First presented at the Cabinet Makers’ Guild Exhibition in 1948, the sofa's organically shaped seat and backrests create a comforting seat space that truly embrace the user. Expertly crafted from solid walnut and luxurious Sorensen leather, the rounded surfaces are shaped to fit the gravity of the resting body and its proportions perfectly. A stunning design that pays homage to Finn Juhl's modern eye, the 48 Sofa Bench is as elegant as it is timeless. Also available, the House of Finn Juhl 48 Chair.
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.
