Reviewed for sustainabilityComosum Meter · FDB Møbler 3.7 / 5Show the six category scores
J48 - Chair - Black Leather Black 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
J48 - Chair - Black Leather Black
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
J48 - Chair - Black Leather Black
All black, twice over: painted oak beneath black Sierra leather on Volther's 1951 dining classic.
The J48 chair — Poul M. Volther's design from 1951 and one of the most popular chairs FDB Møbler has made — here pairs a black-painted solid oak frame with a seat upholstered in black Sierra leather. Its rounded, separate backrest, kin to Volther's Corona chair, gives the sitting comfort that kept it in production for seven decades.
Materials
Solid oak, black painted; seat in black Sierra leather (SI1001M)
Designer
Poul M. Volther, 1951
Made by
FDB Møbler, the Danish design studio founded in 1942
Seat Height
18.1 in
Back Height
30.9 in from the floor to the top of the backrest (12.8 in above the seat)
Colour
Black painted oak frame with a black leather seat
Max Weight Capacity
220 lbs (tested to 100 kg)
Common Questions
What makes the J48 backrest special?
It is rounded and separate from the frame — a construction shared with Volther's famous Corona chair — which lets it meet the back at a more comfortable angle than a fixed rail.
Is the all-black version hard to keep clean?
No — painted oak wipes clean and the black Sierra leather seat is among the most forgiving surfaces for daily dining.
Are other finishes available?
Yes — the J48 also comes in nature-lacquered oak with leather, textile, or veneer seats in several colors.
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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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