The 46 Armchair | Finn Juhl | 1946

Finn Juhl originally designed the elegant 46 Armchair in 1946 for master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Between 1947 and 1949, he developed a slightly more streamlined version for the furniture manufacturer Bovirke – the very one we continue to produce today. The chair is crafted in oak or walnut and hand-upholstered in textile or leather in Denmark.

The 46 Armchair | Finn Juhl | 1946

Finn Juhl originally designed the elegant 46 Armchair in 1946 for master cabinetmaker Niels Vodder. Between 1947 and 1949, he developed a slightly more streamlined version for the furniture manufacturer Bovirke – the very one we continue to produce today. The chair is crafted in oak or walnut and hand-upholstered in textile or leather in Denmark.

Please note that the versions shown here represent only a selection of the many available options. For a complete overview of colors and materials, please explore the material page.

Wood Type

  • Walnut

    Walnut

  • Oak Dark Oil

    Oak Dark Oil

  • Oak Clear Oil

    Oak Clear Oil

Upholstery

Vidar

  • 222

    222

  • 152

    152

  • 182

    182

  • 443

    443

  • 472

    472

  • 582

    582

  • 633

    633

  • 723

    723

  • 1062

    1062

  • 1511

    1511

Leather

  • Elegance Black

    Elegance Black

  • Elegance Walnut

    Elegance Walnut

  • Vegetal Nature

    Vegetal Nature

Hallingdal

  • 100

    100

  • 103

    103

  • 110

    110

  • 113

    113

  • 227

    227

  • 376

    376

  • 457

    457

  • 764

    764

  • 960

    960

  • 980

    980

Remix

  • 123

    123

  • 163

    163

  • 183

    183

  • 242

    242

  • 412

    412

  • 443

    443

  • 612

    612

  • 762

    762

  • 823

    823

  • 933

    933

Watercolour

  • Butterscotch Yellow

    Butterscotch Yellow

  • Cast Iron

    Cast Iron

  • Dark Conifer

    Dark Conifer

  • Fresh Sage

    Fresh Sage

  • Golden Syrup

    Golden Syrup

  • Himalaya

    Himalaya

  • Peacock

    Peacock

  • Pumpkin Spice

    Pumpkin Spice

  • Rose Quartz

    Rose Quartz

  • Silver Azure

    Silver Azure

  • Soft Linen

    Soft Linen

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Product information
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1946, relaunched in 2008
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Textile or leather
Model and dimensions:
FJ 4653
W: 62 cm | D: 53 cm | H: 82 cm
Seat height: 44 cm
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The 46 Armchair in walnut with 'Vegetal' leather upholstery in the colour '90'.

The 46 Armchair in walnut with 'Vegetal' leather upholstery in the colour '90'.

The Original Chair

Unmatched Lightness and Comfort

The 46 Chair reflects Finn Juhl's fascination with historical artifacts, traditional tools, and foreign cultures – and, not least, his search for "the original chair." Its composite expression also reveals his joy in shaping an armrest that follows the natural angle of the arm, allowing the user to rest comfortably while making full use of the chair's generous width.

In 1943, Finn Juhl further developed the design for the furniture company Bovirke, and it is precisely this model we produce today. Here, his intention was clearly to give the chair greater lightness by separating the carrying and the carried elements – the very same design approach seen in the iconic 45 Chair. The 46 Chair is crafted in solid walnut or oak and upholstered in fabric or leather. It is also available in a version without armrests.

The 46 Armchair in walnut with 'Ecriture' upholstery in the colour ‘0240’.

The 46 Armchair in walnut with 'Ecriture' upholstery in the colour ‘0240’.

The 46 Chair in walnut with 'Ecriture' upholstery in the colour ‘0240’.

The 46 Chair in walnut with 'Ecriture' upholstery in the colour ‘0240’.

Discover the 46 Chair Without Armrests

The 46 Chair is a further development of the 46 Armchair, which Finn Juhl originally designed for the Cabinetmakers' Guild Exhibition for Niels Vodder in 1946. It shares the same refined characteristics as the armchair but differs by being armless, offering a simpler expression and an open, light silhouette.

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Experience the 46 Armchair at formel B

The Michelin-starred restaurant formel B in Copenhagen is furnished with some of Finn Juhl's most distinctive pieces, including the 46 Chair from 1946. Shown here in oak and hand-upholstered in black leather, the chair is a shining example of Finn Juhl's organic and sculptural design language – and a true challenge to produce due to its curved shapes.

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Our Partners Around the World

Production and Craftsmanship

We want to continue to shed light upon the great amount of work that goes into producing each and every piece of Finn Juhl's sculptural furniture. It is crucial that the details must be as fine and pure as if it came from the old cabinetmakers’ workshop, but our understanding of quality also includes durability. The furniture has to be so durable that the pieces can be enjoyed by people today and by generations to come. With respect for the tradition and the demand for longevity, we put only the best materials in the hands of the most dedicated and skilled craftspeople.

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