The Spanish chair by Mogensen (new and vintage)

Such a handsome chap! The wood and leather Spanish Chair is Danish designer Borge Mogensen’s masterly interpretation of a traditional type of chair often found in areas influenced by ancient Islamic culture – from Andalusia to northern India.

Mogensen drew inspiration from a trip to Spain in 1958. He modernised the shape, eliminating the elaborate carvings while retaining the important feature: the broad armrests that give the chair character and provide a practical place to put a glass or cup. The combination of oak and butt leather gives a strong, rustic appearance but also Scandinavian at the same time.

This vintage version shown here is in excellent condition and was manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark in 1958.

This chair has now sold but we can source Mogensen Spanish Chairs from several of our dealer partners. Please email [email protected].

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