Designers

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.

Included in collection:

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

Canvas Chair, BM61 Chair, BM62 Armchair.

Jens Risom

1916 – 2016

Danish-American furniture designer Jens Risom

was one of the first to introduce a Scandinavian

sense of aesthetics to America. There he made

a name for himself with his stylish approach

to timeless, functional designs and focus on

natural materials. He was a key figure who

contributed to the Danish Modernism move-

ment, with designs characterised by their

quiet confidence, character and

understated elegance.

Included in collection:

A-Chair, Magazine Table.

Hans J. Wegner

1914 – 2007

World-renowned designer of iconic Danish

chairs, Hans J. Wegner was keen on infusing

his functional designs with a poetic and playful

edge. His training in furniture making further

nurtured his love of wood and sculptural lines.

Together with Mogensen, he helped make

mid-century Danish design popular on an

international scale.

Included in collection:

J16 Rocking Chair, J16 Stool, 1788 Chair,

Queen Chair, Ox Chair, Ox Table.

Erik Ole Jørgensen

1925 – 2002

During his career as a designer and architect,

Erik Ole Jørgensen showcased his instinct for

tactility and intuitive understanding of materials

in an array of furniture as well as fabric designs.

Armed with an uncanny sense of composition,

his work signals a timeless, effortless elegance.

Clean, uncluttered concepts in classics

executed with expert detailing and

craftsmanship.

Included in collection:

EJ315

Nanna Ditzel

1923 – 2005

With her post-modern attitude and rebellious

take on tradition, Nanna Ditzel became a

leading figure in the renewal of Danish design

in the 1990s. She had an amazing ability to

transform her artistic dreams into functional

and purposeful designs, often starting from a

perspective that questioned assumptions about

design. Daring to challenge the status quo.

Included in collection:

Trinidad, Ditzel Lounge Chair.

Erik Jørgensen

1928-1998

Craftsmanship skills were the foundation for

Erik Jørgensen to establish his own furniture

upholstery workshop in 1954. Trained as a

saddler and upholsterer, his understanding of

materials, passion for furniture and knowledge

of market trends propelled him to design a

number of sofa collections. Simple, functional,

durable designs of high quality, exemplifying his

exceptional competences within sofa design

and upholstery expertise.

Included in collection:

EJ220, EJ280, EJ288, EJ295.

Hannes Wettstein

1958 – 2008

Swiss designer Hannes Wettstein was an

influential talent within industrial design,

furniture and architecture. He had a willingness

to rethink everything determined by design

– from human behaviour and how rooms are

organised to the purpose of things. His impulse

to investigate led to refreshing solutions

reflecting his passion for art and technology.

Included in collection:

Delphi & Ottoman, Delphi Elements.

Poul M. Volther

1923 – 2001

Poul M. Volther was an important champion

of Scandinavian functionalism. Although rooted

in a rationalist design dogma and inspired by

the purpose-driven mindset of the Bauhaus

movement, Volther was eager to experiment

with new methodologies. His unerring sense of

detail and appreciation of material properties

resulted in simple, stylised furniture with a

subtle yet striking aesthetic.

Included in collection:

Corona Chair

Crafted to Last

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