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Norwegian Two-Seater Sofa in the manner of Finn Juhl, Norway 20th Century

Offered by: H. Gallery

Description
Though their country has a long tradition of craftsmanship, for numerous reasons mid-century Norwegian designers never gained the same international renown as their peers in neighbouring nations, such as Denmark’s Finn Juhl. But as this sofa exemplifies, when modernism reached the country, exceptional pieces were created.

The form of this sofa is its standout feature, it combines straight and flowing lines masterfully, while staying true to Scandinavian modernism. While the edges are crisp, the rest of the body has a gentle curvature that maintains the overall cosy look. This piece is reminiscent of Finn Juhl’s “Poet” sofa model, linking furniture with sculpture. The arms feature a peculiar upward sloping angle thanks to which the sofa appears to be welcoming the sitter with open arms. These curves are balanced by the straight lower structure; the tapered wooden legs that are splayed. These tapered legs support the body impeccably, with the solid wood providing stability and support to the design. In the absence of ornamentation, the lines of tufted buttons on the backrest stand out, creating depth as they sink into the soft earthy-brown fabric. A functional anchor piece is all that is needed to introduce mid-century modern furniture to any interior, and this two-seater sofa is perfect to fill that role.

There’s something inherently more playful and inviting about curved and rounded shapes. Embodying an organic and fluid design, this curved sofa creates a comfortable seat for two, perfect to bring stylish cosiness into a space. Juhl once said "One cannot create happiness with beautiful objects, but one can spoil quite a lot of happiness with bad ones", and this sofa will most definitely not spoil any happiness in the interior where it’s placed.

Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Dimensions:
55.12 in W x 31.10 in D x 32.28 in H; Seat height 16.14 in; Seat depth 20.87 in; Arm height 23.23 in
140 cm W x 79 cm D x 82 cm H; Seat height 41 cm; Seat depth 53 cm; Arm height 59 cm

Shipping:
This sofa will be packaged and shipped with the greatest care and attention to make sure you will receive the item in gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

IMPORTANT!
VAT normally applies and will be added to items when purchased by a European buyer or transported to a location within the EU.

More Information

In the Style of:	Finn Juhl
Origin:	Norway
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Fabric, Wood
Condition:	Good. In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The sofa has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be reupholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Creation Date:	20th Century
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern
Dealer Reference #:	20242555
Incollect Reference #:	797988

Dimensions

W.	55.12 in;	H.	32.28 in;	D.	31.1 in;
W.	140 cm;	H.	82 cm;	D.	79 cm;

Seat H.	16.14 in;	Arm H.	23.23 in;
Seat H.	41 cm;	Arm H.	59 cm;

Message from Seller:

Located in Utrecht, The Netherlands, H. Gallery specializes in modern and contemporary design with a strong focus on Brazil and Scandinavia. The gallery strives to preserve and promote especially Brazil's rich design heritage and curates a select group of contemporary artists. Meticulous research, ie getting in contact with the original designers, producers, their heirs, and retrieving and indexing old catalogues and magazines is at the heart of its activities. All works presented excel in great