Featuring the deep, rich texture of solid wood, the Asserbo Dining Table stands as a testament to Borge Mogensen’s democratic design philosophy. The gently rounded shapes and exposed brass fittings give the table a distinctly informal aesthetic, repeated across other pieces in the Asserbo collection.
Mogensen’s emphasis was on creating timeless pieces that would stand the test of time. His principles aligned closely with those of the Shakers. Eschewing gaudy ornamentation, the Shaker movement has inspired generations of furniture designers. You can see the Shaker influence in the BM0698 table, from the uncomplicated shapes and reassuring solidity of the eucalyptus to Mogensen’s stringent commitment to both aesthetic purity and functionality.
Borge Mogensen (1914–1972) started his career as a cabinetmaker in 1934.
In 1936 he went on to study at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts under Professor Kaare Klint before entering the Royal Academy of Fine Arts from where he graduated as an architect in 1942. He became head of design at FDB (the Danish co-op) in 1942 before establishing his own design office in 1950.
