J39 Mogensen chair, vintage lacquered beech - paper cord

Fredericia

$562.00

Colour: Natural paper yarn, brown


Fredericia
J39 Mogensen chair
$562.00



Description

Fredericia's J39 chair is a classic of Danish furniture design, created in 1947 by architect Børge Mogensen. A timeless and organic combination of a solid wood frame and a paper yarn seat, the J39 chair works perfectly by a dining table as well as in the living room or office. This chair is made of beech and finished with a lacquer that gives it a gorgeously vintage-y look.

Mogensen designed the chair originally for FDB, the Danish Consumers’ Co-operative Society, which chose Mogensen as its head designer in 1939. FDB’s furniture production started in the 1940s and their main idea was functionalist and democratic design for the people – as the J39 chair gained popularity, it also earned the nickname ‘The People’s Chair’.

Colour
Natural paper yarn, brown
Width
49 cm
Depth
44 cm
Height
78 cm
Seat height
46 cm
Seat material
Paper yarn
Main material
Lacquered beech
Weight
4.5 kg
Care instructions
Wood: Clean with a soft cloth tightly wrung out in clean water. Wipe the wood following the direction of the grain. For dirty surfaces, use a mild solution of soap flakes or a universal cleaning agent. Then polish with a soft, dry cloth.
Paper yarn: Vacuum-clean gently with a soft nozzle at medium suction. Remove wet stains immediately with a soft cloth or paper towel, but do not rub.
Warranty
7 years
Product ID
FRE32392202510

Børge Mogensen

Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914 –1972) was one of the most influential designers of the Danish modern. Mogensen studied furniture design at Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, and his designs aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. Soon after his graduation Mogensen was named the chief of Danish Consumers’ Co-operative Society FDB, which focused on producing functional, durable and affordable furniture for all social classes.

Mogensen’s designs were often extremely modest and confident at the same time, and the same goes for his personality. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques and supported the industrial production of furniture. His work was also influenced by folk art, lithography and Japanese wood carvings. During his career Mogensen was awarded with the Eckersberg Medal and C.F. Hansen Medal, and in 1972 he was named Honorary Royal Designer for Industry by the British Royal Society of Arts.

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  • M

    Sheffield, United Kingdom

    5

    We, as a family, are simply delighted to have this timeless design in our dining room. The visual, technical, material, finishing, and comfort aspects of this dining chair design are perfect, and we feel privileged to have them in our home.

    423 days ago

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