Finn Juhl for Bovirke

FINN JUHL (Denmark, 1912 - 1989) for Bovirke.
Wall module "B071", c. 1960.
Rosewood and brass.
Measurements: 200 x 320 x 45 cm.
The modular shelving system BO71, designed by Finn Juhl was conceived as an open and flexible system, as it redefines the concept of storage by transforming it into a lightweight architectural structure, capable of adapting freely to the needs of the user. The system is composed of vertical wooden panels fixed to the wall, on which shelves, storage modules and small desks are articulated. This configuration allows for a fully customizable arrangement in height and composition, resulting in dynamic solutions that evolve with the use of the space.
Finn Juhl was a key figure in the internationalization of Danish design. An architect trained at the Royal Academy in Copenhagen, he developed a deeply personal vision of furniture, moving away from the more rigid traditions of the Kaare Klint School to explore a more sculptural, free and expressive language. His work, initially self-taught in the field of furniture design, attracted attention from the late 1930s for its innovative character and strong artistic charge. From his collaboration with the cabinetmaker Niels Vodder, Juhl presented pieces that stood out for their influence of abstract art and their almost sculptural conception of the seat. Works such as the Chieftain Chair (1949) or the 45-Chair (1945) consolidated his reputation as one of the most original designers of his generation, prioritizing form as the generating element of design, in contrast to the more functionalist currents of his time.
His international projection was consolidated after his participation in projects of great relevance, such as the design of the Trusteeship Council of the United Nations headquarters in New York in 1951, a work that contributed decisively to the global diffusion of modern Danish design. Today, his legacy is part of important international collections, including the Museum of Modern Art in New York.