Flemming Lassen Furniture
Architect Flemming Lassen was as noted for his furnishings as he was for his buildings, and he created bedroom furniture and other pieces specifically for the inviting interiors he brought to fruition. The Danish modernist is credited by many for his role in introducing his native country to functionalism, which prioritizes practicality over excessive ornamentation in design. Lassen is widely known for his comfortable, plush vintage sofas, lounge chairs and other seating, such as the overstuffed Tired Man armchair and Mingle sofa.
Lassen's mother and father were both painters. In the early 1900s, he and his brother — architect Mogens Lassen — began to attend boarding school where they befriended Arne Jacobsen, with whom Flemming would come to share an affinity for the principles of functionalism. Jacobsen became a leading light of Scandinavian modernism — his celebrated mid-century designs include the Swan chair and the Egg chair — and he and Flemming remained close throughout their lives, maintaining a strong personal relationship as well as a professional bond as like-minded colleagues.
Lassen and Jacobsen exchanged ideas and collaborated — the former shared his friend’s holistic approach to building projects, which is evidenced by Jacobsen’s design for the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Jacobsen’s designs for the property encompassed everything from the architecture to interiors and furnishings. Together, Lassen and Jacobsen won an award at the “Architects Building and Housing Exhibition,” which was held at the Forum in Copenhagen in 1929. The duo was recognized for its “House of the Future,” a circular structure fitted with a then-revolutionary automatic garage door opener and windows that rolled up and down with a handle — just as they would in a car. The House of the Future has influenced Danish architecture to this day.
Flemming also often collaborated with his older brother Mogens, designing buildings and furniture alike. Mogens designed all kinds of tables and seating, and worked with the likes of Jacobsen, Finn Juhl and Ole Wanscher on various projects.
Flemming Lassen created the oak-and-sheepskin Tired Man armchair for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Competition in 1935. Three years later, he designed the Mingle sofa. Both seating pieces are very popular with collectors today.
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1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Wood
1930s Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wood, Fabric
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Oak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Mohair, Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Ash, Velvet
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Lambskin, Birch
2010s Danish Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Bouclé, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Pine
1940s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Lambskin, Birch
2010s Danish Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Bouclé, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1940s Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Mahogany
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Fabric, Wood
Early 2000s Danish Flemming Lassen Furniture
Fabric, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Ash, Velvet
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Pine
1950s Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Fabric, Cane, Rattan
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Oak
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Leather, Mahogany
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Beech
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Leather, Wood
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Wood
Early 20th Century Dutch Art Deco Flemming Lassen Furniture
Velvet, Oak
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Wood
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Beech
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Velvet, Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wood, Sheepskin
1930s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Velvet, Birch
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Lambskin, Oak
1950s Finnish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Ash
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Flemming Lassen Furniture
Brass
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Bamboo, Rattan
1940s Danish Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool
1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Textile
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Sheepskin, Walnut
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Bamboo, Cane, Rattan
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Beech
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture
Wool, Beech