Finn Juhl worked with France & Son to create a sophisticated furniture collection that was suitable for industrial production at the time; part of this range was the Japan series, inspired by the beauty and durability of Japanese building techniques.
The sofa is defined by its beautiful walnut frame, visible from every angle, the wooden design is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door. The upholstered seat and back cushions sit elegantly upon the wooden structure, forming a lightweight, spacious sofa that invites you to sit back and relax. A truly timeless design, the Japan sofa is a simple construction that radiates serene simplicity.
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.
