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Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s

About the Item

The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This lounge chair is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master. Both the two-position Model “2254” chair and “2248” stool were executed by the renowned Danish manufactory, Fredericia Stolefabrik. Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how the these models could be best described. The lounge chair’s design dates back to 1956, the golden age of Danish mid-century modernism. The cubical frames define the design which is very distinctive, even among fellow mid-century pieces. The straight lines of the frames and the solid oak surfaces allow the finger joints and metal screws to stand out, while the look remains airy and open. The geometrical lines are broken by curvature of the seat and backrest of the chair that serve a primarily ergonomic function. The four straight slats in the back curve with the frame, a detail that shows immense craftsmanship on the manufacturer’s side as well. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques. This chair model is also known as Mogensen’s “Slædestolen” (Sled Chair) for the seat and back’s ability to slide, enabling the sitter to lean back into a lounging position. The upholstered seat and back cushions further add to the level of comfort, both physically and visually. Another stylish detail is the upholstered headrest that is attached to the seat by leather straps. The stool, with its matching upholstery and frame, elongates the chair visually, and raises the level of comfort. Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The cushions have their original upholstery. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: Chair 25.78 in W x 34.44 in D x 37.2 in H; Seat height 14.76 in 65.5 cm W x 87.5 cm D x 94.5 cm H; Seat height 37.5 cm Footstool 22.24 in W x 20.66 in D x 13.38 in H 56.5 cm W x 52.5 cm D x 34 cm H About the designer: Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa”. Mogensen’s goal has always been to design and produce quality furniture for the people, with longevity, quality and timelessness in his focus. Because of this, Mogensen was known as “the people’s designer”, a true pioneer in democratic design. In 1972, he was awarded the C.F. Hansen Medal and was appointed Honorary Royal Designer for Industry at the Royal Society of Arts in London. ~H. Shipping: This set will be packed and shipped with the greatest care to make sure you will receive the item in the gallery condition. Complimentary shipping within the Netherlands.

Creator:

Børge Mogensen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 37.21 in (94.5 cm)Width: 25.79 in (65.5 cm)Depth: 34.45 in (87.5 cm)Seat Height: 14.77 in (37.5 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 2

Style:

Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Fabric,Leather,Metal,Oak

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

Mid-20th Century

Date of Manufacture:

1950s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. The cushions have their original upholstery. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.

Seller Location:

Utrecht, NL

Reference Number:

Seller: 202210971stDibs: LU2947329024392

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Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.

While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.

Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs.

Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.

As you will see from the furnishings on 1stDibs, Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.