The Backdrop
Andalucia was the backdrop of inspiration for The Spanish Chair. While travelling through Spain, Børge Mogensen observed an ornate chair with wide armrests, a traditional style involving Spain’s medieval form of furniture construction.
Mogensen modernised the design by reducing the ornamentation and retaining the low, lateral shape.
Launched in 1958
Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather in his design of The Spanish Chair, with its signature broad armrests and brass buckles in the back as discrete closures.
The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition at the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker’s Guild, where all tables were removed from the floor to create an open living area.
Creating an open
& informal space
The wide armrests of The Spanish Chair serve as a practical place for a glass, allowing the user to dispense with occasional tables or other furniture. In doing so, he achieved a more open and informal space for relaxing and conversing.
The Spanish Chair has quite a strong presence, with its solid oak construction and sturdy, high quality leather.
Over time, as the leather expands, the adjustable straps can be tightened. Allowing you to sit securely and comfortably from day one – and for the rest of your life.
One of Mogensen’s most celebrated designs, it reflects his unique angle on modernity.