chieftains chair
Design Finn Juhl,
1941
Manchurian ash, solid wood, leather
The Chieftains Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, the Chieftain Chair marked a renewal of Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl picked up vital inspiration from the contemporary art scene of the time as well as art and tools from ancient cultures.
His masterpieces from the 1940’s and especially The Chieftains Chair became of decisive importance for the breakthrough of Danish Modern in the USA in the 50’s. Therefore Finn Juhl is often called The Father of Danish Design.
Together with the famous big chair Finn Juhl also designed a Double Chieftain or a Chieftains Sofa, which he and cabinetmaker Niels Vodder originally presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition in 1949. While the Chieftains Chair subsequently came into production, the Chieftains Sofa was only produced in this single known example. At Design Museum Danmark in Copenhagen where the Guild Exhibitions took place at the time, this particular sofa is still a part of the permanent exhibition of Modern Danish Furniture. Onecollection is proud to re-launch this fantastic and rare piece in an exquisite quality in walnut, teak and ox hide
1-seater chair:950 w | 820 d | 960 h
2-seater chair:1680 w | 840 d | 960 h
Finn Juhl (30 January 1912 – May 17, 1989) was a Danish furniture designer and architect. He was educated at the School of Architecture 1930-1934 and worked as a teacher at the School of Interior Design 1945-1955. Finn Juhl earned great recognition in Denmark and internationally for his organic, sculptural idiom and for the fruitful cooperation with cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, which resulted in pioneering methods and techniques for the production of teak furniture. Finn Juhl’s furniture is characterized by a strong feeling for the material’s inherent qualities. Besides furniture Finn Juhl also designed handicrafts in glass and wooden decoration. Several of Finn Juhl’s furniture are represented in museums, others are still in production and sold all over the world. In 1951 Finn Juhl designed the interior of the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN headquarters in New York. In 2003, ordained Wilhelm Hansen Foundation Finn Juhl Prize, given to individuals who have made special efforts in furniture design. Finn Juhl’s home, which he himself designed and decorated, located on a site adjacent to Ordrupgaard. Today his home, due to a private donation, has become a permanent exhibition at Ordrupgaard. The doors opened for the first time to the public on 3. April 2008.
Founded in 1990 by Ivan Hansen and Henrik S?rensen, Onecollection manufactures designer furniture of a very high quality at its own factory in Ringk?bing, Denmark. In 2000, Onecollection acquired the exclusive rights to produce Finn Juhl’s iconic furniture from the 1940’s and 50’s. Since then, the company has re-launched a comprehensive range of Juhl’s designs. In 2013, Onecollection manufactured all new furniture for the Finn Juhl Chamber at the UN Headquarters in New York. Today, Onecollection is present in more than 30 markets.
