Pelican Armchair - 1940
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House of Finn Juhl
The Pelican Armchair is a reflection of Finn Juhl’s fascination with surrealism. It stood out as one of the most forward-thinking designs of its time. Upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile, sheepskin, or leather, the chair includes a loose seat cushion for added comfort. The legs are available in oak, walnut, or black-painted finish.
Please contact us at custom-made@thecollectional.com to explore further.
The Pelican Armchair is a reflection of Finn Juhl’s fascination with surrealism. It stood out as one of the most forward-thinking designs of its time. Upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile, sheepskin, or leather, the chair includes a loose seat cushion for added comfort. The legs are available in oak, walnut, or black-painted finish.
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.
