Borge Mogensen

Børge Mogensen, born in 1914 in Aalborg, was one of the most influential figures on the Danish design scene. He was the pioneer of the characteristic minimalist design of the Nordic country: his intention was to create a functional and easily accessible furniture line. He was put in charge of the FDB Møbler furniture design studio, for which he worked until 1959, when he opened his own studio. After the death of his teacher, Kaare Klint, he succeeded him as designer of the Danish Museum of Decorative Arts in Copenhagen.