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FDB Møbler

J53 Armchair

J53 was designed by furniture architect Poul M. Volther in 1953. The design was originally launched as both an armchair and a 2-seater sofa, representing a break with the design tradition of the time where fully upholstered furniture had dominated living rooms for decades. The time was right for lighter and more modern furniture, which perfectly suited Volther's simple and functionalist design language. When the chair was launched in 1953, Poul M. Volther was head of design at FDB Møbler, and in the wake of the presentation, several major manufacturers launched similar designs. Relaunching in 2024, the J53 is retrospective and relevant at the same time and is one of many great chairs from Volther's hand that remind us of our history and heritage.

Upholstery
Cosmo Nordic Fabric Light Grey
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$4,765.00

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Details

25.8"W x 30.8"D x 30.6"H, Seat Height: 15.7"
Materials
Oak
Frame surface treatment: Natural Oiled
Upholstery
Available in custom upholstery options.
Grain, Gabriel (92% recycled polyester, 8% poly, 100,000 martindale)
Main Line Flax, Camira (70% wool, 30% flax, 50,000 martindale)
Monza, DePloeg (28% acrylic, 24% cotton, 80,000 martindale)
Cosmo, Nordic Fabric (90% polyester, 10% nylon, >30,000 martindale)

FDB Møbler offers a 10-year warranty on furniture and a 2-year warranty on garden furniture, home accessories, textiles, and kitchen items. Coverage applies when products are used and maintained according to FDB Møbler’s care guide. If a defect occurs, the item will be repaired or replaced, or a similar alternative offered if the item is no longer available. The warranty does not cover regular wear, misuse, or improper maintenance. Proof of purchase is required, and outlet items are not covered.
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Designer

FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture brand founded in 1942 with the goal of making high-quality, well-designed furniture accessible to everyone. Known for its clean, functional aesthetic, it worked with legendary designers like Børge Mogensen and Poul M. Volther. After a hiatus, the brand was revived in 2013 and continues to produce timeless, sustainable pieces rooted in the traditions of Danish design.

Poul M. Volther (1923–2001) was a key figure in Danish design, known for creating functional, high-quality furniture rooted in craftsmanship and suited for everyday living. As head of FDB Møbler’s design studio from 1950 to 1955, he introduced iconic pieces like the J46 chair—one of Denmark’s best-selling chairs. He later designed the famed Corona chair and became a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.

Brand

FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture brand founded in 1942 with the goal of making high-quality, well-designed furniture accessible to everyone. Known for its clean, functional aesthetic, it worked with legendary designers like Børge Mogensen and Poul M. Volther. After a hiatus, the brand was revived in 2013 and continues to produce timeless, sustainable pieces rooted in the traditions of Danish design.

Designer

Designer

Poul M. Volther (1923–2001) was a key figure in Danish design, known for creating functional, high-quality furniture rooted in craftsmanship and suited for everyday living. As head of FDB Møbler’s design studio from 1950 to 1955, he introduced iconic pieces like the J46 chair—one of Denmark’s best-selling chairs. He later designed the famed Corona chair and became a lecturer at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts.