Poet Sofa, 1941 Original Manufacturer: House of Finn Juhl > Designer: Finn Juhl > Country: Denmark

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THE POET SOFA | FINN JUHL | 1941
The Poet Sofa first saw the light of day at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1941 and was originally designed for Finn Juhl’s own home. Taking cues from surrealist art, the small two seaters sofa conveys comfort, craftsmanship and respect for the materials used. The sofa is upholstered by hand in Denmark and is available in a variety of textiles and leathers, and the legs come in oak, walnut or black painted.
The Link Between Furniture and Sculpture
Finn Juhl often found inspiration in contemporary art and at the Guild Exhibition in 1941, the Poet Sofa was shown alongside a couple of sculptural plaster reliefs by artist Sigurjón Ólafsson. The art echoed the organic curves of the sofa and in this way, Finn Juhl indicated the link between furniture and sculpture. The Poet Sofa is shaped in a beautiful curve that almost seems to embrace the seated person. The padded frame is fully upholstered and creates a snug and inviting seat that forms a very comfortable embrace for two people, who will be sitting comfortably close. The upholstery is very slim compared to the norm at the time and it was the result of Finn Juhl’s ambition to create functional furniture for smaller apartments.