Finn Juhl: Poeten
Do you have a favorite sofa? One of mine is the Poeten by Finn Juhl. I would love to own this sofa in all of it’s curvy glory. To me, it’s feminine and modern… and simply stunning. I imagine owning one and displaying it proudly in a sitting room, near a beautiful large window. Finn Juhl is a Danish designer trained as an architect, not a furniture designer, who was born in 1912.
Best known for his furniture, he regenerated Danish furniture design in the 40s with designs that set him apart from his contemporaries. He sadly passed away in 1989, however since 2001 the the license for his furniture belongs exclusively to Danish company Hansen & Sorensen and the Poeten is one of them. “Poeten is made to the finest manufacturing standards with hand-sewn upholstery, and its legs come in several different types of wood.”
All I know is that I want one! I imagine it in turquoise velvet with a patterned seat cover, or in white leather (ahhh), or even in a gorgeous Designers Guild fabric… Ah. Such an eye-catcher. Imagine having buttons that are covered in a different color fabric — like a gray sofa with mustard-color buttons? :)
(images: jansen & sorensen, living & more)
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July 1st, 2010 at 8:34am
Oh! I adore this sofa! It is perfect for a little studio.
July 1st, 2010 at 8:38am
This is the most gorgeous sofa I have ever seen in my life. If I can’t have it, at least I want to draw it.
July 1st, 2010 at 8:46am
I like how it looks in white in the second picture!
And I love the first picture as well!
Nice to have a little bit of history about the sofa and the designer!
July 1st, 2010 at 8:58am
it looks beautifully compact
July 1st, 2010 at 9:23am
Cool looking sofa with nice curves. Is it comfy?
July 1st, 2010 at 9:28am
The white sofa is to die for. Love love love it.
July 1st, 2010 at 9:31am
Those are gorgeous!! The curvature of the sofas just make them look so comfy! I love the idea about having the buttons in a different color…Gray with pink buttons would be a great idea for a girl’s room.
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July 1st, 2010 at 9:52am
complete furniture p0rn. i love that couch!
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July 1st, 2010 at 9:55am
I can only second the other comments – would fit phantastic into my little Dachgeschosswohnung.
July 1st, 2010 at 10:20am
I love the Poeten, too. Every time I see one I breathe a sigh of longing. Would love one in dove grey, with colourful patterned throw cushions!
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:25am
I love this! I have to bookmark this…I have seen the sofa but didn’t know the maker…I’ll save my pennies.
July 1st, 2010 at 10:26am
Oh, i love that tufted look. The curvy lines definitely gives it a feminine flair!
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:38am
The lines are beautiful. Its a modern sofa while still somehow being cozy. So lovely! xo
July 1st, 2010 at 10:44am
Oh, yes! This is my absolute favorite couch right now. I want it in a bad way, but its kind of impractical for my family because its so small. It would, however, be perfect for snuggling up in a little a reading nook.
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:56am
What an instant classic!
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July 1st, 2010 at 11:18am
Oh, yes! I can imagine one of those in my house…perhaps a navy blue. That would be lovely.
It seems to hug anyone that seats on it. Definitely, a beautiful sofa.
July 1st, 2010 at 11:28am
I love the curves on this sofa. It’s the kind of piece that
would standout and look great anywhere. a gem.
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July 1st, 2010 at 12:11pm
Oh I am loving this couch style! The moss green is my fav!
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July 1st, 2010 at 1:09pm
This sofa is like a must have… simply adorable.. wow!
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July 1st, 2010 at 1:25pm
…with the kids (who love to cuddle), I have to (at this moment of our lives) place comfort high up there on the list with style!
BUT…I do dream of having other sofas someday:).
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July 1st, 2010 at 1:28pm
This sofa is stunning. I just put it on my vision board!
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July 1st, 2010 at 1:33pm
Any idea what one of these costs? It didn’t say on the One Collection website.
