The 53 Chair | Finn Juhl | 1953
Introduced in 1953, the 53 Chair has remained one of Finn Juhl’s most sought-after pieces. Originally designed for Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition for master joiner Niels Vodder, it is characterized by an elegant, sculptural expression, while still embracing the seated person with genuine comfort. The 53 Chair is upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile or leather. The frame is available in oak or walnut and an optional cushion can also be ordered.
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Hallingdal beskrivelse
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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
Introduced in 1953, the 53 Chair has remained one of Finn Juhl’s most sought-after pieces. Originally designed for Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition for master joiner Niels Vodder, it is characterized by an elegant, sculptural expression, while still embracing the seated person with genuine comfort. The 53 Chair is upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile or leather. The frame is available in oak or walnut and an optional cushion can also be ordered.
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 that 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 worldwide.
Comfort and Details from a Lost Time
The lounge chair is masterfully 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 distinctive 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, ensuring 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 maintains a light expression 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.
