The Chieftain Footstool | Finn Juhl | 1953

The Chieftain Footrest was, as the name suggests, made for the iconic Chieftain Chair, one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces. The footrest carries forward the organic forms and the slender, floating expression for which the Chieftain Chair became renowned worldwide. Like the Chieftain Chair, the Chieftain Footstool is manufactured in walnut or oak. It is upholstered by hand in Denmark in leather.

The Chieftain Footstool | Finn Juhl | 1953

The Chieftain Footrest was, as the name suggests, made for the iconic Chieftain Chair, one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces. The footrest carries forward the organic forms and the slender, floating expression for which the Chieftain Chair became renowned worldwide. Like the Chieftain Chair, the Chieftain Footstool is manufactured in walnut or oak. It is upholstered by hand in Denmark in leather.

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

Upholstery

Leather

  • Vegetal Nature

    Vegetal Nature

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Product information
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953, relaunched in 2015
Materials:
Frame: Walnut or oak
Upholstery:
Leather
Model and dimensions:
FJ 4902
W: 60 cm | D: 45 cm | H: 38 cm
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The Chieftain Footstool in walnut with 'Vegetal' upholstery in the colour '95'.

The Chieftain Footstool in walnut with 'Vegetal' upholstery in the colour '95'.

About the Chieftain Footstool

A Footstool to Match one of Finn Juhl's Absolute Masterpieces

This footstool was made for the iconic Chieftain Chair, one of Finn Juhl’s absolute masterpieces.

Today the Chieftain is perceived as one of the most important exponents of the Danish Modern movement in the US during the 1950s. For this reason, Finn Juhl is often considered the father of Danish Modern.

The Chieftain Footstool in walnut with 'Vegetal' upholstery in the colour '95'.

 The Chieftain Footstool in walnut with 'Elegancel' upholstery in the colour 'Indian Red'.

The Chieftain Footstool in walnut with 'Elegancel' upholstery in the colour 'Indian Red'.

Finn Juhl's Inspiration

Inspired by Modern Art

Inspired by modern art, the Chieftain Chair with its organic shapes, liberated itself from traditional Danish furniture design and strict functionalism in both shape, construction and materials.

Both the Chieftain Chair, Sofa and Footstool are manufactured in walnut or oak and are upholstered in leather.