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At Table with JUDD By Rebecca Sherman. Photography Eric Poitevin. Eight-piece dinner service by Donald Judd for Puiforcat. A r a r e t a b l e w a r e s e r v i c e sketched in 1989 by artist Donald Judd was never produced, and the designs languished in the artist's archives for almost 30 years after his death in 1994. Now a collaboration between Donald Judd Foundation and French silversmith Puiforcat has brought Judd's original designs to life. Rendered in polished sterling silver, the collection is as elegant and exacting as Judd's renowned sculpture, furniture, and architecture. Made to order by Puiforcat artisans at the company's workshop near Paris, the dinner service for eight includes dinner, dessert, salad, soup, and bread plates, as well as a cup and large serving bowl. Although Judd originally produced a few prototypes in stainless steel and ceramic, he was never able to achieve the sharp-edged precision he desired. Flavin Judd, artistic director of the Judd Foundation and Donald's son, worked closely with Puiforcat's artistic directors to interpret DONALD 38