1948/​550

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

A free-standing three-seater sofa with oak legs, upholstered on sides, back and loose cushions with patinated cognac coloured leather. Model 2213. Designed 1962. Manufactured and marked with label by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1996. 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.

Auction

Modern art and design, 26 November 2019

Category
Estimate

15,000–20,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

16,000 DKK  

10 bids

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