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Flemming Lassen, 1940

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INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940

The Ingeborg series was designed in 1940 by Flemming Lassen and master cabinetmaker Jakob Kjær for the annual Carpenters' Guild furniture exhibition.

This charming little chair is named after Flemming Lassen's mother, the artist Ingeborg Winding. Despite its small size, Ingeborg, it fits perfectly into any space thanks to its charm and unique style. The sofa version can accommodate 2 to 3 people. Both have characteristic curved arms, padded backs and solid wood legs.

It is important to note that in order to achieve the best possible match between the footstool, armchair and sofa, they should be ordered together, as sheepskin is a natural product and the colour, structure and length of the wool fibres may vary from one product to another. 

INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940

Materials Oak, plywood, webbing, foam, cotton wool, steel
Lounge chair 76 x 81 x H76 cm – Seat Height 40 cm Ottoman 41 x 51 x H38 cm
Sofa 160 x 76 x H76 cm – Seat Height 40 cm 

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Zero 001 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

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Moonlight Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

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Sahara Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

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Off-white Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

Zero 006 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Zero 012 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Zero 016 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 123 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 133 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 182 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 323 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 472 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 554 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 582 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 693 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 143 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Vidar 222 fabric, natural or dark stained oak legs

Espresso Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

Green tea Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

Honey Sheepskin, natural or dark stained oak legs

Cognac Nevada leather, natural or dark stained oak legs

Black Nevada leather, natural or dark stained oak legs

INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940
INGEBORG Lounge Chair – Sofa design Flemming Lassen, 1940

Flemming Lassen

The architect Flemming Lassen (1902-1984) was a modernist and part of the movement that introduced functionalism to Denmark. He is particularly known for his overstuffed furniture, and received major international recognition in the design world for his armchairs which are now known as the "Flemming Lassen style". Like his brother Mogens Lassen, Flemming knew at an early age that he wanted to become an architect. He was born into a family of artists, with a father who was a decorative painter and a mother who was also a painter. As children, he and his brother spent all their savings on architectural books and their favourite pastime was measuring houses in order to draw them.

The Lassen brothers attended Arne Jacobsen's boarding school, with whom they developed a close friendship. Their relationship continued into adulthood and Flemming Lassen and Arne Jacobsen maintained close ties as colleagues. In 1929, a competition was launched for the design of the "House of the Future" and together they presented their contribution to the exhibition held at the Forum in Copenhagen. The result is the now famous circular house, with a helicopter landing pad on the roof and flat screen TVs on the walls. Their project won first prize in the competition and the 'House of the Future' brought Flemming Lassen and Arne Jacobsen international recognition as leading international architects. Flemming Lassen and Arne Jacobsen continued their partnership by designing buildings such as Søllerød Town Hall and its complete interior.

Flemming continued to design many important buildings throughout the rest of his life, developing several iconic pieces of furniture to complement the interiors of his projects. Today, his designs are rare and distinctive, making them highly attractive to collectors and driving auction prices to record levels. In fact, one of Flemming Lassen's original designs, the Tired Man chair from 1935, holds the record as the most expensive chair ever sold in Denmark. Flemming received numerous awards and grants for his architecture during his lifetime, and his influence on the Scandinavian design scene remains significant to this day.