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Danish modern original daybed in oak model 192 by Børge Mogensen - 1958

Creator: Børge Mogensen (Borge Mogensen) - Fredericia Stolefabrik
Offered by: Goldwood by Boris

Description
Børge Mogensen, daybed 192, 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik in Oak.

This version is the rare large version , we've made a new mattress and upholstery. Fits well in a Japan , zen, wabi sabi and and rustic minimalist inspired interior Designer Børge Mogensen was born in Aalborg, Denmark in 1914. He studied furniture design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts under esteemed Professor Kaare Klint from 1936–38. Next, he studied at the School of Furniture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts from 1938–41, where he also served as Klint’s teaching assistant. In 1942, Mogensen became head of design at the Danish Consumers Coöperative Society (FDB). He opened his own design office in 1950, and was one of a handful of designers who helped define and popularize the "Danish Modern" design style. Mogensen’s aesthetic was clean and highly functional. He was driven to create affordable, practical designs, and his preferred material was wood. Clients included Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fritz Hansen, and Søborg Møbelfabrik, among others. Notable projects include Spokeback Sofa (1945), and Spanish Chair (1959), as well as a variety of shelving and storage designs. He was honored with the Eckersberg Medal in 1950, the annual prize from the Copenhagen Carpentry Guild in 1953, and the C.F. Hansen Medal in 1972. Mogensen passed away in Denmark in 1972.

More Information

Documentation:	Documented elsewhere (exact item)
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Materials:	Wood & Fabric.
Creation Date:	1958
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	481845

Dimensions

W.	80.71 in;	H.	15.75 in;	D.	53.15 in;
W.	205 cm;	H.	40 cm;	D.	135 cm;

Message from Seller:

Goldwood is an eclectic furniture and decoration boutique based in Antwerp, Belgium. Founded by Boris Devis, the store features a stunning collection of high-end 20th century items, offering an exciting mixture of luxurious and decorative pieces that range from classic designs by the likes of Tobia Scarpa and Wim Rietveld, to antique pieces by unknown designers.

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