First introduced at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1941, the Poet Sofa is a natural evolution of the iconic Pelican Chair design. Boasting an elegant, petite structure the small sofa small can comfortably seat two people, creating a cosy, relaxing environment. Ideal for fitting into smaller spaces and apartments, the sofa is available with oak or walnut legs, and finished with beautiful handsewn upholstery in a range of characterful colourways.
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.
