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What’s new: By Lassen’s Saxe lounge chair

By Lassen's Saxe Lounge chair

The simple yet refined Saxe lounge chair is a distinguished choice for private and public spaces alike.

The Saxe lounge chair by Danish designer Mogens Lassen is a carefully crafted classic that continues to enthrall decade after decade.

BY LASSEN'S Saxe chair was designed by architect Mogens Lassen in 1955 for The Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competition. The Saxe chair was brought back in production to celebrate the chair’s 60th anniversary.

By Lassen's Saxe Lounge chair in black and oak

The Saxe lounge chair was originally made by master joiner A.J.Iversen and By Lassen brought it back in production.

By Lassen's Saxe lounge chair folded up.

The Saxe lounge chair features a clever folding oak frame.

By Lassen is a Danish design brand focused on iconic designs created by Mogens and Flemming Lassen, founded by Lassens’ relatives in 2008. Brothers Mogens (1901–1987) and Flemming (1902–1984) Lassen are known as two of Denmark’s greatest architects and designers.

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Details of ByLassen's Saxe chair

The beautiful details carry the imprint of architect and designer Mogens Lassen.

ByLassen's Saxe chair

Refined leather combined with warm oak gives the Saxe chair a natural yet unapologetically elegant look.

The effortlessly beautiful Saxe lounge chair captures the refined aesthetics of the 1950s. It features a folding oak frame, adding versatility to its sophisticated look. The timeless design brings a dose of charm to a modern setting, yet it also looks equally stunning combined with other classic pieces. The chair is available in several shades.

See also:

• All By Lassen’s products >
More designs by Mogens Lassen >

Text: Design Stories Images: By Lassen

Published on 12 Jan, 2022

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