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Canvas 21 Chair
Canvas 21 Chair (Model 2021), Børge Mogensen, 1968: oak frame, linen canvas and solid brass fittings
630 × 750 × 550 mm
1968
Official product information
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Overview
The Canvas 21 Chair (Model 2021, lounge chair) was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1968, according to Fredericia's page and sheet. On the page drawing it is 63 cm wide, 55 cm deep and 75 cm high, with a 40 cm seat and a 63 cm armrest height; the sheet lists 7.5 kg.
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Construction
Fredericia lists the materials as solid wood and canvas, with fittings in solid brass. The seat, back and armrests are made of 100% linen canvas, and the sheet says these parts are interchangeable. The page calls the construction simple and honest, and says the brass details develop a patina over time.
Specifications
- Canvas: 100% linen, black or natural
- Frame: FSC Mix 70% solid oak with five finishes, from soap to black lacquer and oiled smoked oak
- Weight: 7.5 kg
- Standards: EN 1022:2005, EN 16139:2013 (L1)
Story
Honest construction
The page describes the Canvas 21 Chair as combining classic elegance with a relaxed style. Its construction is called simple and honest, and Fredericia says it clearly reflects Mogensen's unique dimensions.
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Wood, canvas and brass
Fredericia pairs FSC-certified solid wood with tactile canvas, and says the brass details "will develop a sophisticated patina over time". A separate impact note on the page says the covers are interchangeable and can be renewed in case of unexpected damage.
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Collection
The Canvas Collection
Fredericia's Canvas Collection by Børge Mogensen: The Canvas Chair, the 1968 Canvas 21 Chair and The Canvas Chair Outdoor in teak with performance canvas.
