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The J82 lounge chair is the organic evolution of the J81. With this lounge chair, designed in the 1950's, Jørgen Bækmark created an even comfortable seating that invites one to relax and enjoy the deeper and more laid-back seat.
 With its semi-circular shape, the lines form an almost closed and perfect circle which triggers calm and serenity. The J82’s timeless lines allow it to blend into any interior.
J82 H84,5 x P49,5 x L77 cm – Seat height 39 cm – Seat depth 36 cm - Armrest height 60,8 cm
J83 H41 x P52 x L38 cm
Materials matt lacquered oak or black painted beech + natural or black paper cord
Lacquered oak / natural paper cord
Lacquered oak / natural paper cord
Smoked oak / natural paper cord
Smoked oak / natural paper cord
Black beech / natural paper cord
Black beech / natural paper cord
Jørgen Bækmark
The architect Jørgen Bækmark ran the FDB design studio for nine years, from 1958 to 1967, after Børge Mogensen, Poul M. Volther and Ejvind A. Johansson. He is today the only living designer of this time.
He was born in 1929, studied cabinetmaking in 1950, and was educated at the School of Arts and Crafts and the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, School of Furniture.
Bækmark ran the FDB design studio at a time when the demand for furniture was slowly declining. However, this did not prevent him from being at the origin of several classic furniture such as the J80 and J81. The two emblematic armchairs were based on what was particularly well known in the FDB furniture factory in Tarm: turned wood and steam bending.
Jørgen Bækmark has personally contributed to a smooth adaptation of the J80 and J81 chairs to fit the size and height.
"When making furniture, you really have to take into account production opportunities, demand and price, but sometimes I looked away from the economy, and then I drew something that I liked to look at and where I loved to sit."
Jørgen Bækmark's philosophy is that furniture should fit people and not the other way around. Comfort is essential, but design is also an important element. The combination of both has proven itself, as many Bækmark designs are popular today.
"When I designed these pieces of furniture 50 years ago, I had never dreamed that they would be so popular and even put back into production, and I am very grateful for that success." Jørgen Bækmark