Finn Juhl

from an edition of 12

Cabinetmaker's Guild, Kunstindustrimusset, Copenhagen
Phillips New York, November 17, 2011, lot 84
Acquired from the above by the present owner

Cabinetmaker's Guild, Kunstindustrimusset, Stand 23, Copenhagen, September 29-October 15, 1944

Grete Jalk, Dansk Møbelkunst gennem 40 aar, vol. 3 1937-1946, Copenhagen, 1987, p. 247
Esbjørn Hort, Finn Juhl:  Furniture, Architecture, Applied Art, Copenhagen, 1990, pp. 26, 32 and 34
Bodil Busk Laursen, Søren Matz and Christian Holmsted Olesen, eds., Mesterværker: 100 års dansk møbelsnedkeri, Copenhagen, 2003, p. 8
Charlotte and Peter Fiell, Scandinavian Design, Cologne, 2002, p. 328
Arne Karlsen, Danish Furniture Design:  in the 20th Century, vol. 2, Copenhagen, 2007, p. 113 

Overall in good condition. This chair is deeply sculptural in form with intricate detailing to the form throughout. A true masterwork by Finn Juhl. The mahogany is richly figured and presents with a slightly more saturated color when viewed first hand. The mahogany selected with rich red and brown tones throughout. The wood surfaces present with minor surface scratches, some minor abrasions and areas of discoloration, visible in the catalogue illustration and consistent with age and gentle use. The leather presents with a few minor surface scratches and light surface discoloration visible in the catalogue illustration. With minor edge rubbing consistent with age and gentle use. A sculptural chair of fluid form that epitomizes the artist expertise. ---
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