The France Chair | Finn Juhl | 1956
The France Chair from 1956 was designed for the English company France & Son and was aimed at the American market. While understated in its expression, it is recognized for its fine details, such as the seat and back being subtly lifted from the frame, while the armrests are adorned with the iconic paper-knife detail. The chair is available in oak, smoked oak, black painted oak, or walnut with hand sewn upholstery in textile or leather.
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Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1956, relaunched in 2016
Materials:
Frame: Oak, black painted oak, smoked oak or walnut
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 1360
W: 80 cm | D: 72 cm | H: 81 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
The France Chair from 1956 was designed for the English company France & Son and was aimed at the American market. While understated in its expression, it is recognized for its fine details, such as the seat and back being subtly lifted from the frame, while the armrests are adorned with the iconic paper-knife detail. The chair is available in oak, smoked oak, black painted oak, or walnut with hand sewn upholstery in textile or leather.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1956, relaunched in 2016
Materials:
Frame: Oak, black painted oak, smoked oak or walnut
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 1360
W: 80 cm | D: 72 cm | H: 81 cm
Seat height: 38 cm
The Partnership with France & Son
Finn Juhl rode a wave of international success during the 1950s, in part thanks to his partnership with the Danish furniture manufacturer France & Son. C.W.F. France was an English businessman who moved to Denmark in 1936 to run a small mattress factory in collaboration with cabinetmaker Eric Daverkosen, who passed away the following year. During the 1950s, the company became extremely successful.
In 1954, France & Daverkosen accounted for 60% of all Danish furniture exports, and the factory employed 350 people at its peak. In 1957, the company changed its name to France & Son when his son James France joined the business. In 1966, the company was sold to Poul Cadovious.
Organic Design and Excellent Comfort
The France Chair was designed for the American market in the late 1950s. It was originally delivered flat-packed as knock-down furniture, which was France’s business idea and the main driver of his phenomenal success in the American market. Today, however, the chair is delivered fully assembled.
Despite being one of the few Finn Juhl chairs designed for industrial production, it is recognized for its fine details. The seat and back are lifted from the frame, while the armrests feature the iconic paper knife detail also found on the 45 Chair. With a striking, organically shaped wooden frame and a seat and back upholstered by hand in leather or textile, the chair has a timeless expression. Whether placed in a home office, a living room, or a lobby, the France Chair is an elegant piece that embodies the importance of organic design and excellent comfort.
