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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
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Finn Juhl Midcentury FJ136 Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhl Mid Century FJ136 Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31.5 wide x 26 deep x
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Spade" lounge chair designed in 1955 and produced by France & Daverkosen. Store
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Vintage Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl "Spade" Lounge Chair
H 31 in W 29 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl Danish Modern Upholstered Teak Lounge Chairs, Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in South Bend, IN
A gorgeous pair of mid-century Danish Modern lounge chairs Attributed to Finn Juhl Denmark, 1950s
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, 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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Cotton, Teak

Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in New York, NY
Finn Juhl model NV-45 lounge chair. Teak, fabric. This design first debuted at the 1945 Copenhagan
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Vintage Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl Lounge Chair
H 33 in W 25 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl Mid Century FJ-136 Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Countryside, IL
Finn Juhl Mid Century FJ-136 Danish Teak Lounge Chairs - Pair Each chair measures: 31.25 wide x 31
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid Century Danish Finn Juhl Model 138 Teak Lounge Chair For France & Son
By Finn Juhl
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An outstanding Model 138 solid Teak lounge chair designed in the late 50’s by Finn Juhl. This is
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design NV-53 lounge chair for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Sophisticated and elegant looking
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Vintage Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl NV-53 Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 30 in
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This handsome easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons is a rare model fd141. It shares qualities
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
Finn Juhl Model 141 Lounge Chair
H 32 in W 29 in D 29 in
Rare Pair Of Finn Juhl Nv45 Lounge Chairs In Teak
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Berkeley, CA
In the autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers' Guild
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl 'Fireplace' chair designed 1946 and executed at cabinetmaker Bovirke, Denmark. Frame of
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
Finn Juhl Fireplace chair
H 84 in W 65 in D 75 in
Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Lounge Chair in Teak
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, lounge chair early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery, Denmark, 1959
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

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
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

Expertly Restored - Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl model BO-118 teak lounge chair for Bovirke
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak

Teak Bwana Chair + Footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son Model 152
By Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and vinyl Danish modern, model 152, "Bwana" lounge chair & footstool by Finn Juhl for France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Naugahyde, Teak

Finn Juhl, NV-45 Lounge Chairs, Teak, Fabric, Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1945
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of fabric and teak NV-45 lounge chairs designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Niels Vodder
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Teak & Leather Lounge Chair, Model FD136, by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Finn Juhl designed this elegant lounge chair, model FD 136, for France & Daverkosen (later known as
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

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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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Danish Modern Teak Spade Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Søn
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak "spade" lounge chair design by Finn Juhl for France & Søn in Denmark, circa
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

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. Model FD 136 is
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Rosewood Spade Chair FD133
By Finn Juhl
Located in Seattle, WA
Designed in 1954 the Model 133 ‘Spadestolen’ was Juhl's first collaboration with Danish producer
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl Rosewood Spade Chair FD133
Finn Juhl Rosewood Spade Chair FD133
H 30 in W 29 in D 26.5 in
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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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Sheepskin, Teak

Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak and Leather
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of no. 138 lounge chairs, teak, leather, Denmark, design ca. 1959
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Early Model Finn Juhl for France & Søn Pair of Lounge Chairs in Teak
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Finn Juhl for France & Søn, pair of lounge chairs early model '136', teak, fabric upholstery
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Teak Japan Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Japan chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1957. Simple, elegant frame inspired by Japanese
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Finn Juhl "FD141" Teak Easy Chair, for France & Sons
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak Danish "FD141" easy chair by Finn Juhl for France & Sons, circa 1950's. Sculpted teak frame
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

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
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak, Upholstery

Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
Finn Juhl Delegate's Chair
H 33 in W 33 in D 26.5 in
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
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Finn Juhl, Teak Fireplace Chair, Model BO59, designed 1946 for Bovirke, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
An exquisite teak Fireplace chair, model BO59, designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and manufactured by
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl Danish Rosewood Spade Chair, circa 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in London, GB
Finn Juhl - Spade Chair, 1954 Designed in 1954 the Model 133 ‘Spadestolen’ was Juhl's first
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Rosewood

Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Highland, IN
This Finn Juhl model 133 or "spade" lounge chair is not only beautiful and comfortable, but
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Danish Design Finn Juhl Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Japan Series
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
Finn Juhl’s Japan series is one of his most sought after furniture, its design (1953) was based on
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

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.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen Model SW96 Lounge Chair
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Finn Juhl
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a really beautiful original example of this scarce lounge chair, designd by Finn Juhl and
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Cane, Oak, Teak

