Image source: Fredericia — Mogens Koch Collection
© Fredericia and the respective rights holders. Quoted to accompany INTEBEE's independent design commentary and research.
Collection Story
Origin
Fredericia's Mogens Koch Collection page lists nine products, all designed by Mogens Koch: the MK16 Folding Chair, the MK16 Storage Stand, six MK bookcases (MK54, MK55, MK56, MK66, MK67 and MK68) and the MK73 Cabinet. The designer page ties the bookcases to 1928.
Design Language
Fredericia describes the MK Bookcase System as a flexible, modular shelving concept designed to grow and adapt to the user's needs. The MK16 Folding Chair is the one chair in the group.
Key Pieces
- MK16 Folding Chair
- MK16 Storage Stand
- MK54, MK55, MK56, MK66, MK67 and MK68 bookcases
- MK73 Cabinet
Pieces in this collection
MK68 Bookcase
MK68 Bookcase (6068) by Mogens Koch: a solid oak module with fixed shelves, 38 x 36 x 76 cm.
MK56 Bookcase
MK56 Bookcase (6056) by Mogens Koch: a compact solid oak module, 38 x 28 x 76 cm.
MK67 Bookcase
MK67 Bookcase (6067) by Mogens Koch: a compact solid oak module, 51 x 36 x 76 cm.
MK54 Bookcase
MK54 Bookcase (6054) by Mogens Koch: a solid oak square with six compartments, 76 x 28 x 76 cm.
MK66 Bookcase
MK66 Bookcase (6066) by Mogens Koch: a four-compartment solid oak module, 76 x 36 x 76 cm.
MK16 Folding Chair
Mogens Koch's MK16 Folding Chair (6016): solid wood, saddle leather armrests, cotton canvas seat.
MK55 Bookcase
MK55 Bookcase (6055) by Mogens Koch: a compact solid oak module, 51 x 28 x 76 cm.
MK73 Cabinet
MK73 Cabinet (6073) by Mogens Koch: a solid oak cabinet with double panelled doors, 76 x 36 x 76 cm.