J39 Collection

J39

Fredericia is a family-owned design company established in 1911. We are co-founders of Danish Modern design. We believe in high quality, honest materials and human empathy. Our passion is to create modern originals rooted in our heritage and relevant to a global audience. Authentic, purposeful, relevant designs. Crafted to last.

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The Overview

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Børge Mogensen 1914 – 1972

Børge Mogensen was one of the most influential designers in shaping Danish Modern, and defined the design vision of Fredericia from 1955 until his death in 1972. Mogensen’s most recognised pieces were developed during his collaboration and friendship with Fredericia CEO Andreas Graversen. —

The Spanish Chair, The Hunting Chair, Mogensen Bench, 3236 Chair, J39 Chair, Mogensen Tables, Søborg, No. 1 Sofa, Spoke-Back Sofa, 22 Collection, 23 Collection

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in walnut with natural paper cord seat

J39 Chair by Børge Mogensen

Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. J39 is a

ever since. They are part of our proud heritage

versatile masterpiece crafted from solid wood,

at Fredericia. Icons that reflect our special close

featuring a hand-woven seat in natural paper cord.

relationship with Mogensen.

In 1939, when Mogensen was a 28-year old archi-

While Mogensen’s J39 Chair is reminiscent of

tect just starting his career in design, he pursued

Shaker furniture, its simple expression and use

his vision to create high quality, functional furniture

of materials reflect Mogensen’s personal quest

that could make modernism design popular for the

for design purity.

general public. The sturdy yet refined appeal of the J39 Chair Mogensen preferred furniture based on established

makes it suitable for private and public use. To

cabinetmaker’s principles found in traditional fur-

this day, both new and vintage versions of the

niture from around the world, adapted for ease of

chair can be seen in public institutions, univer-

local production without compromising on quality.

sities, cafés, restaurants and private homes in Denmark and around the world.

Along with Hans J. Wegner and Finn Juhl, Mogensen went on to lay the foundation for what

Given its versatility and appeal to virtually anyone

later became known as “Danish Modern” in the

in any environment, the J39 Chair has been in con-

1950’s. Some of their key pieces became so

tinuous production since its introduction.

popular that they have remained in our portfolio

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in black lacquered oak with natural paper cord seat C18 TABLE by Børge Mogensen in soaped oak

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen. From left: oiled oak, walnut, black lacquered oak, soaped oak, soaped oak, walnut – all with natural paper cord seat

— The J39 features a hand-woven seat in natural paper cord. One chair requires 144 metres of cord.

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in soaped oak with natural paper cord seat C18 TABLE by Børge Mogensen in soaped oak

RIGHT J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in soaped oak with natural paper cord seat TARO TABLE by Jasper Morrison in soaped oak

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J39 CHAIR by BĂ¸rge Mogensen in soaped oak with natural paper cord seat ANA TABLE by Arde in oak soap and white nano laminate

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in walnut with natural paper cord seat

— LEFT J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in soaped oak with natural paper cord seat Location: Ingersoll Road House, England

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in soaped beech with natural paper cord

— Location: Björk Brasserie, Italy

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— Location: Villeneuve Residence, Canada

— RIGHT Location: Dewsbury Road, United Kingdom

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J39 CHAIR by BĂ¸rge Mogensen in black lacquered oak with natural paper cord

â&#x20AC;&#x201D; Location: Menorca Experimental, Spain

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in soaped beech with natural paper cord

— Location: Bill & Coo, Greece

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— Location: Ito-Biyori Café, Japan

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J39 CHAIR by Børge Mogensen in black lacquered oak with natural paper cord

— Location: Multiform Aalborg, Denmark

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J39 Chair

43 cm

48 cm

43 cm

46,5 cm

77 cm

By Børge Mogensen, 1947

48 cm

Model

3239