Midentury "Japan" Lounge Chairs and Ottoman, Finn Juhl, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of elegant “Japan” lounge chairs, made from teak with clean lines. White wool upholstery
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wool, Teak

1960s Danish Bwana Chair & Ottoman By Finn Juhl In Teak & Skai
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1960s "Bwana" chair and ottoman by Danish designer Finn Juhl for France & Son. This heirloom
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Early 'Bwana' Lounge Chair by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1962
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rare ‘Bwana’ lounge chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1962. This is a very early production by France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Pair of Teak Japan Chairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are beautiful, original Finn Juhl chairs from the early 1960's. Originally designed in the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Stamford, CT
Finn Juhl Danish Mid-Century Modern Japan Lounge Chair and Ottoman, France & Daverkosen, Black
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Finn Juhl Easy Chair Model 138 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Buffalo, NY
Rare easy chair model 138 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Son in Denmark. Retains
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl Easy Chair with Stool Model Bwana Produced by France & Daverkosen
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair with stool model Bwana designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Daverkosen in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Finn Juhl Easy Chairs Model 138 Produced by France & Son in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chairs model 138 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl NV-45 Teak Armchair for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl all original NV45 armchair. Black leather with it's original black suede seat cushion
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Danish Spade Chairs in Teak in the style of Finn Juhl, 1960s
By Hans J. Wegner, Finn Juhl
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Massive teak lounge chais in great condition with no smell or odur. The chairs have a beautiful
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Suede, Teak

Finn Juhl SW96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s.
By Finn Juhl, Søren Willadsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Finn Juhl SW-96 Armchair in Teak and Oak for Søren Willadsen, 1950s. Danish modern lounge chair
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Oak, Teak

Finn Juhl, Pair of Fireplace Chairs, model BO59, by Bovirke, designed 1946
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Finn Juhl, Pair of Fireplace Chairs, model BO59, by Bovirke, designed 1946 This iconic design is
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Finn Juhl FJ55 Cane Back Reclining Chair in Walnut for Baker Furniture, 1950's
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This iconic easy chair was designed by Finn Juhl for Baker Furniture during his residency in the
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Cane, Walnut

Low chair seat h 40cm, in the taste of Finn Juhl, Danemark 1940's teak and brass
By Finn Juhl, Fritz Hansen
Located in Forest, BE
Fauteuil décoratif en teak dans le gout de Finn Juhl et Fritz Hansen. Les patins en laitons sont
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

Scandinavian Easy Chairs by Finn Juhl, Mod. 112 France & Søn Denmark 60s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Rare easy chairs by Finn Juhl. Teak frame, newly upholstered and covered with fabric from "Kvadrat
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Teak

Fine Pair of NV53 Chairs by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
These are a very fine pair of NV53 chairs designed by a master of chair design, Finn Juhl and made
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Brass

FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
By Finn Juhl
Located in PARIS, FR
The lounge chair nicknamed “Spade Chair”, presents the aesthetic characteristics of Juhl’s design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Wool, Teak

FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
FD 133 lounge chair by Finn Juhl from 1953
H 30.32 in W 29.14 in D 28.35 in
Model NV45 Easy Chair, Designed by Finn Juhl, Made by Niels Vodder, 1940s
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Wargrave, Berkshire
Model NV45 easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and manufactured by Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1940s
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Upholstery, Teak

Teak & Leather Bwana Chair by Finn Juhl
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak and leather Bwana Model 152 lounge chair + footstool by Finn Juhl for France & Son, circa 1960
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Teak

“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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1950s European Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Wood

Finn Juhl Jupiter Chairs by France & Son, Model 218, 1965, Denmark
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Delft, NL
Finn Juhl Jupiter chairs by France & Son, model 218, 1965 Denmark Designer Finn Juhl for France
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Mid-20th Century Danish Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

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Leather, Wood

Vintage Reclining Lounge Chair in the Manner of John Bone
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage John Bone style reclining lounge chair. A Danish teak lounge chair which sits straight up
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs

Materials

Naugahyde, Teak

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Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs For Sale on 1stDibs

An assortment of vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs is available at 1stDibs. Each of these unique vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs made by mid-century modern designers — as well as those associated with Scandinavian Modern — are very popular at 1stDibs. There have been many well-made vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs over the years, but those made by Finn Juhl, France & Søn and France & Daverkosen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Lounge Chairs?

Vintage finn juhl teak lounge chairs can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $6,200, while the lowest priced sells for $2,275 and the highest can go for as much as $17,817.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

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.