Vintage Danish teak coffee table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960

This extendable coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacturer Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960s. Catalog number 5362. Table made of teak wood with a warm brown color. The teak wood is very durable, it comes from four types of teak. Its high oil content means that virtually no water will seep through. Thanks to the side wings, the table can be unfolded to 160 cm wide, while the basic width is 80 cm. It is an example of Scandinavian functionalism. Børge Mogensen was born in 1914 and died in 1972. He was one of the pioneers who laid the foundation for the Danish design culture in furniture. His ambition in life was to create durable and useful furniture that would enrich everyday life. Mogensen's ideal was to create furniture with an understated aesthetic. He believed that furniture should create a sense of calm and have a modest appearance that encouraged people to live without pretense. In 1950, Mogensen opened a private design office and soon after, in 1952, he began working with a young interior designer and contractor Andreas Graversen, who later became the owner of Fredericia Furniture. Mogensen was awarded the Eckersberg Medal in 1950 and the C.F. The Hansen Medal in 1972. In 1971, together with Andreas Graversen, they received the Danish Furniture Award for their contribution to the Danish furniture industry. In 1972, Mogensen was named honorary royal designer. Examples of Mogensen's designs can be seen in major design museums around the world.Fredericia was founded in 1911 as Fredericia Stolefabrik by entrepreneur NP Ravnsø, who ran the company successfully until his death in 1936. From the beginning, Ravnsø wanted his company to be known for its high quality and employed only the most skilled craftsmen. As a result, Fredericia Stolefabrik became known for its high quality furniture in a wide variety of styles. Fredericia's first luxury collection was based on the methodologies popular in Denmark in the 1920s, namely antique furniture in the styles of Central Europe and England. Fredericia received the exclusive rights to produce and distribute the chair collection of the German brand Thonet in Scandinavia. Under the leadership of Børge Mogensen, the Danish cooperative FDB has launched a furniture program to renew Danish furniture culture and create modern, functional and useful furniture.The table is in original vintage condition. It has minor scratches from age and use.