Story
FDB Møbler was founded in 1942 as part of Denmark’s consumer cooperative movement (FDB, now Coop amba). Its founding principle was simple yet revolutionary: to create “furniture for everyone.” The aim was to provide high-quality, functional, and affordable furniture that could enrich everyday life—an ideal that positioned FDB Møbler at the heart of Danish Modern.
From the very beginning, the design philosophy of Børge Mogensen served as the foundation of the company’s identity. Mogensen believed that furniture should serve people and improve daily living, a conviction that led to timeless classics such as the J39 chair and the J16 rocking chair—pieces that remain beloved across generations.
As consumer tastes changed during the 1960s, the cooperative gradually lost momentum, and in 1980 FDB ceased its furniture operations. Yet the value of its designs endured. In the late 1990s, renewed interest in Danish Modern brought FDB’s classics back into production, and the brand was officially relaunched in 2013. Since then, FDB Møbler has rebuilt its identity by reviving historic designs while committing to sustainability, environmental responsibility, and contemporary production standards.
Today, FDB Møbler continues to expand both domestically and internationally, offering furniture grounded in democratic design principles and the belief that good craftsmanship should be accessible to all.
About
Year: 1942–1980 / 2013–Present
Designer: Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Poul M. Volther, Jørgen Bækmark, Ejvind A. Johansson
Place: Copenhagen
History
1942: FDB Møbler is established as part of the Danish Consumer Cooperative.
1943: Nationwide sales network expands to over 2,000 retail locations.
1944: The J16 rocking chair is introduced.
1947: The J39 “People’s Chair” is launched.
1950s: Numerous iconic pieces introduced, including the J77 chair and J46 dining chair.
1956: The J46 becomes a major commercial success.
1960s: FDB Møbler furniture becomes widely adopted in Danish homes.
1967: Closure of the FDB design studio.
1970s: Decline in sales and increased market competition.
1980: Withdrawal from the furniture market; brand becomes dormant.
1990s: Renewed interest in Danish Modern leads to reissued classics.
2013: Official relaunch of FDB Møbler; revival of historic designs.
2015: Expansion of product range and retail presence.
2019: Establishes FDB Møbler A/S and enters the North American market.
2020: Approximately 50% of shares acquired by Brugsforeningernes Låneforening.
Present: Continued focus on sustainability, responsible production, and international growth.
Furniture
・J16 Rocking Chair
・J39 Chair
・J77 Chair
・J46 Dining Chair
・J52B Armchair
・J104 Chair
・J18 Armchair
・J40 Chair
・J44 Chair
・J80 Chair
・J81 Armchair
・J64 Chair
・J67 Chair
・J66 Chair
・J48 Dining Chair
・J50 Dining Chair
・J60 Chair
・J62 Armchair
・J120 Sofa
・J138 Folding Chair
・J149 3-Seater Sofa
・J148 2-Seater Sofa
・B5 Wall Shelf
・C64 Shaker Table
・P9 Kids Chair
・P10 Kids Table
・P11 Kids Bench
・M16 Ermelunden Bench
・M17 Ermelunden Table
・J52G Rocking Chair
・C69E Ry Dining Table
・J104 Lounge Chair
・C35 Dining Table
・J110 Chair
・J38 Lounge Chair
・J104 Bench
・J30 Bench
・C69E Dining Table
・B98 Book Shelf
・P9 Kids Chair
・J167 Series
・J52G Rocking Chair
・C62 Bjørk Dining Table
・L42 Suru Lounge Chair
・C106 Anholt Coffee Table