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

A freestanding three seater sofa with cherry wood legs, upholstered on sides, back and loose cushions with reddish/brown leather. Model 2213. Designed 1962. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Furniture, 2000. 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

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches.

Auction

Modern art and design, 1 October 2024

Category
Estimate

25,000 DKK

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Price realised

24,000 DKK  

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