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HAY’s reproduction of Børge Mogensen’s classic J42 chair clearly reflects his design philosophy. Precise proportions with simple horizontal and vertical lines are used to construct a curved spindled backrest and angular armrests. With a broad plywood seat and frame in solid oak or beech, the design has a timeless quality that is built to provide lasting comfort. 

Designed to recreate the classic FBD furniture collection, the J-Series offers a functional design born out of industrial development. FDB created a strong furniture concept in 1933, and under Børge Mogensen’s leadership as design director from 1942, the FDB furniture linked industrial production closely with architectural furniture design.

The primary focus was not on detailing, but on making well-designed furniture accessible to the general population. The industrial approach eliminated the need for special components and all chairs featured identical legs. FDB revolutionised the industry as a precursor of many of the design icons that Denmark is acknowledged for today around the world.

Available in oiled oak, water-based matt lacquered oak or painted beech finishes. The J42 chair is not a knock-down item and comes fully assembled.

J42 Chair

J42 Chair

by HAY

Regular price $397.00 USD
Regular price $496.00 USD Sale price $397.00 USD
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In stock items are available for immediate dispatch from our London-based warehouse. The daily cut-off time is 12:00 am for same day shipping, orders placed in the afternoon will be shipped the following day. Please refer to inventory levels above for live stock availability.

Technical Information

Dimensions:-
Width: 57.5 cm, Depth: 53.5 cm, Height: 87 cm, Seat Height: 44.5 cm, Seat Depth: 39 cm

Supplied fully assembled.

Screw-in standard glides and felt glides are available to purchase separately.

Made in: Latvia

Materials/Construction

Backrest - Oiled or water-based lacquered oak veneer. Coloured versions in beech veneer.
Seat - Beech veneer core with top and bottom layers in oak veneer. Coloured versions feature top and bottom layers in beech veneer.
Base - Solid oak base, coloured versions in solid beech.

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HAY’s reproduction of Børge Mogensen’s classic J42 chair clearly reflects his design philosophy. Precise proportions with simple horizontal and vertical lines are used to construct a curved spindled backrest and angular armrests. With a broad plywood seat and frame in solid oak or beech, the design has a timeless quality that is built to provide lasting comfort. 

Designed to recreate the classic FBD furniture collection, the J-Series offers a functional design born out of industrial development. FDB created a strong furniture concept in 1933, and under Børge Mogensen’s leadership as design director from 1942, the FDB furniture linked industrial production closely with architectural furniture design.

The primary focus was not on detailing, but on making well-designed furniture accessible to the general population. The industrial approach eliminated the need for special components and all chairs featured identical legs. FDB revolutionised the industry as a precursor of many of the design icons that Denmark is acknowledged for today around the world.

Available in oiled oak, water-based matt lacquered oak or painted beech finishes. The J42 chair is not a knock-down item and comes fully assembled.

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    Frances (Fareham, GB)
    Beautiful handcrafted chairs

    I am so happy with Really Well Made, the chairs I ordered came on time and were very well wrapped to protect against damage.
    The quality of the HAY chairs are very good, they are comfortable as well as looking well designed in our dining room.
    I awarded 5 stars as there was nothing to fault this independently owned company, I would recommend them.