2541/​500

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

“The Chieftain sofa”. Freestanding two seater wengé sofa. Seat and back upholstered with Indian red leather, back fitted with buttons. Model FJ 4901. Designed 1949. Manufactured and marked by House of Finn Juhl, 2021. L. 148.

Model presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1949. Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, ill. and mentioned pp. 122–125.

Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Certificate is enclosed.

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Estimate

125,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold