Multi-purpose personified

Two of Denmark’s most prolific designers from

the last century, Børge Mogensen and Hans

J. Wegner, were not only friends and school

mates, they were also colleagues with a mutual

passion for simplicity and functionality. While

each one made a name for himself during

the Danish Modernism movement, they often

collaborated on a number of projects.

Back in 1945, the post-war optimism of WW2

ushered in new opportunities for designers

to re-envision a fresh future. Denmark had

already established itself as a platform for rising

stars to showcase their ideas, with the annual

exhibition by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’

Guild. Mogensen and Wegner joined forces in

creating their idea of “A Home for the Future”.

They transformed their stand into a living

room, where Mogensen presented a hybrid

of a daybed and a chaise longue, with a

hinged side. While the Spoke-Back Sofa was

acclaimed for its innovative approach, it was

considered too sophisticated for post-war

tastes. It wasn’t until 1963 that the sofa was

put into industrial production. Exemplifying

Mogensen's idea of a multi-purpose sofa.

Børge Mogensen, 1945

Model 1789

Sofa, 2 seater

L 160/197 D 76,5 H 86 cm

SH 40 cm

Wood:

Oak soap, Oak black lacquered,

Oak white painted.

Upholstery:

Leather or fabric

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