Rating and value of furniture, tables and armchairs by Finn Juhl

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Finn Juhl and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers will guide you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Thereafter, if you wish to sell your work, we will direct you to the best possible arrangement to obtain the optimum price. 

Designer's rating and value

Great designer, Finn Juhl has created numerous pieces of furniture, in particular several collections of chairs, which have earned him worldwide artistic recognition. In line with his reputation, the artist's value is high on the auction market. As a result, Finn Juhl has established himself as one of the most sought-after names on the art market, and a piece bearing his stamp can fetch several hundred thousand euros at auction. A case in point is one of his Chieftain' armchairs, which fetched over €400,000 in London in 2013. 

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The artist's style and technique

Finn Juhl's style is characterized by organic, flowing lines, inspired by nature and the art of three-dimensionality. In fact, the designer's aim was to create furniture in tune with the human body, offering both comfort and aesthetics. His creations are therefore often characterized by gentle curves, asymmetrical angles and refined details. 

Also known for his experimentation with materials, Finn Juhl incorporated wood, metal, leather and fabric into his designs. Particularly adept at manipulating wood, the designer used complex curves to create unique, balanced forms.

The life of Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl (1912-1989) initially set out to practice as an art historian. He eventually turned to studying architecture at the Royal Academy of Copenhagen, despite his father's disapproval. Parallel to his studies, he worked with the architect Vilhelm Lauritzen on major projects. His dedication to this work led him to abandon his studies and work as a self-taught architect.

His architectural talent was soon recognized, and he won the CF Hansen prize for young architects in 1943. Two years later, he founded his own studio in Copenhagen. Juhl completed several prestigious projects, such as the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1951.

Finn Juhl's artistic ascent as a designer began following his involvement in the annual exhibitions of the " Artisans Ébénistes de Copenhague ". These events brought together avant-garde architects and cabinetmakers with the aim of revolutionizing Danish design. His armchairs, highly influenced by the art of the 1940s, stood out and enjoyed great success.

These bold shapes, made in teak or dark wood often push the limits of wood's strength and require complex manufacturing techniques to realize.

Finn Juhl's imprint on his period

Like his contemporaries, Finn Juhl strives to design armchairs that follow the morphology of the human body. However, instead of creating streamlined pieces, he imagines his furniture as organic sculptures where each component integrates harmoniously.

At the Milan Triennale in the 1950s, the designer received 5 gold medals in recognition of his work. His work would go on to be presented at several exhibitions.

Finn Juhl's signature

Expertise your property

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