Finn Juhl's design was originally inspired by a piece made by cabinetmaker, Niels Vodder, in Brazilian rosewood, displayed at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in 1948. The spacious dining table comes with two extension leaves, allowing for you to create an adaptable environment and seating space for groups both large and small. The table has been finished with unique sterling silver inlays, strewn across the tabletop like a blanket of stars. The inlays are not only just a beautiful decorative feature, but a purposeful indication of how many people can sit around the table, ranging from four to fourteen spaces.
Finn Juhl was born on the 30th January 1912 in Frederiksberg, Denmark.
Although trained in architecture, it was his modern furniture designs that made him an international name. His first pieces of furniture were designed for his own apartment and were manufactured by the young Danish carpenter, Niels Vodder.
In 1946 Juhl got his first major interior assignment at Bing and Grøndahl’s store at Amagertorv in Copenhagen. This later became one of his main works and was awarded with the Eckersberg Medal in 1947. Soon after, he was given the opportunity to help furnish the new headquarters of the United Nations in NY - something which established his name with the American audience.
He is most famous today for his iconic furniture designs including The Chieftan Chair and The 108 Chair which are now produced by the House of Finn Juhl.
