45 Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1945

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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.

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Safire

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Vidar

Watercolour

Hallingdal

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Product information

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

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The 45 Sofa in walnut with upholstery in 'Watercolour', in the colors 'Himalaya' and 'Soft Linen'.

Ground-breaking Design Returns

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.

The 45 Sofa in walnut with 'Elegance' leather in the color 'Walnut'.

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.

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Learn More About the Predecessor to the 45 Sofa

Finn Juhl created the sculptural 45 sofa as an extension of his iconic 45 chair in 1945. In the fall of 1945, Finn Juhl unveiled the 45 Chair at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition. With this chair, he introduced a groundbreaking design separating the carried from the carrying elements – something previously unseen.

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Production and Craftsmanship

We want to continue to shed light upon the great amount of work that goes into producing each and every piece of Finn Juhl's sculptural furniture. It is crucial that the details must be as fine and pure as if it came from the old cabinetmakers’ workshop, but our understanding of quality also includes durability. The furniture has to be so durable that the pieces can be enjoyed by people today and by generations to come. With respect for the tradition and the demand for longevity, we put only the best materials in the hands of the most dedicated and skilled craftspeople.

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45 Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1945

45 Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1945

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