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Børge Mogensen Daybeds

Danish, 1914-1972

Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.

While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.

Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs.

Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.

As you will see from the furnishings on 1stDibs, Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.

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Creator: Børge Mogensen
Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Brass

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Daybed Model 4312 in Oak & Canvas Upholstery, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Minimalistic Scandinavian Modern oak daybed model 4312 with loose mattress upholstered with sand coloured canvas and fitted with "Niger" goat leather...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Canvas, Oak

Børge Mogensen Model 4312 Natural Oak Sofa Bed
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
'Model 4312' loveseat or daybed designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Børge Mogensen, 1914-1972, was a Danish furniture architect. After an apprenticeship as a cab...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Daybed 4312 for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed, model 4312 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Made in solid oak. Original cushion and upholstery. Undeneath with rarely offered and original bed box in oak and li...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Fabric, Linen, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa / Daybed Model 4311/4312
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Mjöhult, SE
Børge Mogensen sofa / daybed model 4311/4312. Produced by Fredericia Möbelfabrik in Denmark. Very unusual with leather and the removable basket. circa 1950-1960s.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first. Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style. Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design. Condition: In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress) 194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress) About the designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Fabric, Wood

1 Børge Mogensen Mobler Daybed Model 136
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teak Daybed Børge Mogensen Soborg Møbler Model 136 Rare Danish modern teak daybed with upholstered cushion and side pillows designed by...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Teak

Børge Mogensen Sofa / Daybed Model 4311/4312 by Fredericia in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed model 4311/4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia stolefabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Sofa and Daybed 4312 in Oak and Wool by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very practical Sofa and Daybed Model 4312 designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Sturdy solid oak frame with ash slats and brass hardware. Or...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Daybeds

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Metal

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Børge Mogensen Daybed in Teak
Børge Mogensen Daybed in Teak
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Børge Mogensen Daybed Model 4316
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model 4316
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Børge Mogensen daybeds for sale on 1stDibs.

Børge Mogensen daybeds are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Børge Mogensen daybeds, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original daybeds by Børge Mogensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider daybeds by Peter Hvidt, Hvidt & Mølgaard, and GETAMA. Prices for Børge Mogensen daybeds can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $2,200 and can go as high as $9,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $7,750.

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