Description
In no other design of his is Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism more apparent than in the Pelican Chair. Out of all of his many designs, the Pelican Chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940, it stood out with its unusual shape and sturdy legs.
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. Very few were manufactured and the chair was almost forgotten until we rediscovered and relaunched the chair in 2001.
The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body holding a body. When you sit down, the chair practically gives you a friendly hug. Like many of Finn Juhl’s later designs, the chair offers several comfortable ways to sit.
The sculptural chair fits seamlessly into most modern interior styles and works particularly well with the Pelican Table.
Technical Info
Dimensions
Height: 68cm x Width: 85cm x Depth: 76cm
Materials & finishes Pelican is made to the finest manufacturing standards with hand-sewn upholstery. Available in water colour upholstery, 75% wool and 25% cotton. The legs are solid oak.
There are more upholstery and leg options available for this product. For more information please contact our web team
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Pelican lounge chair with buttons
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Description
In no other design of his is Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism more apparent than in the Pelican Chair. Out of all of his many designs, the Pelican Chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. When it was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940, it stood out with its unusual shape and sturdy legs.
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. Very few were manufactured and the chair was almost forgotten until we rediscovered and relaunched the chair in 2001.
The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body holding a body. When you sit down, the chair practically gives you a friendly hug. Like many of Finn Juhl’s later designs, the chair offers several comfortable ways to sit.
The sculptural chair fits seamlessly into most modern interior styles and works particularly well with the Pelican Table.
Technical Info
Dimensions
Height: 68cm x Width: 85cm x Depth: 76cm
Materials & finishes Pelican is made to the finest manufacturing standards with hand-sewn upholstery. Available in water colour upholstery, 75% wool and 25% cotton. The legs are solid oak.
There are more upholstery and leg options available for this product. For more information please contact our web team
FAQ
365 DAYS RETURN POLICY
BEST PRICE GUARANTEE
ESTIMATED DELIVERY LEAD TIMES
DELIVERY INFORMATION

For small accessories, lightweight furniture & lighting items. If your ordered items are in stock we will ship them the same day or the following working day.

For large furniture and fragile items - once the ordered items have been received at our distribution center, your delivery will be booked with our very own white glove delivery team! This is a White-glove two-man delivery service that includes placement, assembly if required and rubbish removal.
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