Poul M. Volther

It’s all about function and the simple working of fine materials

The furniture architect Poul M. Volther (1923-2001) was one of the leading lights in Danish design. In 1950, having completed his training as a cabinetmaker, he took over the position as head of FDB Møbler’s design studio from the furniture architect Børge Mogensen. Poul M. Volther quickly demonstrated his unique talent for developing high-quality furniture intended for mass production. In keeping with the spirit of FDB Møbler, he was involved in designing some of the most iconic pieces of furniture of the time, which ended up furnishing many of the new and modern homes being built during the advancement of the welfare state in the decades following the Second World War. His simple and functionalist idiom was rooted in good craftsmanship. Flexible furniture designed for everyday living. Furniture which was not designed for its looks, but for its comfort. One of his best-known pieces is the J46 spoke-back chair from 1956, which was a graceful new take on a modern kitchen chair. The J46 is the most-sold chair for Danish homes, with around 1,2 million sold in 2024. Poul M. Volther was head of design at FDB Møbler until 1955, after which he continued to design furniture, including the iconic Corona chair. He later became a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen.

122 products

J46 Stol 2 stk Bøg af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2 stk Bøg af Poul M. Volther
J46 - Chair - Beech - Signal GreyJ46 - Chair - Beech - Signal Grey
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Dusty Green af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Dusty Green af Poul M. Volther
D20 - Coffee table - OakD20 - Coffee table - Oak
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Pure WhiteJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Pure White
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - OakJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Oak
J46 - Chair - Beech - Black RedJ46 - Chair - Beech - Black Red
J46 - Chair - Beech - Jet BlackJ46 - Chair - Beech - Jet Black
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Jet BlackJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Jet Black
J46 - Chair - Beech - Dust & BonesJ46 - Chair - Beech - Dust & Bones
J46 - Chair - Beech - Bottle GreenJ46 - Chair - Beech - Bottle Green
J46 - Chair - Beech - Dusty GreenJ46 - Chair - Beech - Dusty Green
J46 - Chair - Beech - Pure WhiteJ46 - Chair - Beech - Pure White
C35CH - Dining table w/Dutch extract - OakC35CH - Dining table w/Dutch extract - Oak
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg coral red af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg coral red af Poul M. Volther
J166 Jørna - Chair - Oak - Black leatherJ166 Jørna - Chair - Oak - Black leather
C35 - Large extension leaf - Oak - Dark grey
C35 - Large extension leaf - Oak
C35 - Small extension leaf - Oak - Dark grey
C35 - Small extension leaf - Oak - Black
C35B - Dining table - Oak - OliveC35B - Dining table - Oak - Olive
J53 - Armchair - Oak - GreenJ53 - Armchair - Oak - Green
J53 - Cushion - Taupe (61230)
J48 - Chair - Oak - Black leatherJ48 - Chair - Oak - Black leather
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Violet HairJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Violet Hair
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Dust & Bones af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Dust & Bones af Poul M. Volther
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg bottle green af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg bottle green af Poul M. Volther
J46 - Chair - Beech - Violet HairJ46 - Chair - Beech - Violet Hair
J46 - Chair - Beech - Dark BlueJ46 - Chair - Beech - Dark Blue
J46 - Chair - Beech - Coral RedJ46 - Chair - Beech - Coral Red
J166 Jørna - Chair - Jet Black - Black leatherJ166 Jørna - Chair - Jet Black - Black leather
D20 - Corner table - OakD20 - Corner table - Oak
C35 - Large extension leaf - Oak - Olive
C35 - Large extension leaf - Oak - Light grey
C35 - Small extension leaf - Oak - Olive
C35 - Small extension leaf - Oak
C35C - Dining table - Oak - Light greyC35C - Dining table - Oak - Light grey
C35C - Dining table - OakC35C - Dining table - Oak
C35B - Dining table - Oak - BlackC35B - Dining table - Oak - Black
C35B - Dining table - OakC35B - Dining table - Oak