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

J53 - Armchair - Oak - TaupeJ53 - Armchair - Oak - Taupe
J53 - Armchair - Oak - BeigeJ53 - Armchair - Oak - Beige
J53 - Armchair - Oak - Light GreyJ53 - Armchair - Oak - Light Grey
L40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - Dark GreyL40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - Dark Grey
L40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - BeigeL40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - Beige
L40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - Dark GreyL40 Bellamie - Lounge chair - Steel - Dark Grey
J53 - Cushion - Beige (00)
J53 - Cushion - Green (32)
J53 - Cushion - Light Grey (30)
J48 - Chair - Smoked oak - Cognac leatherJ48 - Chair - Smoked oak - Cognac leather
J48 - Chair - Smoked oak - Black leatherJ48 - Chair - Smoked oak - Black leather
J48 - Chair - Oak - Cognac leatherJ48 - Chair - Oak - Cognac leather
J48 - Chair - Oak - Dark brown leatherJ48 - Chair - Oak - Dark brown leather
J48 - Chair - Oak - Anthracite GreyJ48 - Chair - Oak - Anthracite Grey
J48 - Chair - Oak veneerJ48 - Chair - Oak veneer
J48 - Chair - 2 pcs - Oak - Black leatherJ48 - Chair - 2 pcs - Oak - Black leather
J48 - Chair - Oak - Jet Black - Black leatherJ48 - Chair - Oak - Jet Black - Black leather
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Black-red af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg Black-red af Poul M. Volther
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - RootsJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Roots
J46 Stol 2stk Bøg dark blue af Poul M. Volther J46 Stol 2stk Bøg dark blue af Poul M. Volther
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Mailbox RedJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Mailbox Red
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - YellowJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Yellow
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Signal GreyJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Beech - Signal Grey
J46 - Chair - Beech - RootsJ46 - Chair - Beech - Roots
J46 - Chair - Beech - Mailbox RedJ46 - Chair - Beech - Mailbox Red
J46 - Chair - Beech - YellowJ46 - Chair - Beech - Yellow
J46 - Chair - BeechJ46 - Chair - Beech
J46 - Chair - OakJ46 - Chair - Oak
J46 - Chair - Oak - Smoked-coloredJ46 - Chair - Oak - Smoked-colored
J46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Oak - Smoked-coloredJ46 - Chair - 2 pcs - Oak - Smoked-colored
J179 Skjern - Stool - Ash - SteelJ179 Skjern - Stool - Ash - Steel
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Green (32)
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Brown
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Light Grey (02)
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Dark Grey (28)
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Beige (61)
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Dark Blue (36)
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Cognac leather
J166 Jørna - Cushion - Black leather
J166 Jørna - Chair - Smoked oak - GreenJ166 Jørna - Chair - Smoked oak - Green