Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was a Danish architect, interior and industrial designer, most known for his furniture design. He was one of the leading figures in the creation of Danish design in the 1940s and he was the designer who introduced Danish modern to America. He was born in Frederiksberg, Denmark, but his mother died soon after he was born. He was raised by his father and grandmother, who encouraged his interest in art and history.

Despite his father's wishes for him to pursue a more traditional career path, Juhl decided to study architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He graduated in 1934 and immediately began working for the prominent Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen. While at Lauritzen's studio, Juhl worked on major projects such as the Danish Broadcasting House and Copenhagen Airport.

He also began to explore furniture design, and his first pieces were exhibited more...

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A Chieftain chair originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1949,…

Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair in Walnut and Red Leather

A Chieftain chair originally designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, house of Finn Juhl, Denmark, in walnut with cognac red leather upholstery, trademark Hfj and brand stamp behind front rail, with original certificate of authenticity swing tag, 93 cm high, 101 cm…

Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989), Ross coffee table, designed c.…

Finn Juhl's Ross Coffee Table with Cigarette Holder

Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989), Ross coffee table, designed c. 1948 manufactured by Hansen & Sorensen, maple veneer and stainless steel, with cylindrical stainless steel cigarette holder

A Danish teak and leather upholstered armchair, in the style of…

Danish Teak Leather Armchair, Finn Juhl Style (9 words)

A Danish teak and leather upholstered armchair, in the style of Finn Juhl, circa 1950

A Finn Juhl extending dining table and six chairs, Danish, C.…

Teak Dining Set with Finn Juhl Chairs

A Finn Juhl extending dining table and six chairs, Danish, C. 1960s in teak. The chairs upholstered in black vinyl with tapered legs. Table height 73 cm, length 186 cm, width 10.1 cm

Finn Juhl wall shelving, c1960s, Denmark, in teak with eight…

Teak Wall Shelving by Finn Juhl, Denmark (1960s)

Finn Juhl wall shelving, c1960s, Denmark, in teak with eight shelves, (a/f: some damage to two lower shelves), height 200 cm, length 175 cm, depth 42 cm

An uncommon chair designed by Finn Juhl, teak framed, the…

Teak Chair with Amorphic Arms and Teal Upholstery

An uncommon chair designed by Finn Juhl, teak framed, the sculpted amorphic arms raised on bentwood and double tapering supports. The seat and back upholstered in teal fabric.

France and Daverkosen for John Stuart, 1960s teak lounge chair…

Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman in Finn Juhl Style

France and Daverkosen for John Stuart, 1960s teak lounge chair and ottoman, in the Finn Juhl style original labels affixed to the underside of the chair

A Danish Finn Juhl Bwana chair in black leather

Black Leather Finn Juhl Bwana Chair from Denmark

A Danish Finn Juhl Bwana chair in black leather

Danish Finn Juhl cream upholstered armchair, circa 1960s

1960s Danish Finn Juhl Armchair in Cream Upholstery

Danish Finn Juhl cream upholstered armchair, circa 1960s