The Pelican Chair was originally designed by Finn Juhl and first exhibited at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition. Inspired by the surrealist art of Jean Arp, the Pelican Chair features a sculptural, organic form with sweeping curves and bold legs.
The chair's ergonomic shape cradles the body, offering comfort and a sensation of being embraced. Available with or without buttons on the backrest, the Pelican Chair is a timeless and easily recognizable icon of mid-century modern furniture.
Shown with Marigold Velvet Main Upholstery, Milk Faux Wool Tweed Seat and Buttons, on Light Ash with Satin Varnish Legs.
The Pelican Lounge Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, model FJ 4000 & FJ 4001.
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.
Main Upholstery
Marigold | Plush Woven Velvet$1,400.00 USD
A lush woven velvet with a warm subdued tone and unimposing soft matte finish. This ultra soft thick‑pile velvet adds tactile dimension while drawing attention to clean silhouettes.
COMPOSITION: 80% PES, 20% Cotton
WEIGHT: 370 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 100k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABR. EP: 100k+ Rubs
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
Boucle
Marshmallow White | Classic Boucle
Midnight Black | Classic Boucle
Other Options
Milk | Tweed
Ashen | Tweed
Pebble | Brushed Faux Wool
Cobble | Brushed Faux Wool
Dove White | Faux Shearling
Almond | Faux Shearling
Fawn | Faux Shearling
A dual-tone faux-wool tweed with a tight weave, soft hand, and warmth. This unique fabric delivers coziness while providing subtle performance and water resistance.
COMPOSITION: 100% PES
WEIGHT: 346 g/m²
WYZENBEEK EP: 100k+ Rubs
MARTINDALE ABR. EP: 100k+ Rubs
Milk | Tweed
Match Main Upholstery
Light Ash Satin Varnish | Wood
Danish Oiled Walnut | Wood
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Product Information
Product Details
The Pelican Lounge Chair
Buy the Pelican Chair, 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, Ash or Oak in Custom Finish from Archetype Forms
Padding: Variable-Density Polyurethane Foam and Cotton Fibre
Internal Frame: Beach & Pine Wood
Suspension: Web
Available with or without buttons
Reproduction
The Archetype Forms Pelican Lounge Chair is a faithful reproduction of the original Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, model FJ 4000 & FJ 4001. 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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