The House of Finn Juhl 109 Dining Chair offers a timeless and sophisticated piece of design that is defined by its characterful solid wood frame. Along with the 108 Chair, the 109 was originally manufactured by Niels Vodder, a talented cabinetmaker who worked with Finn Juhl for many years, helping in the design and craft of his many iconic, innovative designs.
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) was the first Danish furniture designer to be recognized internationally. He studied architecture at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen with Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen, but as a furniture designer he was self-taught, a fact he always emphasized.
Juhl began designing furniture in the late 1930s, in the beginning mostly pieces intended for himself, but after setting up his own office in 1945 he soon became known for his unusual, expressive and sculptural pieces.
One of Finn Juhl's most well-known pieces is the Chieftains Chair. Designed in 1949, it is a fine example of Juhl's great idea of separating the sculpturally shaped seat and back from the wooden frame.
