Reading Chair in Black - 1953
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House of Finn Juhl
Designed by Finn Juhl, the Reading Chair from 1953 is perfect for private residences and sophisticated dining spaces. Crafted in solid oak, the chair features a distinctive back piece made of oak and walnut plywood, with a solid walnut top layer. It is available in several versions: fully black-painted, or entirely in ash or oak. The seat is upholstered in textile or leather, with an optional veneered wood.
Please contact us at custom-made@thecollectional.com to explore further.
Designed by Finn Juhl, the Reading Chair from 1953 is perfect for private residences and sophisticated dining spaces. Crafted in solid oak, the chair features a distinctive back piece made of oak and walnut plywood, with a solid walnut top layer. It is available in several versions: fully black-painted, or entirely in ash or oak. The seat is upholstered in textile or leather, with an optional veneered wood.
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.
