Finn Juhl’s House
The furniture designer Finn Juhl (1912–1989) designed and furnished his house when he was only thirty years old. Completed in 1942 the house is the best-preserved functionalist single-family home in Denmark.
Today Finn Juhl’s house forms an integral part of Museum Ordrupgaard and offers visitors to the museum a unique opportunity to experience Danish design history and an exceptional collection of modernist art in a domestic setting.
DANISH MODERN
Finn Juhl was a key figure in Danish Modernism which gained prominence in the mid-20th century and brought Danish design fame both at home and abroad. His iconic furniture is now regarded as design classics worldwide.
ICONIC FURNITURE
Finn Juhl’s original dream was to train as an art historian, and the free form of art meets functionality in the sculptural furniture that is so richly represented throughout his home. Here you will find pieces like the Chieftain Chair, the Poet Sofa and the Judas Table, to name but a few, but the furniture does not stand alone. Art, in fact, occupies an equally central position.
In particular, the collaboration with master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder proved crucial to the development of Juhl’s organic furniture, which visitors can examine at close quarters in the house. Vodder’s craftsmanship made it possible to realise Juhl’s sculptural forms which challenged traditional cabinetmaking techniques. Together, they created furniture that made the most of the properties of the wood, featuring elegant curves and sophisticated details.
The Furniture
“Art has always been my greatest source of inspiration.
I am fascinated by shapes that defy gravity
and create a sense of visual lightness.”
– Finn Juhl
Works by the leading Danish artists of the time, such as Vilhelm Lundstrøm, Asger Jorn, Erik Thommesen and Sonja Ferlov Mancoba, were carefully selected by Finn Juhl. In keeping with his vision, the house thus comes across as a modernist Gesamtkunstwerk, in which furniture, art and architecture form a seamless whole.
The Art
Practical information
Access to Finn Juhl’s House requires a separate ticket, which must be purchased in addition to the general admission ticket to Ordrupgaard. The ticket for Finn Juhl’s House costs DKK 75.
Weekdays
- Access to the house is only available with a guided introduction, purchased separately.
- Duration: Approximately 45 minutes.
- Includes: A 10-minute introduction to the house, followed by 30 minutes of self-guided exploration.
Weekend
- The visit is self-guided and requires a separate ticket.
- Guided tours are not available at weekends.
- Children are admitted free when accompanied by an adult.
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