METCHA

METCHA is a global initiative aimed at taking leather-oriented stories into the spotlight to reflect today's generation's view of design and culture.

Header

Lifestyle

It is in true and proper fashion a chieftain.

Behind the design of the Chieftain chair by Finn Juhl

To Finn Juhl, the shaping of furniture was a question of focusing on the humane and organic impressions of a piece.

This demanding intension is what exhilarated Finn Juhl in his work as a furniture designer and this approach is undeniably one of the reasons why there is still so much craze for his furniture to this day.

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-01 - IMAGE

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-03 - IMAGE

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-02 - IMAGE

One of his most emblematic creations, The Chieftain chair, draws its influence from modern art, customs, and foreign lands. It's because of this design — which represents the peak of his career as a furniture designer — that Finn Juhl is often considered the father of Danish Modern design.

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-04 - IMAGE

With its organic shapes, it has freed itself from conventional Danish furniture design and strict functionality in both shapes, investing in innovative construction and high-quality materials such as leather.

The attention to quality craftsmanship and the design details bring a will to break away from tradition, paving the way to make a difference in the design world.

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-06 - IMAGE

Besides, it bears all the hallmarks of Finn Juhl's approach to design. Maintaining its visual lightness that contrasts with the power of leather, the Chieftain chair with its shield-like back and comfortable low seat appears to almost float in the space between the hardwood frame.

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-05 - IMAGE

The leather upholstery of Finn Juhl’s furniture takes place in Denmark and requires years of experience, extensive knowledge, and last but not least, undying patience.

2 metcha internal Chieftain chair-07 - IMAGE

Working with furniture upholstery is a challenge, especially furniture as organic as Finn Juhl’s — it takes time to craft a leather piece that will last a lifetime and carry so much history.