BØRGE CLAUSEN

Unique Sofa

1940s

Solid oak, original leather, brass nails

Produced by Børge Clausen, Denmark

H.76 W.152 D.70 Seat h.36cm

History:

Little is known about master cabinetmaker Børge Clausen, an enigmatic character who had an exceptional eye for form, material and detail. Although there is no evidence Clausen ever participated in the important Danish Cabinetmakers Guild exhibitions which ran from 1927 until the late 1960’s, it is clear that he was aware of the curvaceous early designs of Finn Juhl of the late 1930s, the eccentric lines of independent cabinetmaker Peder Moos, and the sinuous forms of Frits Henningsen.

Provenance: Family of Børge Clausen