Reviewed for sustainabilityComosum Meter · FDB Møbler 3.7 / 5Show the six category scores
J46 Chair - Black Red is made by FDB Møbler. We review every brand we carry against published evidence in six categories; FDB Møbler scores 3.7 out of 5 (22 of 30).
- Material 5 out of 5FSC-certified wood (FSC-C164841)
- Transportation 4 out of 52 in 3 made in the EU, by sea; 1 in 5 in Asia
- Manufacturing 3 out of 5Country shown per product; no ISO 14001
- Labor 3 out of 5Mostly EU production; factories not named
- Energy 3 out of 5Woodworking; no energy data published
- Durability 4 out of 510-yr warranty on indoor pieces; EN tested
J46 Chair - Black Red
Est. 1942 · Danish design since Børge Mogensen
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The maker · Est. 1942 · Denmark
FDB Møbler
Danish furniture, beautiful and accessible since 1942
FDB Møbler began in 1942, when Børge Mogensen set out to make furniture that was both beautiful and affordable. It still makes his designs alongside new ones, and every piece is tested at the Danish Technological Institute.
- Tested at the Danish Technological Institute
- FSC chain-of-custody certified (FSC-C164841)
- Distributed in the US by Rosendahl Design Group, a B Corp
DesignersBørge Mogensen
J46 Chair - Black Red
Deep oxblood on slender spokes — a single J46 in Black Red, Volther's 1956 classic one chair at a time.
The J46 from FDB Møbler has ranked among Denmark's best-selling chairs since 1956. This single chair comes in beech painted Black Red (RAL 3007) with water-based paint — a near-black red that rewards a second look.
Materials
Beech, painted Black Red (RAL 3007), water-based paint
Dimensions
Overall height: 31.5" Depth overall: 19.5" Overall width: 17.5" Seat height: 17.5" Seat depth: 15" Weight: 9.3 lbs
Seat Height
17.5 in
Back Height
31.5 in from the floor to the top of the backrest (14 in above the seat)
Max Weight Capacity
220 lbs (tested to 100 kg)
Designer
Poul M. Volther, 1956
Certifications
Nordic Swan Ecolabel; FDB Møbler holds FSC chain-of-custody certification (FSC-C164841) and is distributed in North America by Rosendahl Design Group, a Certified B Corporation
Common Questions
Is one J46 enough to make a difference?
Often — a single dark-red spoke-back works as a desk chair, an entry perch, or the odd chair that makes a matched dining set look collected.
How comfortable is the J46 for long sits?
Its wide seat and gently sprung spoke back were designed for daily dining — comfort is the main reason the model has stayed in production since 1956.
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FDB Møbler Sustainability Meter
Reviewed for sustainability by Comosum: FDB Møbler scores 3.7 out of 5 (22 of 30) across six categories, from published evidence.
- MaterialFSC-certified wood (FSC-C164841)5 out of 5
- Transportation2 in 3 made in the EU, by sea; 1 in 5 in Asia4 out of 5
- ManufacturingCountry shown per product; no ISO 140013 out of 5
- LaborMostly EU production; factories not named3 out of 5
- EnergyWoodworking; no energy data published3 out of 5
- Durability10-yr warranty on indoor pieces; EN tested4 out of 5
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