July 1st, 2010 at 1:52pm
Stunning. These pieces seem to hold personality too.
xoxo, T
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July 1st, 2010 at 1:55pm
This is so stylish. Love the design! I can imagine on of these in my bedroom where I can snuggle up with a good read.
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July 1st, 2010 at 2:31pm
It is really beautiful…love the curves and lines and the little buttons…
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July 1st, 2010 at 2:32pm
Mmmmm it looks so comfortable…like it wants to envelope you in its arms. The story I heard was that a hug married a sofa and they named their baby Poeten!
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July 1st, 2010 at 2:57pm
When I was in college I was able to do a study abroad summer semester in Copenhagen. We did a lot of touring around Scandinavia and one of our stops was Finn Juhl’s house! It was a small house packed full of his furniture. I need to go back and look through my pictures, but I’m pretty sure that sofa was in his house.
July 1st, 2010 at 3:22pm
I love Finn Juhl, thank for sharing!
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July 1st, 2010 at 3:41pm
ahhh..lovely. I love furniture that envelopes me when I sit down. I have a barrel chair that does that.
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July 1st, 2010 at 4:07pm
Kristina are you ready for this? I think 4,500 BP!!!
July 1st, 2010 at 4:11pm
Fantastic design!
July 1st, 2010 at 8:07pm
What I ABSOLUTELY love is how the couch looks amazing in all different interiors….the modern minimalist space to the vintage…antique ‘Old’ Space in the last picture….I live in an old cottage with a mix of antiques, vintage finds and classic pieces….am looking to have a change to some ‘clean’ modern pieces…..WOuld be a perfect perfect piece! L O V E it x
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:10pm
Nice! It looks comfy and not too big, perfect for small living spaces! Will have to be careful with my crumbs and drinks though :p
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July 1st, 2010 at 10:28pm
Just found your blog & SO GLAD I did…loving what I see!!
July 1st, 2010 at 11:15pm
I knew not of Finn Juhl or his lovely creations before your piece…
What wonderful design… definitely jewels in the furniture world!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 1:15am
Yes, I´ve seen this sofa too and I adore it. So graceful and easy to place – would have LOVED to have one in my home!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 1:44am
I love the white ones with buttons!!!!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 2:58am
Oh my… I love this sofa! Thanks for sharing.
July 2nd, 2010 at 3:50am
Awesome sofa! it looks so classic! xxx
July 2nd, 2010 at 7:13am
very feminine sort of Mad Men sofa! Need that too…
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July 2nd, 2010 at 7:21am
I absolutely love it! But it would def have to be in a living room where no one goes into – kind of like an exhibitionary piece!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 8:44am
I love everything about the very first photo! The green sofa (love that green) has become an accent to the room and the white and light lilac and light pink colors make the room look so adorable! I love it!! I agree with you that this sofa design is feminine and modern. How interesting is it that Finn Juhl was trained as an architect, not a furniture designer!
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July 2nd, 2010 at 8:47am
Adore this!!!
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:19am
gray sofa would be beautiful!
July 2nd, 2010 at 9:51am
I don’t even want to look at the price but you have me seriously lusting after one of these. The curved shape makes it look so inviting and it’s beautifully modern, love it!
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July 3rd, 2010 at 1:30pm
I also love the similar Model 46! Gorgeous, have you seen their fab shop in Hamburg – Wohnkultur 66?
July 4th, 2010 at 6:39pm
I’m smitten with this couch too! Beautiful lines!!!
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July 5th, 2010 at 3:44pm
Oh yes, it’s so lovely. I still remember the first time I saw it “in the flesh”. It was a green version and I was ready to buy it there and then – eventhough it didn’t match our interior at all. :-)
It was designed for Finn Juhl’s own home which you can visit. It was subsequently named after a Danish cartoon strip, turned into a movie which was much loved, called The Poet and His Little Wife (or something along those lines. :-)) The poet would lie on his (Poeten) sofa to get inspired.
And it is expensive because a lot of it is handmade. :-)
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July 8th, 2010 at 12:11am
That is an exquisite sofa. Great lines, looks really cozy too! +
-xo