Finn Juhl, a pioneer in Danish design, first designed this armchair in 1945. It was one of the very first designs to break with tradition by freeing the seat and back from the frame. The result was an easy, elegant and tantalising chair that came to characterise Finn Juhl and make him world-famous as an unrivalled designer.
The 45 Chair is made from solid walnut and is upholstered in Sørensen Elegance Leather.
Finn Juhl was born on the 30th January 1912 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Although trained in architecture, it was his modern furniture designs that made him an international name. His first pieces of furniture were designed for his own apartment and were manufactured by the young Danish carpenter, Niels Vodder.
In 1946 Juhl got his first major interior assignment at Bing and Grøndahl’s store at Amagertorv in Copenhagen. This later became one of his main works and was awarded with the Eckersberg Medal in 1947. Soon after, he was given the opportunity to help furnish the new headquarters of the United Nations in NY - something which established his name with the American audience.
He is most famous today for his iconic furniture designs including The Chieftan Chair and The 108 Chair which are now produced by the House of Finn Juhl.
