# Reading Chair

- **Brand:** House of Finn Juhl
- **Price:** $2,141.00
- **Catalog:** dwr
- **Retailer:** dwr
- **Product URL:** https://go.cosimo.shop/r/gAAAAABqW0b1yCsA_mo0YoOhqSMJ7Xp6siqkYLw1NgXV4jHxWRRPcIlYTstjfysnnPyIWVGXykEZVnMv17A99M_0pDvfzF8jMqMWL3Bid4Ai-2EfYus_Cd2oPUMjivzdzw_vvPYjLyvw5UIL2jnaPqK4zx7IJaVU25xZCMmV60pzy6sZwonjU4raXD863jO8yjitXnSseQE0NIMVgJCtbM4MExDou-i7OLAW7m5UGtLk-bk76MnEDXPXBzoyUAg3ZP8MHxogR0y7QWfw6O8Q3anvMJT-5Ash5vU29zk2F5oV100uxQtV8jB25-gy7_K4azEoBJUINsI6DSKCbioxTD_LdS9n5QgL1en5R1TeEgUjlePUsVuvYgEhAFwn6o7aZofxz2yx8uhUc5oskvanh8yaiy3YP6eY5dB-Gqf762jeay28hkZwWJqypbinETK-AfBOJSnvngyDyEbinX3IumQRiqx-M0y_cQ==

## Summary

Mid-century modern reading chair featuring a sculptural oak frame and a brown leather seat with a distinctive curved, reversible backrest.

## Description

Finn Juhl's Reading Chair (1953) embodies the Danish designer's sculptural approach to furniture, where human comfort meets artistic vision. This exquisite seat features an intricate wooden frame crowned by a distinctive backrest designed for reversible seating – equally comfortable whether facing forward or backward. The thoughtful construction reflects Juhl's revolutionary philosophy of designing with the body in mind, creating furniture that feels as exceptional as it appears. Juhl remains one of the founding fathers of Scandinavian modernism, his visionary style still influencing interiors today. Made in Denmark.

## Appearance

- **Materials:** Oak, Walnut, Aniline leather, Plywood, Wool

## Categories

- **Categories:** Kitchen Dining Chairs Benches > Furniture > Kitchen + Dining Room Furniture > Dining Chairs + Benches

## Enrichment

- **Type:** accent chair
- **Type Synonyms:** reading chair, lounge chair, armchair
- **Age Groups:** adult
- **Tags:** wooden frame, leather seat, sculptural backrest, tapered legs, reversible seating, curved back
- **Styles:** mid-century modern, danish modern, minimalist
- **Colors:** brown, tan
- **Color Families:** Brown
- **Category Path:** Furniture > Chairs > Armchairs, Recliners & Sleeper Chairs > Armchairs
- **Backrest type:** Hard
- **Chair features:** Upholstered
- **Pattern:** Solid
- **Seat type:** Upholstered
- **Upholstery material:** Leather, Wool
- **Canonical Brand:** House of Finn Juhl

## Images

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