the Willadsen Chair

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the Willadsen Chair

Finn Juhl

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4972

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Frame:

Walnut

Oak

Upholstery:

Fabric or Leather

Finish/Colour:

Walnut

Oak Dark Oil

Oak Clear Oil

Dimensions:

82 x 71 x 76h cm

Seat Height:

42 cm

Variations:

Lead Time:

8 - 10 Weeks

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Dimming:

IP Rating:

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Origin:

Denmark

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In the mid-20th century, Finn Juhl had a productive collaboration with the furniture manufacturer Søren Willadsen. The Willadsen Chair is characterised by its semi-oval gap that allows the backrest to arch freely above the seat. The Willadsen Chair is upholstered by hand in Denmark and is available in textile. The legs are available in FSC® certified oak and American walnut.

Now named the Willadsen Series, the pieces are masterful examples of Finn Juhl's artistic and unorthodox approach to design. The semi-oval gap allows the backrest to arch freely above the seat – a bold choice in 1950 that introduced a sense of lightness and showcased Finn Juhl's ability to redefine the traditional upholstered form. The rounded silhouette embraces the seated person in a dynamic gesture, while the slightly angled legs elevate the design and enhance its weightless quality.

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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