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. To mark the anniversary, House of Finn Juhl reintroduces the sofa – initially as 80 numbered First Edition pieces, followed by its inclusion in the permanent collection. First Edition is available in oiled walnut with the textile Watercolour, or in Elegance Walnut, Elegance Black, and Vegetal Natural leather. Following the First Edition, the sofa will also be available in oak with extended fabric and leather options.
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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. To mark the anniversary, House of Finn Juhl reintroduces the sofa – initially as 80 numbered First Edition pieces, followed by its inclusion in the permanent collection. First Edition is available in oiled walnut with the textile Watercolour, or in Elegance Walnut, Elegance Black, and Vegetal Natural leather. Following the First Edition, the sofa will also be available in oak with extended fabric and leather options.
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
80 Years After Its Breakthrough, Finn Juhl's 45 Sofa is Reborn
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.
In 2025, the 45 Chair and 45 Sofa celebrates their 80th anniversary. To mark this occasion, the 45 Sofa is being reintroduced after decades out of production. The first 80 pieces will be numbered First Editions from House of Finn Juhl, each fitted with a discreet sterling silver emblem beneath the frame alongside a unique certificate. This exclusive edition will be available through selected official Finn Juhl retailers worldwide.
