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Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons
Pelican Chair with Buttons

Pelican Chair with Buttons

By Finn Juhl for House of Finn Juhl

$7,873.00
Ships with lead time
Approximate lead time: 12-16 weeks
Buying with longer lead times prevents furniture waste on our planet.

This is an estimated lead time and may vary depending on availability.

Select Wood Finish
*Digital swatches are not always color accurate. Please contact us for samples.
Oak
HOFJ Finishes
Oak - Clear Oil
Oak - Dark Oil
Oak - Black Painted
Walnut
HOFJ Finishes
Walnut - Oil
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*Digital swatches are not always color accurate. Please contact us for samples.
Fabric Group 1
Main Line Flax
Manufacturer: Camira
Composition: 75% pure new wool, 25% flax
A blend of wool and plant-based fibers. Main Line Flax is the sustainable textile choice for chairs, sofas, curtains and acoustics.
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Re-Wool 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 45% recycled wool 45% new wool, worsted 10% nylon
The recycled woollen yarn used in the warp is spun from post-industrial fibre scraps collected from Kvadrat’s own production of woollen textiles at Wooltex weaving mill. Closing this loop within our own production ensures that the recycled wool is of the same high quality in every batch and reduces our wool fibre waste to almost zero.
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Remix 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% new wool, worsted 10% nylon
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Fabric Group 2
Canvas 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% New Wool Worsted. 10% Nylon
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0674
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Hallingdal 65
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 70% New Wool, 30% Viscose
The very durable upholstery fabric was originally designed in 1965 by Nanna Ditzel, and is now available in a version with an updated colour scale: Hallingdal 65. Hallingdal 65 is made of wool and viscose, which complement each other well: the wool provides excellent durability and flexibility, whilst the viscose adds brilliance and depth to the colour. Both materials are dyed before they are spun, which highlights the rich texture of the fabric.
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Fiord 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 92% new wool, worsted 8% nylon
Fiord is a versatile woollen upholstery textile with a subtle three-dimensional look. Originally designed by Norwegian designer Tone Barnung, it comes in refreshed colours created in collaboration with Louise Sigvardt. The construction of Fiord combines a mélange yarn with a unicoloured yarn that creates pearl-like dots that play across the textile’s surface. This sophisticated expression reflects a key source of inspiration behind the design: moonlight glittering like pearls on the rippling waters of a Norwegian fjord.
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Fabric Group 3
Sunniva 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat Raf Simons
Composition: 58% New Wool, 25% Viscose, 8% Linen, 5% Nylon, 4% Polyester
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Tonica 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 100% new wool
Designed by Georgina Wright, Tonica 2 is a woollen melange upholstery textile characterized by exceptional color richness. The original Tonica was based on two piece-dyed wool qualities, Tonica 2 now comprises three. This allows for a greater variety of tones and an even more nuanced expression of colors.
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Tonus
Composition: 90% wool, 10% helanca
Tonus is a classic woollen cloth in a plain weave with an appealingly soft and flexible feel. The deep intensity of Tonus colours – ranging from warm and earthy golds that evoke oriental myths and spices to cool nordic hues in the aquamarine spectrum – lend a unique richness to the fabric.
Ivory 40
Truffle 43
Lime Green 57
Grass Green 58
Blue 50
Royal Blue 51
Dark Blue 02
Dark Yellow 52
Dark Orange 53
Dark Magenta 56
Hibiscus 55
Red 03
Dark Red 54
Black 01
Fabric Group 4
Vidar
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 94% new wool 6% nylon
The gentle satin surface finish of the weave contrasts with the deep shadowy tones in the depths, giving a multifaceted richness to the intense colours in the range. Tightly woven, without the irregularities of the other bouclé fabrics within this collection, Vidar has an inviting texture, which variously recalls blackberries, orange peel or the comforting close-knit texture of a favourite sweater.
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Steelcut Trio 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% New Wool Worsted, 10% Nylon
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Select Cushion Upholstery
*Digital swatches are not always color accurate. Please contact us for samples.
Fabric Group 1
Main Line Flax
Manufacturer: Camira
Composition: 75% pure new wool, 25% flax
A blend of wool and plant-based fibers. Main Line Flax is the sustainable textile choice for chairs, sofas, curtains and acoustics.
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Re-Wool 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 45% recycled wool 45% new wool, worsted 10% nylon
The recycled woollen yarn used in the warp is spun from post-industrial fibre scraps collected from Kvadrat’s own production of woollen textiles at Wooltex weaving mill. Closing this loop within our own production ensures that the recycled wool is of the same high quality in every batch and reduces our wool fibre waste to almost zero.
0987
0147
0108
0128
0347
0218
0198
0158
0558
0447
0397
0377
0657
0648
0577
0568
0787
0767
0718
0687
0977
0967
0868
0797
0858
Remix 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% new wool, worsted 10% nylon
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0516
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0682
0672
0662
0653
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0722
0716
Fabric Group 2
Canvas 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% New Wool Worsted. 10% Nylon
0124
0224
0374
0424
0674
0134
Hallingdal 65
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 70% New Wool, 30% Viscose
The very durable upholstery fabric was originally designed in 1965 by Nanna Ditzel, and is now available in a version with an updated colour scale: Hallingdal 65. Hallingdal 65 is made of wool and viscose, which complement each other well: the wool provides excellent durability and flexibility, whilst the viscose adds brilliance and depth to the colour. Both materials are dyed before they are spun, which highlights the rich texture of the fabric.
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0166
0116
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0143
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0687
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0674
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0657
0750
0733
0723
0702
0694
0764
0763
0754
0753
0850
0840
Fiord 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 92% new wool, worsted 8% nylon
Fiord is a versatile woollen upholstery textile with a subtle three-dimensional look. Originally designed by Norwegian designer Tone Barnung, it comes in refreshed colours created in collaboration with Louise Sigvardt. The construction of Fiord combines a mélange yarn with a unicoloured yarn that creates pearl-like dots that play across the textile’s surface. This sophisticated expression reflects a key source of inspiration behind the design: moonlight glittering like pearls on the rippling waters of a Norwegian fjord.
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0262
0251
0201
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0171
0151
0391
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0371
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0672
0662
0642
0591
0581
0951
0862
0821
0791
0771
0782
0762
0991
0981
0971
0961
Fabric Group 3
Sunniva 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat Raf Simons
Composition: 58% New Wool, 25% Viscose, 8% Linen, 5% Nylon, 4% Polyester
662
717
233
763
183
783
Tonica 2
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 100% new wool
Designed by Georgina Wright, Tonica 2 is a woollen melange upholstery textile characterized by exceptional color richness. The original Tonica was based on two piece-dyed wool qualities, Tonica 2 now comprises three. This allows for a greater variety of tones and an even more nuanced expression of colors.
0171
0132
0123
0111
0383
0353
0233
0223
0192
0182
0523
0511
0443
0411
0612
0611
0543
0533
0531
0672
0643
0633
0623
0613
0733
0732
0723
0713
0693
0763
0743
0923
0873
0832
0831
0813
0773
0962
0933
Tonus
Composition: 90% wool, 10% helanca
Tonus is a classic woollen cloth in a plain weave with an appealingly soft and flexible feel. The deep intensity of Tonus colours – ranging from warm and earthy golds that evoke oriental myths and spices to cool nordic hues in the aquamarine spectrum – lend a unique richness to the fabric.
Ivory 40
Truffle 43
Lime Green 57
Grass Green 58
Blue 50
Royal Blue 51
Dark Blue 02
Dark Yellow 52
Dark Orange 53
Dark Magenta 56
Hibiscus 55
Red 03
Dark Red 54
Black 01
Fabric Group 4
Vidar
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 94% new wool 6% nylon
The gentle satin surface finish of the weave contrasts with the deep shadowy tones in the depths, giving a multifaceted richness to the intense colours in the range. Tightly woven, without the irregularities of the other bouclé fabrics within this collection, Vidar has an inviting texture, which variously recalls blackberries, orange peel or the comforting close-knit texture of a favourite sweater.
0526
0723
0786
0956
0182
0323
0333
0146
0693
Steelcut Trio 3
Manufacturer: Kvadrat
Composition: 90% New Wool Worsted, 10% Nylon
0213
0506
0236
0996
0176
0246
0466
0153
0133
0124
0113
0105
0226
0205
0195
0336
0283
0276
0266
0253
0436
0426
0416
0383
0376
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0515
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0686
0666
0645
0636
0616
0576
0796
0776
0756
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0906
0883
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Description

