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

“The Poet”. Freestanding two seater sofa with oak legs. Seat and back fitted with buttons upholstered with shearling. Designed 1941. Manufactured and marked by House of Finn Juhl. L. 135 cm.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' 15th Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1941.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.], “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 2, pp. 158–159.

Literature: Esbjørn Hiort, “Arkitekten Finn Juhl”, ill. p. 30.

Literature: “Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition”, ill. p. 127.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. A few marks and scratches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 30 July 2024

Category
Estimate

35,000–40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

30,000 DKK  

One bid

When Bidder Bid
30,000 DKK