On the 45 Chair, the space between the frame and the seat creates a sense of lightness which, combined with its organic shape and refined detailing, gives the chair a unique beauty and floating elegance. The chair appeals to all the senses, pleasing both eye and body, and it has even been called “the mother of all modern chairs” by Japanese professor and design collector Noritsugu Oda. The groundbreaking 45 Chair marked the beginning of Finn Juhl’s distinctive design language, which came to full expression in the late 1940s. During this period, his work was defined by the liberation of the seat and backrest – designed as a single unit, carried independently by the frame. This bold approach became a defining moment in establishing Finn Juhl as a true pioneer in furniture design.