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Mythical Finn Juhl ‘Chieftain Sofa’ Sells for DKK 1.3 Million (incl. Buyer’s Premium) Following Remarkable Rediscovery

18 June 2026 16:47

One of the rarest and most sought-after works of 20th-century furniture design has been sold at at Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen after re-emerging from decades out of public view. The original Chieftain Sofa, designed by Finn Juhl in 1949, has achieved DKK 1.3 million (incl. buyer’s premium) / approx. EUR 174,000 (incl. buyer’s premium) at the Danish auction house Bruun Rasmussen.

Lost Finn Juhl Masterpiece Resurfaces – One of Only Two Known Chieftain Sofas Heads to Auction

4 June 2026 06:42

An original 1949 “Chieftain Sofa” by Danish designer Finn Juhl has resurfaced, returning to the market as one of the most elusive objects in Scandinavian design history. The sofa is estimated at DKK 1.2-1.5 million (€160,585-200,700) and will be offered at auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen on 18 June.

The original 1949 Chieftain sofa by Danish designer Finn Juhl is up for auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Denmark on 18 June

Bruun Rasmussen Teams up with British Design Pioneer Tom Dixon During "3daysofdesign" in Copenhagen

31 May 2023 08:30

World-class Danish design, a robot creating lamps and the design pioneer Tom Dixon as guest host – the auction house Bruun Rasmussen invites you to a series of design events in our saleroom at Bredgade 33, Copenhagen, during the festival "3daysofdesign" from 7-9 June.

Record Sale at Bruun Rasmussen: Most Expensive set of Finn Juhl Furniture

10 December 2020 20:31

A sofa and two chairs, designed by Finn Juhl and nicknamed "The Elephant Furniture", have just been sold for a record price of DKK 4.03 million / € 542,000 (including buyer’s premium).

Finn Juhl's Lost Furniture Found After 80 Years

27 October 2020 13:04

Finn Juhl exhibited a sofa and two chairs in 1939. For 80 years, the design world believed it to have been lost, but now it has reappeared and will be sold at auction by Bruun Rasmussen in December. It'll hold the highest estimated price for a piece of 20th Century Danish design ever. A piece of Danish design history and cultural heritage is looking for a new home.

Finn Juhl's Dining Room Set Sold for Over a Million Danish Kroner

8 March 2019 11:13

Thursday's design auction had buyers from all over the world bidding on especially Finn Juhl’s furniture. A dining room set with Juhl's "Egyptian Chairs" and a "Judas Table" delivered the biggest surprise with a hammer price of DKK 770,000 (€ 134,000 including buyer’s premium) and DKK 250,000 (€ 44,000 including buyer’s premium) respectively.

Iconic Danish Design up for Auction: Finn Juhl's "Egyptian Chair" and Hans J. Wegner's "Dolphin Chair"

13 February 2019 14:55

What do Tutankhamun's grave and the animal kingdom have to do with Danish design? During the 1940s and 1950s, the Danish architects found inspiration for their designs in many different places, such as historical furniture designs, religious stories and nature. At Bruun Rasmussen's first Live Auction in Copenhagen this year, they can present the coveted designs by Finn Juhl and Hans J. Wegner.

Musical Design Treasure Sets New World Record

7 December 2018 10:01

Bruun Rasmussen’s 70th anniversary auction concluded on a high note as Danish design came under the hammer Thursday evening. A musical instrument garnered quite a lot of the attention during a bidding round where it was knocked down for several million Danish kroner.

Poul's Four-poster Bed and Finn's Chieftain Chair: Danish Design Treasures up for Auction

12 September 2018 11:12

A unique four-poster bed by Poul Henningsen and Finn Juhl's iconic "Chieftain Chair" are among the highlights when Bruun Rasmussen swings the hammer over rare furniture pieces and design classics in Copenhagen this September.

Classic Danish Design Takes Off at Auction!

6 June 2018 14:20

At Monday's design auction at Bruun Rasmussen in Copenhagen, it was the iconic furniture pieces from well-known architects such as Flemming Lassen, Finn Juhl and Kaare Klint that achieved the highest prices. "The Tired Man" by Flemming Lassen was sold for DKK 610,000 (€107,000 including buyer’s premium).

Exclusive Art and Design Preview in London

3 May 2018 06:44

We have handpicked a selection of world-renowned artwork and rare design classics from this summer's international auction in Copenhagen and will exhibit them at the Danish Embassy in London on 15 and 16 May.

Denmark's Most Expensive Sofa Sold for DKK 610,000

8 March 2018 14:07

This year's first design auction in Copenhagen has just concluded with an impressive record for a sofa by Flemming Lassen from 1935, which was sold for DKK 610,000 (€ 106,000 including buyer's premium). It is the most expensive sofa Bruun Rasmussen has ever sold.

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