The evocative name of The Fireplace Chair speaks volumes, with it carrying a familiar yet beautifully realised vision of the archetypical lounge chair. The chair encapsulates the design traits that Finn Juhl is widely celebrated for, with a highly structural sensibility and a neatly considered use of material.
This edition of the Fireplace Chair is upholstered in Sorensen’s cutting-edge Vita leather, which is a supremely soft aniline leather that is the only one in the industry certified by Animal Protection Denmark. The chair is produced from FSC ash, and wholly made in Denmark, ensuring that its eco-credentials are as thorough as possible.
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.
