in

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl

By Finn Juhl

Located in New York, NY

Scandinavian architects/furniture designers. The Pelican Chair is unlike any other.

Category

20th Century Danish Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Teak

Authentic Finn Juhl Pelican Chair by Onecollection, Denmark, Light Mint Green
Authentic Finn Juhl Pelican Chair by Onecollection, Denmark, Light Mint Green

Authentic Finn Juhl Pelican Chair by Onecollection, Denmark, Light Mint Green

By Finn Juhl

Located in Kansas City, MO

Licensed production Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl, manufactured by OneCollection, Denmark

Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

New Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Off-White Shearling
New Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Off-White Shearling

New Finn Juhl Pelican Chair in Off-White Shearling

By Finn Juhl

Located in Miami, FL

This is a like new original Pelican Chair in off-white Shearling with oak oil legs produced in

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Sheepskin, Wool

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl for One Collection
Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl for One Collection

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl for One Collection

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H 26.78 in W 33.47 in D 29.93 in

Pelican Chair by Finn Juhl for One Collection

By Finn Juhl

Located in Utrecht, NL

Hand-stitched upholstered Pelican chair by Danish designer Finn Juhl, originally designed in 1939

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair Kvadrat Remix, Red or Walnut
Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair Kvadrat Remix, Red or Walnut

Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair Kvadrat Remix, Red or Walnut

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

Pelican chair designed by Finn Juhl Manufactured by One collection Finn Juhl in Denmark Pelican

Category

2010s Danish Modern Armchairs

Materials

Walnut, Upholstery

Finn Juhl Grey Pelican Chair
Finn Juhl Grey Pelican Chair

Finn Juhl Grey Pelican Chair

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H 26.75 in W 33.5 in D 30 in

Finn Juhl Grey Pelican Chair

By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1

Located in Miami, FL

Iconic Danish modern lounge chair designed in 1940 by the legendary Finn Juhl, and manufactured by

Category

2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Steel

1980s Brutalist Reclining 'Pelican' Chair by Stefan During
1980s Brutalist Reclining 'Pelican' Chair by Stefan During

1980s Brutalist Reclining 'Pelican' Chair by Stefan During

By Stefan During

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautiful Brazilian style African rosewood hand crank recliner with thick natural leather head rest and seat cushion. A perfect balance of bold design and graceful features. Lightly ...

Category

Vintage 1980s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Pair of Pelican Lounge Chairs
Pair of Pelican Lounge Chairs

Pair of Pelican Lounge Chairs

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H 29.93 in D 26.78 in

Pair of Pelican Lounge Chairs

Located in London, GB

A pair of lounge Pelican chairs in teak wood with purple wool upholstery by Louis van Teeffelen for

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak, Wool

Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Easy Chairs "Pelican", 1960s
Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Easy Chairs "Pelican", 1960s

Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Easy Chairs "Pelican", 1960s

By Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Oirlo, LI

'Pelican chair'. This lounge set has beautiful ivory colored upholstery. Product specificatie Item Number

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Louis van Teeffelen Pelican Dining Chairs Webe The Netherlands, 1960
Louis van Teeffelen Pelican Dining Chairs Webe The Netherlands, 1960

Louis van Teeffelen Pelican Dining Chairs Webe The Netherlands, 1960

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Etten-Leur, NL

Very nicely shaped Pelican chairs designed by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé, The Netherlands 1960

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

1950s, Set of Two Teak Lounge or Easy Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé
1950s, Set of Two Teak Lounge or Easy Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé

1950s, Set of Two Teak Lounge or Easy Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen for Wébé

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

Two beautiful lounge or easy "Pelican" chairs in teak with old red Alcantara upholstery designed by

Category

Vintage 1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather
Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather

Pair of Finn Juhl for France & son 1962 Bwana chairs in leather

Located in Palm Springs, CA

industry´s export triumphs in the 1960s. Among Juhl's notable designs are the Pelican chair (1940

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Chairs

Materials

Wood, Leather

Finn Juhl NV-53 Chair by Neils Vodder, Circa 1950's
Finn Juhl NV-53 Chair by Neils Vodder, Circa 1950's

Finn Juhl NV-53 Chair by Neils Vodder, Circa 1950's

By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder

Located in San Diego, CA

. Juhl’s Pelican Chair exemplifies the designer’s incorporation of form with function. The chairs

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Wood, Teak

Single Webe Pelican Dining Chair
Single Webe Pelican Dining Chair

Single Webe Pelican Dining Chair

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H 34 in W 18.5 in D 23 in

Single Webe Pelican Dining Chair

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

One Single Hovman Olsen style dining chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen in new almost white upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118
Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

