45 Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1945
Finn Juhl created the 45 sofa as an extension of his iconic 45 chair in 1945. The sofa shares the chair's natural proportions and distinctive construction, but has room for two. The 45 Sofa is available in oiled walnut with either textile or leather upholstery.
Please note that the versions shown here represent only a selection of the many available options. For a complete overview of colors and materials, please explore the material page.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1945, relaunched in 2025
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4501
H: 85 cm W: 116 cm D: 73 cm | SH: 44 cm
Finn Juhl created the 45 sofa as an extension of his iconic 45 chair in 1945. The sofa shares the chair's natural proportions and distinctive construction, but has room for two. The 45 Sofa is available in oiled walnut with either textile or leather upholstery.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1945, relaunched in 2025
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 4501
H: 85 cm W: 116 cm D: 73 cm | SH: 44 cm
On the Edge of the Impossible
With its sculptural lightness, the 45 Chair was instantly recognized as groundbreaking when Finn Juhl and master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder presented it in 1945. Like the 45 Chair, the 45 Sofa represents uncompromising design, where Finn Juhl pushed the boundaries of what was physically possible with wood. By separating the carrying and carried elements, he introduced an entirely new approach to furniture construction and created the illusion of a seat and backrest floating freely in the air.
As Finn Juhl was neither a trained cabinetmaker nor a traditional furniture designer, he lacked conventional constraints and instead worked with extraordinary courage and freedom. It then fell to master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder to achieve the precise joints and delicate balance that could transform the drawings into tangible furniture. Still today, it is this refinement of every curve and joint, combined with the inherent qualities of wood, that make the sofa exceptional.
Two soft curves subtly divide the seating area, creating a rhythmic visual tension and highlighting Finn Juhl's organic sensibility. A subtle detail that elevates the piece into a work of art within the room. Both the chair and the sofa have since become international collector's items and stand as enduring symbols of the golden age of Danish Modern.
