J39 Chair | Upholstered Seat
J39 Chair | Upholstered Seat by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia.
Børge Mogensen’s J39 Chair, originally designed in 1947, has become a hallmark of Danish furniture design, celebrated for its simplicity, durability, and timeless appeal. In 1969, Mogensen introduced an upholstered seat option, featuring a removable cover over a lightly padded base that combined comfort with the chair’s classic functionality. Crafted from solid wood with a laminated, moulded backrest, the J39 embodies clarity of design, thoughtful construction, and lasting quality.
Influenced by Mogensen’s mentor, Kaare Klint, and the American Shaker tradition, the chair strikes a balance between functional elegance and subtle character. Its versatile design suits a wide range of interiors, from homes and churches to canteens and conference halls. Natural materials, honest construction, and enduring sustainability ensure that the J39 continues to enrich interiors and remain a relevant, iconic piece across generations.
Available in an array of wood finishes with canvas or leather seat upholstery.
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Description
J39 Chair | Upholstered Seat by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia.
Børge Mogensen’s J39 Chair, originally designed in 1947, has become a hallmark of Danish furniture design, celebrated for its simplicity, durability, and timeless appeal. In 1969, Mogensen introduced an upholstered seat option, featuring a removable cover over a lightly padded base that combined comfort with the chair’s classic functionality. Crafted from solid wood with a laminated, moulded backrest, the J39 embodies clarity of design, thoughtful construction, and lasting quality.
Influenced by Mogensen’s mentor, Kaare Klint, and the American Shaker tradition, the chair strikes a balance between functional elegance and subtle character. Its versatile design suits a wide range of interiors, from homes and churches to canteens and conference halls. Natural materials, honest construction, and enduring sustainability ensure that the J39 continues to enrich interiors and remain a relevant, iconic piece across generations.
Available in an array of wood finishes with canvas or leather seat upholstery.
Dimensions
49w x 44d x 46/78cmh
Materials
Available in soaped beech, black lacquered beech, white lacquered beech, indigo lacquered beech, khaki green lacquered beech, heritage red lacquered beech, pebble grey lacquered beech, vintage lacquered beech, soaped oak, oiled oak, light oiled oak, oiled walnut and black lacquered oak.
All wood from Fredericia comes from responsibly managed FSC forests, where no more trees are felled than the forest can reproduce naturally.
Seat constructed with structural webbing and a removable canvas or leather cover. Secured with zippers and lightly padded with a thin layer of polyester.
Choose from natural or black canvas, or black, cognac or dark brown Omni Leather.
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