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Pair of Finn Juhl Japan Lounge Chairs in Teak and Bouclé Fabric for France & Son

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This pair of lounge chairs, ‘model 137’ designed in 1957 and manufacturerd by furniture manufacturers France & Son. The Japan serie takes inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques. Defined by a visible, solid horizontal backrest, which sits elegantly upon the slightly tapered legs, the teak frame is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door, with brass brackets and details. With an open, spacious seat, finished with Bouclé upholstery, the Minimalist design truly invites you to sit back and relax. A stunning addition to a contemporary living room, the Japan Lounge Chair fuses the beauty of Japanese traditions with the expert nature of Danish craftsmanship. Marked by the maker. Literature: Finn Juhl: Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art, Hiort, pg. 60. Finn Juhl and His House, Hansen, pg. 105. Finn Juhl: Memorial Exhibition, Hansen et al., ppg. 86-87. Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912–1989) was a Pioneer of Modern design in Denmark, and the first 20th century Danish furniture designer to achieve international recognition. Born in Copenhagen, Juhl studied architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts. He spent the next decade working at the firm of Vilhelm Lauritzen. By the late 1930s, he had begun exhibiting at the annual Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild. In 1945, he opened his own design office, where he specialized in furniture and interior design. Over the next several years, his work became increasingly influential, particularly on the style of homes abroad. In addition, he lectured on interior design at the Fredericksberg Technical School. In 1960, Juhl arranged the exhibition The Arts of Denmark at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, which helped introduce the concept of Danish design in United States. Also in 1960, the Danish Embassy in Washington, D.C., was built and decorated almost exclusively with Juhl’s furniture. In 1965, he served as a visiting professor at the Art Institute of Chicago. In 1982, in celebration of his 70th birthday, Juhl held a retrospective exhibition of his work at the Danish Museum of Art & Design. He died seven years later in Ordrup, Denmark.
  • Creator:
    France & Søn (Manufacturer),Finn Juhl (Designer)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 29.93 in (76 cm)Width: 25.2 in (64 cm)Depth: 29.53 in (75 cm)Seat Height: 16.15 in (41 cm)
  • Sold As:
    Set of 2
  • Style:
    Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1950s
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Reupholstered in Bouclé fabric.
  • Seller Location:
    WIJCKEL, NL
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU8306233165332
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