Finn Juhl Seating
Danish, 1912-1989
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 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. His earliest works, designed in the late 1930s, are perhaps his most idiosyncratic. The influence of contemporary art is clear in Juhl's 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 Danish furniture-making firm Niels Vodder began to issue his designs. Yet his 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 biomorphic Baker sofa, and the Judas table, a piece ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes.
As you will see from the offerings on 1stDibs, Finn Juhl’s furniture — as well as his lighting, ceramics, tableware and accessories — has an air of relaxed sophistication and elegance that is unique in the realm of mid-20th-century design.
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Creator: Finn Juhl
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 historically important. Designed in 1953, it was the fi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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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 formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, seat and backrest upholstered, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Leather, Hardwood
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 France & Son). The slender teak frame with its sculpted armrests complements the g...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Hardwood
Expertly Restored - Finn Juhl Model BO-118 Teak Lounge Chair for Bovirke
By Bovirke, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl model BO-118 teak lounge chair for Bovirke.
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Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Leather, Foam, Wood, Teak
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 p...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Brass
Japan Three-Seat Sofa Designed by Finn Juhl in 1957 Made by France & Son.
By Finn Juhl
Located in Grenoble, FR
Finn Juhl
Teak "Japan" series three-seat sofa by Danish designer Finn Juhl, designed in 1957 made by France & Son. The sublime simplicity of the "Japan" series is a far cry from Fin...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Oak
Finn Juhl Pair of Chieftain Chairs by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
Finn Juhl's 1949 masterpiece, the chieftain chair, employs iconography of tribal forms and Juhl’s innovative approach to design which accentuates the separation of the seat, back, an...
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1940s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Walnut
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. O...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Teak
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
Legs of teak, upholstery of Hallingdal by Kvadrat.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
1960s Finn Juhl Model 209 Diplomat Chair in Mahogany and Brown Leather - Cado
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Knebel, DK
Finn Juhl designed the model 209 chairs in 1961. The chair is part of a series of furniture named the Diplomat series with chairs, desks, tables, cabinets and other furniture.
The c...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Leather, Mahogany
Finn Juhl Armchair 209 Diplomat, Early 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Vienna, AT
Finn Juhl, diplomat desk chair or armchair with frame in solid hardwood, model 209. Designed in 1963. Produced by France & Son.
Measures: H. 82 cm, SH. 44 cm, B. 69 cm.
Used but st...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Hardwood
Finn Juhl NV 48 Chair for Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl model NV 48 armchair for Niels Vodder, with embossed maker's stamp to the rear stretcher. Good condition black leather upholstery with a refinished tea...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
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. Perhaps overshadowed by the sexy #45 chair, with which it shares many qualities, it ...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Teak, Upholstery
Set of Six Teak Dining Chairs, Models 191 & 192, by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son and imported by John Stuart, this handsome set of six dining chairs features generous seats that float within teak frames. They are upholstered...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Teak, Faux Leather
Rare Finn Juhl SW-96 Easy Chair for Cabinetmaker Søren Willadsen, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful Finn Juhl easy chair with frame of original patinated oak, arms of teak, back and seat upholstered with woven cane.
Designed by Finn Juhl 1954, manufactured by Søren Wil...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Cane
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Sofa Lounge Armchairs 1950s, Danish Modern
By Finn Juhl, Cado
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Finn Juhl for Cado Modular Modern sofa lounge armchair set 1950s rarity, signed. Gorgeous rosewood base. Rare Finn Juhl for Cado Danish Mid-Century Modern modular three-piece sofa,...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Seating
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Textile, Rosewood
1950s Danish Teak and Wool Ottoman by Finn Juhl for France & Son
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A simple and elegant ottoman or stool crafted of solid teak and upholstered seat in charcoal grey wool.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Pair of Finn Juhl Lounge or Armchairs for France & Son in Greige Fabric
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury lounge or armchairs by Finn Juhl for France & Son, featuring tight backs and seats supported by a wood frame with flat armrests, the manufacturer's label on the ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Upholstery, Wood
Finn Juhl BO46 Sofa for Bovirke, 1946
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl two person BO46 sofa upholstered with off-white wool, tapering legs of stained beech.
Designed by Finn Juhl, 1946 and manufactured by Bovirke,...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Vintage Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair Ottoman Black Spinneybeck Leather, BAKER
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
This 1991, one year production run, Baker Furniture Co. of Grand Rapid Michigan spared no expense, in regards to materials and detail. Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, thi...
