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Spanish Chair

The Spanish Chair (Model 2226) is a masterful synthesis of rustic materiality and functionalist design. Characterized by its solid wood frame, heavy saddle leather, and distinctively broad armrests, it stands as a definitive piece of mid-century furniture. It exemplifies a commitment to honest materials that develop a rich patina, allowing the piece to anchor a room while aging beautifully over time.

Year

1958

Year

1958

Designer

Børge Mogensen

Designer

Børge Mogensen

Materials

Solid oak or walnut and saddle leather

Materials

Solid oak or walnut and saddle leather

The story of The Spanish Chair

The story of The Spanish Chair

The Spanish Chair (Model 2226) was born from a transformative journey through Andalusia, Spain, where the designer was captivated by traditional Moorish-influenced seating featuring robust wooden frames, heavy leather, and remarkably wide armrests. Returning to Denmark, Mogensen reinterpreted this historic form by stripping away the ornate, traditional carvings and distilling the silhouette into a pure, geometric expression aligned with Danish Modernist principles. Debuting at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition that same year, the final design replaced traditional dark woods with solid, light oak and utilized thick saddle leather secured by visible brass buckles.

The Spanish Chair (Model 2226) was born from a transformative journey through Andalusia, Spain, where the designer was captivated by traditional Moorish-influenced seating featuring robust wooden frames, heavy leather, and remarkably wide armrests. Returning to Denmark, Mogensen reinterpreted this historic form by stripping away the ornate, traditional carvings and distilling the silhouette into a pure, geometric expression aligned with Danish Modernist principles. Debuting at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition that same year, the final design replaced traditional dark woods with solid, light oak and utilized thick saddle leather secured by visible brass buckles.

Copyright

Images courtesy of Fredericia

Copyright

Images courtesy of Fredericia

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