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H 29 in W 28 in D 29.5 in

Rare Finn Juhl Chair by Bovirke BO-118

By Finn Juhl

Located in San Diego, CA

of contemporary art is clear in Juhl's 1939 Pelican chair: an almost Surrealist take on the classic

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak

Set of 8 Hovman Olsen Style "Pelican" Dining Chairs for Webe
Set of 8 Hovman Olsen Style "Pelican" Dining Chairs for Webe

Set of 8 Hovman Olsen Style "Pelican" Dining Chairs for Webe

By Louis Van Teeffelen, WéBé

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Set of 8 Hovman Olsen style dining chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen in New Napa Indigo Upholstery

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish
HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

HOLLY HUNT Outdoor Pelican Dining Chair with Oyster Base Finish

By HOLLY HUNT

Located in Chicago, IL

The joyful Pelican Dining Chair is full of personality, echoing the fluid lines of the HOLLY HUNT

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Canvas

Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s
Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s

Exclusive Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Set, Japan Series, 1960s

By Finn Juhl, France & Søn

Located in Renens, CH

Niels Vodder resulting in well known works such as the Chieftain and Pelican chair. Our set was

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Brass

Finn Juhl 46 Sofa Couch Walnut Red Siksak Fabric
Finn Juhl 46 Sofa Couch Walnut Red Siksak Fabric

Finn Juhl 46 Sofa Couch Walnut Red Siksak Fabric

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H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 29.53 in

Finn Juhl 46 Sofa Couch Walnut Red Siksak Fabric

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

workshop in Copenhagen. Just like the Pelican Chair, the 46 Sofa is also a “body for the body”. Only

Category

2010s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl NV-53  Settee by Niels Vodder in Sandra Jordan Alpaca, Circa 1950's
Finn Juhl NV-53  Settee by Niels Vodder in Sandra Jordan Alpaca, Circa 1950's

Finn Juhl NV-53 Settee by Niels Vodder in Sandra Jordan Alpaca, Circa 1950's

By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl

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

Wall Mounted Cabinet/Console by Finn Juhl for Baker, Teak and Maple
Wall Mounted Cabinet/Console by Finn Juhl for Baker, Teak and Maple

Wall Mounted Cabinet/Console by Finn Juhl for Baker, Teak and Maple

By Finn Juhl, Bakery Studio

Located in San Diego, CA

of contemporary art is clear in Juhl's 1939 Pelican chair: an almost Surrealist take on the Classic

Category

Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Console Tables

Materials

Maple, Teak

Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Round Walnut Legs and Grey Upholstery
Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Round Walnut Legs and Grey Upholstery

Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Round Walnut Legs and Grey Upholstery

By Finn Juhl

Located in Madrid, ES

Finn Juhl "The Pelican" lounge chair with round sloping solid walnut legs. Upholstered with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Finn Juhl "Pelican" Chair
Finn Juhl "Pelican" Chair

Finn Juhl "Pelican" Chair

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H 28 in W 33 in D 30 in

Finn Juhl "Pelican" Chair

By Finn Juhl

Located in San Francisco, CA

An armchair known as the 'Pelican' chair. Fully upholstered in green wool with oak legs. Designed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Beech

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair
Finn Juhl Pelican Chair

Finn Juhl Pelican Chair

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H 29 in W 34 in D 30 in

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

Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair, Lounge, 1940, Denmark
Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair, Lounge, 1940, Denmark

Finn Juhl Red Pelican Chair, Lounge, 1940, Denmark

By Onecollection 1, Finn Juhl

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Finn Juhl Iconic Mid-Century Modern red pelican chair, Lounge, 1940, Denmark. It’s shocking to

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Walnut

Pair (2) of Pelican Chairs in COM Fabric by Finn Juhl for One Collection
Pair (2) of Pelican Chairs in COM Fabric by Finn Juhl for One Collection

Pair (2) of Pelican Chairs in COM Fabric by Finn Juhl for One Collection

By Finn Juhl, Onecollection

Located in Utrecht, NL

Pair (2) of hand-stitched upholstered Pelican chair by Finn Juhl in COM fabric (CUSTOMER OWN

Category

Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Finn Juhl Pelican Chairs, a Pair
Finn Juhl Pelican Chairs, a Pair

Finn Juhl Pelican Chairs, a Pair

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H 29.75 in W 33.25 in D 29.25 in

