Text by KAJII Makoto (OPENERS)

Explore the World of Mogensen's Designs

This exhibition showcases signature works by Børge Mogensen, alongside the unveiling of the "No.1 Sofa" and "Soborg Chair," which have been reissued to commemorate his centenary.

Alongside the book "MOGENSEN 100 YEAR BOOK," which chronicles the design history and roots of Mogensen and Fredericia Furniture, visitors can explore the context of his designs and lifestyle from that era, viewing current furniture pieces as well as rare archival items, some of which were actually used in his own home.

BORGE MOGENSEN
Born in Aalborg, northern Denmark, in 1914. He qualified as a master cabinetmaker in 1934, beginning his career as a wood furniture craftsman. In 1936, he enrolled at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts, where he studied under Kaare Klint, a pioneer of Danish modern furniture design. He later attended the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. Shortly after graduating in 1942, he was appointed chief designer at F.D.B. (The Danish Consumers' Co-operative Society) and concurrently worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint at his alma mater, the Royal Academy of Fine Arts. In 1950, he established his own design studio.

In 1955, he began collaborating with Fredericia Furniture. He received the Eckersberg Medal in 1950. In 1971, he and Fredericia Furniture were awarded the Furniture Prize (Danish Furniture Award). He was appointed Honorary Designer of Industry by the Royal Society of Arts in London and received the C.F. Hansen Medal in 1972. He passed away the same year at the young age of 58.