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The Japan Chair FJ 5301 by Finn Juhl, originally designed in 1957 and reintroduced into production in 2019,
embodies the refined simplicity and serene aesthetic that define his later work.
Despite its minimalist construction, the chair clearly expresses the distinction between carrying and carried elements.
The backrest appears to float, separated from the frame by discreet metal brackets, giving the chair a light and architectural presence.
For this series, Finn Juhl drew inspiration from traditional Japanese building techniques and the calm, geometric language of temple doors.
The horizontal backrest rests on slightly tapered legs and ends in a subtle circular recess.
This refined detail creates a delicate visual rhythm that gives the chair its characteristic expression—
an unmistakable Juhl signature, where the beauty lies in the deviation.
The elegant frame remains visible from every angle, allowing the sculptural lines to unfold freely in the room.
Soft curves and an open construction lend the Japan Chair a serene, understated character that fits effortlessly
into both modern and classic interiors.
The design marks a clear shift within Juhl’s oeuvre: moving away from organic expressiveness toward a more tranquil, Japanese‑inspired simplicity.
No compromises are possible when it comes to the materials used for Finn Juhl furniture.
You can count on the best quality in fabrics, leather, and wood.The Finn Juhl Japan Chair is available in oak or walnut,
upholstered in beautiful fabrics and exclusive leathers.
The oak frame is treated with natural or dark oil, while the walnut base is always oiled.
You can order the Japan chair online with fabric from Kjellerup Vaeveri. See this website and fill in the colour number with your order.
Dimensions |
Width 61 cm
Height 78 cm
Depth 70 cm
Seat height 35 cm
Weight 10 kg.
Finn Juhl Organic Danish Design
The Danish modernist Finn Juhl may have been the designer with which organic forms are most visible in his furniture design.
Like other modernist pioneers, Juhl started from scratch with no role models or hereditary limitations.
He designed by measuring and analyzing his own body and how the individual parts of the chair should support the human body.
And unlike his contemporaries, with their streamlined, scaffold-like structures, Juhl strove for a more organic,
natural shape.
The potential strength of the wood was used to the maximum, just like it occurs during the natural growth process of a tree.
As Finn Juhl translated his ideas into bold, smooth joinery where every element of the design flows seamlessly into another,
he also set very high standards for the furniture makers who had to make the design.
The result is visible in beautifully refined, sculptural and iconic work that has been supplied exclusively by House of Finn Juhl
since its restart in 2001.
North Sea Design is an official dealer and has several Finn Juhl designs in the showroom.
North Sea Design is an official dealer of the Danish design furniture brand House of Finn Juhl. In our shop are several models on view.
In addition to this Japan lounge chair, we supply all models.
All wood, upholstery and leather samples of our Scandinavian design furniture are available in our showroom in Vorden in the Achterhoek.
We are happy to inform you about all the possibilities that House of Finn Juhl offers.
North Sea Design is the Scandinavian design specialist in the Achterhoek. Visit us during opening hours or contact us
for an appointment at a time that is more convenient to you.
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