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The Spoke-Back Sofa by Børge Mogensen
Two of Denmark’s most prolific designers from last century, Børge Mogensen and Hans J. Werner, were not only friends and school mates, they were colleagues with a mutual passion for simplicity and functionality.
While each one made a name for himself during the Danish Modernism movement, they often collaborated on a number of projects. Back in 1945, the optimism of post Second World War ushered in new opportunities for designers to re-envision a fresh future. Denmark had already established itself as a platform for rising stars to showcase their ideas, with the annual exhibition by the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild.
Mogensen and Wegner joined forces in creating their idea of “A Home For The Future”. They transformed their stand into a living room, where Mogensen presented a hybrid of a daybed and a chaise longue, with a hinged side. While the Spoke-Back Sofa was acclaimed for its innovative approach, it was considered too sophisticated for post-war tastes. It wasn’t until 1963 that the sofa was put into industrial production.
The Spoke-Back Sofa exemplifies Mogensen´s idea of a multi-purpose sofa, with its reclining side for relaxing.
The Spoke-Back Sofa exemplifies Mogensen´s idea of a multi-purpose sofa, with its reclining side for relaxing.