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Finn Juhl (b. Frederiksberg 1912, d. Ordrup 1989)

“FJ 45”. A pair of Brazilian rosewood easy chairs. Sides, back and loose seat cushion upholstered with reddish brown coloured leather. Designed 1945. These examples made approx. 1960–1970s by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stamped by maker. (2)

The “FJ 45” chair may not be as iconic as the “Chieftain” chair, but it certainly is the most beloved Finn Juhl chair of all. Presented as early as 1945 it came to define, in many ways, how a mid-century armchair should be. The chair would become one of the biggest commercial successes for cabinetmaker Niels Vodder and was produced by him until the 1970s.

CITES-certificate valid for transport and re-sale within the European Union included.

Condition

Condition report on request.

Items that are made of Brazilian rosewood or contain parts of it, require a CITES export permit in order to be exported from Denmark to a country outside The European Union. Buyers residing outside the European Union are required to obtain this permit.

Auction

Design: Evening sale, 7 March 2018

Category
Estimate

300,000–400,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

330,000 DKK