Japan Sofa | Three Seater | Finn Juhl | 1957
While maintaining the same minimalist elegance as its two-seater counterpart, the three-seater version of the Japan Sofa offers a more expansive presence, ideal for larger spaces. The design remains faithful to the Japanese minimalist design idea, with the backrest gracefully separated from the frame by the signature brackets. Japan Sofa Three Seater is available in oak or walnut with textile upholstery.
Japan Sofa | Three Seater | Finn Juhl | 1957
While maintaining the same minimalist elegance as its two-seater counterpart, the three-seater version of the Japan Sofa offers a more expansive presence, ideal for larger spaces. The design remains faithful to the Japanese minimalist design idea, with the backrest gracefully separated from the frame by the signature brackets. Japan Sofa Three Seater is available in oak or walnut with textile upholstery.
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
Vidar
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222
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152
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182
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443
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472
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582
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633
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723
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1062
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1511
Hallingdal
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457 / 100
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113 / 103
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376 / 227
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764 / 110
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960 / 980
Remix
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123
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163
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183
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242
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412
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443
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612
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762
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823
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933
Watercolour
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Butterscotch Yellow
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Cast Iron
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Dark Conifer
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Fresh Sage
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Golden Syrup
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Himalaya
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Peacock
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Pumpkin Spice
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Rose Quartz
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Silver Azure
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Soft Linen
Product information
- Design:
- Finn Juhl
- Year:
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1957, relaunched in 2007
- Materials:
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Frame: Oak or walnut
- Upholstery:
- Textile
- Model and dimensions:
- FJ 5303
- W: 180 cm | D: 70 cm | H: 78 cm
- Seat height: 35 cm
The Japan Sofa with oak frame (dark oil) and 'Pilot' upholstery in the colour '752' on the back and 'Fuse' upholstery in the colour '191' on the seat.
About the Japan Sofa
Finn Juhl's Inspiration from Japan
The sublime simplicity of the Japan Sofa is a far cry from some of Finn Juhl's earliest furniture designs and is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques. The solid horizontal backrest, resting on the slightly tapered legs, is a reference to a Japanese temple door. The backrest ends in a circular recess, adding an optically refined impression with great effect. That was very typical of Finn Juhl, who famously said that deviation is in the detail.
Finn Juhl’s partnership with the furniture manufacturer France & Son gave birth to a series of furniture well-suited for industrial production, while staying true to the ideals of simple designs that reigned in the 1950s.
The most famous example of this cooperation is probably the Japan Series from 1957, which consists of a lounge chair, a footstool, a two seater sofa and a three seater sofa.
The Japan Sofa with walnut frame and 'Nalia' upholstery in the colour '270'. Photo: Elisabeth Heltoft for Sahco
The Japan Sofa with oak frame (dark oil) and 'Canvas' upholstery in the colour '836'.
The Japan Sofa with oak frame (dark oil) and 'Canvas' upholstery in the colour '836'.
Finn Juhl's original drawing of the Japan Series. Photo credit: Pernille Klemp, Designmuseum Danmark
