The Whisky Chair | Finn Juhl | 1948
Defined by Finn Juhl’s artistic sense of shape, function, and detail, this exclusive chair was originally presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1948, but was not put into production at the time. Unconcerned with critics who found his designs too extravagant, Finn Juhl always dared to stand alone. Now known as the Whisky Chair, it comes with a unique mouth-blown whisky glass. The chair is crafted in walnut and upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile or leather.
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Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1948, relaunched in 2022
Materials:
Frame: Walnut
Upholstery:
Textile and/or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4880
W: 79 cm | D: 85 cm | H: 95 cm
Seat height: 35.5 cm.
Defined by Finn Juhl’s artistic sense of shape, function, and detail, this exclusive chair was originally presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1948, but was not put into production at the time. Unconcerned with critics who found his designs too extravagant, Finn Juhl always dared to stand alone. Now known as the Whisky Chair, it comes with a unique mouth-blown whisky glass. The chair is crafted in walnut and upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile or leather.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1948, relaunched in 2022
Materials:
Frame: Walnut
Upholstery:
Textile and/or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4880
W: 79 cm | D: 85 cm | H: 95 cm
Seat height: 35.5 cm.
Walnut, Brass and Mouth-Blown Glass
Designed by Finn Juhl in 1948, the Whisky Chair showcases his artistic mastery of shape, function, and detail. As a pioneer of Danish Modern, Finn Juhl’s sculptural furniture helped establish Denmark’s leading role in furniture design.
Originally presented at the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition as part of his concept The Living Room of an Art Collector, the chair was never put into production. True to his vision, Finn Juhl stood firm despite critics who deemed his designs extravagant.
With each purchase, customers receive a unique mouth-blown glass crafted by artisan Mikkel Yerst. Finn Juhl's original drawing does not depict the glass, meaning that the chair itself served as the inspiration for the powerful shape of the specially designed glass.
Playfully Provocative
The Whisky Chair is not only extravagant but also playfully provocative – perhaps even borderline politically incorrect. The right armrest unfolds organically towards the end, making way for a handmade half-moon-shaped brass tray. The tray can unfold into a full circle where a hole in the brass surface is shaped to hold a glass.
Finn Juhl's original watercolor drawing from 1948 shows how two chairs fit perfectly together, as the right and left armrests are asymmetrical. The Whisky Chair is overwhelmingly comfortable and invites you to indulge in a special moment of immersion and enjoyment.
– Hans Henrik Sørensen, Co-founder of House of Finn Juhl
