Chieftain chair | House of Finn Juhl | Skandium London

Description

The Chieftains Chair is one of Finn Juhl's absolute masterpieces designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, the Chieftain Chair marked a renewal of Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl picked up vital inspiration from the contemporary art scene of the time as well as art and tools from ancient cultures.
His masterpieces from the 1940's and especially The Chieftains Chair became of decisive importance for the breakthrough of Danish Modern in the USA in the 50's. Therefore Finn Juhl is often called The Father of Danish Design.

Together with the famous big chair Finn Juhl also designed a Double Chieftain or a Chieftains Sofa, which he and cabinetmaker Niels Vodder originally presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1949. While the Chieftains Chair subsequently came into production, the Chieftains Sofa was only produced in this single known example. At Design Museum Danmark in Copenhagen where the Guild Exhibitions took place at the time, this particular sofa is still a part of the permanent exhibition of Modern Danish Furniture. Onecollection is proud to re-launch this fantastic and rare piece in an exquisite quality in walnut, teak and ox hide.

The Danish Design Award Classics 2012 went to Finn Juhl's Chieftains Chair.

Technical Info

Dimensions: W:100 x D:88 x H:92 cm
Seat Height: 34.5 cm
Frame: Walnut

Chieftain chair

Name: Chieftain chair
Brand: House of Finn Juhl
SKU: 10198_1
Price: 20771000 GBP
Availability: InStock

By House of Finn Juhl

The Chieftains Chair is one of Finn Juhl's absolute masterpieces designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, the Chieftain Chair marked a renewal of Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl picked up vital inspiration from. Read more

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Typically dispatched within 14-16 weeks
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This furniture is made to order especially for you to soon enjoy. The lead time shown is an estimate based on information from our brands, so can be subject to change. Please notice orders on these can only be cancelled for a full refund within the first 3 business days.
For full details on this, and our 365 days return policy please click here

₩20,771,000

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Description

The Chieftains Chair is one of Finn Juhl's absolute masterpieces designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, the Chieftain Chair marked a renewal of Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl picked up vital inspiration from the contemporary art scene of the time as well as art and tools from ancient cultures.
His masterpieces from the 1940's and especially The Chieftains Chair became of decisive importance for the breakthrough of Danish Modern in the USA in the 50's. Therefore Finn Juhl is often called The Father of Danish Design.

Together with the famous big chair Finn Juhl also designed a Double Chieftain or a Chieftains Sofa, which he and cabinetmaker Niels Vodder originally presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1949. While the Chieftains Chair subsequently came into production, the Chieftains Sofa was only produced in this single known example. At Design Museum Danmark in Copenhagen where the Guild Exhibitions took place at the time, this particular sofa is still a part of the permanent exhibition of Modern Danish Furniture. Onecollection is proud to re-launch this fantastic and rare piece in an exquisite quality in walnut, teak and ox hide.

The Danish Design Award Classics 2012 went to Finn Juhl's Chieftains Chair.

Technical Info

Dimensions: W:100 x D:88 x H:92 cm
Seat Height: 34.5 cm
Frame: Walnut

Designed by Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was the first Danish furniture designer to be recognized internationally. He studied architecture at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen with Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, but as a furniture designer he was self-taught, a fact he always emphasized.