2447/​930

Børge Mogensen (b. Aalborg 1914, d. Gentofte 1972)

A freestanding three seater sofa with dark stained mahogany legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with brown leather. Model 2213. Designed 1962. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1985. L. 221 cm.

Børge Mogensen designed this sofa in 1962 for his home in Gentofte north of Copenhagen, where it still stands, placed between the two tables that dictated the measurements of the sofa. The simplicity and clean lines have since made the sofa one of the most recognised Mogensen pieces, still used widely today in government buildings, embassies, executive offices and private homes all over the world. Reference Fredericia Furniture.

Condition

Wear due to age and use. Marks and scratches. Cushions with colour difference. Back with a few pressure marks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 19 November 2024

Category
Estimate

10,000 DKK

Price realised

Not sold

2 bids

When Bidder Bid
7,500 DKK
7,000 DKK