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Vintage Danish Teak Locking Storage Cabinet Credenza by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen was one of Denmark’s most influential designers, celebrated for creating furniture
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Bookcase
Borge Mogensen Bookcase
H 123 in W 69 in D 26 in
Book Case System by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Large book case system, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Made in teak. He designed
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen Large Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Large Bookcase
Borge Mogensen Large Bookcase
H 62.6 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
Borge Mogensen Bookcase Medium
H 44.49 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Book Case by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler 1960s China Series
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Book case, model no.152 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler. Teak shelve on solid oak base. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
Borge Mogensen Rosewood China Cabinet c1950s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak cabinets designed by Børge Mogensen 1957, manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen
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Vintage 1950s Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
H 36 in W 81.75 in D 19.75 in
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A bastion of the Danish Modern design movement, to us, Børge Mogensen embodies integrity. His
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase
Børge Mogensen Medium Teak Bookcase
H 44.3 in W 48.12 in D 11.82 in
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Denmark. Brass handles. He
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak

China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler Teak & Oak Cabinet
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Cabinet in teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler 1950s. Base in solid oak. Beautiful wood color.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
H 47.25 in W 39.38 in D 31.11 in
Cabinet in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, circa 1940s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Skokie, IL
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Mod 234 China, CM Madsen for FDB Møbler, Denmark, 1940s Additional
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Rare Børge Mogensen Sideboard / Double Dresser Set 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser set. (W.450 cm) Produced in teak by Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Serving Cabinet / China Hutch
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Queens, NY
tapered teak legs. (BØRGE MOGENSEN)
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Wood, Teak, Glass

Børge Mogensen Vanity Dresser
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Classic teak vanity within a dresser, designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg. The top drawer
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Vanity Dresser
Børge Mogensen Vanity Dresser
H 34 in W 39 in D 18 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Teak Bookcase by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Danish Modern bookcase by Borge Mogensen. 2 available, price for one. 48w 10d 63h
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Pair of 1960s Borge Mogensen bookcases for Karl Andersson and Soner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of bookcases by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson and Soner. The pair is in good restored
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen BM-66 Desk for P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A beautifully crafted teak desk model BM-66 by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Desks

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Teak

1960s Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Cabinet Bookcase, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Bookcase can be separated from cabinet - Adjustable shelves - The item has been carefully refurbished.   
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Sideboard in Steel and Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Steel and Teak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Borge Mogensen 'Model 130' Teak Writing Desk for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Stunning teak writing desk designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler. This piece features a
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Wall Unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mid-Century Modern wall unit by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s.
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Vintage 1960s Danish Shelves

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen Mid Century Sideboard For Soborg Mobler Model 160
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwich, GB
Mid century Børge Mogensen teak and beech sideboard for Soborg Mobler. Model 160, Circa 1958. The
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Beech, Teak

Sideboard/Bureau in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard/Bureau in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Steel

Børge mogensen bookcase in teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Soborg Era: 1958 Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Børge mogensen bookcase in teak
Børge mogensen bookcase in teak
H 57 in W 39.5 in D 12.5 in
Midcentury Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Bovirke
Located in Lejre, DK
Original desk organizer designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson in the 1950s. Made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Desks

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Beech, Oak

Borge Mogensen for Soberg cabinet with bookshelf
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Borge Mogensen for soberg teak cabinet and bookshelf. the cabinet doors open to a shelf inside
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Teak

Danish Modern Three-Drawer Teak Dresser or Chest by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Danish modern three-drawer teak dresser / chest by Borge Mogensen, circa 1960s
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Børge Mogensen sideboard / double dresser in teak. Legs in oak wood. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
Børge Mogensen Double Dresser Teak & Oak 1950s.
H 34.65 in W 59.06 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
This Scandinavian dresser with 7 drawers designed by Børge Mogensen became an instant Classic from
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
Borge Mogensen Teak Chest of Drawers
H 57 in W 39.25 in D 18 in
Børge Mogensen Danish Teak Eight Drawer Chest
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Queens, NY
with inset drawer pulls, resting on four tapered teak legs. (BØRGE MOGENSEN)
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak, Wood

Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Oak bookcase by Borge Mogensen for Karl Anderson & Soner. This oak bookcase was created in 1955 as
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak
Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak
H 55.52 in W 52.76 in D 10.24 in
Seven Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen
By Niels Vodder, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Oak

Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak with brass details by Børge Mogensen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Teak Cupboard With Bookcase Hutch
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Era: 1950s Materials: Teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Low Eight Drawer Teak Dresser
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Soborg Era: 1958 Materials: Teak, Oak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen shelf for FDB Møbler (Danemark)
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
This is the 1st edition of this B-5 beech wall shelf, created by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Shelves

Materials

Beech

Borge Mogensen Teak and Oak cabinet set
By AB Aronsson & Soner, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb case series designed by Borge Mogensen and made by AB Karl Anderson & Soner in the 1950s
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Oak, Teak

Borge Mogensen Teak and Oak cabinet set
Borge Mogensen Teak and Oak cabinet set
H 33.25 in W 53 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen sideboard of teak with two doors in the front. Inside with shelves and pull-out
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

vintage bookcase cupboard Borge Mogensen Oresund
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lemmer, NL
vintage bookcase cupboard Borge Mogensen Oresund period 60's design Borge Mogensen Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Bookcases

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Oak

vintage bookcase  cupboard  Borge Mogensen  Oresund
vintage bookcase  cupboard  Borge Mogensen  Oresund
H 95.28 in W 52.96 in D 18.12 in
1960's Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bern, CH
1960’s oak sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Karl Andersen & Søn, Denmark. With
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Wood

1960's Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard
1960's Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard
H 34.65 in W 52.76 in D 18.12 in
Teak Chest of Drawers by Børge Mogensen, circa 1957
By Børge Mogensen
Located in VILLEURBANNE, FR
Chest of drawers, model "BM 57" designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s. The quadrangular body in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden. Oak, 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers, circa 1960, Sweden.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Børge Mogensen low chest of drawers for Karl Andersson & Söner, circa 1960, Sweden. Oak, 4 drawers
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Oak

Tall "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in teak and solid oak frame. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1954, this
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Tall "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
Tall "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
High "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
The "China" bookcase in all oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Oak

High "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
High "China" Bookcase by Børge Mogensen
H 63 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Bookcase in teak by Borge Mogensen for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in PARIS, FR
Signed teak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler in Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Bookcase in teak by Borge Mogensen for FDB
Bookcase in teak by Borge Mogensen for FDB
H 34.26 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in
Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Teak Cabinet Model 232
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Madrid, ES
Cabinet of teak, later mounted on unoriginal oak feet of slightly lighter color. Front with two doors. Interior with two shelves and four pullout trays. Manufactured in Denmark by FD...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Commode C.M Madsen Danish Midcentury
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Commode by Børge Mogensen in teak with two sliding doors. The front doors are decorated with small
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

2-Door Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very nice example of Borge Mogensen design, made of Oak, and the 2-door version with
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Oak

Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson 'Öresund' in Oregon Pine
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 'Öresund' cabinet, Oregon pine, Denmark, 1960s A neat
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

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Pine

Chunky sideboard by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

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Iron

Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, wall unit, model BM 291, oak, Denmark, design 1956 This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

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Oak

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Borge Mogensen Case Storage For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic piece of borge mogensen case storage available at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every item from our selection of borge mogensen case storage was constructed with great care. Find 498 options for an antique or vintage choice in our collection of borge mogensen case storage now, or shop our selection of 7 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect object in our assortment of borge mogensen case storage — we have versions that date back to the 19th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. An option in this array of borge mogensen case storage made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. A well-made piece of borge mogensen case storage has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Borge Mogensen Case Storage?

Prices for a piece of borge mogensen case storage can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $542 and can go as high as $26,585, while the average can fetch as much as $3,771.

Finding the Right Case Pieces And Storage Cabinets for You

Of all the vintage storage cabinets and antique case pieces that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Alternatively, apothecary cabinets are charming case goods similar in size to early dressers or commodes but with uniquely sized shelving and (often numerous) drawers.

Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard that features colored glass and metal details, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.