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Mingle Sofa
Flemming Lassen's 1935 Mingle Sofa for Audo, in Skandilock sheepskin on oak legs.
1520 × 740 × 680 mm
1935
Lithuania
33.8 kg
Approx. $13,000 (reference price; varies by region and retailer)
Official product information
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Overview
The Mingle Sofa, Sheepskin, is a small, fully upholstered sofa designed by Flemming Lassen in 1935 and made by Audo Copenhagen. Audo says it was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition the same year and was lauded as a small yet elegant sofa. Its armrests embrace the sitter.
Construction
According to Audo's sheet, the frame is plywood, the seat is layered foam on webbing or belts, the back and arms have a double foam layer, and the legs are solid oak.
Specifications
- Dimensions: W 152 × D 68 × H 74 cm (71201-005475)
- Seat height: 45 cm; seat depth: 58 cm
- Upholstery: Sheepskin Skandilock, three colours
- Weight: 33.8 kg (net)
Story
Made for conversation
Audo says Flemming Lassen designed the Mingle sofa for comfort and conversation, drawing on his travels through France and Italy. He wanted a design that would encourage people to connect, combining classic French elegance with Italian cordiality.
Presented in 1935
The product page records that the sofa was first presented at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition in 1935 and was lauded for its qualities as a small yet elegant sofa. The armrests embrace the sitter, turning it into a cosy place to relax.
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