The Japan Chair | Finn Juhl | 1957
The Japan Chair | Finn Juhl | 1957
Even with its simple construction, Finn Juhl remained true to his idea of emphasizing the distinction between the carried and carrying elements by separating the backrest from the supporting frame using brass brackets. The Japan Chair is available in oak or walnut with upholstery options in textile or leather.
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Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1957, relaunched in 2019
Materials:
Frame: Oak or walnut
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5301
W: 61 cm | D: 70 cm | H: 78 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
Even with its simple construction, Finn Juhl remained true to his idea of emphasizing the distinction between the carried and carrying elements by separating the backrest from the supporting frame using brass brackets. The Japan Chair is available in oak or walnut with upholstery options in textile or leather.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1957, relaunched in 2019
Materials:
Frame: Oak or walnut
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5301
W: 61 cm | D: 70 cm | H: 78 cm
Seat height: 35 cm
The Japanese Connection
The sublime simplicity of the chair is a far cry from his earlier furniture designs and is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques. The solid horizontal backrest, resting on the slightly tapered legs, is a reference to a Japanese temple door. The backrest ends in a circular recess, adding an optically refined impression with great effect - a characteristic which is very typical of Finn Juhl, who famously said that the deviation is in the detail.

