BM0489 Table Bench

Overview

The BM0489L Table Bench is a new interpretation of Børge Mogensen's minimalist Table Bench from 1958, with a paper cord seat in place of rattan. The page describes it as versatile, in a hallway, at the foot of a bed or in the living room.

Construction

• Frame: solid oak with rounded edges
• Seat: natural paper cord woven in a basket weave pattern
• Sizes: BM0489 comes in two, the long BM0489L and a short BM0489S

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Specifications

• FSC™ Mix-certified oak, oil
• Natural paper cord

Reinterpreted minimalism

The page presents the BM0489 as a reinterpretation of the Table Bench shown in 1958 within Mogensen's 'construction furniture' concept, with rattan replaced by paper cord for a fresh, organic look.

Woven by hand

Carl Hansen & Søn has worked with paper cord for more than 70 years. The page says an experienced craftsman needs six hours to weave the 335 metres of cord that one piece takes.