"The expression of the chair is reminiscent of a weapon, sharpened by human hands." - Erik Herløw, Architect, 1945

The 45 Chair is a true masterpiece and has become an icon of Finn Juhl's universe of furniture. With this chair, Finn Juhl managed to create an, at the time, unseen design by separating the carried and the carrying elements. On the 45 Chair the space between the frame and the seat creates a lightness, which combined with its organic shape and sublime detailing, ensures unique beauty and floating elegance. The chair appeals to all senses and pleases the eye and body alike. Furthermore, the 45 Chair has been called "the mother of all modern chairs" by the Japanese professor and design collector Mr. Noritsugu Oda.

In the autumn of 1945, Finn Juhl presented the 45 Chair at the annual Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition. Today, the chair is widely regarded as one of the most revolutionary and iconic pieces in Danish furniture design. Finn Juhl's dream of studying art history shines through in the bold design of the 45 Chair, showcasing his deep understanding of international contemporary art. The groundbreaking 45 Chair became the prelude to the unfolding of Finn Juhl's characteristic style of design that we know from the latter part of the 1940s. During this period, his designs are characterized exactly by liberating the seat and backrest as a single unit carried by the frame. This approach became a defining moment in establishing Finn Juhl's status as a pioneer within furniture design.

In reality, Finn Juhl had previously experimented with separating the upholstered parts from the wooden parts within his furniture, but with its curved backrest and organic shape the 45 Chair cemented Finn Juhl as one of the leading designers of the 20th century.

The Model 45 Chair comes standard with a seat cushion matched to the chosen upholstery. A contrasting fabric or leather seat cushion is also available, please contact Hive for assistance ordering.