The Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl is a masterful example of artistry, functionality, and playful design. Originally conceived by Finn Juhl as an elegant glove storage solution for his wife, Hanne Wilhelm Hansen, the Glove Cabinet made its debut at the 1961 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition as part of an experimental and imaginative bedroom suite. This distinctive piece was crafted in Japanese cherry wood and features a striking interior of colorful painted drawers, all delicately enclosed within a compact, jewelry box-like cabinet.

With its burnished steel legs, brass fittings, and smooth-gliding wheels, the Glove Cabinet by Finn Juhl represents a daring departure from the more restrained functionalism of his early work. Instead, Finn Juhl embraced curiosity, contrast, and imagination—values that came to define his later designs. The Glove Cabinet was part of the 1961 exhibition that marked Finn Juhl’s 25th anniversary and would become his final participation in the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition.

At the time, the Glove Cabinet sparked lively debate. Finn Juhl’s bold use of color and form stood in contrast to the conservative aesthetics of the Klint School, drawing criticism from contemporaries like Børge Mogensen and Arne Karlsen. Yet Finn Juhl stood firm in his conviction, famously responding, “But why should we take the joy out of everything?”—a statement that continues to echo through the Glove Cabinet’s joyful and whimsical design.

Though designed in the early 1960s, the Glove Cabinet remains timeless. Today, it is still celebrated not only as an exceptional piece of design, but as a tribute to Finn Juhl’s belief in the enduring power of creativity. A Glove Cabinet can still be found in Finn Juhl’s own home in Ordrup, north of Copenhagen—proof of its lasting place in both his personal and professional legacy.