Pay attention to the

upholstery. Only fine

craftsmanship will

provide you with the

longevity that you

wish for.

Translated from the

1924 Fredericia catalogue

Our two upholstery workshops in Denmark represent a

combined body of upholstery knowledge unapparelled

in Scandinavia, where we keep our traditions alive and

apply our internal wealth of knowledge. At the same

time, we draw on the insights and expertise of our

staff to inspire the ongoing evolution of our designs.

The Ox Chair is a perfect example of an innovative

approach to an old craft. With its voluminous upper

body on a delicate steel base, it was a challenge to

produce when it was first launched in the 1960s by the

AP Workshop in Copenhagen. In the late 1980s, Hans

J. Wegner turned to Erik Jørgensen for his upholstery

expertise and the result was quite cutting edge at the

time. Together they introduced modern block foam to

the chair, making it extremely stable in form over time,

as opposed to the traditional method used before.

Nevertheless, the process of upholstering the Ox Chair

remains a very handcrafted technique. The sculpted

lines and organic curves require expert craftsmanship

skills and a certain amount of physical strength. It

actually takes an entire day to make each Ox Chair.

Our Mogensen 22 Collection represents a parallel

combination of traditional craft and modern design.

Meticulous attention goes into the joinery to ensure a

sturdy, stable construction. The hand-filled cushions.

The leather piping detail. Two upholsterers work

together to stretch the carefully-stitched leather over

hardwood frames, resulting in a glove-like fit that will

keep its shape for many years to come. In fact, it takes

two trained professionals up to six hours to upholster

one sofa.

With two comprehensive Fredericia workshops, we

utilise the latest technology in tandem with traditional

techniques. Still, it’s the dedication of our crafts people

who make the difference. Because only a well-made

design that serves you well is worth keeping for a

long time.

18 Fredericia

Modern Originals

Upholstery excellence