The Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk with Tray Unit Small
By Finn Juhl
Leadtime: Made to Order 8 to 12 weeks
Denmark
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The Nyhavn Desk by House of Finn Juhl is a timeless example of Danish design that blends visual lightness with functional sophistication. Designed by the renowned Danish architect Finn Juhl, the House of Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk is available in three sizes, with or without an optional tray unit featuring three drawers.
The House of Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk can be customized with a veneered tabletop in teak, oak, walnut, Oregon pine, or linoleum in black or mushroom colors. It features elegant wooden toes on slender burnished steel legs, which can alternatively be finished in black, orange, or light blue. The optional tray unit is available in a warm or cool color palette, adding a subtle pop of color that reflects Finn Juhl’s fascination with Goethe’s theory of warm and cool tones.
Originally created in 1945 when Finn Juhl established his first studio at 33 Nyhavn in central Copenhagen, the Nyhavn Desk was inspired by the clean, modern lines of American designers such as Charles Eames. The design marked a shift in Juhl’s work, offering a more restrained and functional form while retaining the sculptural elegance that defines his legacy. The simple burnished steel leg detail would go on to influence much of his later furniture in the 1950s. Even after relocating his studio to 38 Sølvgade in 1957, Finn Juhl continued to use the same desk design, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Throughout his career, Finn Juhl explored the concept of visual lightness. The Nyhavn Desk exemplifies this philosophy with its slender, almost invisible legs and minimalist aesthetic. While more understated than some of his sculptural pieces, the Nyhavn Desk by House of Finn Juhl retains all the character and refinement that define his work.
This item is made to order and fully customizable. With a wide range of configurations for drawers, legs, tabletop materials, and finishes, we recommend contacting us directly to create your perfect version of the House of Finn Juhl Nyhavn Desk. Our friendly and knowledgeable staff will help you create your bespoke piece.
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What is Nørdikka Collective?
Nørdikka Collective is a new design and lifestyle brand that showcases Nordic & Scandinavian furniture, lighting, décor, and lifestyle products for audiences in the Americas.
Nørdikka opened its first physical showroom in Miami, Florida in January 2024. In December 2024, we announced plans for a new, improved showroom and design studio in Spring 2025.
What is Scandinavian & Nordic Design?
People from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Norway, Sweden—and Iceland) obsess over high-quality design, exquisite craftsmanship, and sustainability.
From mid-century modern icons to today's emerging designers, they believe beautiful design improves lives and that intentional consumption can even make us happier.
Why Makes Scandinavian Design Special?
People from Scandinavia and the Nordic countries self-report higher levels of happiness with their lives than than anywhere else on Earth. Despite cloudy, wet summers and long, cold winter nights, many there find a contentment most of us only wish for.
We are not suggesting that incorporating Scandinavian design in your home will make you happier (wink). But we do believe that making intentional choices about the objects that surround us—their beauty, longevity, and functionality—can improve our daily lives.
What "Scandinavian" philosophies & values?
Nørdikka Collective showcases classic pieces by iconic mid-century designers, alongside work by the region's emerging talent. What unites them is a timeless pursuit of design perfection: form follows function; beauty in minimalism; quality is luxury; and longevity is sustainability.
The term "Scandinavian" isn't just about our objects, but rather the philosophies and values the objects represent. Our partners revere environmental stewardship, value human-centered manufacturing, and work to preserve their cultures' design heritage for future generations.
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The Vision
Nørdikka Collective is a design and lifestyle brand featuring Nordic & Scandinavian furniture, lighting, and other design-related products for the Americas.
We are a new platform for community-driven conversations about design's role in our daily lives and a bridge between cultures.
The Founders
Co-founder and creative director Amy Larson is an American artist and designer of Danish descent with roots in Western Montana and South Florida.
Co-founder Matthew Aho is a Finnish American New York-native with a trade background and strong ties to South America and the Caribbean.
The Showroom
Nørdikka Collective opened its Miami, Florida showroom doors at design hub Miami Ironside in January 2024 to serve South Florida's local and international communities.
In December 2024, we announced plans for a new, improved showroom and design studio scheduled to open in spring 2025.