Rather than thinking solely about practical construction, iconic Danish designer Finn Juhl had the mind-set of a sculptor and architect.

His ambition was to design furniture with movement, form and life, and he took pride in making both the structurally supportive elements of the furniture and the seated person look as though they are floating in space.

During Finn Juhl’s career in the 1940s and 1950s, this approach was highly innovative and he is often referred to as the “father” of mid-century modern design.