wood
clear lacquered walnut
oiled walnut
black painted oak
(wood rain visible)
smoked oak
clear lacquered oak
oiled oak
white oiled oak
soaped oak
Finn Juhl
Teenager, Finn Juhl (1912-1989) wanted to become an art historian, having a passion for the fine arts since childhood. His father stopped him and Finn Juhl started architectural studies. Later, when his fame as a designer of furniture acquired, he speaks of himself as an autodidact, in reference to this upset vocation that forced him to walk intellectually on a lonely way. His style owes much to this singular trajectory, with its non academic interpretation of art visible in his work. Finn Juhl started his studies in 1930, a key period which saw the birth of modern design and furniture.
His modern offices in central Copenhagen was greeting his visitors with a huge Japanese fish in paper, symbol of imagination. And rather than addressing the design of a furniture from an functional angle, in the classical manner, Finn Juhl approached his work in the manner of a sculptor, seeking the beauty of the volume and shape, life and expressiveness, an approach that, in the 1940s and 1950s, was then completely new. For Finn Juhl, it was clear that furniture could not be limited to function, but should also express an artistic sensibility.
Particular attributes: Vegetal is an aniline leather with a extremely good touch. The grain structure of the hide is completely flat. Normal life markings such as healed scars, neck wrinkles, scratches certify the authenticity of this article and show all the positive properties of a product left in its natural state.
scandinavian bullhides – full-grain leather – Aniline – thickness 1.2-1.4mm – vegetable tanning – 7 colours
Natural curly lambskin from New Zealand
Particular attributes: The ultimate in classic elegance. Boasting a natural patina that appears over time, depending on the light, conditions and usage.
Full-grain leather – Aniline – thickness 1.2-1.4mm – chrome followed by a vegetable tanning – 4 colours
leather price group 4
Full-grain leather – protected – thickness 1.4-1.6mm – tannage chrome – 5 colours
leather price group 3
Particular attributes: The hide is firm, but supple with an exceptional grain. The best choice when looking for Saddle-type leather. Visible insect bites, healed wounds and fat stripes contribute to the exclusive look.
Full-grain leather, vacuum-tanned, smooth aniline leather – chromfree tannage – 6 colours
leather price group 2
Particular attributes: gorgeous full grain, soft, smudge-proof, water repellent, dirt repellent, stain resistant, durable, easy upkeep
leather price group 1
Full-grain leather – protected – thickness 1.3-1.5mm – tannage chrome – 12 colours
Particular attributes: Water repellent, dirt repellent, stain resistant, smudge-resistant, durable, easy upkeep. One of Fritz Hansen’s favourite leathers crafted on classic versions of the iconic Egg™ and Swan™ chairs by Arne Jacobsen, among others. A strong, firmer leather that at the same time offers amazing seating comfort
> Skandilock Sheepskin
68% new wool, 26% cotton, 6% nylon – 19 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
94% new wool, 6% nylon – 31 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
90% new wool, 10% nylon – 18 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
fabrics
price group 4
58% wool / 25% viscose / other – 24 available colours – 50.000 Martindale (durability)
100% wool – 27 available colours – 45.000 Martindale (durability)
100% wool – 24 available colours – 45.000 Martindale (durability)
fabrics
price group 3
92% wool / 8% nylon – 27 available colours – 60.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 27 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
100% wool – 35 available colours – 45.000 Martindale (durability)
100% wool – 56 available colours – 45.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 50 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 37 available colours – 80.000 Martindale (durability)
70% wool / 30% viscose – 58 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
fabrics
price group 2
90% wool / 10% helanca – 47 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
90% wool / 10% nylon – 28 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
92% wool / 8% nylon – 49 available colours – 100.000 Martindale (durability)
fabrics price group 1
Chair dimensions W69 x D63 x H80 cm – seat height 44cm
Sofa bench dimensions W125 x D63 x H80 cm – seat height 44cm
Upholstery fabric or leather
Structure walnut or oak/teak
The 48 Chair is easily recognizable because of Finn Juhl's characteristic and sculptural shapes and delicate details. The chair embrace the seated person while the rounded surfaces are shaped to fit the gravity of the resting body and its proportions. The organically shaped seat and backrest, upholstered in fabric or leather, are raised from the carrying frame in an almost demonstrative manner. Visually this lifts the seated person, making it appear as if the law of gravity has been defeated.
Additionally, the 48 Series is characterized by the use of multiple materials. Today, it is rare to see furniture that employs two different types of wood. This type of contrast has been left almost entirely to Finn Juhl despite the many years that have passed. The 48 chair is available in oak with armrests and toes in teak and a version entirely in walnut. The chair is upholstered with either fabric or leather.
