The Nyhavn Dining Table | Finn Juhl | 1953
Finn Juhl’s signature sense of visual lightness carries effortlessly into the Nyhavn Dining Table — a natural evolution of his original desk design. His focus on practicality and precision is evident in the table’s refined proportions and thoughtful construction. Easy to maintain and designed to age beautifully, the table can be customized in a variety of finishes. When not in use, the extension leaves hang vertically at either end. The tabletop is available in teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine, or linoleum in the colors ‘Black’ or ‘Mushroom’.
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, relaunched in 2015
Materials:
Teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine veneer or linoleum in the colours 'black' or 'mushroom' with matching wooden toes. Tabletop in veneer or linoleum with solid edges. Painted frame in black, orange or light blue.
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5360
L: 170/278 cm | W: 85 cm | H: 72.5 cm
Finn Juhl’s signature sense of visual lightness carries effortlessly into the Nyhavn Dining Table — a natural evolution of his original desk design. His focus on practicality and precision is evident in the table’s refined proportions and thoughtful construction. Easy to maintain and designed to age beautifully, the table can be customized in a variety of finishes. When not in use, the extension leaves hang vertically at either end. The tabletop is available in teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine, or linoleum in the colors ‘Black’ or ‘Mushroom’.
Design:
Finn Juhl
Year:
1953, relaunched in 2015
Materials:
Teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine veneer or linoleum in the colours 'black' or 'mushroom' with matching wooden toes. Tabletop in veneer or linoleum with solid edges. Painted frame in black, orange or light blue.
Model and Dimensions:
FJ 5360
L: 170/278 cm | W: 85 cm | H: 72.5 cm
A Table with Character
The Nyhavn Dining Table reflects Finn Juhl’s evolving dialogue with functionality and form. While earlier designs were often sculptural and exclusive, this table marked a shift — a more accessible piece that still carried Finn Juhl’s artistic sensibility. Inspired by the clean lines of American modernism, he added his own refined detailing and craftsmanship.
The distinctive use of color, such as the vibrant orange and deep blue, illustrates Finn Juhl’s interest in the emotional effects of color — rooted in Goethe’s theory of warm and cool tones — and adds an expressive dimension to an otherwise understated design.
The elegant dining table can also be seen as Finn Juhl’s response to criticism of his earlier, more sculptural and exclusive designs.
