Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘BM 61’ Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1958

The BM 61 dining chair was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in 1958 and is a fine example of Danish modern design. Made from solid oak, the chair has a simple, well-balanced frame that highlights the natural beauty of the wood. The seat and backrest are handwoven in natural cane wicker, adding texture and comfort while reinforcing the chair's honest, functional character. Combining traditional craftsmanship with a clean and practical design, the BM 61 remains one of Mogensen's most enduring and recognizable furniture designs.

Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) was a Danish designer. His designs are defined by being high-quality, simple and functional. Mogensen can be seen as a democratic and idealistic designer. He aimed to solve basic problems in residential living. This meant that he designed for the middle-class and everyday use instead of for the more exclusive costumer. Contrary to his contemporaries in other countries such as Le Corbusier, Mogensen did not work with new modern materials such as steel and glass. Instead, he chose to work with tested materials such as leather and wood. Being trained by Kaare Klint, he was very focused on the human body and his ideal was to create comfortable furniture, not furniture that would end up in a museum. His designs are therefore honest, functional, simple and production friendly. Mogensen was extremely productive: hundreds of his designs went into production in his lifetime.

Kindly note that the piece is in good, used condition.