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Finn Juhl

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Frame:

Walnut

Oak

Upholstery:

Fabric or Leather

Finish/Colour:

Walnut

Oak Dark Oil

Oak Clear Oil

Dimensions:

146 x 74 x 81h cm

Seat Height:

42 cm

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Lead Time:

8 - 10 Weeks

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Origin:

Denmark

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Throughout his life, Finn Juhl was deeply inspired by art, and he insisted that artistic expression – whether in fine art or functional design – must stand independently. In Henrik Wivel's book simply titled "Finn Juhl", the SW 50 series is highlighted as a clear expression of Finn Juhl's experimental approach. Henrik Wivel writes: "Like sculptor Henry Moore, Finn Juhl 'punches holes' in the solidity of the sofas, giving the furniture a vivid and autonomous presence in the room."

Even Søren Willadsen himself acknowledged that the SW 50 series was groundbreaking – and perhaps a little eccentric. In 1951, he humorously stated: "Had I, as a newly trained cabinetmaker in 1904, attempted to make furniture like the pieces architect Finn Juhl has now designed for our workshop, I would have been locked up."

BRAND HIGHLIGHT

Today, the House of Finn Juhl by OneCollection exclusively manufactures his sculptural and iconic furniture. More than 40 of his classic masterpieces are crafted to the most exacting standards, with the utmost respect for their original heritage.Tollgard is proud to represent Finn Juhl at its London showrooms. Among the pieces available is the Chieftain chair, “France chair and 109 chair” which is one of the designer’s most celebrated pieces, designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, it marked a renewal of Danish furniture design.

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Finn Juhl

Rather than thinking in terms of practical construction, Finn Juhl had the mind-set of a sculptor, when he shaped a piece of furniture. In the 1940s and 1950s, this way of working had never been seen before. His ambition was to design furniture with movement and life. Finn Juhl took pride in making both the structurally supportive elements of the furniture and the seated person look as though they are floating.

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