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

A wall-mounted book shelf with solid teak sides, beech lamellas. Designed circa 1949. Made by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen. H. 39. W. 63. D. 29 cm.

The interor presented at The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition at Design Museum Danmark, 1949, consists the most interesting and sculptural pieces of furniture designed by Børge Mogensen.

Literature: Grete Jalk [ed.]: “40 Years of Danish Furniture Design”, vol. 3, p. 117.

Litterature: “Møbler tegnet af Børge Mogensen”, Arkitektens forlag 1968, ill. p. 34–35.

Condition

Normal patina due to age and use, including scratches and marks. Minor chip at the back.

Auction

Modern art and design, 28 November 2023

Category

Modern Furniture

Estimate

4,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

6,000 DKK  

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