House of Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair - Walnut

Designer
Finn Juhl

The Chieftain Armchair is an iconic design from Danish architect and furniture-maker Finn Juhl. First designed in 1949, the chair quickly became known as a true masterpiece and an icon within Danish furniture art.

Reasons to buy from Cimmermann?

  • Material: Walnut frame, upholstered in Camo Nevada Cognac leather, Sorensen Elegance Black Leather (20198), Sorensen Elegance Walnut Leather (20195) or Vegetal Nature leather
  • Dimensions: Chair - Height: 92.5cm x Width: 100cm x Depth: 88cm (Seat Height: 34.5cm) / Footstool - Width: 60cm x Depth: 45 cm x Height: 38 cm
  • Delivery Time: 8 to 10 weeks
  • Leather Descriptions: Nevada - Leather type: Full grained, 1.3 - 1.5 mm, vacuum tanned (chrome-free) aniline leather. Natural surface with a light surface coating. Natural marking, visible insect bites, scars and wrinkles contributes to the exclusive look of the leather. Due to the natural look, there may be variations of texture and shades.
  • Elegance - Leather type: Full grain aniline leather, 1.2 - 1.4 mm, chrome tanned. Natural surface with no surface coating. A luxurious leather, where insect bites, scars, wrinkles and other natural marks is part of the characteristics. Due to the natural look, there may be variations of texture and shades. Characteristics: With no protective layer, the natural leather is sensitive to light and air and therefore it will develop a great patina over time. The leather is susceptible to water and stains, which contributes to a natural patina as part of the characteristics.
  • Vegetal - Full grain aniline leather from Scandinavian bullhides, 1.2 - 1.4 mm, vegetable tanned leather. Natural surface with no coating. A luxurious type of leather, where insect bites, scars, wrinkles and other natural marks is a part of the characteristics.Due to the natural look, there may be variations of texture and shades. Characteristics: The classic vegetable-tanned leather will develop the best patina over time because it absorbs light and air. The uncoloured vegetable-tanned leather will develop a patina from light sand colour to cognac. Vegetable-tanned leather is susceptible to water and stains, which contributes to the natural patina and makes this leather extremely luxurious.
  • *** Leather samples available on request. Other Leather options available, please get in touch by clicking “contact us” or by telephone to obtain options and prices
Designed By

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.

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