The Chieftain Chair
Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
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Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
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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
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Finn Juhl "Chieftan" Chair by Niels Roth Andersen in Teak & Cognac Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Coronado, CA
Iconic "Chieftain" chair in teak by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Niels Roth Andersen, circa 1990
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H 37 in W 39.5 in D 36.5 in
Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte
Located in Geneve, CH
Branched Crystal Chieftain Chair by Dainte
Dimensions: D 50 x W 65 x H 64 cm.
Materials: Crystal
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2010s American Post-Modern Chairs
Materials
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Cheiftan Chair House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Dubai, DU
Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak of
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Furniture
Materials
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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
H 29.53 in W 30.32 in D 31.5 in
Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s
By Finn Juhl, Interior Crafts
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A chieftain chair in mahogany and green leather. This is a faithful remake produced by Interior
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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H 37.75 in W 41 in D 32 in
Finn Juhl Egypetian Chair in Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Egyptian design principles, modern rhythms and aerodynamics.
Both the Egyptian chair and the Chieftain
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
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Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
licensed example of the Chieftain design you'll be able get. Upholstered in black Spinneybeck primavera
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
H 37.5 in W 39 in D 34.5 in
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
two elements and contrasting materials. Similar to his Chieftain chair, the back legs go all the way
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Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Chair 'Egyptian' designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1949
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
comfort. Next to his “Chieftain Chair”, the “Egyptian Chair” is considered Juhl’s masterpiece. Both
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
H 35.12 in W 21.26 in D 21.34 in
Set of Two '2' Ebonized Maxwell Royal American High Back Upholstered Chairs, USA
Located in Deland, FL
to Edward Wormley for Dunbar. The chairs are highly stylized and influenced by the designs of Italian
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Chairs
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H 50 in W 27 in D 29.5 in
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Highland, IN
with many of his famous chairs including the Chieftain, the #45 chair, and the Delegate's chair. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
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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
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Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chair and Ottoman A.P. Stolen, Olive Green Leather
By Hans J. Wegner, A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
makes the teak paws and legs really pop.
Aside from a Finn Juhl chieftain chair, I personally can't
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
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H 39 in W 36 in D 32.25 in
Mahogany Leather 'BO46' Armchair by Finn Juhl, Bovirke Denmark, 1946
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Berlin, DE
tribal art, Juhl exhibited the Chieftain chair with photos of weapons from anthropological studies.
One
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Antique 1640s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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H 32.68 in W 24.41 in D 21.66 in
African Chieftain Chair from Oromo People in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900s
Located in Miami, FL
An early 20th century African chieftain chair from the Oromo people in the eastern part of Ethiopia
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Finn Juhl Model 46 Armchair in Walnut and Black Leather by House of Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
the carrying elements. Similar to the Chieftain Chair and the 45 Chair, the 46 Chair represents the
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2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair in Walnut Wood and Dark Red Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
design principles, modern rhythms and aerodynamics.
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
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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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H 32.29 in W 24.41 in D 20.87 in
Rare Finn Juhl Bovirke BO64 Sofa in Fine Belgian Two-Toned Boucle
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Culver City, CA
chieftain chair, a good book and glass of wine.
Provenance as well as before photos available upon
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1950s Danish Design Classic Finn Juhl “Spade” Armchair, Upholstered in Mohair
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
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
Materials
Mohair, Teak
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 29.93 in
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By Maxwell Royal Chair Company
Located in Hanover, MA
by Maxwell Royal of Hickory, NC in the 1960's
Chair dimensions are H 50 in. x W 25 in. x D 28 in
Category
Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Settees
Materials
Maple
Danish Teak Bwana Lounge Chair with Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
1961. The 'Bwana' lounge chair was a relaunch of the 'Chieftain' or 'Høfdingestol' chair. Like its
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
4x Bwana chairs by Finn Juhl in Black Leather and Teak for A.
Located in Waalwijk, NL
was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we know now, both designs stand
Category
Mid-20th Century Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl Bwana Armchair in Teak and Mohair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
reimagines the Danish designer’s iconic Chieftain armchair with pared-down, clean lines. Fluid, draping back
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Teak
African Chieftain Chair from Gurage Tribe in Ethiopia, circa Early 1900's
Located in Miami, FL
This beautiful tribal chair is carved from one piece of wood and was traditionally reserved for the
Category
Early 20th Century Ethiopian Tribal Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
H 32.5 in W 17.5 in D 19 in
Early Finn Juhl "Bwana" Chair with Original Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
"Chieftain" chair. As we know now, both designs stand besides each other in equal quality. The Bwana features
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Teak, Leather
Finn Juhl, Pair of Organic Fabric and Beech Armchairs, 1949
By Finn Juhl, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik
Located in High Point, NC
.
In 1949, the year Finn Juhl designed the seminal chieftain chair, he also designed this less known
Category
Vintage 1950s American Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Finn Juhl Bwana Armchair
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
earlier ‘Chieftain’ armchair is newly upholstered with a subdued, turquoise-grey Tonica Kvadrat Maharam
Category
Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Victoria, BC
The iconic Chieftain Chair is Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpiece, representing the peak of his career
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
H 36.62 in W 40.56 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Chieftain chair
By Niels Roth Andersen, Finn Juhl
Located in Brussels, BE
model was named the “Chieftain” chair after King Frederik IX who sat in the display model at the 1949
Category
Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Ash, Leather
Pair of Finn Juhl ottomans in green leather
Located in Hollywood, CA
These stools or ottomans were produced by Baker Furniture company to go with the Chieftain chair
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Ottomans and Poufs
Materials
Walnut, Leather
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Chieftain Chair from the Ivory Coast of West Africa
Category
20th Century Senegalese Armchairs
Materials
Wood
"Bwana" Chair by Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
updated "Chieftain" chair. Like its legendary predecessor, and a few other of Finn Juhl's designs, the
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Modus Black Leather and Oak Easy Chair by Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen, 1963
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Brondby, Copenhagen
- reminiscent of Finn Juhl's Chieftain Chair.
This Modus Easy Chair with original black leather upholstery is
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
H 30.3 in W 28.5 in D 25 in
Early Finn Juhl Bwana Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
, all original. The 'Bwana' became the successor of the x 'Chieftain chair' in 1962. Excellent condition
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Bwana Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France and Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in JM Haarlem, NL
' became the successor of the x 'Chieftain chair' (Høfdingestol) in 1962. Excellent condition. Marked all
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Teak
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The Chieftain Chair For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the the chieftain chair you’re looking for. Each the chieftain chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, animal skin and leather. Find 64 options for an antique or vintage the chieftain chair now, or shop our selection of 59 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. There are many kinds of the the chieftain chair you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A the chieftain chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in modern, mid-century modern and Scandinavian Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one the chieftain chair that is appealing in its simplicity, but Finn Juhl, France & Søn and Baker Furniture Company produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a The Chieftain Chair?
The average selling price for a the chieftain chair at 1stDibs is $16,800, while they’re typically $10 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.
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