Originally designed in 1956, the BM29 Desk Shelf epitomises beautiful modernist design through a solid wood and veneer construction.
Borge Mogensen is one of the most influential figures in Danish modern design, transforming everyday objects with his mastery of material and proportion. The BM29 is no exception, featuring a spacious desk and three shelves. The slender rails and brackets give the whole piece a sense of lightness and balance. The low profile and minimalist aesthetic allow the shelves to be used in a variety of different contexts, from living spaces to bedrooms.
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.
