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Details from the joinery in Vejen, Denmark.
Details from the joinery in Vejen, Denmark.
Our Production

Local Production

Our own production facilities include a joinery and upholstery workshop in Ringkøbing, on the West Coast of Denmark, where we primarily manufacture Finn Juhl’s upholstered furniture, tables, and storage systems, as well as an upholstery workshop and a joinery in Vejen, specializing in the production of solid wood furniture. At both locations, our capable and experienced craftspeople are committed to upholding the rich tradition of fine woodworking upholstery fitting, ensuring that every piece we produce is a testament to the artistry and skill that goes into its creation.

Since we started manufacturing furniture more than three decades ago, hundreds of furniture factories have disappeared from Denmark. Many have relocated their production sites to countries with low-cost labor, and that development, combined with society's general emphasis on academic skills, has starved the honored Danish furniture production.

We are committed to work against that tendency and have taken the opposite route, choosing to invest heavily in Danish production, most recently with the acquisition of a more than 100-year-old family-owned furniture factory in Vejen, which, like few other joineries, still produces high-quality solid wood furniture.

This enables us to maintain the majority of our production locally, while continuously fostering the development of expertise at the workshop, ensuring that our craftspeople can produce an even greater number of Finn Juhl's designs in the future. We are proud to contribute to preserving the tradition that made Danish furniture famous worldwide.

Details from the joinery in Ringkøbing, Denmark.
Details from the joinery in Ringkøbing, Denmark.

Furniture Artistry and Craftsmanship

The upholstered furniture, such as the Poet Sofa and the Pelican Chair, are entirely hand-sewn in the same Danish tradition as the old ones. Upholstery by hand is both a craft and an art form, taking years of experience, great knowledge, and, above all, undying patience to master. Working with organically shaped furniture like Finn Juhl’s is a significant challenge. Therefore, it is essential that the upholsterers have a deep understanding of the strengths of the various materials, but also the limitations.

And the challenges are not limited to sofas and lounge chairs. Finn Juhl himself faced the dilemma that many of his constructions required technical solutions that had not been invented at the time. Since he did not want to alter or devalue his distinctive designs, he rather accepted this fact. Consequently, several of his pieces were only produced in very limited quantities, while others never even saw the light of day. Finn Juhl was aware of this and famously said:

"One should not despair over the fact that some of the developments one has hoped for were never produced but only became a beginning. Perhaps they will be revived some day in the future if necessary or reasonable, when the time is ripe." – Finn Juhl

Today, while modern technology supports us, it is only through the combination of meticulous and skilled craftsmanship that we can achieve the distinctive signature details of Finn Juhl’s furniture. The most intricate wooden frames require highly specialized woodworking skills, and some of the finest artisans for this work are found in Japan. That’s why, from the very beginning, we’ve partnered with a small workshop in Yamagata. Japan and Denmark share a deep cultural connection—both countries are known for their rich traditions of craftsmanship and a design philosophy centered on simplicity, functionality, and respect for materials. This shared heritage makes the collaboration a natural extension of our production process.

The video shows different processes from the upholstery workshop.
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