The Chieftain Easy Chair in Leather and Rosewood by Finn Juhl, 1950s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Chieftain easy chair, designed by Finn Juhl and produced by master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark in the early 1960s, stands as one of the most revered and iconic pieces in...
Leather, Rosewood
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Finn Juhl Teak Chieftain Chair + Ottoman in Black Spinneybeck Leather by Baker
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Outside owning a 1949 Niels Vodder version, this is the closest licensed example of the Chieftain design you'll be able get. Upholstered in black Spinneybeck primavera leather with r...
Leather, Teak, Walnut
Unavailable
H 36.23 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
Rare Finn Juhl, Chieftain Chair by Soren Horn / Niels Roth Andersen
By Soren Horn, Finn Juhl, Niels Roth Andersen
Located in Camperdown, NSW
An absolutely beautiful piece of furniture is on offer here. Finn Juhl's 1949 masterpiece, the chieftain chair, employs iconography of tribal forms and Juhl’s innovative approach...
Leather, Teak
Unavailable
H 36.62 in W 40.56 in D 30.71 in
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair for Niels Vodder in Teak and Black Leather
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
The iconic Chieftain Chair is Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpiece, representing the peak of his career as a furniture designer.
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl Egyptian Chair for Neils Vodder
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Victoria, BC
Finn Juhl's Egyptian chair, like the Chieftain chair, represent his master work, designed and executed at the height of his career.
Hardwood
Unavailable
H 30.32 in W 28.55 in D 25.01 in
Modus Easy Chair by Kristian Vedel, Soren Willadsen, 1963, Danish Vintage Chair
By Søren Willadsen, Kristian Solmer Vedel
Located in Frederiksberg, DK
The unintrusive, yet captivating design and the deep oil-treated oak color gives this piece a timeless expression - reminiscent of Finn Juhl's Chieftain Chair. Condition: This Mo...
Leather, Oak
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair (1949) Baker of Grand Rapids discontinued short production run ended 1991.
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair by Nils Vodder
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rare Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair in rosewood by Niels Vodder, circa 1940s
Rosewood, Leather
Early Finn Juhl Chieftain Chair, Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Early and rare Finn Juhl 'Chieftain chair' with frame of teak, upholstered with original black dyed natural leather fitted with four buttons as designed 1949.
Leather, Teak
Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain lounge chairs for Baker Furniture Company.
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Astoria, NY
Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, walnut frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juhl" ...
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Astoria, NY
Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, walnut frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juhl" ...
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Astoria, NY
Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, teak wood frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juh...
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Lounge Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Astoria, NY
Finn Juhl (Danish, 1912-1989) "Chieftain" Lounge Chair, teak wood frame and tan leather upholstery, with "One Collection / Finn Juhl / House of Finn Juhl" label and stamped "Finn Juh...
Leather, Teak
Finn Juhl "Chieftain" Chair
Located in San Francisco, CA
Very rare Finn Juhl design "Chieftain" chair made from walnut with original leather upholestery.
Walnut, Leather
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak of his career as a furniture designer.
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak of his career as a furniture designer.
Leather, Wood
Finn Juhl Chieftain Armchair Wood and Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
The iconic Chieftain Chair is one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces, representing the peak of his career as a furniture designer.
Leather, Wood
Pair of Finn Juhl Chieftain Lounge Chairs
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Chicago, IL
Finn Juhl for Baker, pair of Chieftains. Upholstered with Spinneybeck leather hides, walnut frames.
Leather, Walnut
Finn Juhl Chieftain Sofa Couch Rosewood Elegance Black Leather
By Finn Juhl
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Sofa designed by Finn Juhl Manufactured by Onecollection Finn Juhl (Denmark) Extraordinary piece of furniture is manufactured in a very exclusive, handcrafted version in walnut. ...
Leather, Rosewood
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H 36.62 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
Finn Juhl Chieftain Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare Chieftain easy chair designed by Finn Juhl. Produced by cabinetmaker Niels Vodder in Denmark.
Leather, Teak
Sold
H 36 in W 37.5 in D 29 in
Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Baker, Walnut and Mustard Color Leather
By Finn Juhl, Baker Furniture Company
Located in Kansas City, MO
Iconic Finn Juhl Chieftain, licensed manufactured by Baker.
Leather, Walnut
Early Chieftain Chair by Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Teak and Suede, Signed
By Finn Juhl
Located in Kansas City, MO
Rare, early, and most desirable Finn Juhl Chieftain lounge chair made by cabinet maker Niels Vodder.
Suede, Teak
Pair of Chieftain Chairs after Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Pair of Chieftain style lounge chairs after Finn Juhl. These examples appear to be newer production and have solid sculpted wood frames with tangerine orange nubby upholstery.
Wood, Upholstery
House of Finn Juhl One Collection Chieftains Chair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A Beautiful Classic design by Finn Juhl this Chieftains chair is extremely comfortable as well as being as wonderful sculptural object.
Leather, Wood
"The Chieftain Chair" by Finn Juhl
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb and iconic Chieftain sculpted teak lounge chair having a wide body and ample arms newly upholstered in leather. 2 available.
Teak, Leather
Finn Juhl by Niels Vodder Chieftain Chair
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early Chieftain Armchair in Teak Upholstered in Original Black Leather from the 1st Year of Production, Signed
Wood, Leather
Chieftain Chair and Ottoman by Finn Juhl
By Baker Furniture Company, Finn Juhl
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb and iconic Chieftain sculpted teak leather-upholstered lounge chair having a generous body and ample arms, paired with a seldom available ottoman.
Teak, Leather
Hans J. Wegner AP19 Papa Bear Chairs and Ottoman for A.P. Stolen
By A.P. Stolen
Located in Culver City, CA
These chairs are quite substantial and are upholstered in a fine oatmeal colored boucle that makes the teak paws and legs really pop. Aside from a Finn Juhl chieftain chair, I per...
Bouclé, Teak
1950s Teak and Tan Leather Chieftain's Chair by Finn Juhl
By Niels Vodder, Finn Juhl
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Chieftain's chair, teak by Finn Juhl, manufactured by Niels Vodder, Denmark.
Leather, Teak
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H 37.75 in W 41 in D 32 in
Interior Crafts Chieftain Chair for "Structure" after Finn Juhl late 1990s
By Finn Juhl, Interior Crafts
Located in Virginia Beach, VA
Interior Crafts produced a chair for each store and based them off an original Finn Juhl for Niels Vodder Chieftain chair. When the stores filed for bankruptcy a few of these chairs ...
Brass
Sold
H 36.42 in W 39.38 in D 34.65 in
Chieftains Chair Model FJ4900 With Stool Made In Walnut By Finn Juhl
By Finn Juhl, France & Søn
Located in Lejre, DK
Designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, he invented the chief's chair as we know it today.
Leather, Walnut
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