The Little Mother Sofa | Two Seater | Finn Juhl | 1945
Originally designed in 1945, the Little Mother Sofa is characterized by its graceful form and refined simplicity. It meets modern needs while retaining an understated, timeless elegance. Upholstered by hand, the sofa’s seamless design offers exceptional comfort, with a gentle curve toward the center that comfortably embraces the seated person. The sofa is upholstered by hand in Denmark in a variety of textiles. The legs are available in walnut, oak or black painted. A three-seater version is also available.
The Little Mother Sofa | Two Seater | Finn Juhl | 1945
Originally designed in 1945, the Little Mother Sofa is characterized by its graceful form and refined simplicity. It meets modern needs while retaining an understated, timeless elegance. Upholstered by hand, the sofa’s seamless design offers exceptional comfort, with a gentle curve toward the center that comfortably embraces the seated person. The sofa is upholstered by hand in Denmark in a variety of textiles. The legs are available in walnut, oak or black painted. A three-seater version is also available.
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
Hallingdal
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100
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103
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110
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113
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227
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376
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457
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764
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960
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980
Remix
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123
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163
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183
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242
-
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
Vidar
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152
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182
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222
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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
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
Sonar
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934
Product information
- Design:
- Finn Juhl
- Year:
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1945, relaunched in 2020
- Materials:
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Legs: Walnut, oak or black painted oak
- Upholstery:
- Textile
- Model and dimensions:
- FJ 4522
- W: 136 cm | D: 86 cm | H: 78 cm
- Seat height: 41 cm
The Little Mother Sofa with oak (clear oil) legs and 'Sonar' upholstery in the colour '934'.
About the Little Mother Sofa
The Story Behind the Unusual Name
A prototype of the Little Mother Sofa was manufactured in 1945, but it never went into production. Finn Juhl worked closely with master joiner Niels Vodder, who at the time gifted the prototype to his daughter Kirsten Vodder. Kirsten was married to a poet named Frank Jæger who would lie on the sofa and contemplate the complexities of life.
A close friend of the family and illustrator Jørgen Mogensen often visited the home of Kirsten Vodder and Frank Jæger, eventually inspiring him to create the comic strip “The Poet and the Little Mother” based on their daily life. For more than 50 years, the comic strip was published daily in the Danish newspaper Politiken - and for this reason, House of Finn Juhl has named the sofa after Kirsten Vodder who was the source of inspiration for the character “Little Mother”.
The Danish poet Frank Jæger relaxing in the Little Mother Sofa and Kirsten Jæger to the right. Photo credit: Gyldendal
The Little Mother Sofa with oak (clear oil) legs and 'Sonar' upholstery in the colour '934'.
About the Little Mother Sofa
Traditional Craftsmanship in a Modern Reality
Even though the Little Mother Sofa originally was designed more than 75 years ago, the sofa effortlessly fits modern needs whilst still retaining an understated, timeless elegance – making it extremely relevant in a modern context. The sophisticated design fits just as naturally in a contemporary living room as in an elegant hotel lobby.
The organic shape and tight upholstery nicely accentuate the sculptural expression of the sofa. A stunning design that immediately invites you to take a seat. The sofa is entirely handcrafted, down to the smallest detail. It is constructed in an old-fashioned manner consisting of a solid blind frame and handsewn upholstery.
The Little Mother Sofa with oak (clear oil) legs and 'Sonar' upholstery in the colour '934'.
