Along with Hans Wegner, Arne Jacobsen and Børge Mogensen, Finn Juhl was one of the great masters of mid-20th-century Danish design. Juhl was the first among that group to have his work promoted overseas, bringing the character of the nation’s furnishings — and the inherent principles of grace, craftsmanship and utility on which they were based — to an international audience.
A stylistic maverick, Juhl embraced expressive, free-flowing shapes in chair, credenzas and sofa designs much earlier than his colleagues, yet even his quietest pieces incorporate supple, curving forms that are at once elegant and ergonomic.
As a young man, Juhl hoped to become an art historian, but his father steered him into a more practical course of study in architecture. He began designing furniture in the late 1930s, a discipline in which, despite his education, Juhl was self-taught, and quite proud of the fact.
Juhl’s earliest works, designed in the late 1930s, are perhaps his most idiosyncratic. The influence of modern art is clear in his 1939 Pelican chair: an almost Surrealist take on the classic wing chair. Critics reviled the piece, however; one said it looked like a "tired walrus." Juhl had tempered his creativity by 1945, when the workshop of Danish cabinetmaker Niels Vodder began to issue his designs. Yet Juhl’s now-classic NV 45 armchair still demonstrates panache, with a seat that floats above the chair’s teak frame.
Juhl first exhibited his work in the United States in 1950, championed by Edgar Kaufmann Jr., an influential design critic and scion of America’s most prominent family of modern architecture and design patrons. (Kaufmann’s father commissioned Frank Lloyd Wright’s design of the house “Fallingwater.”)
Juhl quickly won a following for such signature designs as the supremely comfortable Chieftan lounge chair, the Judas table — a piece ornamented with stylish inlaid silver plaquettes — and the biomorphic Baker sofa. After an article authored by Kaufmann on Juhl and his work appeared in the U.S.-based magazine Interiors in 1948, he began receiving American commissions.
Kaufmann commissioned Juhl to create the exhibition design for, and contribute pieces to, the 1951 edition of the Good Design shows he organized for MoMA and Chicago’s Merchandise Mart. Baker Furniture asked Juhl to design for the firm, and he produced a collection of chairs, tables and cabinets, and, later, the 1957 sofa.
Scandinavian modernist seating, such as the chairs and sofas Juhl created for Baker, became immensely popular in postwar America, as the seeds of the Scandinavian style that Juhl sowed took root and spread in the United States. Juhl and his work featured prominently in the landmark show “Design from Scandinavia,” which opened in 1954 at the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and traveled to 24 museums in the U.S. and Canada; over three years, it was seen by more than a million people.
Juhl’s furniture — as well as his ceramics, tableware and accessories — has an air of relaxed sophistication and elegance that is unique in the realm of mid-century design.
Find vintage Finn Juhl armchairs, coffee tables, desks and other furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Finn Juhl for Baker Model 521 Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Finn Juhl for Baker Model 521 Mid Century Danish Teak Coffee Table This coffee table measures: 63.75 wide x 31.25 deep x 17.75 inches high Excellent Vintage Condition - Very Light ...
Teak
Vintage "Eye" Coffee Table by Finn Juhl, Carl Brørup, Denmark, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Rare early edition “Eye” coffee table by Finn Juhl, in a kidney shape on three sculpted legs. Excellent execution, smooth wood. This iconic design was originally designed for Carl Brørup...
Teak
Rare Finn Juhl Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl
Located in San Francisco, CA
Finn Juhl design FJ 57 coffee table for Niels Vodder, Denmark. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a flat blue steel X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. Stamped ...
Teak Coffee / Side Table by Finn Juhl for France & Daverkosen, Denmark, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Finn Juhl
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant teak coffee / side table designed by Finn Juhl and produced by France & Daverkosen in Denmark during the 1950s, stamped by the maker. Featuring a beautifully shaped bevel...
Teak
Finn Juhl Coffee Table by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
A sublime shape, a wonderful large scale, and delightful details all mark this coffee table by Danish master Finn Juhl. One of the designs that Juhl created in 1951 for American manu...
