Rare Finn Juhl 2-extension table for Bovirke Denmark (4 to 8 seats)

Dining table in teak designed by Finn Juhl for Bovirke. Denmark, mid-1950s.

• 2 leaves L 50 cm x W 94.5 cm.
• Table length 140 cm / 190 cm / 240 cm, for 4 to 8 people.
• Woodwork carefully refinished by our restorer.
• 2 minor accidents, negligible, see photos.
• There is a normal difference in color between the 2 extension leaves and the tabletop, due to their low usage. (Little/no wear)
• The 2 extension leaves can be stored under the tabletop, in a special box.
• This piece of furniture is unsigned but widely recognized as such.
• A rare piece!
• Cabinet can be disassembled if required.

Bovirke BO65 table with two leaves – Finn Juhl, 1950s Danish design

This teak dining table, designed by Finn Juhl for the Danish manufacturer Bovirke, illustrates the search for balance between elegance and functionality that characterizes post-war Scandinavian furniture. Its harmonious proportions and the sobriety of its construction attest to a design philosophy where each element responds to a specific use.

This BO65 model was presented in 1948 at the “New Home” exhibition in Copenhagen. This event marked an important milestone in the collaboration between the designer and Poul H. Lund, owner of Bovirke, who sought to develop a production of modern, high-quality furniture adapted to new ways of living.

A Danish table extendable from 140 to 240 cm

This rectangular table features a particularly ingenious design. Its 140 cm top can be extended by two leaves of 50 cm each, allowing for three configurations of 140, 190, or 240 cm and accommodating four to eight guests. When not in use, the leaves are stored in a specially designed compartment under the tabletop. This solution avoids the need for additional storage space and preserves the table’s proportions when closed.

The woodwork of this example, produced in Denmark in the mid-1950s, has been carefully renovated in our restoration workshop. The leaves show a slight difference in shade compared to the main top, a consequence of their less frequent use.

Although this example does not bear Finn Juhl’s signature, its attribution is based on its comparison with a documented model. This table stands as a testament to mid-20th-century Danish design, combining quality cabinetmaking, simplicity of form, and functional ingenuity.

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