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Design Old Classic Furniture By WorldFamous Danish Designer Text Tor Kjolberg
In 1999, the company Onecollection took over the rights to produce the works of Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl (1912-1989). Under the brand name House of Finn Juhl, the company regularly relaunches old classics by the acclaimed furniture designer. Learn more about the old classic furniture by the world-famous Danish designer. In 1998 Finn Juhl’s widow, Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, called Onecollection and asked if the company could help her make one of Finn Juhl’s sofas – model 57. Initially the manager was very surprised as he did not know Hanne Wilhelm Hansen. “However, we did know architect Bård Henriksen who was helping Hanne manage the rights to Finn Juhl’s furniture and he was the one who had suggested that she got in touch with us – “the guys from Ringkøbing”, says one of the owners Ivan Hansen. Read also: Finn Juhl – The Golden Age of Danish Design Exclusive righte to manufacture Finn Juhl’s furniture In 2001 Onecollection was trusted the
The Pelican ciair by Finn Juhl
exclusive rights to manufacture and relaunch Finn Juhl’s sculptural and iconic furniture. Today, the unique Finn Juhl collection consists of more than 50 classic masterpieces, all of which are manufactured with the utmost respect for the original heritage and strict demands for quality. Initially, Finn Juhl wanted to become an art historian. Since his early years, he had been interested in fine arts. However, his father wouldn’t allow him a career in the arts. Instead, Finn Juhl enrolled at the Department of architecture at the Royal Academy of Arts in Copenhagen. Finn Juhl began his studies in the 1930s, which was an important period in furniture design, when modern design started to
emerge. While he was still a student, Finn Juhl started working with the prominent Danish architect Vilhelm Lauritzen in 1934. Related: Rare Design Objects From Danish Designer Company Organic, natural forms Finn Juhl had a strong fascination for colors. He was a big supporter of Cubism and Goethe’s famous color circles, and used colors actively in his designs in the 50’s and 60’s. The 57 sofa was a wonderful piece of furniture with design and craftsmanship qualities that Onercollection had not worked with before. The company produced the sofa and
