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Born in Aalborg, Denmark on April 13, 1914, Brge Morgensen was a furniture designer who established the "Danish Modern" style. Morgensen studied furniture design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts from 1936 to 1938. In addition, he spent several years studying at the School of Furniture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1945, Morgensen designed a sofa with leather ties which allowed the sides to be dropped down, a first-of-its-kind piece that was a popular choice at the time. And in 1949, he designed what was called "a model for future chairs," which featured a curved, sloping backrest, cut out along the spine in an organic dewdrop shape, giving the piece a distinct look and feel. In 1950, Morgensen opened his own design office and helped create and popularize modern Danish design. Morgensen's affordable, practical designs consisted of wood and were highly functional and clean. As such, his clientele grew quickly, and some of his notable clients included Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fritz Hansen and Sborg Mbelfabrik.

Morgensen also received numerous awards for his works. In 1950, he was honored with the Eckersberg Medal. He also received the annual prize from the Copenhagen Carpentry Guild in 1953, along with the C.F. Hansen Medal in 1972. On Oct. 5, 1972, Morgensen passed away in Denmark.

Born in Aalborg, Denmark on April 13, 1914, Brge Morgensen was a furniture designer who established the "Danish Modern" style.

Morgensen studied furniture design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts from 1936 to 1938. In addition, he spent several years studying at the School of Furniture at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts.

In 1945, Morgensen designed a sofa with leather ties which allowed the sides to be dropped down, a first-of-its-kind piece that was a popular choice at the time. And in 1949, he designed what was called "a model for future chairs," which featured a curved, sloping backrest, cut out along the spine in an organic dewdrop shape, giving the piece a distinct look and feel.

In 1950, Morgensen opened his own design office and helped create and popularize modern Danish design. Morgensen's affordable, practical designs consisted of wood and were highly functional and clean. As such, his clientele grew quickly, and some of his notable clients included Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fritz Hansen and Sborg Mbelfabrik.

Morgensen also received numerous awards for his works. In 1950, he was honored with the Eckersberg Medal. He also received the annual prize from the Copenhagen Carpentry Guild in 1953, along with the C.F. Hansen Medal in 1972.

On Oct. 5, 1972, Morgensen passed away in Denmark.