2012 50 years with KUBUS It s been 50 years since Mogens Lassen created the Kubus candlestick, and it has long since become a classic icon of Danish design. This momentous anniversary is celebrated with the relaunch of the Mogens Lassen mathematical candlestick collection. Tribute is also paid to the Kubus 4 in the form of a limited edition, numbered 24-carat gold version absolutely the fi nest Kubus that the world has ever seen.
PROFILE Søren Lassen with Nadia Lassen and her daughter Aya the third, fourth and fi fth generations of the Mogens Lassen family. By Lassen was founded by Søren Lassen and Nadia Lassen, the grandson and greatgranddaughter of renowned Danish architect Mogens Lassen. Today, By Lassen carries on his design philosophy in which beautiful, elegant design melds with quality and practicality to create timeless products based on Danish craftsmanship and design.
MOGENS LASSEN Architect Mogens Lassen (1901-1987) is today considered one of the pioneers of Danish Functionalism, and his internationally recognised works span the spectrum from buildings to interior decor. Mogens Lassen was fascinated by the possibilities inherent in Functionalist design and by the German Bauhaus design school, whose principles informed many of his most well-known designs.
21 years after Mogens Lassen designed the Kubus candlestick, he evolved the collection to become a comprehensive mathematical calculation. He took his inspiration from the Bauhaus school, designing a collection consisting of all of the geometric Bauhaus symbols featuring the Bauhaus integrity and simplicity, and with functionality in mind. BAUHAUS
70 KUBUS 8 KUBUS 1 LINE TRIANGLE KUBUS 4 CIRCLE 6 CIRCLE 3 70 70 100 60 230 86 80 45 100 140 230 121 100 60 100 86 140 140 160 80 160 Kubus 1 is the point of departure. The inner circle of Kubus 1 determines the height of the candleholders. The edge length of the Line holder is determined by the diagonal of Kubus 1. The height of the Triangle is determined by the diagonal of the Line. The edge length of Kubus 4 is determined by the diagonal of the Line. The diameter of Circle 6 equals the length of the edge of the Triangle, and the height of Circle 6 equals the radius of Circle 6. The inner diameter of Circle 3 equals the external radius of Circle 6. The height of Circle 3 equals the external radius of Circle 3. Kubus 8 is determined by the fact that the radius of the pitch circle equals the space diagonal of Kubus 1.
KUBUS The classic Kubus candlestick was designed in 1962. Intended as a rebellion against the ornate, elaborate home, it is informed by a sense of functionalism and mathematical precision. The result was the iconic squareshaped lacquered steel frame topped with candleholders, a design today prized and admired the world over for its elegant simplicity. Design: Mogens Lassen 1962. Material: lacquered steel, nickel-plated or gold-plated. Dimensions: 7 x 7 cm, 14 x 14 cm (+ 6 cm candleholders) or 23 x 23 cm (+ 6 cm candleholders). Colours: black, white, nickel-plated or gold-plated.
Design: Mogens Lassen 1983. Material: lacquered steel. Dimensions: 10 cm (+6 cm candleholders) x 10 cm. Colours: black or white. The Line represents clean lines, and more specifi cally it refers to the way in which the candleholders form a line. It was designed in 1983, but has never been in production prior to 2010. Today, the highly minimalistic shape and pure appearance fi ts perfectly with the modern Scandinavian style ethos. LINE
TRIANGLE Triangle was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1983 and was fi rst introduced in 2011. Triangle represents the Bauhaus principle of the Triangle, and like the rest of the collection it is characterised by its sharp-edged shape and simple design. Design: Mogens Lassen 1983. Material: lacquered steel. Dimensions: 16 x 8,6 cm (+ 6 cm candleholders). Colours: black or white.
CIRCLE Design: Mogens Lassen 1983. Material: lacquered steel. Dimensions: 8 x 4,5 cm (+ 6 cm candleholders) or 16 x 8 cm (+ 6 cm candleholders). Colours: black or white. Circle was designed by Mogens Lassen in 1983 as part of the mathematical candlestick collection. It was never put into production, but could be seen as a one-of-a-kind piece at a café close to Mogens Lassen s home north of Copenhagen. The round shape and sharp edges make Circle absolutely unique and serve to complete the fantastic collection of candlesticks designed no less than 50 years ago.
Design: Jacob Manz 2008-2011. Material: lacquered steel. Dimensions: 17 x 17 cm, 21 x 21 cm, 29 x 29 x 29 cm, 30 x 30 cm, Dia.: 15 cm, Dia.: 23 cm. Colours: black or white. Update your Mogens Lassen candlestick with the accessory, the Base. These simple and functional drip plates pair perfectly with the Kubus, the Line, the Triangle and the Circle candlesticks, eliminating the need for oldfashioned drip rings. Base has been designed with the greatest respect for the architect Mogens Lassen both as a person and as a designer. BASE
BOWL The Bowl is inspired by Mogens Lassen s original sketches and the application of the combined Bauhaus principles. A beautiful and aesthetically pleasing object in itself, the Bowl can be used to hold fruit, sweets, or simply pure space. It is entirely in the spirit of Bauhaus, with its emphasis on simple and functional design. Design: Mogens Lassen 1962/By Lassen 2009. Material: lacquered steel. Dimensions: 14 x 14 cm or 23 x 23 cm. Colours: soft green, cool grey, black or white.
STOOL ML50 In 1950 Mogens Lassen designed the Stool ML50 in mahogany. He took inspiration from the stools used by the shoemakers of the past, and brought the light, elegant look to the creation of this sculptural mahogany three-legged stool. Today, the Stool ML50 is manufactured in Denmark and is available in a range of woods as well as in a modern, edgy fi breglass version. Original sketches of the Stool ML50 from 1950.
Design: Mogens Lassen 1950. Material: fi breglass or wood. Dimensions: Height: Stool: 50 cm, Counter stool: 71 cm, Bar stool: 79 cm. Seat height: Stool: 45 cm, Counter stool: 66 cm, Bar stool: 74 cm. Much has happened since 1950, and stools aren t as much a part of daily life as they once were. That s why By Lassen, with great respect for the original Stool ML50, has recreated the piece as an elegant and functional high stool that represents beautiful, practical design in today s home. STOOL ML50
ML33 Unique craftsmanship not only makes the ML33 an inviting place to sit, it also showcases Mogens Lassen s fl awless sense of comfort and design. ML33 was originally designed for Fritz Hansen and one of the original chairs in cane from 1933 is on permanent exhibition at Designmuseum Danmark in Copenhagen. Original sketches of ML33 from 1933.
ML33 Today ML33 is available in a beautiful leather version and two different kinds of fabric from the Danish manufacturer Kvadrat. ML33 is, as always, hand-upholstered in Denmark, and all pieces are numbered, creating an entirely unique chair for which design and quality are in focus. Design: Mogens Lassen 1933. Material: leather or fabric. Dimensions: Height 71 cm, seat height 43 cm, and seat depth 75 cm. Colours: on request.
KUBUS KUBUS 1 KUBUS 4 KUBUS 8 LINE LINE TRIANGLE CIRCLE CIRCLE 3 TRIANGLE CIRCLE 6 BASE BASE FOR KUBUS BASE FOR LINE BASE FOR TRIANGLE BASE FOR CIRCLE BOWL SMALL LARGE
STOOL ML50 STOOL COUNTER STOOL BAR STOOL Material: fi breglass. Colours: black, white or grey. STOOL COUNTER STOOL BAR STOOL Material: oak, black stained beech or beech. ML33 LEATHER FABRIC HALLINGDAL FABRIC DIVINA 3 Colours: on request.
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