Finn Juhl

Overview

House of Finn Juhl is a Danish furniture brand that manufactures and markets re-editions of designs by architect Finn Juhl (1912-1989), a key figure in Danish modern furniture from the 1940s. It holds exclusive rights to produce over 40 of his classic pieces, focusing on chairs, tables, and storage with emphasis on original heritage and quality craftsmanship. The brand operates showrooms in Copenhagen and production in western Denmark, targeting global markets through export activities.²³⁵

History

In 2001, House of Finn Juhl received exclusive rights to manufacture and relaunch Finn Juhl’s furniture designs. The company, part of Onecollection A/S, established headquarters in Ringkøbing with production facilities. In 2022, it acquired a 100-year-old furniture factory in Vejen, Denmark, for solid wood crafting. A flagship showroom opened in Copenhagen's Wilhelm Hansen House.²³⁵

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Products are manufactured in Denmark at facilities in Ringkøbing, which include warehouse, upholstery workshop, and joinery for tables and storage, and in Vejen following a 2022 acquisition of a solid wood factory. Operations emphasize in-house craftsmanship respecting original designs.⁵

Notable Products

• NV-53 Chair - Armchair with carved wood frame and exposed joinery, a Finn Juhl classic.
• Pelican Chair - Upholstered lounge chair known for its sculptural form and comfort.
• Japan Chair - Teak dining chair with woven paper cord seat, emphasizing lightness.
• 45 Chair - Bentwood armchair reflecting organic modernism.
• PO-2 Table - Low teak coffee table with interlocking legs.

Reputation

Finn Juhl furniture is regarded by design professionals as authentic re-editions of pivotal Danish modern works, praised for high-quality Danish craftsmanship and fidelity to originals. Enthusiasts value the brand's role in preserving Juhl's legacy through precise manufacturing. Some note premium pricing limits accessibility compared to mass-produced alternatives.