Chieftains Chair

The Chieftains Chair was designed by Finn Juhl and is owned by Niels Vodder himself, making it exceedingly special. This chair's leather is original and in good, patinated condition, with a deep, warm cognac color that adds to the power of this grand classic. The Chieftains Chair was created for the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition in 1949.

What distinguishes this chair from Danish design towards the end of the 1940s is that it was inspired in part by the nonconformity and abstract tendencies of modern art at the time. The organic contours of the Chieftain Chair distinguished and liberated themselves from traditional Danish furniture design.

Finn Juhl (1912-1989), born in Denmark, aspired to be an art historian as a child. His father believed that he would be better off becoming an architect. Juhl worked for Vilhelm Lauritzen for ten years after graduating from architecture school. Juhl established his own furniture design firm at the age of 33.

In the 1940s, he created a variety of pieces that revitalized Danish furniture design and deviated from the established furniture tradition. Juhl is currently regarded as one of the most influential forefathers of Danish design. In fact, he was the first Danish furniture designer to achieve considerable international acclaim. His work was critical to the global development of the "Danish Modern" concept. His designs are renowned for being absolutely gorgeous, refined down to the slightest detail, and exceptionally skillfully executed.

Price: $35,000