Baker Sofa - 1951
Brand:
House of Finn Juhl
The Baker Sofa, designed in 1951, marked Finn Juhl’s introduction to the American market. Created for Michigan-based manufacturer Hollis Baker, it is distinguished by its bold two-piece backrest. The sofa is crafted with a wooden frame in oak or walnut and features hand-sewn upholstery in textile or leather. Its seat cushion is built with internal springs, ensuring lasting comfort and durability.
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The Baker Sofa, designed in 1951, marked Finn Juhl’s introduction to the American market. Created for Michigan-based manufacturer Hollis Baker, it is distinguished by its bold two-piece backrest. The sofa is crafted with a wooden frame in oak or walnut and features hand-sewn upholstery in textile or leather. Its seat cushion is built with internal springs, ensuring lasting comfort and durability.
Please contact us at custom-made@thecollectional.com to explore further.
Finn Juhl
Danish architect and furniture designer
Finn Juhl was a Danish architect and furniture designer whose sculptural, organic furniture helped define Danish Modern and shift furniture from pure utility to a form of spatial art.
Finn Juhl trained as an architect in Copenhagen and worked for the prominent modernist architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, contributing to major projects such as the Danish Broadcasting House (Radiohuset). He soon turned toward interiors and furniture, collaborating closely with cabinetmaker Niels Vodder and exhibiting at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild shows from 1937 onward. These exhibitions positioned him among the key figures who were breaking from heavy, historicist styles toward lighter, modern forms that became known as Danish design.
