COCKTAIL BENCH 1951
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COCKTAIL BENCH 1951
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Product Overview: The Cocktail Bench, designed by Finn Juhl in 1951, was originally created for Baker Furniture in the USA and named the 'Rectangular Cocktail Table'. It was relaunched in 2018 under the name 'Cocktail Bench'.
Specifications: The bench is made from solid walnut or oak, measuring 221 cm in length, 44 cm in width, and 40 cm in height, with a weight of 20.5 kg and a volume of 0.57 m3.
Design Inspiration: The design reflects the American cocktail party culture of the 1950s, a period of economic prosperity and social extravagance in the US. Finn Juhl was influenced by this cultural phenomenon, which is evident in the design of both the Cocktail Bench and the round Cocktail Table.
Usage: The bench is versatile, suitable for use as a table for art displays, books, or lamps. It is also featured in Finn Juhl's own house in Copenhagen.
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MODEL COCKTAIL BENCH / DESIGN FINN JUHL
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COCKTAIL BENCH 1951 In 1951, Finn Juhl designed the bench for Baker Furniture in USA, who named it “Rectangular Cocktail table”. However, in the original drawing Finn Juhl referred to it simply as “bench”, which is the reason why we have decided to name it “Cocktail Bench”. The details on the Cocktail Bench is recognizable from the round Cocktail Table, which was relaunched in 2009. The economy was booming in the US during the 1950s. Hollywood and the new upper class had made cocktail parties immensely popular and Finn Juhl was readily impressed by this newfound American extravagance, which he got...
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