Pelican Chair

The 'Pelican Chair', which I spied among the wonderfully sensual furniture by Finn Juhl, is quite cute.

In no other of his designs is Finn Juhl's fascination with surrealism more evident than in the 'Pelican Chair'. With this design he was probably the furthest ahead of his time.

Finn Juhl usually named his furniture after the year in which it was designed, but over time the nickname 'Pelican' stuck to the chair. Initially only a few were made, but the likeable 'Pelican' was thankfully rediscovered and reissued.

The characteristic soft and organic shape is almost like a body that gives you a friendly hug.