The 46 Sofa was first designed in 1946 for a smaller upholstery company named Carl Brørup. At that time Finn Juhl was very much inspired by modern art, especially by Picasso and Henry Moore, and this is reflected in his designs of that time - especially in the 46 Sofa.
Embodying an organic, free-flowing design, the sofa creates a cosy, charming seating environment, perfect for a living room space. A sofa that has been masterfully built, the 46 has solid oak or walnut legs with entirely hand-sewn upholstery; a true representation of timeless, expert craftsmanship and design.
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.
