Model 48 Chair
by Finn Juhl from house of finn juhl
model 48 chair
Design Finn Juhl, 1948
Solid oak or walnut frame, fabric or leather upholstery
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The 48 Chair is easily recognized because of Finn Juhl's characteristic, sculptural shapes and delicate details. The organically shaped seat and backrest are raised from the carrying frame, visually lifting the seated person, making it appear as if the law of gravity has been defeated.
Even to the modern eye it is clear that Finn Juhl's ideas reached far into the future, when the 48 Series was presented in 1948. He never let his innovative designs stand alone but rather opted for creating a so called "Gesamtkunstwerk" - a German word, which means entirety experienced and achieved through even the smallest of details. Finn Juhl's stand at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition was thus a fully designed work. The 48 Series is defined by Finn Juhl's characteristic, sculptural shapes and delicate details. The chair embraces the seated person while rounded surfaces are shaped to fit the gravity of the resting body and its proportions. The organically shaped seat and backrest, upholstered in textile or leather, are raised from the carrying frame in an almost demonstrative manner.
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 walnut and a version entirely in walnut. It is upholstered in either textile or leather. The 48 is also available in a two seat, sofa bench.
27.2" w | 24.8" d | 31.5" h | seat: 17.3" h
Solid oak or walnut frame, fabric or leather upholstery
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The 48 Chair is easily recognized because of Finn Juhl's characteristic, sculptural shapes and delicate details. The organically shaped seat and backrest are raised from the carrying frame, visually lifting the seated person, making it appear as if the law of gravity has been defeated.
Even to the modern eye it is clear that Finn Juhl's ideas reached far into the future, when the 48 Series was presented in 1948. He never let his innovative designs stand alone but rather opted for creating a so called "Gesamtkunstwerk" - a German word, which means entirety experienced and achieved through even the smallest of details. Finn Juhl's stand at the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition was thus a fully designed work. The 48 Series is defined by Finn Juhl's characteristic, sculptural shapes and delicate details. The chair embraces the seated person while rounded surfaces are shaped to fit the gravity of the resting body and its proportions. The organically shaped seat and backrest, upholstered in textile or leather, are raised from the carrying frame in an almost demonstrative manner.
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 walnut and a version entirely in walnut. It is upholstered in either textile or leather. The 48 is also available in a two seat, sofa bench.
27.2" w | 24.8" d | 31.5" h | seat: 17.3" h
$6,526.00 + 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.