Finn Juhl Chair Design Collection
1950
Finn Juhl (1912-1989) Victor M. Zurcher Suzette Morton Davidson
A pioneer of Danish Modern design, Finn Juhl (1912–1989) was trained as an architect but was best known for his furniture and interior designs. In 1950 he was commissioned by Mr. and Mrs. Victor Zurcher to design a chair for their home. This collection contains four original drawings, photographs of a prototype chair, a letter from Juhl to the Zurchers, a cost estimate by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, and two wood samples.
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