A man who defies conventional wisdom
Among the many famous Scandinavian designers, the one who continued to create popular works that went against the conventional wisdom of the time was Finn Juhl from Denmark.
We will introduce you to his beliefs that he continued to adhere to throughout his life, and the Spade chair, which is said to be one of his masterpieces.
I'm not afraid of criticism
At the time, it was said that "designers should obtain a woodworking master's qualification" and "they should use the re-design and mathematical approaches advocated by Clint."
Against this industry norm,
Finn Juhl studied architecture rather than furniture design without any qualifications, and he stuck to his own unique approach, drawing inspiration from art and culture rather than from Klint's ideas.
As a result, he seems to have received criticism from some Klint followers and woodworking masters.
The challenge of mass-producing teak furniture
The Spade Chair was designed in 1954 and is said to have been manufactured by the Danish furniture manufacturer France & Son in the 1960s.
At the time, teak was said to be unsuitable for mass-produced furniture, but the Spade Chair was born as the first mass-produced piece of furniture to use the newly developed joint blade.
The Spade Chair caused a sensation in the industry.
The appeal of a chair that defies conventional wisdom
The defining feature of the Spade Chair is its unique arms.
Not only is it a distinctive design, but it is also a psychologically friendly chair, as you feel a sense of security when you hold onto the ends of the arms.
In addition, the backrest is springy to match the curve of your spine, so you feel as if you are being wrapped in warmth.
The will to stick to one's own beliefs is always decided by one's own heart. I hope that this chair will give me courage when I stumble upon something.
