The Table Bench | Finn Juhl | 1953
After gaining international recognition in the U.S. in the early 1950s, Finn Juhl designed a range of furniture featuring steel pipe frames, inspired by the American designers he encountered. Among these pieces is the Table Bench — a design cherished by collectors for its lightness and understated elegance. The Table Bench offers a high degree of customization: it comes in three lengths and is available in veneer finishes of teak, oak, walnut, or Oregon pine, as well as black linoleum. The legs can be selected in burnished steel, black, orange, or light blue. It can also be ordered with or without matte polished brass edges, and with an optional foldable, padded cushion.
Please note that the versions shown here represent only a selection of the many available options. For a complete overview of colors and materials, please explore the material page.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953
Materials:
Teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine veneer or black linoleum and matching wooden toes.
Legs in burnished or painted steel in black, orange or light blue.
With or without brass edges.
With or without cushion in textile or leather.
Upholstery:
Cushion: Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5511 (With brass edges)
L: 112 cm | W: 45 cm | H: 39 cm
FJ 5517 (With brass edges)
L: 170 cm I B: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
FJ 5522 (With brass edges)
L: 225 cm I W: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
FJ 5512 (Without brass edges)
L: 112 cm I W: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
After gaining international recognition in the U.S. in the early 1950s, Finn Juhl designed a range of furniture featuring steel pipe frames, inspired by the American designers he encountered. Among these pieces is the Table Bench — a design cherished by collectors for its lightness and understated elegance. The Table Bench offers a high degree of customization: it comes in three lengths and is available in veneer finishes of teak, oak, walnut, or Oregon pine, as well as black linoleum. The legs can be selected in burnished steel, black, orange, or light blue. It can also be ordered with or without matte polished brass edges, and with an optional foldable, padded cushion.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953
Materials:
Teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine veneer or black linoleum and matching wooden toes.
Legs in burnished or painted steel in black, orange or light blue.
With or without brass edges.
With or without cushion in textile or leather.
Upholstery:
Cushion: Textile or leather
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5511 (With brass edges)
L: 112 cm | W: 45 cm | H: 39 cm
FJ 5517 (With brass edges)
L: 170 cm I B: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
FJ 5522 (With brass edges)
L: 225 cm I W: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
FJ 5512 (Without brass edges)
L: 112 cm I W: 45 cm I H: 39 cm
A Scandinavian
Classic Abroad
Following his breakthrough in the U.S. in the early 1950s, Finn Juhl designed a collection featuring steel pipe frames, including the iconic Table Bench. This design was was also included in the large-scale exhibition called 'Design in Scandinavia'. The exhibition, curated by Finn Juhl himself, traveled across 22 cities in North America between 1954 and 1957 and was attended by approximately 650,000 visitors.
As a result of this exposure and thanks to its lightness and timeless elegance, the Table Bench remains highly coveted by collectors and consistently commands strong prices at auctions worldwide.
Timelessness and Versatility
The Table Bench is a uniquely elegant piece that adapts effortlessly to different uses around the home. Its sophisticated design combines contrasting materials and textures in a timeless way. Perfect as a low table for books and art or as a comfortable seat with an optional cushion, the Table Bench remains one of Finn Juhl’s most beloved designs. It can be customized with two solid brass strips along the top to keep the cushion in place, creating a convenient spot for personal items beside the seating area.
