The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair | Sheepskin
By Finn Juhl
Leadtime: Made to Order 8 to 12 weeks
Denmark
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The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair, designed in 1940, is a bold and imaginative statement within the world of Scandinavian design. With its soft, sculptural curves and surrealist influence, the chair was unlike anything seen in furniture design at the time. Created by the pioneering Danish designer Finn Juhl, the Pelican Chair is now celebrated as one of the most iconic pieces in the history of Danish mid-century modern design and a cornerstone of the House of Finn Juhl.
First introduced at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1940, the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair immediately stood out. Its animalistic form and embracing shape defied convention, offering a radically new approach to seating. Despite the attention it received, it was not until 2001—61 years later—that the Pelican Chair was finally put into production, a testament to how far ahead of its time the design truly was.
The organic form of the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair invites comfort from every angle. Its rounded, enveloping shape is often described as a body cradling another body, offering a warm and intimate seating experience. Like many of Juhl’s designs, it allows for multiple relaxed positions, seamlessly blending artistic vision with everyday function. These human-centered qualities exemplify the principles of Scandinavian design, which values comfort, form, and timeless craftsmanship.
Handcrafted in Denmark, the Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is available in textile, sheepskin, or leather upholstery, with legs made of oak, walnut, or painted black. Every chair reflects the exacting standards of the House of Finn Juhl, maintaining the heritage of fine Scandinavian craftsmanship. Its sculptural silhouette complements both modern and classic interiors and pairs beautifully with other Finn Juhl pieces such as the Pelican Table and the Poet Sofa.
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is more than a piece of furniture—it is a work of art, a design manifesto, and a legacy of Danish mid-century modern brilliance.
The Finn Juhl Pelican Chair is available in walnut or oak legs, with Sheepskip or fabric upholstery. To customize your Pelican Chair, please contact our friendly and knowledgeable team. We will be happy to provide you with swatches or a quote for your bespoke piece. info@nordikkacollective.com
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What is Nørdikka Collective?
Nørdikka Collective is a new design and lifestyle brand that showcases Nordic & Scandinavian furniture, lighting, décor, and lifestyle products for audiences in the Americas.
Nørdikka opened its first physical showroom in Miami, Florida in January 2024. In December 2024, we announced plans for a new, improved showroom and design studio in Spring 2025.
What is Scandinavian & Nordic Design?
People from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden—and Iceland) obsess over high-quality design, exquisite craftsmanship, and sustainability.
From mid-century modern icons to today's emerging designers, they believe beautiful design improves lives and that intentional consumption can even make us happier.
Why Makes Scandinavian Design Special?
People from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries self-report higher levels of happiness with their lives than than anywhere else on Earth. Despite cloudy, wet summers and long, cold winter nights, many there find a contentment most of us only wish for.
We are not suggesting that incorporating Scandinavian design in your home will make you happier (wink). But we do believe that making intentional choices about the objects that surround us—their beauty, longevity, and functionality—can improve our daily lives.
What "Scandinavian" philosophies & values?
Nørdikka Collective showcases classic pieces by iconic mid-century designers, alongside work by the region's emerging talent. What unites them is a timeless pursuit of design perfection: form follows function; beauty in minimalism; quality is luxury; and longevity is sustainability.
The term "Scandinavian" isn't just about our objects, but rather the philosophies and values the objects represent. Our partners revere environmental stewardship, value human-centered manufacturing, and work to preserve their cultures' design heritage for future generations.
Shipping Information
Quick Ship
Quick Ship items appear alongside 1–3 week lead times. These products are generally in-stock and warehoused in the U.S. for direct fulfillment to our customers.
Shipping for many smaller items is included on orders over $350. For larger furniture, the Nørdikka Collective team will contact you directly to confirm details and ensure prompt delivery.
Special Order
Special Order items appear alongside 4–8 week lead times. They are generally in-stock in Europe, but must travel to the U.S. by sea or air before fulfillment to our customers.
Special Order shipping costs vary depending on how fast you want delivery. Our team will contact you to confirm details and ensure prompt delivery at the lowest possible cost.
Custom & Made to Order
Custom Order items appear alongside 6–12 week lead times. These pieces are highly customizable and must travel to the U.S. by sea or air after production is completed.
Custom Order shipping costs vary depending on how fast you want delivery. Our team will contact you to confirm details and ensure prompt delivery at the lowest possible cost.
About Us
The Vision
Nørdikka Collective is a design and lifestyle brand featuring Nordic & Scandinavian furniture, lighting, and other design-related products for the Americas.
We are a new platform for community-driven conversations about design's role in our daily lives and a bridge between cultures.
The Founders
Co-founder and creative director Amy Larson is an American artist and designer of Danish descent with roots in Western Montana and South Florida.
Co-founder Matthew Aho is a Finnish American New York-native with a trade background and strong ties to South America and the Caribbean.
The Showroom
Nørdikka Collective opened its Miami, Florida showroom doors at design hub Miami Ironside in January 2024 to serve South Florida's local and international communities.
In December 2024, we announced plans for a new, improved showroom and design studio scheduled to open in spring 2025.