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

“Kupé”. A free-standing two-seated sofa with oak legs, upholstered with light patinated natural leather. Model 2192. Designed 1971. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Furniture, 2008. L. 154 cm.

An elegant high-backed leather sofa designed in 1971. Mogensen wanted to design a sofa for peaceful relaxation in front of the fireplace. He was inspired by the distinctive lines of the British “hall porter's chair” - a classic wing-style chair specially designed to capture heat from the open fireplaces typical of the cold housing of the past. In Danish, the popular term for this model is a “compartment sofa” because it fits snugly round its occupant like the comfortable seats in a first-class train compartment. The sofa is available in two- and three-seater versions as well as a double two-seater version that seats four people. Reference Fredericia Furniture.

Condition

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

Auction

Modern art and design, 27 March 2018

Category
Estimate

40,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

42,000 DKK  

7 bids

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