Sycamore, Walnut
Finn Juhl Drop-Leaf Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Highland, IN
This terrific example of Finn Juhl's unique aesthetic is also a highly functional and versatile table. The walnut top has an asymmetrical shape and a drop leaf on one side. Exquisite...
Walnut
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Finn Juhl for Baker Square Walnut Mid-Century Modern coffee table.
Walnut
Finn Juhl FJ-57 Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Metal
Coffee Table in Solid Teak by Finn Juhl, 1959
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee Table in Solid Teak by Finn Juhl, 1959 Additional Information: Material: Solid teak Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by France & Søn in Denmark Dimensions (W x D x H...
Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
Teak
Finn Juhl Model 500 Teak Coffee
By Finn Juhl
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Model 500 solid teak coffee table designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son, Denmark. This stunning piece features beautifully sculpted elements characteristic of Juhl’s designs and w...
Teak
Finn Juhl, model 531/45 coffee table in solid teak.
By Finn Juhl
Located in Milano, IT
COD-2188A Finn Juhl (1912 - 1989) Model 531/45 coffee table in solid teak. This stunning piece features Finn Juhl's distinctive raised lips, adding a touch of elegance and functiona...
Wood
unique finn juhl coffee table by bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Munich, DE
previous unknown version of a very rare table by the master of organic scandinavien design - finn juhl. these tables are very rare, but it´s the first time that a model showes up wit...
Beech, Teak
$2,353Sale Price|20% Off
Finn Juhl Rare Coffee Table for France and Sons, Original Label
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Beautiful vintage wooden coffee table, a design masterpiece from the 1950s, created by the renowned Danish artist Finn Juhl for the prestigi...
Wood
Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s
By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this authentic mid-century modern teak coffee table, designed by the acclaimed Finn Juhl for th...
Teak
Finn Juhl Coffee Table with Drop-Leaf by Bovirke
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Highland, IN
An exceptional design by Danish master Finn Juhl for Bovirke, this coffee table designed in 1949 has three oak legs and a teak top with a free shape that pivots to support the drop l...
Teak, Oak
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table in solid teak, Denmark 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Beograd, RS
In this listing you will find a rare Mid Century Modern Coffee Table done in teak. Design of the table is attributed to Danish designer Finn Juhl. It features sleek and warm design w...
Teak
Monumental Coffee Table by Thomas Pheasant for Baker, 1990s
By Thomas Pheasant, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hamburg, PA
A monumental stunning black lacquer-painted coffee or cocktail table designed by Thomas Pheasant for Baker. The Greek Key motif adds a nice design element. The coffee table also has ...
Lacquer, Paint
$3,895
H 16.25 in W 51 in D 51 in
Expertly Restored - Michael Taylor Teak & Walnut Coffee Table w/ for Baker
By Michael Taylor, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Walnut Wood, Teak Wood, Brass Sabots, Inlaid Brass ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history b...
Brass
Finn Juhl Dining Table and Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
This exquisite dining set by Finn Juhl was designed in 1951 and is Classic Juhl. The sculptural frames of the model FJ 51 chairs support the curved seats and backs giving them the ap...
Walnut
$4,706
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Finn Juhl FJ-57 Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Metal
Vintage Two-Tier Coffee Table by Baker Furniture, Brass Frame
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Vintage two tier wood coffee table with burnished brass frame on casters. This table was designed and executed for Baker's Historical collection.
Brass
Octagonal Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Mid-Century Modern coffee table with an octagonal shape and a two-tone top. Sleek design with wood grain running in different directions on top adding to the allure. Quality...
Walnut
Vintage Midcentury Faux Bamboo Baker Coffee Table
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Pasadena, TX
Vintage midcentury faux bamboo baker coffee table. 1970s. Hollywood Regency Chin Hua style lacquered and ebonize...
Wood
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Outdoor listing pictures mig...
Teak
Finn Juhl Japan Coffee Table
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl, for France & France, made of old growth teak wood with an oil finish. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of wha...
Teak
Asian Influence Walnut Coffee Table by Baker Furniture
By Baker Furniture Company
Located in Toledo, OH
Asian style walnut coffee table by Baker Furniture. Decorative carved openwork side details. Very nice condition. Dimensions: 28.5" depth x 40.5" W x 15" H.
