Japan Footstool
by Finn Juhl from house of finn juhl
japan footstool
Design Finn Juhl, 1957
Solid oak or walnut frame, fabric or leather upholstery, brass details
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The Japan Footstool, characterized by Finn Juhl's design principles, features an organically shaped frame. The frame's curvature creates a sense of airy space between the seat and the frame. Finn Juhl designed footrests for a few of his iconic furniture pieces, including the Japan Series.
The Japan Footstool is defined by its elegant frame which is visible from every angle and matches the Japan Sofa and Chair from the same series. The sublime simplicity of the footstool is a far cry from his earlier furniture designs and is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques. The curvy shape radiates serene simplicity and is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door. That was very typical of Finn Juhl, who famously said that deviation is in the detail.
Finn Juhl's partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son gave birth to a series of furniture well-suited for industrial production, while staying true to the ideals of simple designs that reigned in the 1950s. The most famous example of this cooperation is probably the Japan Series, which consists of a lounge chair, a footstool, a two seater sofa and a three seater sofa.
23.6" w | 20.9" d | 13.8" h
Solid oak or walnut frame, fabric or leather upholstery, brass details
Made in Denmark by House of Finn Juhl
The Japan Footstool, characterized by Finn Juhl's design principles, features an organically shaped frame. The frame's curvature creates a sense of airy space between the seat and the frame. Finn Juhl designed footrests for a few of his iconic furniture pieces, including the Japan Series.
The Japan Footstool is defined by its elegant frame which is visible from every angle and matches the Japan Sofa and Chair from the same series. The sublime simplicity of the footstool is a far cry from his earlier furniture designs and is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques. The curvy shape radiates serene simplicity and is a reference to a traditional Japanese temple door. That was very typical of Finn Juhl, who famously said that deviation is in the detail.
Finn Juhl's partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son gave birth to a series of furniture well-suited for industrial production, while staying true to the ideals of simple designs that reigned in the 1950s. The most famous example of this cooperation is probably the Japan Series, which consists of a lounge chair, a footstool, a two seater sofa and a three seater sofa.
23.6" w | 20.9" d | 13.8" h
$2,536.00 + 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.