Finn Juhl France Chair
by Finn Juhl from house of finn juhl
finn juhl france chair
Design Finn Juhl, 1956
Solid oak or walnut frame, brass details, fabric or leather upholstery
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The France Chair was designed for the American market in 1956 and is recognized by its fine details; the seat and back are lifted from the frame while the armrests have the iconic paper knife detail. With a striking organically shaped wooden frame, and seat and back upholstered by hand in leather or textile, the chair has a timeless expression. Whether placed in a home office, a living room or a lobby, the France Chair is an elegant piece that embodies the importance of organic design and excellent comfort. The chair is available in oak, smoked oak, black painted oak or walnut with hand sewn upholstery in textile, leather or sheepskin.
Finn Juhl rode a wave of international success during the 1950s - in part thanks to his partnership with the Danish furniture manufacturer France & Son. C.W.F. France was an English businessman who moved to Denmark in 1936 to run a small mattress factory together with cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen, who passed away the following year. During the 1950s, the company became extremely successful. In 1954 France & Daverkosen accounted for 60% of all Danish furniture exports and the factory employed 350 people at its peak. In 1957, the company changed its name to France & Son, when his son James France joined the company. In 1966 the company was sold to Poul Cadovious.
The France Chair was originally designed for export to the American market in the late 1950s. As such, it was originally delivered flat-packed as knock-down furniture, which was France's business idea and the main driver for his phenomenal success on the American market. Today, however, the chair is delivered fully assembled.
When it comes to Finn Juhl, compromising is not an option. House of Finn Juhl manufactures the furniture with the same values and in the same quality as it was originally intended. Without this approach it would not be possible to achieve the unique finish and delicate details that is Finn Juhl's trademark. Materials of the highest quality are the basis for creating elegant, comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that will last for generations.
31.5" w | 28.4" d | 31.9" h | seat: 15" h
Solid oak or walnut frame, brass details, fabric or leather upholstery
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The France Chair was designed for the American market in 1956 and is recognized by its fine details; the seat and back are lifted from the frame while the armrests have the iconic paper knife detail. With a striking organically shaped wooden frame, and seat and back upholstered by hand in leather or textile, the chair has a timeless expression. Whether placed in a home office, a living room or a lobby, the France Chair is an elegant piece that embodies the importance of organic design and excellent comfort. The chair is available in oak, smoked oak, black painted oak or walnut with hand sewn upholstery in textile, leather or sheepskin.
Finn Juhl rode a wave of international success during the 1950s - in part thanks to his partnership with the Danish furniture manufacturer France & Son. C.W.F. France was an English businessman who moved to Denmark in 1936 to run a small mattress factory together with cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen, who passed away the following year. During the 1950s, the company became extremely successful. In 1954 France & Daverkosen accounted for 60% of all Danish furniture exports and the factory employed 350 people at its peak. In 1957, the company changed its name to France & Son, when his son James France joined the company. In 1966 the company was sold to Poul Cadovious.
The France Chair was originally designed for export to the American market in the late 1950s. As such, it was originally delivered flat-packed as knock-down furniture, which was France's business idea and the main driver for his phenomenal success on the American market. Today, however, the chair is delivered fully assembled.
When it comes to Finn Juhl, compromising is not an option. House of Finn Juhl manufactures the furniture with the same values and in the same quality as it was originally intended. Without this approach it would not be possible to achieve the unique finish and delicate details that is Finn Juhl's trademark. Materials of the highest quality are the basis for creating elegant, comfortable and durable pieces of furniture that will last for generations.
31.5" w | 28.4" d | 31.9" h | seat: 15" h
$5,565.00 + free shipping
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Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl aimed at a more organic and natural design form without role models or inherited restrictions. He designed by measuring his own body and analyzing how the individual components of the chair should carry the human body.
Finn Juhl’s design universe is a joyful journey of shapes, aesthetics and inspiration. These classic Danish Modern masterpieces are authorized, licensed & manufactured in Denmark with respect for heritage and quality.