The Chieftain Chair – OneCollection

Designed by
Finn Juhl

Today, the Chieftain Chair is recognized as one of the most important exponents of the Danish Modern movement in the U.S. during the 1950s. For this reason, Finn Juhl is often considered the founding father of Danish Modern.

Inspired by modern art and foreign cultures, the Chieftain Chair, with its organic shapes, liberated itself from traditional Danish furniture design and strict functionalism in shape, construction, and materials.

In 2012, the Chieftain Chair won the Danish Design Award, Classic. The jury stated in its motivation: “Today, the Chieftain Chair stands as an inspiration to a new generation of furniture designers and as proof that attention to quality, international caliber, and a willingness to break away from tradition can pave the way to making a difference as a designer.”

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