Reviewed for sustainabilityComosum Meter · FDB Møbler 3.7 / 5Show the six category scores
J48 - Chair Leather Cognac 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 Leather Cognac
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 Leather Cognac
Cognac Sevilla leather on pale oak — the J48 wearing the warmest colors Danish dining knows.
Poul M. Volther's 1951 J48 chair here combines a nature-lacquered solid oak frame with a seat in cognac Sevilla leather (SV4003). Its rounded, separate backrest — a construction shared with Volther's Corona chair — made it one of the enduring favorites of the FDB Møbler range.
Materials
Solid oak, nature lacquered; seat in cognac Sevilla leather (SV4003)
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)
Max Weight Capacity
220 lbs (tested to 100 kg)
Common Questions
How will the cognac seat age?
It deepens and takes on a gentle sheen with use — the patina that Danish leather dining chairs are bought for; wipe spills promptly and it improves for decades.
Can I mix J48 finishes around one table?
Yes — mixed seats in cognac, black, and textile over matching oak frames is a common and deliberate Danish look.
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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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