In no other design of his is Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism more apparent than in the Pelican Chair. A design completely ahead of its time, the chair’s striking, inviting shape stood out when it was presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940. The organic shape embraces you in a soft cocoon of comfort, creating a cosy atmosphere of shelter and relaxation, perfect for a lounge or lobby space.
Upholstered in a range of attractive colourways, the chair is available with a stunning walnut frame; creating a design that can seamlessly coordinate with an array of differently styled interiors. Part of the House of Finn Juhl Pelican collection.
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.
