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

A free-standing three-seater sofa with nutwood legs. Sides, back and loose cushions with brown leather. Model 2213. Designed 1962. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. L. 222 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.

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Condition

Minor wear due to age and use. Minor marks and scratches. Moreover few holes/defects on leather and edgings.

Auction

Modern art and design, 17 March 2015

Category
Estimate

10,000–12,000 DKK

Sold

Price realised

8,500 DKK  

5 bids

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8,500 DKK
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7,500 DKK
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