The 46 Chair | Finn Juhl | 1947
Finn Juhl designed the elegant 46 Armchair in 1946 for master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and the following year he created a more minimalist version without armrests. This became known as the 46 Chair, as it originated from the 46 Armchair's design. Both models represent the very finest of modern Danish furniture design and are produced today in oak or walnut, with the seat and backrest hand-upholstered in fabric or leather.
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Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1947, relaunched in 2018
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4652
W: 52 cm D: 53 cm H: 82 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
Finn Juhl designed the elegant 46 Armchair in 1946 for master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and the following year he created a more minimalist version without armrests. This became known as the 46 Chair, as it originated from the 46 Armchair's design. Both models represent the very finest of modern Danish furniture design and are produced today in oak or walnut, with the seat and backrest hand-upholstered in fabric or leather.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1947, relaunched in 2018
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4652
W: 52 cm D: 53 cm H: 82 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
A Refined Design
The original vintage edition of the 46 Armchair is relatively rare today, perhaps because its armrests made it a less popular choice among private consumers compared to Finn Juhl's classic dining chairs and lounge chairs. At the same time, it was likely considered too costly as a conference chair.
The armless 46 Chair was introduced in 1947, but in 1953 Finn Juhl refined the design further for production with the furniture manufacturer Bovirke, where it was given the name BO72. It is this later version that is still produced today by House of Finn Juhl.
Separating the Carried from the Carrying
The 46 Chair embodies many of Finn Juhl's characteristic traits and refined details. With clear intention, he created a sense of lightness by separating the carrying – the sculptural wooden frame – from the carried – the upholstered seat and backrest. The frame is beautifully crafted in solid wood and paired with a hand-upholstered seat in fabric or leather. The chair is also available in a version with armrests.
