Large Finn Juhl for Bovirke Wall Unit in Teak and Brass

Finn Juhl for Bovirke, wall unit, model 'BO71', teak, pine, white lacquered wood, brass, Denmark, 1950s

Large open wall unit designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. This model 'BO 71' is made of teak, with pine shelves. The shelves and the cabinet with white doors are adjustable at any height. Featured with the pine shelves are the brass bookends. Notable is shape of these bookends that echo the shape of the shelves when seen sideways. The shelves also have beautiful brass detailing on the sides. The wall unit features a solid cabinet with two larger and four smaller drawers. A playful element are the split handles in brass.

Finn Juhl (1912-1989), born in Denmark, planned on becoming an art historian when he was young. His father however decided it would be better for his son to become an architect. After receiving his architecture degree Juhl worked for ten years with Vilhelm Lauritzen. At the age of 33 Finn Juhl opened his own furniture design practice. In the 1940s he designed a number of creations that regenerated Danish furniture design and broke with the established furniture tradition. Juhl is known as the one of the most important pioneers of Danish design. He was in fact the first Danish furniture designer to gain widespread international recognition. His work was vital to spreading the “Danish Modern” concept around the world. His designs are re-known for being exquisitely elegant, refined up until the smallest detail and extremely well executed.

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