The 77 Chair was first introduced in 1953 and features a modernist, utilitarian aesthetic. With the use of uncoloured Vegetal leather, the lines of the chair are allowed to breathe fully, with the simple approach to upholstery making for the perfect showcase for the impressive form of the piece.
A major rediscovery from the archives of Finn Juhl, the 77 Lounge Chair features steel and walnut legs, also available in a fabric 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.
