Børge Mogensen (b. Aalborg 1914, d. Gentofte 1972)
“The Spanish Chair”. A pair of oak armchairs, seat and back with patinated cognac-coloured leather. Model 2226. Designed 1958. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. (2)
“The Spanish Chair” was presented at the Cabinet-makers Guild Exhibition at “Designmuseum Danmark” 19. Sept.-5. Oct. 1958. By cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen under the theme. “Furniture for a country House”.
The Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensens masterly interpretation of a traditional type of chair often found in areas influenced by ancient Islamic culture - from Andalusia to northern India. Mogensen drew inspiration from a trip to Spain in 1958. He modernised the shape, eliminating the elaborate carvings while retaining the important feature: the broad armrests that give the chair character and provide a practical place to put a glass or cup. The combination of oak and butt leather gives a strong, rustic appearance. Reference Fredericia Furniture.
Literature: Grete Jalk (Red.), “40 years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol 4, p. 66–69.
Noritsugu Oda, “Danish Chairs”, p. 136–37.
Frederik Sieck, “Danish Furniture Design”, p. 177.
Slight wear due to age and use. Small crackles in the seats on the edges.
Modern art and design, 27 August 2013
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