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Japan Sofa Two Seater
by
Finn Juhl
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Frame:
Oak
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Walnut
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Upholstery:
Fabric or Leather
Finish/Colour:
Walnut
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Oak Dark Oil
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Oak Clear Oil
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Dimensions:
121 x 70 x 78h cm
Seat Height:
35 cm
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Origin:
Denmark
Despite the Japan Sofa's simple construction, Finn Juhl remained true to his concept of emphasising the distinction between the carried and carrying elements by separating the backrest from the supporting frame. The solid horizontal backrest, resting on slightly tapered legs, references a traditional Japanese temple door. The Japan Sofa Two Seater is available in oak or walnut with upholstery options in textile or leather.
In the 1950s, Finn Juhl designed a series of furniture for the company France & Søn, meeting the era’s demand for simpler furniture types and pieces suitable for more industrial production. The best known of these are the pieces from the 1957 Japan series, which includes an armchair, a stool, a two-seat sofa, and a three-seat sofa.
The sublime simplicity and minimalist language of the Japan sofa stand in stark contrast to Finn Juhl's earlier furniture, drawing clear parallels to traditional Japanese architecture, which deeply inspired him in the 1950s. The horizontal, robust back rail, supported by the slightly tapered legs, evokes the image of a Japanese temple gate. The back rail is finished with a concave detail that adds a subtle yet striking visual refinement – a hallmark of Finn Juhl, who famously said that deviation is in the detail.
BRAND HIGHLIGHT
Today, the House of Finn Juhl by OneCollection exclusively manufactures his sculptural and iconic furniture. More than 40 of his classic masterpieces are crafted to the most exacting standards, with the utmost respect for their original heritage.Tollgard is proud to represent Finn Juhl at its London showrooms. Among the pieces available is the Chieftain chair, “France chair and 109 chair” which is one of the designer’s most celebrated pieces, designed at the peak of his career. When it was presented in 1949, it marked a renewal of Danish furniture design.
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DESIGNED BY
Finn Juhl
Rather than thinking in terms of practical construction, Finn Juhl had the mind-set of a sculptor, when he shaped a piece of furniture. In the 1940s and 1950s, this way of working had never been seen before. His ambition was to design furniture with movement and life. Finn Juhl took pride in making both the structurally supportive elements of the furniture and the seated person look as though they are floating.
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