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The Jørna armchair, designed by the famous architect Poul Volther in 1952, has a special place in Danish furniture design. Volther created this armchair as a tribute to his wife Jørna, who loved to relax while knitting - hence the name. The armchair not only offers space for long knitting needles, but is also ideal for modern devices such as laptops or iPads. With its comfortable and functional design, it invites you to relax and recharge your batteries, embodying the essence of Danish furniture culture.
- Designed by Poul Volther in 1952
- Specially designed for knitting, but also offers space for modern devices
- Combines functionality and comfort, typical of Danish furniture design
Poul M. Volther
The furniture architect Poul M. Volther (1923-2001) was a luminary of Danish design.
He took over the management of the FDB Møbler design studio after Børge Mogensen and became its second head of design.
Volther was known for developing quality furniture in mass production. His designs were functional, simple and focused on quality craftsmanship.
The J46 chair (1956) is one of his best-known works and the best-selling chair in Denmark (approx. 850,000 units).
Volther designed the legendary Corona chair and later taught at the Copenhagen Academy of Art.