Fredericia Furniture
Since the early 20th century, Fredericia has manufactured alluring and sophisticated Scandinavian furniture produced with the highest standards of quality in mind. The Danish brand collaborates with today’s top design talent and over time partnered with celebrated mid-century modernists such as Hans Wegner, Arne Vodder, Jens Risom — a leading figure in Scandinavian design and Knoll’s first designer — and Nanna Ditzel, whose Hanging Egg chair for Sika was a favorite for flashy fashion shoots of the 1960s.
Fredericia was founded in 1911 by N.P. Ravnsø as the Fredericia Chair Factory. In 1930, with the idea of creating a range of durable furniture made in the traditional styles of the era, Fredericia secured a license to manufacture pieces for German company Thonet.
In 1955 Danish businessman Andreas Graversen acquired Fredericia. Graversen had previously established what would become a long-lived partnership with notable furniture designer Børge Mogensen, a former teaching assistant to pioneering architect and designer Kaare Klint. Graversen sought to introduce modern flourishes to traditional Scandinavian furniture design at Fredericia — and owing to his business savvy and vision, coupled with Mogensen's artistic sensibilities and deep understanding of organic materials, the company successfully debuted various furnishings designed in the Scandinavian modern style that are still coveted today.
Fredericia brought Mogensen's iconic Spanish chair to market in 1958. With its solid European oak frame, wide armrests and suspended saddle leather seat and backrest, this signature piece solidified Fredericia's standing in Denmark — and around the world — as a premier furniture company. Mogensen designed many renowned pieces during his career at Fredericia, including the practical, rustic Hunting chair.
After Mogensen's death in 1972, Fredericia continued to flourish as a manufacturer. The company continues to work with legendary designers — witness its impossibly innovative Stingray rocking chair, designed by Thomas Pedersen, for example — and in 2020 acquired the Erik Jørgensen furniture company. Fredericia is now owned by Graversen's son, Thomas Graversen.
On 1stDibs, explore a range of vintage Fredericia seating, storage pieces and tables.
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Creator: Fredericia
Børge Mogensen Set of Oak and Leather "Spanish" Dining Arm Chairs Model BM3238
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of vintage "BM 3238" dining arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made t...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Chair, 1956, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chairs designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints.
With Hallingdal wool fabric from K...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Rocking Chair by Hans J. Wegner, Model J16
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Hans J. Wegner rocking chair with frame of cherry.
Seat made of papercord.
Model J16
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Cherry
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of nut.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Pair of Børge Mogensen Model 2257 Oak Lounge Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik V
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant armchairs model 2257 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ahead of i...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather.
Legs of soap treated oak.
Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Danish "The Spanish Chair" by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture Model 2226
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A later edition of the iconic "Spanish Chair" designed by Børge Mogensen’s in 1958 and manufactured for Fredericia. This version is made from solid oak combined with the highest cali...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chairs, model 2256
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chairs new upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline.
Frame of oak.
Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Fredericia Furniture Stingray Rocking Chair by Thomas Pedersen
By Thomas Pedersen, Fredericia
Located in Basildon, London
Introducing the stunning Stingray Rocking Chair by renowned designer Thomas Pedersen for Fredericia. Crafted with the utmost attention to detail, this chair features a unique and erg...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table, Fredericia, Denmark, Model 6286
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid oiled oak.
Made by Fredericia, model 6286.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Mogensen 2213 Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2213 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for his own home in 1962. With generous proportions, modest aesthetic, a choice of materials and execution secon...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Two and a half Seat Sofa, model 2335
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two and a half seat sofa with original black leather upholstery.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2335, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Early 2000s Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Dresser Chest of Drawers by Henning Jorgensen
By Fredericia, Henning Jørgensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Vintage Danish chest of drawers in teak designed by Henning Jørgensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik, Denmark circa 1960s. This unique low ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Jasper Morrison Pon Coffee Table
By Fredericia, Jasper Morrison
Located in Berkeley, CA
Jasper Morrison Pon coffee table is a series of solid wood side tables in different sizes that are both very stable, versatile and whi...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Space Copenhagen Swoon Dining Chair, Swivel Base
By Fredericia, Space Copenhagen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Space Copenhagen Swoon dining chair, swivel base is the smallest upright version of Swoon, is a size that’s even more compact. With...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
c. 1960s. Made in Denmark. Oak wood frame with leather sling.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The seat has been reupholstered with nw cognac brown aniline leather. Designed 1956 the Mo...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Dining or Writing Table in Solid Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining table model '6289', oak, Denmark, design 1966
Børge Mogensen designed this dining table in 1966 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. The tab...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier examples with the double rear stretchers. The Oak and leather are both in very good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Huge Expandable Oak Center Table
By Søren Holst, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
A huge expandable European white oak coffee, center table by Soren Holst for Fredericia. Extends from 120 to 160 to full 200cm via a simple yet very effective system. Extremely robus...
Category
Late 20th Century Danish Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
J16 Rocking chair, Hans J. Wegner
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Neuss, NW
J16 rocking chair by Hans J. Wegner for Fredericia from the 1940s. High-quality solid frame made of stained beech wood with hand-woven seat made of paper yarn.
Quality Features:
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Category
1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Beech
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208.
It's upholstered with the original black leather. The legs are made of mahogany.
The cushions are fill...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
Børge Mogensen Dining Table Shaker Oak Midcentury
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, BE
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid soap / pigmented oak. Made by Fredericia Furniture, model 6289.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful armchair designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s and manufactured by Fredericia. Typical of Mogensen's timeless elegance with minimalistic sharp yet refined lines. Made in ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in 1967. T...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212.
It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black.
The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Category
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204, made by Fredericia ...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Canvas
Hugo Passos Piloti Table Large
By Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Hugo Passos Piloti table – Extra Large is a series of solid oak side tables. The subtle detailing of the table top creates the impression of a single line...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Model 3237, Cognac
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Outstanding quality and very comfortable. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged side. The exposed construction was too sophisticated ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 203 in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
This fantastic sofa was designed by Borge Mogensen in 1955 as model 203 for Fredericia Stolefabrik and manufactured sometime between 1955 and 1960. In period...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Wool, Teak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with walnut elegance leather.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
Minerva sofa or Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for France & Søn, 1960s
By Fredericia
Located in Praha, CZ
- 1960s
- Made in Denmark
- Good original condition
- New black upholstery
- Wooden parts refreshed
- Very good condition !
- Marked by maker.
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Armchair, Fredericia Furniture, oak and leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen armchair made in partly solid oak.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair – Model 3237
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Spanish chair in solid oak and patinated leather. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Dunes Sørensen leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with dunes aniline leather from Sørensen leather.
Legs in teak.
Model 2204 + 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish Chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living s...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seater "Model 211" Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare vintage sofa in oak and teakwood by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in 1956. This model was made in different sizes and is very rarely...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak, Teak
Pair of Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of oak and leather lounge chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture c.1960s, Denmark. The chairs have a low wide leather sling seat in cognac and the seat backs showcase...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with jepard aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous and beautiful shaped 3-seater sofa, model 2213, was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture in Denmark in 1962. Mogensen designed this sofa for his own living...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Leather, Canvas
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap treated Oak, Model 262, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 262, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
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 mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. 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:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge 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...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Fredericia Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Fredericia furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Fredericia 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 Fredericia furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 151 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 183 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Fredericia were created in the mid-century modern style in europe during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Vodder, Niels Otto Møller, and France & Søn. Prices for Fredericia furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $522 and can go as high as $44,200, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,421.