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Description
In no other design is Finn Juhl’s fascination for surrealism more apparent than in the Pelican Chair. Out of all of his many contributions to Nordic style, the Pelican Chair was probably the one furthest ahead of its time. All organic curves and plush finishes, it tapped into one of Juhl's core beliefs. That armchairs could be thrones for living.And while Finn Juhl normally named his furniture numbers after the year in which they were designed, over time the nickname "Pelican" stuck to the chair. Very few were manufactured and the chair was almost forgotten until we rediscovered and relaunched the chair in 2001.
The characteristic soft and organic shape is expertly designed to cradle the body. Indeed, when you sit down, the chair practically gives you a friendly hug. Like many of Finn Juhl’s later designs, the chair offers several comfortable ways to sit. Rejecting formality and asking design lovers to find their own definition of comfort. Available with buttons or without buttons.
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Specifications
Dimensions
W 85 x D 76 x H 68 cm. Seating height: 37 cmMaterial & Finishes
Legs : Walnut, oak or black painted.
Upholstery : Fabric , sheepskin or leather . Some fabrics are only available on the version with buttons.
Year of Design
1940Delivery Time
6-8 weeksNot all House of Finn products are available to buy online. However, the full range can be ordered via our London based showroom where we have a number of items on display. For more information, or to discuss the Chaplins Price Promise, please call 020 8421 1779 or use our handy live chat feature to speak with a design expert immediately. -
Delivery & Returns
Delivery
Chaplins White Glove Standard shipping service includes the following:
- Delivery up to and including 3rd floor of your building/home
- Two-man team to bring your piece to a room of your choice
- Full packaging removal
- Installation up to 30 minutes
While Chaplins has an in-house delivery team, we do employ third-party white glove services for certain deliveries, particularly those with special requirements. Please be aware that if your delivery requirements exceed our standard service, such as requiring more fitters or assembly time, surcharges may apply.
Our online sales department will contact you prior to delivery to discuss your requirements, including access checks and placement. If your order cannot be delivered due to restricted access, you may request delivery to an alternative address within 2 months - please note that this will incur costs for storage and redelivery.
For items that cannot fit into the room of choice through conventional delivery means, we can deliver via platform hoist, ropes or crane with a surcharge. Our third-party fitters are trained to remove wooden and UPVC sash windows.
The pricing for Medium & Large Furniture delivery is dependent on the destinee's post-code. An estimate will be given at checkout. For international deliveries, please note that we can only provide a shipping quote for orders over £3,000.
Click & Collect
Our warehouse located in St Albans will contact you when your order is available for collection; for in stock items this is within 5 days of your order date, items not held in stock will be within 5 working days of arrival at our warehouse (see product page for indicative lead times).
Remember to bring your confirmation email with you as proof of purchase.
Please note, large items, such as sofas and large tables, are excluded from our Click & Collect service. If you have any question regarding this service, please call our Customer Service team on 020 8421 1779 (Non UK: +44 (0)20 8421 1779) or e-mail us: CUSTOMERSERVICES@CHAPLINS.CO.UK
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Price Promise
Our Price Promise
We know that price is important. And while all of our designs follow the recommended retail prices (RRP) from our suppliers, we’re determined never to be bested.
It’s why we decided to introduce our Chaplins Price Promise. A guarantee to try and match the price of a branded product should you find it on sale at another authorised UK retailer. While the offer only applies to new designs (rather than clearance, outlets or ex-display) it’s our way of showing that we don’t just offer the best in service or style, but are committed to competitive pricing, too.
Please click on the button below should you wish to query a price. If a competitor's offer isn't immediately apparent online, we may ask you to supply us with a written quotation from the retailer — just to confirm the details.
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Brand Profile
House of Finn Juhl
Finn Juhl saw things quite differently from custom Scandinavian design. He believed that the best design could be both unerringly bold and quintessentially timeless. After all, what is an armchair if not a throne for living? House of Finn Juhl has been relaunching Finn Juhl’s original furniture designs since 1999, in respect to his legacy, but in a modern reality. The furniture is crafted to carry the human body. The potential strength of the materials is utilised to the maximum just like nature’s own constructions and the result is immortal, everlasting and captivating.