Finn Juhl’s fascination with surrealism is clearly visible in the Pelican Chair. Among all his designs, the Pelican Chair was perhaps the most ahead of its time. Finn Juhl typically named his furniture after the year in which it was designed, but over time, the nickname The Pelican stuck. Even though the Pelican Chair gained instant recognition, 61 years would pass before it was finally put into production in 2001. It is manufactured with a cushion and is upholstered by hand in Denmark in textile, sheepskin or leather. The legs are available in oak, walnut or black painted.

Once a year, Finn Juhl's characteristic Pelican Chair becomes available with sheepskin from the Swedish island of Gotland. When the Pelican is upholstered in sheepskin from Gotland, the expression of the upholstery is entirely defined by nature. This means that each and every Pelican Chair will have an original and individual expression that emphasizes the characteristic and animalistic nature of the chair. The supply of sheepskin from Gotland is seasonal and therefore the quantities for sale are limited.

Fabric consumption is 3.35m for the frame, and .60m for the cushion.

Details
Dealer Verification

Verified House of Finn Juhl Dealer

2025 Rarify Inc.
Authentication

Authenticated

Reviewed on 2025-03-29 04:38:20
Designer
Finn Juhl
Manufacturer
House of Finn Juhl
Design Year
1940
Production Year
2025
Type
Lounge Chair
Shipping
Approximate Lead Time
12-16 weeks
Shipping Policy
As a buyer, you pay for shipping costs and we arrange delivery. If you purchase an item, we will contact you to confirm shipping options and prices. We will make sure that it is as inexpensive for you as possible. Shipping costs we've listed here are estimates. Read our full shipping policy here. →
Size
Height
26.8 in
Width
33.5 in
Depth
30 in
Length
Seat Height
14.6 in
Diameter
Lifecycle
Condition
New
Indoor Warranty
2 years
Materials
Materials
Solid wood, fabric or leather

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