The Baker Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1951
Defined by its bold two-piece backrest, the Baker Sofa marked Finn Juhl’s American debut. Designed in 1951, it was part of a modern furniture collection Finn Juhl made for the Michigan-based manufacturer Hollis Baker in 1949, which later inspired the sofa’s name. The Baker Sofa is masterfully crafted with a wooden frame available in oak or walnut. The upholstery is all hand-sewn in textile or leather, and the cushion features springs to provide maximum comfort and durability.
The Baker Sofa | Finn Juhl | 1951
Defined by its bold two-piece backrest, the Baker Sofa marked Finn Juhl’s American debut. Designed in 1951, it was part of a modern furniture collection Finn Juhl made for the Michigan-based manufacturer Hollis Baker in 1949, which later inspired the sofa’s name. The Baker Sofa is masterfully crafted with a wooden frame available in oak or walnut. The upholstery is all hand-sewn in textile or leather, and the cushion features springs to provide maximum comfort and durability.
Please note that the versions shown here represent only a selection of the many available options. For a complete overview of colors and materials, please explore the material page.
Wood Type
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Walnut
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Oak Dark Oil
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Oak Clear Oil
Upholstery
Watercolour
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Golden Syrup / Soft Linen
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Soft Linen / Himalaya
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Soft Linen / Rose Quartz
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Soft Linen / Pumpkin Spice
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Fresh Sage / Dark Conifer
Hallingdal
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110 / 376
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110 / 764
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227 / 376
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457 / 100
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980 / 960
Remix
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123 / 163
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242 / 612
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412 / 242
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762 / 123
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823 / 183
Vidar
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443 / 1511
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472 / 222
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633 / 582
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723 / 1511
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1062 / 152
Product information
- Design:
- Finn Juhl
- Year:
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1951, relaunched in 2009
- Materials:
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Frame: Walnut or oak
- Upholstery:
- Textile or leather
- Model and dimensions:
- FJ 5100
- W: 195 cm | D: 80 cm | H: 98 cm
- Seat height: 44 cm
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Fiord' upholstery in the colour '451' on the seat and upper back and '271' on the lower back.
About the Baker Sofa
The Beginning of the American Adventure
Edgar Kaufmann Jr., a prolific art collector and director of the Industrial Design Department at the Museum of Modern Art in New York, introduced Finn Juhl to the American design circles. During a trip to Denmark, he became so fascinated by Finn Juhl’s artistic take on furniture design that he invited him to the United States.
In 1949, Kaufmann Jr. wrote an article about Finn Juhl in the magazine Interiors, which caught the attention of Mr. Hollis Baker, a furniture manufacturer from Michigan. Hollis Baker invited Finn Juhl to design a modern furniture collection for him. These events marked the beginning of what later on became known as Danish Modern, which started an export boom for Danish design to the United States.
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Watercolour' upholstery in the colour 'Golden Syrup' on the seat and upper back and 'Soft Linen' on the lower back.
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Watercolour' upholstery in the colour 'Golden Syrup' on the seat and upper back and 'Soft Linen' on the lower back.
Finn Juhl's original watercolour depicting the Baker Sofa from 1951. Photo credit: Pernille Klemp, Designmuseum Danmark
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Watercolour' upholstery in the colour 'Soft Linen' on the seat and upper back and '01-153' on the lower back.
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Watercolour' upholstery in the colour 'Soft Linen' on the seat and upper back and '01-153' on the lower back.
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Tonica' upholstery in the colour '111' on the seat and upper back and '132' on the lower back.
The Baker Sofa with walnut frame and 'Tonica' upholstery in the colour '111' on the seat and upper back and '132' on the lower back.