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1990s American Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Finn Juhl Sofa Model BO55 by Bovirke in Denmark
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa model BO55 designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by Bovirke in Denmark.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Fabric, Beech
Finn Juhl Poet Sofa
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in London, GB
An early example of the "Poet" sofa designed by Finn Juhl in 1946 and produced by cabinetmakers Bovirke in the 1950s.
The essentialness of the lines in this piece result in a shape ...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Wool, Beech
Finn Juhl Sofa BO 46 Bovirke
By Finn Juhl
Located in Pawtucket, RI
The perfect Finn Juhl settee manufactured by Bovirke in 1946. Reupholstered with new Hallingdal fabric. Iconic Danish design in perfect restored condition.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Wool
Finn Juhl Two-Seat Sofa NV53
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
NV53 two-seat sofa designed by Finn Juhland made by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1950s. The frame is carved out of teak and covered in a creamy white cotton upholstery....
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1950s Danish Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Nv46 Armchair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in London, GB
Considered one of Finn Juhl's masterpieces the NV46 armchair was first shown in 1946 and only ever made by Niels Vodder. Original black leather with an amazing c...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Teak
Finn Juhl NV45 Settee by Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Extremely rare Finn Juhl NV 45 designed settee for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Excellent original teak wood oiled finish frame just newly upholstered in Da...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Wool, Teak
Finn Juhl model Bwana lounge chair France and Son Denmark 1962
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning and very rare lounge chair “Bwana” model 152 designed by Finn Juhl for France & Son, Denmark 1962. It was originally intended as a kind of updated "Chieftain" chair. As we k...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl FD-133 pair of teak armchairs for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Daverkosen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite pair of "Spade" lounge chairs designed by the esteemed designer Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen. Dating back to 1953, these chairs represent a significant milestone in...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
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Fabric, Teak
Original Finn Juhl Model 48 Chair for Baker. Black Leather, Teak Frame. Signed.
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Amazingly well preserved original Finn Juhl Model 48 armchair manufactured by Baker, 1950s. Original finish with warm patina with original black le...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" Teak Lounge Chairs by France & Søn 1950s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in St. Louis, MO
Pair of Mid-Century Danish Modern Finn Juhl Model 133 "Spade" teak lounge chairs manufactured by France & Søn of Denmark and retailed at Illums Bol...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Settee
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Made by: France & Søn, Denmark, 1953
Material: teak, upholstery, brass
Size: 50 w × 27.5 d × 28 h inches
Description: Metal manufacturer's label to back stretcher ‘Fd Charle...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Brass
Pair of 1960s Bwana Armchairs by Finn Juhl in Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in London, London
Pair of Bwana Model 152 armchairs
By Finn Juhl
For France and Son
Teak frames
Black leather upholstery recently done
Curved triangular wooden head rest
Pommel shape...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Chair designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, relaunched in 2002.
Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl in Denmark.
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, re...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
Sofa by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Finn Juhl BO 46 - Organic shaped sofa with newer upholstery in light and dark green wool and beech legs. Designed and made in the 1940s. Maker Bov...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Beech
Finn Juhl Rare Settee / Couch c 1947
By Finn Juhl
Located in New York, NY
Rare sofa, similar to the Poet Sofa, designed for a "Bachelor's Apartment" for the "Tidens Møbler 1947" exhibition, Copenhagen by Finn Juhl. During this...
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Beech
Finn Juhl Desk Chair in Teak, 1950s
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in New York, NY
Sculptural desk chair in teak with upholstered seat and back by Finn Juhl (Denmark) for Baker & Co, American 1950's. This desk chair is extremely...
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1950s American Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Ultrasuede, Teak
Set of 4 Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen SW86 Dining Chairs
By Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, Finn Juhl
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of 4 Danish teak SW86 dining chairs designed Finn Juhl for Soren Willadsen. Newly upholstered
Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Midcentury Desk Chair in Suede and Leather by Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Swivel chair in patinated leather and suede designed by Finn Juhl M.A.A for France & Son. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Leather, Suede
Finn Juhl Reading Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Finn Juhl "Bovirke" reading chair, 1950s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Finn Juhl Seating
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" Chairs
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Finn Juhl "Japan" chairs designed in 1958 and produced by France and Son. I have more that needs reupholstering. Send us your fabric. Store ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Finn Juhl Seating
Materials
Brass
Finn Juhl seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Finn Juhl seating are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Finn Juhl seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 3 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 614 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating by Finn Juhl were created in the modern style in scandinavia during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Hans Olsen, Carl Hansen & Søn, and EOOS. Prices for Finn Juhl seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,320 and can go as high as $41,810, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $10,078.
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