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

Writing desk with frame of steel. Teak top and two drawer sections, each with two drawers in front, handles of steel. Designed 1953. This example manufactured 1953–60 by Søborg Møbelfabrik. H. 71 cm. W. 80 cm. L. 165 cm.

Børge Mogensen and Søborg Møbelfabrik presented the teak and steel series at the Spring Exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark, 1953.

Literature: Bygge & Bo, spring 1953, p. 6 and p. 26. Literature: Per H. Hansen & Klaus Petersen. “Danish Furniture guide”, p. 115.

Condition

Restored. Minor wear due to age and use including some scratches and marks. Top with some notches and wood filler, small round holes (se photo). Top edge with three white marks.

Auction

Modern art and design, 11 February 2020

Category
Estimate

15,000 DKK

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Price realised

12,000 DKK  

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