Finn Juhl Pelican Chairs, a Pair

By Finn Juhl

Located in Danville, CA

Grey Kvadrat canvas on darker grey Kvadrat Divina Melange Seats. Authotized and authentic production by One Collection, Denmark. Near mint condition likely produced around 2017. Soap...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak

Set of Four Teak Pelican Dining Chairs, Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe 1960 Brown
Set of Four Teak Pelican Dining Chairs, Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe 1960 Brown

Set of Four Teak Pelican Dining Chairs, Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe 1960 Brown

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

Located in Ijzendijke, NL

Set of four beautiful ''Pelican chairs" designed by: Louis van Teeffelen for Webe in the 1960s

Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak

Finn Juhl Custom Pelican Lounge Chair in Special Cognac Leather Upholstery
Finn Juhl Custom Pelican Lounge Chair in Special Cognac Leather Upholstery

Finn Juhl Custom Pelican Lounge Chair in Special Cognac Leather Upholstery

By Finn Juhl, Onecollection 1

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pelican chair, in wood and leather, by Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1940. This chair was designed by

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood, Beech

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin
Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin

Early Model Finn Juhl France FD136 Chair for France & Søn in Teak & Sheepskin

By Finn Juhl

Located in Culver City, CA

include the Chieftain Chair, the Pelican Chair, and the Poet Sofa. His designs were often characterized by

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Sheepskin, Teak

Luigi Saccardo Set of 4 Pelican Model Chairs from the 70's
Luigi Saccardo Set of 4 Pelican Model Chairs from the 70's

Luigi Saccardo Set of 4 Pelican Model Chairs from the 70's

By Luigi Saccardo, Armet

Located in bari, IT

Set of four chairs model Pellicano in black lacquered curved wood feet in chromed steel with screws

Category

Vintage 1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Steel

Finn Juhl Pelican Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Upholstery
Finn Juhl Pelican Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Upholstery

Finn Juhl Pelican Lounge Chair in Cognac Leather Upholstery

By Finn Juhl

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Pelican chair, in wood and leather by Finn Juhl, Denmark. This chair was designed by Finn Juhl

Category

Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Oak Sheepskin Sahara
Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Oak Sheepskin Sahara

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Oak Sheepskin Sahara

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H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 29.53 in

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Oak Sheepskin Sahara

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

workshop in Copenhagen. Just like the Pelican chair, the 46 Sofa is also a “body for the body”. Only

Category

2010s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Leather, Wood

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Couch Discontinued Fabric
Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Couch Discontinued Fabric

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Couch Discontinued Fabric

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H 31.5 in W 51.97 in D 29.53 in

Finn Juhl Grey 46 Sofa Couch Discontinued Fabric

By Finn Juhl

Located in Barcelona, Barcelona

workshop in Copenhagen. Just like the pelican chair, the 46 sofa is also a “body for the body”. Only

Category

2010s Danish Modern Sofas

Materials

Upholstery, Wood

Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa Giardino, Italy, 1950s
Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa Giardino, Italy, 1950s

Gio Ponti Sofa, Casa Giardino, Italy, 1950s

By Gio Ponti

Located in Culver City, CA

clam chair, or Pelican chair, this Gio Ponti sofa would shine! This sofa is in restored condition

Category

Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas

Materials

Bouclé, Walnut

Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Grey Upholstery and Round Walnut Legs
Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Grey Upholstery and Round Walnut Legs

Finn Juhl Pelikan Lounge Chair with Grey Upholstery and Round Walnut Legs

By Finn Juhl

Located in Madrid, ES

Finn Juhl "The Pelican" lounge chair with round sloping solid walnut legs. Upholstered with

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Walnut

Six Pelican Chairs by Gammelgaard for Cappellini
Six Pelican Chairs by Gammelgaard for Cappellini

Six Pelican Chairs by Gammelgaard for Cappellini

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H 32.29 in W 20.48 in D 23.63 in

Six Pelican Chairs by Gammelgaard for Cappellini

By Niels Gammelgaard

Located in Barcelona, ES

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Set of Two Louis van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1960's

Set of Two Louis van Teeffelen for Webe Lounge Chairs, The Netherlands 1960's

By WéBé, Louis Van Teeffelen

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

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Pelican Chair and his modular shelving system.

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Louis Van Teeffelen for Webe Coffee Table, The Netherlands, 1950s

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Finn Juhl "The Poet" Two-Seat Sofa with White Wool Upholstery, Denmark, '1950s'

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Finn Juhl Lounge Chair Model Pelican Onecollection Vintage Denmark Scandinavian

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

brackets and black painted elements. His most famous work is probably his Pelican Chair and his modular

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Brass

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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.