Finn Juhl (b. Frederiksberg 1912, d. Ordrup 1989)
“The Chieftain chair”. A teak easy chair, upholstered in seat, back and on armrests with black aniline leather. Back fitted with buttons. Model FJ 4900. Designed 1949. Manufactured by House of Finn Juhl.
“The Chieftain chair” was first presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers 23. Guild exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark the 30th September - 16th October 1949.
Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.].“40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, pp 122–125
Literature: Noritsugu Oda: “Danish Chairs”, 1999, p. 92.
Literature: Arne Karlsen: “Dansk Møbelkunst i det 20. århundrede”, volume 2, p. 186–189.
Literature: “Finn Juhl Memorial Exhibition”, 1990, p. 56–57.
Literature: Esbjørn Hiort: “Arkitekten Finn Juhl”, Arkitektens Forlag, 1990, p. 40–41.
Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches.