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Architecture 4.1.2024


FINN JUHL’S HOUSE IS AN EMBODIMENT OF DANISH STYLE AND COZY ATMOSPHERE – WITH
DISCREET SPLASHES OF COLOR

Finn Juhl is one of the best-known Danish designers and architects. He designed
his home, located north of Copenhagen, to be a “total work of art”, including
the architecture, clever color choices and sculptural furniture. Join us on a
tour of the Finn Juhl House!


Finn Juhl’s House is located about 12 kilometers from the center of Copenhagen
and is open to the public on weekends. The house is part of the adjacent
Ordrupgaard art museum.

FINN JUHL’S (1912–1989) home on the verdant Kratvænget in Ordrup, Copenhagen,
looks simple yet welcoming. The L-shaped house features a white, plastered
facade, a low-pitch roof and a few colorful details.

Even though the exterior of the detached house, completed in 1942, does not
scream for attention, it is evident that the proportions and details are the
result of careful deliberation.


The windows of the Finn Juhl House offer a view of the surrounding garden.

Danish architect and designer Finn Juhl (1912–1989) and the famous Chieftain
Chair on the terrace of his family home.

The white-rendered brick walls of Juhl's family home are punctuated by vibrant
details, such as a yellow awning and turquoise upper parts of the windows.

With an inheritance from his father, Juhl designed and built the house at the
age of thirty in the tumult of World War II. Danes were living under Nazi
occupation and the times were uncertain and marked by material scarcity, which
undoubtedly impacted the design of the house, making it simpler and more
functionalist.

> Finn Juhl wanted his house to be a mixture of summerhouse and a bit of
> legitimate elegance.

Juhl has said that he wanted his house to be a “mixture of summerhouse and a bit
of legitimate elegance”. And that is exactly what it seems to be – refined yet
relaxed.


Natural light floods in through the large windows of the house. The Japan
armchair dates back to 1957.

In the living room of Finn Juhl House, there is an open fireplace. The Poet sofa
is one of Juhl's most renowned pieces of furniture.

On the wall hangs a portrait of Finn Juhl's wife, Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, painted
by Danish artist Vilhelm Lundstrøm in 1946.

The Danish brand House of Finn Juhl manufactures Finn Juhl's furniture. The 44
Chair, also known as The Bone Chair, pictured here, originally dates back to
1944.

ON THE INSIDE, the Finn Juhl House is bright and spacious. And no wonder, as it
was one of the first houses in Denmark to have an open-plan layout. The few
high-ceiling spaces, open views from room to room and light colors create a
sense of space.

The solutions used in the house clearly show that Juhl belonged to the
generation of Nordic architects and designers who adopted the principles of
functionalist design already during their studies in the late 1920s and early
1930s. Even though the spaces are minimalist and functional, Juhl did not abide
by the cold, futuristic ideals of early functionalism when designing them.

> Wooden furniture, plank floors, and brick surfaces add warmth to the interior
> decor.

In addition to colors, genuine materials add warmth to the interior in the form
of wooden floors, brick surfaces and, of course, wooden furniture designed by
Juhl, inspired by natural shapes.


At the back of the spacious living room, there is one of the workspaces in the
house.

The wooden furniture designed by Finn Juhl has been skillfully crafted.

FINN JUHL furnished the house almost exclusively with furniture of his own
design, so the house also mirrors his career as a furniture designer. The
furniture on display at the house includes iconic, world-famous items from the
1940s and 1950s, combining clean modern lines, sculptural shapes and
high-quality Danish carpentry.

> Finn Juhl's furniture combines sculptural shapes with high-quality
> craftsmanship.

The place where Juhl’s design really comes to its own is the spacious living
room furnished with his best-known classics, such as the Poet Sofa and Chieftain
Chair, as well as the modern multi-purpose item, the table/bench from 1951.

The dining room in the Finn Juhl House features a large, oval Silver dining
table with a teak top adorned with sterling silver inlays. The story goes that
they were crafted by the silversmith and craftsman Kay Bojesen (who has since
become known for his wooden animals).

However, there also is furniture that Juhl designed later in his career, such as
a bed from the 1980s.


Wooden floors add warmth to the atmosphere. The house's large windows open up to
the surrounding garden.

Chair 48 (from 1948) is one of Juhl's most renowned seating designs. Its
sculptural form and numerous details continue to captivate year after year.

The surface of the Silver Table features sterling silver inlays that mark the
seating positions.

In the spacious family home, there are also more private areas, such as this
workspace nook.

ONE THING that certainly stands out in the interior is the use of color. Despite
the fact that at first glance, the interior seems light-colored, few of the
walls are actually painted in pure white. Juhl has skillfully paired the light
walls with blocks of color, both on the walls and the ceiling, subtly changing
the atmosphere of each space.

In addition to the large blocks of color, Juhl has played with small, colorful
details in the interior. For example, the light-colored bookcase in the living
room has an orange top and bottom molding, and some of the windows feature a
narrow, turquoise cornice board. The abundant works of art in the house also add
color and character to the interior.

Juhl’s House is, in fact, a great example of how functional solutions,
inventiveness and small details can be used to create a welcoming interior
exuding warmth and comfort.

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Finn Juhl (1912–1989) was a Danish architect and designer.


WHO: FINN JUHL

 * Finn Juhl was a Danish architect and designer. He was born on January 30,
   1912 in Denmark and passed away on May 17, 1989.
 * Juhl is particularly known for his wooden furniture, such as the Chieftain
   chair and the Poet sofa, which embody natural forms and sculptural
   aesthetics.
 * His work is characterized by a focus on practicality and a deep appreciation
   for craftsmanship. Finn Juhl's contributions have significantly influenced
   modern Scandinavian design.
 * Throughout his career, he not only designed furniture but also worked on
   ceramics, glassware, and interiors, including the conference room at the
   United Nations headquarters in New York.
 * Finn Juhl's former home has been turned into a museum. The Finn Juhl House is
   part of the Ordrupgaard Art Museum.

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SEE ALSO:

• More designs by Finn Juhl >
• Watercolours by Finn Juhl book >

Text: Anna-Kaisa Huusko Images: Henrik Sørensen and House of Finn Juhl

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