SOLD. Finn Juhl: "Chieftain Chair". Easy chair with frame of elm wood. Upholstered with later, patinated natural leather. Made by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder.

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

“Chieftain Chair”. Easy chair with frame of elm wood. Seat, armrests and back upholstered with later, patinated natural leather, back fitted with buttons. Upholstered by Ivan Schlechter. Designed 1949. This example made approx. 1965–72 by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, stamped by maker.

Provenance: Percy von Halling-Koch, hence by descent in the family. This piece is an extremely rare example of the “Chieftain Chair” executed in elm and never seen before in this type of wood.

Condition

Condition report on request. Please contact: design@bruun-rasmussen.dk

Auction

Design, 26 September 2019