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Through two exhibitions in Copenhagen, House of Finn Juhl revisits the legacy of Danish modernism, revealing how craftsmanship, materiality, and subtle deviations continue to shape contemporary design culture.
In an era increasingly defined by speed, digital saturation, and the relentless pursuit of novelty, design is once again turning its attention to permanence. Across exhibitions, installations, and conversations, this year’s edition of 3daysofdesign highlights a growing desire to reconnect with material knowledge, cultural heritage, and the enduring value of craftsmanship. Rather than looking for the next trend, many of the most compelling projects presented in Copenhagen ask a different question: how can the past continue to inform the future?
It is within this broader cultural context that House of Finn Juhl presents The Deviation is in the Detail, a new exhibition that revisits the work and philosophy of one of Denmark’s most influential design figures. Taking its title from one of Finn Juhl’s own observations, “The deviation is in the detail”, the exhibition explores the designer’s belief that character, beauty, and innovation emerge through subtle gestures rather than grand statements.
As a trained architect, Finn Juhl designed his furniture not as a technical undertaking but as an artistic one. By challenging established concepts of structure and functionality, Juhl introduced into his designs sculptured shapes, natural contours, and a completely new sense of liberation in space. Thus, his work contributed to establishing the vocabulary of the Scandinavian School and leaving an everlasting legacy. The unique opportunity of reviving the furniture designed by Juhl belongs exclusively to House of Finn Juhl, who has been working on it for over two decades. It is their dedication to not only restoring the pieces but also keeping the philosophy behind them alive that lies at the core of the exhibition.
Curated by Mentze Ottenstein, The Deviation is in the Detail transforms House of Finn Juhl’s flagship showroom on Gothersgade into a carefully orchestrated environment where furniture, art, and architecture engage in conversation. Spatial compositions frame selected pieces alongside artistic references that were integral to Finn Juhl’s thinking, revealing the cultural influences and aesthetic sensibilities that informed his work.
A key element of the exhibition is the collaboration with New York-based fashion label SEA New York. Developed together with Danish textile producer Kjellerup Væveri, a series of embroidered textiles introduces a layer of ornamentation that offers a fresh perspective on Finn Juhl’s iconic furniture. The intervention highlights an often-overlooked aspect of his practice: the ability to balance refinement and experimentation, structure and decoration. Throughout the installation, brick plinths and cherry wood screens echo Juhl’s architectural language, creating a quiet and immersive atmosphere in which past and present coexist.
Alongside the main exhibition, House of Finn Juhl presents The Workshop at Edition Copenhagen in Christianshavn. While The Deviation is in the Detail focuses on ideas and aesthetic language, The Workshop shifts attention to the making process itself.
For the duration of 3daysofdesign, the venue is transformed into a living production site, offering visitors an intimate look at the craftsmanship behind Finn Juhl’s furniture. By opening up the manufacturing process, the installation reveals the expertise, patience, and precision required to bring these designs to life. In a cultural moment increasingly concerned with transparency, longevity, and responsible production, the exhibition serves as a reminder that craftsmanship remains one of design’s most valuable resources.
The combination of The Deviation is in the Detail and The Workshop provide a complex interpretation of the continuing significance of Finn Juhl. Not only is it an honoring of a past master, but it shows how even a legacy of design can be continually reimagined and reinterpreted. In a festival where an increasing focus has been placed upon materiality and continuation of culture, House of Finn Juhl provides an appropriate examination of the continuing power of detail and deviation within design.
