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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Model 136 armchair for France & Sons, mid-20th...

Finn Juhl

Model 136 armchair for France & Sons, mid-20th...

Sale Date: February 27, 2024

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A teak dining table

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A teak dining table

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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A pair of teak easy chairs, 1956

Finn Juhl

A pair of teak easy chairs, 1956

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“FJ 42” Rarely offered mahogany armchair, 1942

Finn Juhl

“FJ 42” Rarely offered mahogany armchair, 1942

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“FJ 50” Desk

Finn Juhl

“FJ 50” Desk

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“FJ 45” A teak easy chair, 1945

Finn Juhl

“FJ 45” A teak easy chair, 1945

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“BO 101” A Brazilian rosewood table/bench, 1953

Finn Juhl

“BO 101” A Brazilian rosewood table/bench, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Fireplace Chair” A pair of teak easy chairs , 1946

Finn Juhl

“Fireplace Chair” A pair of teak easy chairs , 1946

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“BO 55” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1946

Finn Juhl

“BO 55” Freestanding two seater sofa , 1946

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“FJ 53” Freestanding two seater teak sofa , 1953

Finn Juhl

“FJ 53” Freestanding two seater teak sofa , 1953

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“FJ 53” Teak easy chair , 1953

Finn Juhl

“FJ 53” Teak easy chair , 1953

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“FJ 53” A teak easy chair, 1953

Finn Juhl

“FJ 53” A teak easy chair, 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Freestanding three seater sofa , 1952

Finn Juhl

Freestanding three seater sofa , 1952

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“BO 55” Freestanding two seater sofa

Finn Juhl

“BO 55” Freestanding two seater sofa

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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Very rare set of six Brazilian rosewood chairs

Finn Juhl

Very rare set of six Brazilian rosewood chairs

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Judas Table” Oval Brazilian rosewood dining , 1948

Finn Juhl

“Judas Table” Oval Brazilian rosewood dining , 1948

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“FJ 45” Freestanding two seater teak sofa, 1945

Finn Juhl

“FJ 45” Freestanding two seater teak sofa, 1945

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“Barbe Bleue” Unique oak dining / work table, 1936

Finn Juhl

“Barbe Bleue” Unique oak dining / work table, 1936

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“FJ 53” Freestanding two seater teak sofa , 1953

Finn Juhl

“FJ 53” Freestanding two seater teak sofa , 1953

Sale Date: December 7, 2023

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“BO 72” Armchair

Finn Juhl

“BO 72” Armchair

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“Cresco” Freestanding rosewood shelving unit

Finn Juhl

“Cresco” Freestanding rosewood shelving unit

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table, 1953

Finn Juhl

“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table, 1953

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table , 1953

Finn Juhl

“Nyhavn” Desk/dining table , 1953

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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“The Pelican” Easy chair

Finn Juhl

“The Pelican” Easy chair

Sale Date: November 28, 2023

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