J 39 Shaker Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1947, Set of 4

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This timeless classic was designed by Mogensen in 1947, when he was a 28-year-old architect.

Named after the Shaker Protestant … Read more This timeless classic was designed by Mogensen in 1947, when he was a 28-year-old architect.

Named after the Shaker Protestant religious community, the chair's aim was to create a functionalist design for the general public. This is why it is also known as "The People's Chair."

The Shaker furniture style is now considered a unique and influential contribution to art history. Shaker architecture and design, in turn, were heavily influenced by the British Arts and Crafts Movement.

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