M-Edition's reproduction of the Chieftains an icon of Danish furniture, and bears all the hallmarks of Finn Juhl's inspired approach to design. A modern take on the colonial chair, the Chieftain draws its inspiration from art, customs, and weaponry from foreign shores. Its shield-like back and comfortable low seat appear to almost float in the space between the hardwood frame, maintaining its visual lightness.
The Chieftain sofa was designed in 1949 and first presented at the Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition. Whilst the Chieftain Chair went on to wider production, the sofa displayed at the exhibition was the only known example to exist until the relaunch of this rare piece.
This high-quality M-Edition reproduction features:
- Solid ash wood frame with a walnut veneer finish.
- Curved and cushioned seat and backrest deliver exceptional comfort and support.
- Upholstered in your choice of leather.
- Padded and upholstered armrests offer additional support.
- Simple button-tufted detailing on the backrest adds subtle accenting.
DIMENSIONS (cm)
- Width: 165
- Depth: 91
- Height: 94
- Seat Height: 38
FINN JUHI
When you look at the graceful shapes and sensual curves of Finn Juhl’s work, you may be shocked to realize that he designed these pieces 60 to 70 years ago. A pioneering force in his own country, Finn Juhl is also credited, along with fellow Danes Arne Jacobsen, Hans Wegner, Borge Mogensen and Poul Kjaerholm, with introducing Danish modern to midcentury America.
Juhl considered himself an architect of the interior as well as the exterior. He began designing furniture like the Poet Sofa (1941) for use in his own home, located north of Copenhagen. Juhl felt that furniture, handicraft and art should create a completeness of the house, which in his case was decorated with works by the Danish painters of the time. Today, the Finn Juhl House – an early example of open-plan design with views to its garden from every room – is part of the Ordrupgaard Museum.
In 1937, Juhl began collaborating with master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and the pair was the buzz of the 1945 Cabinetmakers’ Guild exhibition with their expressive, sculptural pieces. One such item was the Model 45 Armchair (1945), which broke from tradition by freeing the upholstered areas from the wood frame.
MADE-TO-ORDER
This item is made especially for you and production only starts once you placed your order; we do not hold stock of this item. Made-to-Order items cannot be returned or exchanged.
Lead times for this item is between 12 and 14 weeks are standard as manufacturers do not, in general, hold stock of these pieces. This is due to the large range of variables (e.g. fabrics, surface finishes) and the fact that most items are hand finished to order.
Please note that this lead time is an estimation and must not be regarded as guaranteed turnaround time and may vary due to factors beyond our control including such as delays in production, shipping and/or other third party logistics.
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*This item is a reproduction. Our products are not produced by the actual designer nor are they affiliated with the official manufacturers. Any mention of the designer or original product name is only for descriptive purposes. Our products are made in China.
Items are covered by a manufacturer's warranty for 24 months.
Only manufacturing defects are warranted. We do not cover any damages, chips, tears, marks etc caused by the customer either through use or installation of the product.
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Made-to-Order items are covered with the same 24-month warranty however are not covered by the 7 day ruling of return as they have been made especially for you.
Warranty is void in all cases whereby any item has been modified from its original condition.
