Fredericia J39 Mogensen chair, seat upholstered

Fredericia J39 Chair – The People’s Chair.

The J39 chair by Fredericia is a timeless design by Børge Mogensen from 1947, originally designed for FDB (Danish Consumer Cooperative). This version combines a solid wood frame with a lightly padded linen canvas seat, its soft curves following the lines of the classic papercord weave. The design is based on Mogensen’s 1969 prototype.

Thanks to its natural appearance and strong construction, the J39 is a versatile chair that can serve as a dining chair, office chair, or an atmospheric addition to your living room. Its simplicity and democratic design philosophy quickly earned the J39 the nickname "The People’s Chair."

Dimensions: Width 48 cm, Depth 42.5 cm, Height 77 cm, Seat height 46.5 cm
Weight: Approx. 5.5 kg

Details:
Based on the classic papercord model, now with an upholstered seat

About the designer:

Borge Mogensen (1914-1972) started his career as a furniture maker in 1934.

In 1936 he went on to study at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts under Professor Kaare Klint before entering the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1942 as an architect. He became head of design at FDB (the Danish co-op) in 1942 before founding his own design agency in 1950.