Vintage Modern Teak Drop-Leaf Coffee Table, Model 5362, Denmark by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, 1960s

This extendable coffee table with drop leaves was designed by Børge Mogensen for the Danish manufacturer Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960s. Catalogue number 5362. The table is finished in teak with a warm brown colour. Teak wood is very durable, coming from four types of teak trees. The high oil content means that virtually no water penetrates it. With the side leaves, the table can be unfolded to a width of 160 cm, while the base width is 80 cm. It is an example of Scandinavian functionalism. The part of the paper label confirming its authenticity is located under the tabletop. Børge Mogensen was born in 1914 and passed away in 1972. He was one of the pioneers who laid the foundations of Danish design as a furniture design culture. His ambition in life was to create durable and useful furniture that would enrich everyday life. Mogensen's ideal was to create furniture with a sober aesthetic. He believed that furniture should create a sense of calm and have a modest appearance that encouraged people to live unpretentiously. In 1950, Mogensen opened a private design office and shortly thereafter, in 1952, he began working with a young interior architect and entrepreneur Andreas Graversen, who later became the owner of Fredericia Furniture. Mogensen received the Eckersberg Medal in 1950 as well as the Hansen Medal in 1972. In 1971, together with Andreas Graversen, they received the Danish Furniture Prize for their contribution to the Danish furniture industry, and in 1972, Mogensen was named honorary royal designer. Examples of Mogensen's creations can be seen in major design museums around the world. The table is in its original vintage condition. It shows slight age-related scratches from use. The colours of the products shown in the photos may differ slightly from the actual ones. This is due to individual monitor settings and lighting conditions – the photos were taken in artificial light, which may affect the perception of colours. However, we strive to ensure that the photos reflect the actual appearance of the product as faithfully as possible. The offer may include photos of the item in the living space, but these are for illustrative purposes only.