France & Sons Mogensen & Meyer Bookcase, 1955

Borge Mogensen & Grethe Meyer Bookcase, Denmark c. 1955

Borge Mogensen created a range of case goods with the Danish cabinet makers CM Madsen. The bookcase series called Boligens Byggeskabe was an extensive collection of units. Working with Grethe Meyer and rooted in Kaare Klint’s modular, and mathematical philosophies, the designs were intended to work singularly or in series, with open shelving and cupboard units. The range was made using solid and veneered Oregon pine, brass hardware and lacquered wood. Though utilitarian in construction and intent, the design is well detailed and wholly functional, with fully adjustable shelves.

Mogensen trained as a cabinetmaker in 1934 and went on to graduate as an architect being mentored by the eminent and influential Kaare Klint at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen in 1942. He acted as head of design at FDB (Danish Co-op) and established his own office in 1950.

Borge Mogensen created simple and functional furniture designs. His furniture designs are acknowledged for a thorough and detailed approach to the understanding of scale, ergonomics and purpose. Alongside Jacobsen and Wegner, his work gained international respect and Mogensen was awarded Honorary Royal Design for Industry in London in 1970

Dimensions:
135w x 34d x 208cmh