Finn Juhl

(Danish, 1912–1989)

Finn Juhl was a Danish architect, interior designer, and industrial designer, best known for ushering in the “Danish Modern” furniture craze to American audiences. He was born on January 30, 1912 in Frederiksberg, Denmark, and studied architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He joined the firm of Vilhelm Lauritzen, where he received one of his first breaks of his career—a commission to completely redesign the interior of the iconic national broadcast studio, the Denmark Radio Building. He subsequently received the C.F. Hansen Prize for young architects in 1943, and soon after Juhl turned his attention to furniture. He began showing soft-edged, curvaceous wood pieces at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibitions, included his famed Pelican Chair (1940), with a winged and floating upholstered back. It wasn’t until his work was shown at the Good Design Exhibition in Chicago in 1951 that he began to receive widespread popularity, going on to win top prizes at the Milan Triannial throughout the 1950s. He died on May 17, 1989 in Ordrup, Denmark, and his house was converted into a museum in 2003.

Most Expensive Artwork Sold at Auction

Chieftain armchair, 1949
Sold price: 676,541 USD

Finn Juhl Artworks

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A solid teak bowl

Finn Juhl

A solid teak bowl

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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Freestanding three seater sofa, 1951–1959

Finn Juhl

Freestanding three seater sofa, 1951–1959

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“The Poet” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1941

Finn Juhl

“The Poet” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1941

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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Fauteuil dit « Pélican » - modèle créé en 1940, 1940

Finn Juhl

Fauteuil dit « Pélican » - modèle créé en 1940, 1940

Sale Date: March 15, 2023

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CHIEFTAIN' CHAIR, FJ49, DESIGNED 1949, 1949

Finn Juhl

CHIEFTAIN' CHAIR, FJ49, DESIGNED 1949, 1949

Sale Date: March 7, 2023

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A solid nutwood bowl with three small feet

Finn Juhl

A solid nutwood bowl with three small feet

Sale Date: February 28, 2023

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A small solid teak bowl

Finn Juhl

A small solid teak bowl

Sale Date: February 28, 2023

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A set of six chairs, 1953

Finn Juhl

A set of six chairs, 1953

Sale Date: February 28, 2023

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“The Chieftain sofa” Freestanding two seater , 1949

Finn Juhl

“The Chieftain sofa” Freestanding two seater , 1949

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“The Poet” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1941

Finn Juhl

“The Poet” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1941

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“FJ 46” A teak armchair, 1946

Finn Juhl

“FJ 46” A teak armchair, 1946

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“The Chieftain Chair” Hokkaido oak easy..., 1949

Finn Juhl

“The Chieftain Chair” Hokkaido oak easy..., 1949

Sale Date: March 9, 2023

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“Butterfly” A teak coffee table

Finn Juhl

“Butterfly” A teak coffee table

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Nyhavn, 1953

Finn Juhl

Sale Date: February 14, 2023

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Pair of Armchairs, model NV-53, designed c...., 1953

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Pair of Armchairs, model NV-53, designed c...., 1953

Sale Date: February 21, 2023

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Poltrona DF133 per France & Son

Finn Juhl

Poltrona DF133 per France & Son

Sale Date: February 8, 2023

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Divano per France&Son

Finn Juhl

Divano per France&Son

Sale Date: February 8, 2023

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A large rectangular solid teak coffee table

Finn Juhl

A large rectangular solid teak coffee table

Sale Date: February 7, 2023

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A SETTEE BY F. JUHL

Finn Juhl

A SETTEE BY F. JUHL

Sale Date: December 15, 2022

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FINN JUHL CREDENZA FOR BAKER

Finn Juhl

FINN JUHL CREDENZA FOR BAKER

Sale Date: January 27, 2023

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A pair of rosewood 'Model 209 Diplomat' chairs, 1965

Finn Juhl

A pair of rosewood 'Model 209 Diplomat' chairs, 1965

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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Plateau rectangulaire en métal laqué noir et , 1950

Finn Juhl

Plateau rectangulaire en métal laqué noir et , 1950

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table , 1953

Finn Juhl

“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table , 1953

Sale Date: January 24, 2023

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An extension table / dining table mod. BO65, , 1950

Finn Juhl

An extension table / dining table mod. BO65, , 1950

Sale Date: January 19, 2023

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