Finn Juhl

The Pelican Chair House of Finn Juhl Reproduction by Archetype Forms - Finn Juhl - Desktop Hero

Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who played a crucial role in popularizing Danish design internationally. He began his career after graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1934. Juhl is renowned for his organic, sculptural approach to furniture design, recognizable in pieces like the Poet Sofa (1941) and the Pelican Chair (1940). His work often features curved forms and a separation between the bearing and borne elements. Juhl’s designs blend functionality with artistic expression, challenging the prevailing strict functionalism of his time.

Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl Furniture Designs

Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was a Danish architect and furniture designer who played a crucial role in popularizing Danish design internationally. He began his career after graduating from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1934. Juhl is renowned for his organic, sculptural approach to furniture design, recognizable in pieces like the Poet Sofa (1941) and the Pelican Chair (1940). His work often features curved forms and a separation between the bearing and borne elements. Juhl's designs blend functionality with artistic expression, challenging the prevailing strict functionalism of his time.

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