The Whisky Chair
The Whisky Chair was designed by Finn Juhl in
1948 and is characterized by his artistic sense of shape, function, and detail.
The chair is produced in American walnut and is upholstered by hand in leather
and/or textile. Furthermore, the chair is crafted with a handmade brass tray
and characteristic brass feet. Upon purchase, customers will receive a unique
mouth-blown glass crafted by glassmaker Mikkel Yerst.
Finn Juhl played a groundbreaking role in the
Danish Modern design movement as his sculptural furniture manifested Denmark's
position as a pioneering country within furniture design.
The exclusive chair was originally presented at
the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition in 1948, as part of Finn Juhl's concept
"The Living Room of an Art Collector", but was not put into production.
Finn Juhl always dared to stand alone and was unconcerned about the critics who
found his designs too extravagant.
Upon purchase, customers will receive a unique
mouth-blown glass crafted by glassmaker Mikkel Yerst. Finn Juhl's original
drawing does not depict the glass, meaning that the chair itself has served as
the inspiration for the powerful shape of the specially designed glass.
The Whisky Chair is not only extravagant, it is also playfully provocative -
perhaps even borderline politically incorrect. The right armrest unfolds
organically towards the end, making way for a handmade half-moon shaped brass
tray. The tray can unfold into a full circle where a hole in the brass surface
is shaped to hold a glass.
Finn Juhl's original watercolour drawing from
1948 shows how two chairs fit perfectly together, as the right and left
armrests are asymmetrical. The Whisky Chair is overwhelmingly comfortable and
invites you to partake in a special moment of immersion and enjoyment.
About Designer | |
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Finn Juhl |
As one of
the many Danish architects in the 1950’s, Finn Juhl stands out as one of the
most successful international breakthroughs. To date he is one of Denmark’s
most famous architects, known for his bold, sculptural forms and ultra-refined
detailing. Surprisingly, unlike his fellow classmates, Juhl entered the Royal
Academy of Fine Arts, Architecture in Copenhagen in 1930 without any experience
as a craftsman.
This
combination energized traditional Danish Design, exemplifying the quality,
craftsmanship and beauty that helped the country become a leader in modern home
furnishings in the 1940-50’s.
Born: 1912 |