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Vancouver, BC V6C 3N2, Canada
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Throughout Canada and the Continental USA. Your rate is calculated at checkout. Standard
delivery is $299, and free on orders over $4,000.
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By appointment and to your threshold, which is typically your doorway, garage or lobby. A
signature is required for release. Smaller items may ship by courier, and still require a
signature for release.
White glove delivery
By appointment, placement in your home, room of choice up to one flight of stairs, full
removal of the packaging, and minor assembly where required. A signature is required for
release.
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USA orders have no sales tax. Canadian orders have sales tax calculated at checkout. There
are no duties, tariffs or VAT on deliveries within Canada and the USA.
The Poet Sofa was originally designed by Finn Juhl for his own home, later exhibited at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition. This small, two-seater sofa draws inspiration from surrealist art, reflecting Juhl's commitment to combining art with functionality.
The Poet Sofa is recognized for its and its slim, tight padding and sculptural form, where the backrest curves frontward creating a false enclosure. The sofa's compact size and organic form facilitate intimate seating while making it ideal for modern living spaces, demonstrating Juhl's ambition to create functional furniture for smaller homes.
Shown in Dove Faux Shearling on Main and Seat, with Matching Primary Buttons, on Oiled Walnut Legs.
The Archetype Forms Poet Sofa: Two-Seater Loveseat is a faithful reproduction of the original Finn Juhl Poet Sofa, FJ 4100.
The images shown are for illustrative purposes. Actual finishes, patterns, and details may vary slightly due to the nature of materials used and quality refinements. Colors and textures may appear differently across devices and screen settings.
Upholstery
Dove White | Faux Shearling$2,000.00 USD
Material Details
An eco-conscious faux shearling that balances exceptional softness with rugged durability. Showcasing a robust, plush pile spun entirely from recycled polyester, its deep texture authentically echoes the surface of genuine shearling while retaining a comfortably gentle hand.
COMPOSITION: 100% Recycled PES
WEIGHT: 500 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 100k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABR. EP: 100k+ Rubs
Material Details
CUSTOM | COM | COL MATERIAL
Contact us prior to ordering.
Material Details
Faux Shearling
Dove White | Faux Shearling
Fawn | Faux Shearling
Almond | Faux Shearling
Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Brushed Faux Wool
Pebble | Brushed Faux Wool
Cobble | Brushed Faux Wool
Velvet
Marigold | Plush Woven Velvet
Obsidian Black | Woven Velvet
Mist | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Moon | Etched & Knitted Velvet
Ruby | Woven Velvet
Saffron | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Cerise | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Autumn Gold | Heavyweight Woven Velvet
Tweed
Milk | Tweed
Ashen | Tweed
Match Main Upholstery
Milk | Tweed
Danish Oiled Walnut | Wood
Light Ash Satin Varnish | Wood
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Product Information
Product Details
Poet Sofa 2-Seater Loveseat
Buy the Poet Sofa, originally designed by Finn Juhl, online in Canada and the USA.
Designer
Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl 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.
Construction
Upholstery: Custom Selection of Fabric, Sheepskin, or Leather from Archetype Forms
Legs: Round Walnut or Oak in Custom Finish from Archetype Forms
Padding: Variable-Density Polyurethane Foam and Cotton Fibre
Internal Frame: Beach & Pine Wood
Suspension: Web
Archetype Forms reserves the right to make any changes it deems appropriate to the products at any time and without notice. For specific materials, finishes and coatings, and dimensions associated with each individual product, please contact us.
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms Poet Sofa: Two-Seater Loveseat is a faithful reproduction of the original Finn Juhl Poet Sofa, model FJ 4100. This item is not manufactured by or affiliated with the original designer(s) and associated parties.
Finn Juhl 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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