Finn Juhl Chair Replica
Finn juhl s characteristic design feature of separating the carrying elements from the carried is also at play in the fj 53.
Finn juhl chair replica. This mobelaris reproduction pelican chair is made with finest materials of re enforced fiberglass and wood frame with oak legs perfect for the high standard of danish design. At its introduction in 1949 the chair marked a renewal of the danish furniture design tradition and today it is seen as one of the most important exponents of the danish modern movement in the usa in the 1950 s. Today finn juhl s chieftain chair is regarded by many as the most important danish modern icon yet there is surprisingly little information available about the design. Read more read less.
Developed in 1945 by designer and architect finn juhl the model no45 chair has become one of his most respected furniture designs. A powerful curvaceous design which dominates in size and extravagance. The chieftain chair is one of finn juhl s absolute masterpieces representing the peak of his career as a furniture designer. When finn juhl designed the 46 chair he also designed a slightly more minimalistic version without armrests and this piece now.
A master piece from finn juhl the chieftan chair is widely recognised as the most important movements of danish modern furniture movement in the 1950 s inspred by organic shapes and modern art of the day. The 46 chair represents the very best of danish modern furniture design. Characterized by soft and organic shape the pelican chair inspired by finn juhl is a premium replica of the original design. The purpose of this website is to serve as a comprehensive resource based on credible literary sources museum archives firsthand accounts from people connected to the.
The 45 chair is the definition of a true masterpiece and has become symbolic for finn juhl s design genius. Very few were manufactured and the chair was almost forgotten until we rediscovered and relaunched the chair in 2001. Finn juhl normally named his furniture numbers after the year in which they were designed but over time the nickname pelican stuck to the chair. To our knowledge this is the finest replica finn juhl 45 chair made anywhere in the world.
The collector replica finn juhl 45 chair comes with a two 2 year warranty free of additional charge. The chair was presented at the copenhagen cabinetmaker s guild exhibition in 1945 and has been called the mother of all modern chairs by the japanese professor and chair expert mr. The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body holding a body. Handmade from the finest materials it is upholstered in 100 full grain italian leathers with a solid hardwood frame.
The finn juhl style no 45 easy chair is a high quality reproduction in the style of the original design.