

Dining table 'Judas'
1948
Named for its discreet silver inlays, Finn Juhl’s so-called “Judas” table is one of the most intriguing works of Danish modern furniture. Set into the richly grained wooden top are thirty small silver discs, a quiet allusion to the thirty pieces of silver in the biblical story of Judas’ betrayal. Rather than serving as mere ornament, these inlays are positioned around the perimeter to indicate individual place settings, transforming a moral tale into a subtle guide for how the table is used. The result is a dining table that unites narrative, symbolism and function with great restraint.
- Medium
- Rosewood with silver inlays.
- Dimensions
- Location
- Park Avenue Armory, New York, NY
Notes
Exhibited by Modernity Stockholm at TEFAF New York 2026 (Park Avenue Armory, New York, May 15–19, 2026). Price upon inquiry TEFAF Vetted.
More by Finn Juhl
Start the Discussion
Request access to join the discussion