The Spanish Chair, dark brown saddle leather - oiled oak

The Spanish Chair, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, is a Danish design icon from 1958. The Spanish Chair consists of a sturdy oak frame with a leather seat and backrest, complemented with wide armrests which also function as practical little tables. Mogensen found the inspiration for the armrests from the chairs he saw while travelling in Spain through areas influenced by old Islamic culture. Due to the broad armrests, the Spanish Chair can be used without a separate side table, making the surrounding space more open.

The name of the chair also refers to a medieval Spanish furniture technique in which saddle leather was attached to a solid wooden frame. Mogensen created several variations of the technique, the first time already in the Hunting Lodge collection in 1950 – the Spanish Chair has influences from the rustic lodge atmosphere, but its refined appearance makes it also a pure, timeless classic. The chair has been manufactured in Denmark.

Børge Mogensen

Fredericia is a heritage Danish furniture brand whose story began back in 1911. Originally founded as a chair factory, Fredericia quickly earned a reputation for uncompromising quality and beautifully crafted pieces built to last for generations, thanks to the skilled hands of the finest carpenters and artisans in the field.

Based in the small industrial town of Fredericia, this family-owned company has, over the course of more than a century, become one of the most respected names in Danish design. Over the years, iconic designers like Børge Mogensen and Nanna Ditzel have shaped its legacy – alongside a new wave of contemporary talent continuing to push boundaries today.