Folke Pålsson

Danish designer Folke Pålsson was part of the design collective at FDB (Fællesforeningen for Danmarks Brugsforeninger), a cooperative established after the Second World War with the aim of democratizing design. Inspired in part by the German Bauhaus movement, FDB sought to create high-quality, beautiful and durable furniture at prices accessible to everyday people.

Pålsson’s best-known design is the J77 chair, now produced by HAY, which embodies the essence of FDB furniture: minimalist, functional and timelessly elegant. Its clean lines, practical construction and light, airy form reflect the democratic design values that continue to resonate today.