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Spanish Chair in Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

Name: Spanish Chair in Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
Brand: Børge Mogensen
Rating: 4.9 (104 reviews)

$12,428.80

£9,119.38

€13,062.50VAT Included

CA$17,218.46

A$17,380.63

CHF 9,986.96

MX$210,674.19

NOK 115,594.04

SEK 118,072.79

DKK 79,678.98

About the Item

The Spanish Chair, model 2226, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark, stands as one of the most iconic works of mid-century Danish furniture design. Rooted in traditional craftsmanship and interpreted through the lens of functional modernism, the chair represents Mogensen’s commitment to creating honest, enduring furniture for contemporary living. Crafted in solid oak, the frame is characterized by its bold, architectural presence, with angular construction and a low-slung profile. The woodwork reveals a careful attention to proportion and materiality, with wide, flat armrests that serve both as a visual anchor and practical surface. These armrests were directly inspired by traditional Spanish hunting chairs, which Mogensen encountered during his travels, and have since become a defining feature of the design. The oak exhibits a warm, earthy tone with a natural grain pattern that enhances its textural richness. The seat and backrest are formed from thick cognac-colored vegetable-tanned leather, suspended between the wooden frame in a sling construction. The leather is secured with solid brass buckles and straps at the back and beneath the seat, allowing for tension adjustment and contributing to both the chair’s comfort and structural integrity. Over time, the leather has developed a supple patina with visible signs of wear—subtle creasing, tonal variation, and surface softening—attesting to its authenticity and aging process. The Spanish Chair embodies Mogensen’s vision of practical, high-quality furniture derived from vernacular traditions yet suited for modern use. Its generous seat and reclined backrest offer a relaxed seating position, while the visual weight and wide stance lend it a sense of groundedness and sculptural dignity. The design allows the user to lounge comfortably, supported by both the robust wooden frame and the flexible leather sling. In good vintage condition, the chair retains its original materials with minor wear consistent with age and use. The oak frame remains structurally solid and beautifully preserved, and the leather upholstery—though aged—continues to perform its functional role while enhancing the chair’s historical and aesthetic value. As one of Børge Mogensen’s most celebrated designs, the Spanish Chair is both a collector’s piece and a timeless expression of Scandinavian modernism. Additional Information: Producer: Fredericia Stolefabrik Decade: 1950s Designed in: 1950s Country: Denmark Style: Mid Century, Scandinavian Modern Materials: Leather, Oak Dimensions: W 82 x D 60 x H 67 / Seat H 30 cm Seller Ref. No.: 226916

Creator:
Børge Mogensen (Designer)
Dimensions:
Height: 26.38 in (67 cm)Width: 32.29 in (82 cm)Depth: 23.63 in (60 cm)Seat Height: 11.82 in (30 cm)
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Leather,Oak
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1950s
Condition:
In good vintage condition, the chair retains its original materials with minor wear consistent with age and use.
Seller Location:
Limhamn, SE
Reference Number:
Seller: 2269161stDibs: LU1050851381872

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Børge Mogensen

Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.

While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making chairs, sofas and other pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.

Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest.

His 1945 Spokeback sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogensen’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th-century Empire side chairs.

Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.

Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.

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Materials

Leather, Oak

Spanish Chair in Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s

About the Item

Børge Mogensen

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