Danish Design Collection

Though the Chieftain Chair has become one of the most celebrated pieces in Danish design history, its creation was surprisingly unassuming.

Finn Juhl remained modest about the development process, often downplaying any deliberate intention behind the design. Reflecting on it years later, he described how the idea came together almost spontaneously:

“I started drawing the Chieftain Chair one day in the spring of 1949. I was at home, and I started drawing a small sketch around 10 AM with just four vertical lines connected with something. By two or three o’clock in the morning, I had painted it. But in reality, I don’t know how long it took me to design that chair. Perhaps I had a vague idea for some time that I wanted to design something bigger. There had been so many small, handy chairs, so I probably felt like designing something a bit more pompous…”

Discover the Chieftain Chair in selected leather variations: https://finnjuhl.com/collection/lounge-chairs/chieftain-chair

The Michelin-starred Restaurant @frederikshoj in Aarhus continues its legacy of refinement — now with an updated interior in dark tones, expressive art, and a curated selection of Finn Juhl classics. Among them is the exclusive FJ 51 Delegate’s Chair. Originally designed in 1951 for the Trusteeship Council Chamber at the UN, the chair is today produced only for special projects. #houseoffinnjuhl

"What you see is what you see." —Frank Stella (1936-2024)

Frank Stella coined the above phrase, which became the unofficial motto of the Minimalist movement. He was a trailblazer in both Minimalism and Maximalism, leaving his undeniable mark on the art world.

Stella told stories through shapes and geometry, and today, we celebrate his story. Over an art career that spanned more than six decades, Stella shifted from commanding Minimalist paintings he described as nothing more "a flat surface with paint on it" to striking and geometric sculptures full of dynamic energy.

[Frank Stella, "Lettre sur les aveugles II," 1974, Fine Arts Museums of San Francisco, Foundation purchase, Phyllis C. Wattis Fund for Major Accessions © Frank Stella / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York]

The CH88P Dining Chair is an example of Hans J. Wegner’s exploration of materials.
The elegant combination of upholstery, wood and steel shows Wegner’s ability to make minimalist forms appear soft and comfortable.

Hans J. Wegner’s elegant and versatile CH88P dining chair expresses his playful approach to working with natural materials and unique forms.

The CH88P dining chair’s clever construction and stackable quality make it highly functional. The steel frame combined with the wooden backrest and seat provides an elegant design and comfortable form.
The CH88P is available with a seat upholstered in leather or fabric, adding even greater versatility and comfort.