Classic dining table from the series “Asserbo” designed by Børge Mogensen in 1961 for Karl Andersson & Söner.
The table is made of solid Swedish pine, a very durable material that only gets more beautiful with age. are the of the form.
The apparent stringency of this piece is perfectly balanced by the smooth edges and the warmth of the wood surface. A generous and inviting surface ideal for meals and conversations.
Dimensions:
Length: 190 cm
Width: 95 cm
Height: 71 cm
Condition:
Very good vintage condition consistent with age. Lightly used, with light scratches and minor cosmetic wear, but has no structural issues.
BØRGE MOGENSEN Dining Table
Børge Mogensen was a highly influential post-war designer and a leading representative of Danish Modern. His design included simple and functional wooden furniture for both private and public spaces, with calm aesthetics and strong construction from quality materials.
Mogensen studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and completed his cabinetmaker training in 1934, followed by studies in furniture design. He began his own design studio in 1950, making modern, useful furniture produced from local, Nordic materials. His inspiration, however came from many cultures and styles, including international modernism, ethnic arts, Japanese carvings, and historic works.
Mogensen also taught furniture design, he was awarded for his creations and appointed Honorary Royal Designer for Industry at the Royal Society of Arts in London.
Karl Andersson & Söner is a family company from Huskvarna, Sweden, that for four generations has developed and manufactured quality furniture in solid wood. Distinctive furniture that fits equally well in public rooms as in private homes.
Karl Andersson still produces classic furniture series that have been manufactured for decades, complemented by newly designed furniture with varying style. What all these pieces have in common is that they are Swedish classics of the highest quality that can withstand the wear and tear of generations.
