Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Sideboard
View Similar Items
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Sideboard
About the Item
- Creator:Børge Mogensen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 34.5 in (87.63 cm)Width: 59 in (149.86 cm)Depth: 18 in (45.72 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1950s
- Condition:
- Seller Location:Minneapolis, MN
- Reference Number:Seller: 47951stDibs: LU1527210697873
Børge Mogensen
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.
- Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Eight Drawer ChestBy Børge Mogensen, Søborg MøbelfabrikLocated in Minneapolis, MNA hard to find 8 drawer chest designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. Exceptionally well made. Teak case and with teak base. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an ...Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of...
MaterialsTeak
- Danish Modern Coffee Table by Borge MogensenBy Børge MogensenLocated in Minneapolis, MNA danish modern large scale coffee table designed by Borge Mogensen. Oak construction with brace detail. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Danish Modern Arne Vodder Model 29 SideboardBy Sibast, Arne VodderLocated in Minneapolis, MNAn iconic sideboard designed by Arne Vodder for Sibast. Teak cabinet with reversible doors. Lots of storage behind the sliding doors with a right bank of ve...Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsTeak
- Vintage Danish Modern Coffee Table in White Oak By Borge MogensenBy Børge MogensenLocated in Minneapolis, MNTrestle base white oak coffee table with a nice warm patina. Designed by Borge Mogensen. Professional, skilled furniture restoration is an integral part of what we do every day. Our...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables
MaterialsOak
- Borge Mogensen Kupe SofaBy Fredericia, Børge MogensenLocated in Minneapolis, MNMelt into this extremely comfortable two seat sofa designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia furniture. Known as the Kupe sofa. This two seater was recently restored in a soft supple...Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Loveseats
MaterialsLeather
$16,450 - Danish Modern Erik Worts Sideboard HutchBy Worts Mobler, Erik WortsLocated in Minneapolis, MNA well made sideboard designed by Erik Worts and produced by Worts Mobler. Solid teak tambour door door below with open storage and adjustable shelving. Upper half features grass clo...Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Credenzas
MaterialsTeak
- Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, SignedBy P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge MogensenLocated in Los Angeles, CAThis stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son are in mint condition. Sourced from the original owner, who is ret...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
$8,300 Sale Price / set30% Off - 1960's Børge Mogensen Oak SideboardBy Børge MogensenLocated in Bern, CH1960’s oak sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Karl Andersen & Søn, Denmark. With inner height adjustable shelves. Nice detailing to handles. In beautiful condition wit...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards
MaterialsWood
- Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard for P. Lauritzen & SonBy P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge MogensenLocated in Copenhagen, DKBørge Mogensen oak sideboard mounted on runner frame, front with two foldable doors. Executed by P. Lauritsen & Søn.Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsOak
- Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960sBy Børge Mogensen, FDB MøblerLocated in Stockholm, SERare wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak by Børge Mogensen produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition with nice patina. The iconic brass keys are...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsBrass
- Borge Mogensen: “Oresund” Sideboard Teak and Pine Design, 1955By Børge MogensenLocated in PARIS, FRSideboard "Oresund" designed by Borge Mogensen in 1955 and produced by Karl Anderson & Soner between 1955 and 1960. This sideboard is made of teak and pine. Two different looking woo...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsTeak, Pine
- Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950sBy Børge MogensenLocated in Limhamn, Skåne länSideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak, steel Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark Di...Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards
MaterialsTeak