Rating and value of furniture, tables and armchairs by Finn Juhl

If you own a work by or based on the work of artist Finn Juhl and would like to know its value, our state-approved experts and auctioneers can advise you. Our specialists will carry out a free appraisal of your work, and provide you with a precise estimate of its value on the current market. Then, if you wish to sell your work of art, we will guide you towards the best possible means of obtaining the best possible price. 

Designer's rating and value

Finn Juhl is a great designer who has created numerous pieces of furniture, in particular several chair collections, which have earned him worldwide artistic recognition. In keeping with his reputation, the artist is highly rated on the auction market. As a result, Finn Juhl has established himself as one of the most sought-after names on the art market, and a piece bearing his stamp can fetch several hundred thousand euros in the auction room. One of his Chieftain' armchairs, for example, sold for over €400,000 in London in 2013. 

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Artist's style and technique

Finn Juhl's style is characterized by organic, flowing lines, inspired by nature and the art of three-dimensionality. In fact, the designer's aim was to create furniture in tune with the human body, offering both comfort and aesthetic appeal. His creations are therefore often characterized by gentle curves, asymmetrical angles and refined details. 

Also known for his experimentation with materials, Finn Juhl incorporated wood, metal, leather and fabric into his designs. Particularly adept at manipulating wood, the designer used complex curves to create unique, balanced forms.

The life of Finn Juhl

Finn Juhl (1912-1989)'s initial vocation was as an art historian. He eventually turned to studying architecture at the Royal Academy of Copenhagen, despite his father's disapproval. Parallel to his studies, he worked with the architect Vilhelm Lauritzen on major projects. His dedication to this work led him to abandon his studies and work as a self-taught architect.

His architectural talent was soon recognized, and he won the CF Hansen prize for young architects in 1943. Two years later, he founded his own studio in Copenhagen. Juhl completed several prestigious projects, including the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the United Nations Headquarters in New York in 1951.

Finn Juhl's artistic rise as a designer began with his involvement in the annual exhibitions of the "Artisans Ébénistes de Copenhague". These events brought together avant-garde architects and cabinetmakers with the aim of revolutionizing Danish design. His armchairs, highly influenced by the art of the 1940s, stood out and were a great success.

These bold shapes, crafted in teak or dark wood, often push the limits of wood strength and require complex manufacturing techniques to produce.

Finn Juhl's imprint on his period

Like his contemporaries, Finn Juhl strives to design chairs that follow the morphology of the human body. However, instead of creating streamlined pieces, he imagines his furniture as organic sculptures in which each component is harmoniously integrated.

At the Milan Triennale in the 50s, the designer received 5 gold medals in recognition of his work. His work was presented at several exhibitions.

Finn Juhl's signature

Appraising your property

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