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Flemming Lassen Furniture

Danish, 1902-1984

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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Creator: Flemming Lassen
Flemming Lassen Midcentury Sofa with Sheepskin Produced by Asko, 1950s
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Flemming Lassen Mohair Easy Chair
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Flemming Lassen "Tired Man" Sheepskin Lounge Chair and Ottoman
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Flemming Lassen Ingeborg Lounge Chairs Chairs
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Rare Bunk Bed by Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare children's bed/bunk bed in solid, patinated Oregon pine from 1935. By Flemming Lassen and Erhard Rasmussen.
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Pine

Rare Children's Bed by Flemming Lassen
By Flemming Lassen
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Rare children's bed in solid patinated Oregon pine from 1935. By Flemming Lassen and Erhard Rasmussen.
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Pair of Longe Chairs
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Flemming Lassen Pair of Easy Chairs in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
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Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Sheepskin

Mayor Sofa, Model AJ5, Designed by Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen
By Arne Jacobsen, Flemming Lassen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Mayor sofa, model AJ5, is a beautiful and iconic piece of furniture designed by Arne Jacobsen and Flemming Lassen in 1939. The sofa is known for its ele...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture

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Wool, Oak

Flemming Lassen Settee in Beige Sheepskin, 1940s
By Flemming Lassen, Jacob Kjaer
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Flemming Lassen, two-seat settee for master cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær, Copenhagen. Beige sheepskin upholstery and ash legs. Designed, 1940. Please view ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Flemming Lassen Furniture

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Sheepskin

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Flemming Lassen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Flemming Lassen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Flemming Lassen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Flemming Lassen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Rud Thygesen, Philip Arctander, and Magnus Stephensen. Prices for Flemming Lassen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £1,517 and can go as high as £22,515, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £9,615.

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