The J39 Mogensen Chair is a masterpiece crafted from solid wood, featuring a hand-woven seat in natural paper cord. Designed by Borge Mogensen in 1947, the clean lines and use of natural materials are all signature traits that contribute to the chair’s unwavering popularity.

Everything about the chair is in keeping with Mogensen’s vision to create high quality, functional furniture that could make modernism design popular for all walks of society. He used established cabinetmaker’s principles often found in traditional furniture from around the world. In this case, inspiration primarily came from the Shaker movement, captured in the chair’s basic silhouette and unadorned aesthetic.

Given its simple expression and durable construction, the J39 Mogensen Chair is a remarkably versatile piece that continues to be in demand to this day. Suitable for private and public use, both new and vintage versions of the chair can still be seen in public institutions, universities, cafés, restaurants and private homes in Denmark and around the world.