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

Finn Juhl (4,398 results)

“Pelican Chair”, 1940

Finn Juhl

“Pelican Chair”, 1940

Sale Date: April 13, 2021

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Three-seater sofa with teak frame, upholstered...

Finn Juhl

Three-seater sofa with teak frame, upholstered...

Sale Date: April 13, 2021

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“SW 86”, 1952

Finn Juhl

“SW 86”, 1952

Sale Date: April 13, 2021

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A Finn Juhl for France and Sons Danish Modern...

Finn Juhl

A Finn Juhl for France and Sons Danish Modern...

Sale Date: March 21, 2021

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Finn Juhl (1912-1989), Pair of Spade..., 1950–1959

Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl (1912-1989), Pair of Spade..., 1950–1959

Sale Date: March 25, 2021

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Coffee table with walnut top, beech frame with...

Finn Juhl

Coffee table with walnut top, beech frame with...

Sale Date: April 6, 2021

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A pair of teak drawer modules, each with three...

Finn Juhl

A pair of teak drawer modules, each with three...

Sale Date: April 6, 2021

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“Diplomat”. Six armchairs with rosewood..., 1961

Finn Juhl

“Diplomat”. Six armchairs with rosewood..., 1961

Sale Date: April 6, 2021

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“The Poet”, 1941

Finn Juhl

“The Poet”, 1941

Sale Date: March 30, 2021

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Settee, 1950

Finn Juhl

Sale Date: March 25, 2021

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Chair, 1958

Finn Juhl

Sale Date: March 25, 2021

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Settee, 1950

Finn Juhl

Sale Date: March 25, 2021

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“Pelican Chair”. Easy chair with walnut legs, 1940

Finn Juhl

“Pelican Chair”. Easy chair with walnut legs, 1940

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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“Tivolisofa”. Free-standing three-seater..., 1957

Finn Juhl

“Tivolisofa”. Free-standing three-seater..., 1957

Sale Date: March 23, 2021

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FINN JUHL FOR BAKER CHIEFTAIN LEATHER..., 1975–1999

Finn Juhl

FINN JUHL FOR BAKER CHIEFTAIN LEATHER..., 1975–1999

Sale Date: March 27, 2021

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A stool with teak frame

Finn Juhl

A stool with teak frame

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Japan Sofa”

Finn Juhl

“Japan Sofa”

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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Rectangular solid teak coffee table mounted on...

Finn Juhl

Rectangular solid teak coffee table mounted on...

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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A small solid teak bowl

Finn Juhl

A small solid teak bowl

Sale Date: March 16, 2021

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“Pelican Chair”, 1940

Finn Juhl

“Pelican Chair”, 1940

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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An armchair with walnut frame and brass fittings

Finn Juhl

An armchair with walnut frame and brass fittings

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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Wall unit, consisting of 17 shelves of pitch , 1953

Finn Juhl

Wall unit, consisting of 17 shelves of pitch , 1953

Sale Date: March 9, 2021

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Set of Ten Finn Juhl Style Walnut Dining Chairs...

Style of Finn Juhl

Set of Ten Finn Juhl Style Walnut Dining Chairs...

Sale Date: March 4, 2021

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A walnut table/bench with brass lists,..., 1953

Finn Juhl

A walnut table/bench with brass lists,..., 1953

Sale Date: March 2, 2021

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