The 53 Chair | Finn Juhl | 1953
The 53 Chair | Finn Juhl | 1953
The 53 Chair was introduced at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1953 and has always been one of Finn Juhl’s most sought after pieces. Originally designed for master joiner Niels Vodder, the 53 Chair is defined by an elegant, sculptural expression. The 53 Chair is available in a variety of textiles and leathers with legs in walnut or oak. An optional cushion is available to order.
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Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953, relaunched in 2020
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5325 (With cushion)
FJ 5321 (Without cushion)
W: 71 cm | D: 77.5 cm | H: 73 cm
Seat height: 37.5 cm
The 53 Chair was introduced at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1953 and has always been one of Finn Juhl’s most sought after pieces. Originally designed for master joiner Niels Vodder, the 53 Chair is defined by an elegant, sculptural expression. The 53 Chair is available in a variety of textiles and leathers with legs in walnut or oak. An optional cushion is available to order.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953, relaunched in 2020
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5325 (With cushion)
FJ 5321 (Without cushion)
W: 71 cm | D: 77.5 cm | H: 73 cm
Seat height: 37.5 cm
Separating the Carrying Elements from the Carried
The 53 Chair is an extravagant piece of furniture and embraces the seated person with genuine comfort. Finn Juhl’s characteristic design feature of separating the carrying elements from the carried is also at play in the 53 Chair. However, this time the separation is achieved via more sophisticated means to give the chair a light and elegant expression. The rear legs, completely free from upholstery, protrude from the floor. In a single, unbroken motion they change direction and expand into an organically shaped armrest, almost animalistic in nature.
The 53 Chair has always been one of Finn Juhl’s most popular and sought-after pieces. It was originally produced in teak and rosewood, which are no longer available. Today, the vintage versions command exceptionally high prices at auctions all over the world.
Comfort and Details from a Lost Time
The lounge chair is masterly crafted using solid wood, carefully shaped and positioned to create a unique, organic frame wrapping around the upholstery as if it is levitating. The delicate transitions from the rounded to the sharp elements enhance the unique pattern of the wooden grain. Finn Juhl’s artistic approach to design combined with practical and functional needs bring meaning to each shape and element, such that the chair spoils the user with comfort from a lost time. The armchair is spacious and naturally extends an invitation to be seated. At the same time, the chair keeps the expression light and appears beautiful from every angle. As such, it is extremely well-suited as a free-standing piece for the living room of private residences or lounge areas in hotels and corporate settings.