Walnut
$1,800
H 17.75 in W 30.75 in D 33.25 in
Danish Solid Teak Mid Century Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for France & Søn, c1950s
By John Stuart Inc., France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Chino Hills, CA
Embrace the timeless elegance and masterful craftsmanship of Danish Modern design with this authentic mid-century modern teak coffee table, designed by the acclaimed Finn Juhl for th...
Teak
$2,400
H 18.51 in W 59.06 in D 20.87 in
Coffee Table from the 1960s by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic coffee table from the 1960s by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for France & Daverkosen. Solid frame and table top in teak. Quality features: - accomplished design: perfect pro...
Teak
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Baker Furniture Denmark / USA, 1951
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Chicago, IL
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Baker Furniture Denmark / USA, 1951 Distinctive stretched semi-circle form with a ½-inch lip around most edges, showcasing Juhl's signature blend of organi...
Sycamore, Walnut
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H 19.5 in W 62.5 in D 30.5 in
1950s Finn Juhl for Baker Coffee Cocktail Table Two Tone Birch and Walnut
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
A 1950s coffee or cocktail table designed by Finn Juhl and produced by Baker in 1951. Larger scale table with contrasting flamed birch veneer top and raised sculptural edges. Light a...
Birch, Walnut
'FD 532' coffee table by Finn Juhl for France & Son 1960s
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Milano, IT
Center table made of teak wood; production mark present. Restaurato.
Teak
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H 17.72 in W 53.15 in D 19.69 in
Danish Coffee Table in Solid Teak by Finn Juhl for France & Son, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Rectangular coffee table from the ‘500’ series designed by Finn Juhl around 1962. Made of solid teak with beautiful details such as the raised edge and sculptural legs. Produced by F...
Teak
Finn Juhl Model 521 Coffee Table by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Highland, IN
Designed by Danish master Finn Juhl and crafted by Baker Furniture in the US, this large coffee table is exquisite. Finn Juhl was skeptical that any American manufacturer could prod...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Coffee Table by Finn Juhl for John Stuart
By John Stuart, France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This exquisite mid-century modern teak coffee table was designed by the highly sought-after Finn Juhl, a master of Danish modern design, and produced in collaboration with John Stuar...
Teak
Finn Juhl Table Bench
By Finn Juhl, Bovirke
Located in Cambridge, US
Denmark, ca. 1950s. A scarce and early coffee table or bench by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Referred to as the Table Bench, it features a light and elegant design with a rectangular teak ...
Metal, Brass
Finn Juhl Rosewood Coffee Table for France & Son
By France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Finn Juhl Rosewood Coffee Table with a pull-out Formica surface. Pulls out about 10" and perfect for drinks etc. so you don't damage the wood of this amazing beautiful Table! Overa...
Formica, Rosewood
Finn Juhl Model 500 Teak Coffee
By Finn Juhl
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Model 500 solid teak coffee table designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son, Denmark. This stunning piece features beautifully sculpted elements characteristic of Juhl’s designs and w...
Teak
Sold
H 17.5 in W 69 in D 23.25 in
Finn Juhl - Coffee Table in Solid Teak - France and Daverkosen - Danish Modern
By France & Daverkosen, France & Søn, Finn Juhl
Located in Decatur, GA
Early 1950s Finn Juhl for France and Daverkosen coffee or cocktail table - Model FD532. This example is pre-1957 when the company changed names to France & Son. Crafted from solid old growth teak...
Teak
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H 15.75 in W 48.82 in D 23.63 in
Rare Coffee Table Designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1941
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stockholm, SE
Coffee table designed by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder, Denmark, 1941. Walnut-veneered wood, ash, walnut, painted steel, and aluminium. Only two of these coffee tables with an integra...
Aluminum, Steel
Finn Juhl Coffee Table for Anton Kildeberg, Denmark 1960s
By Anton Kildeberg, Finn Juhl
Located in Utrecht, NL
This rare Finn Juhl coffee table reflects the pioneering Danish master’s design universe, which centers around constant surprises in terms of shap...
Wood