FDB Møbler Vintage Furniture and Design

FDB Møbler was founded in Denmark in 1942 as the furniture line of the FDB (Fællesforeningen for Danmarks Brugsforeninger, the Danish consumer co-operative association), with the declared aim of making high-quality modern design available to broad sections of the population at prices achievable in production. FDB Møbler is thus one of the earliest consistent realisations of democratic design in Danish furniture history and shaped Danish home culture over several decades.

The best-known FDB classic is the J39 Folkestolen/Peoples Chair by Børge Mogensen (1947): a solid beech chair with its characteristic woven paper cord seat, which over decades became the standard seating of Danish households. Other central pieces are the J46 armchair (Poul M. Volther 1956), the J52 (Ejvind Johansson 1962), the J104 and J77 chairs (Jørgen Bækmark) and numerous dining tables and sideboards. FDB Møbler production paused for a time; since 2013 the classics have been re-issued in authorised editions and are additionally produced under licence by HAY. Materials are solid beech, oak and walnut, combined with paper cord or fabric covers.

On the vintage market, original FDB editions from the 1940s to the 70s are especially sought after, above all early J39 chairs with the original paper cord seat and Mogensen sideboards. When you examine a piece, look for the burned-in FDB brand mark beneath the seat or on the underside of the body, intact paper cord weaving or a high-quality re-weave in the same material and historical wood patina without staining.

  • curation, selection and active search

    Every product you find on 2nd home comes from our curation & quality process . This includes our vintage FDB Møbler Möbel und Design

    Our team is constantly looking for trends and new items to offer you high-quality vintage and second-hand goods and lots of inspiration.

    And if you are looking for something specific, you can contact us at any time.

  • Delivery

    At 2nd home you buy what already exists: our furniture , carpets ,

    Lights and decorative objects are available and ready to ship, with no production lead time as with new furniture. Another advantage when you buy vintage and second hand.

    For more information about shipping and delivery , see Returns & Refunds .

  • service

    At 2nd home we place great importance on quality and customer satisfaction. Sellers are selected by 2nd home, and every piece is described with its condition, dimensions and photos.

    If you have any questions, our customer service will help you You can find further information about our buyer protection, legal guarantee and right of return in our cancellation policy .

  • Pre-owned instead of new

    Every piece has already been made and stays in use; there is no new production.

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