Described as "the mother of all modern chairs" by Japanese professor and chair expert, Mr Noritsugu Oda, the 45 Armchair's pioneering design broke design traditions by freeing the upholstered areas from the wooden frame. Formed by an organic, curvaceous wooden structure, defined by sublime detailing, finished with comforting seat and back cushions, the inviting, spacious design creates an atmosphere of both lightness and strength. A true embodiment of expert craftsmanship and timeless elegance, the chair is an extremely comfortable piece of innovative, modern design. Also available with leather upholstery.
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.
