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Borge Mogensen Trolley

Rare 1960s Model 5370 Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik
Rare 1960s Model 5370 Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik

Rare 1960s Model 5370 Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik

Located in Beerse, VAN

Wooden trolley in solid oak and black formica designed by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Formica, Oak

Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden
Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden

Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden

$1,400

H 24.5 in W 25.25 in D 16.5 in

Yngve Ekstrom Danish Styled Teak Bar Cart Sweden

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A functional teak wood rolling bar cart with partial glass top with the other side having a space

Category

Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Glass, Teak

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Bar Cart
Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Bar Cart

Mid 20th Century Mid-Century Borge Mogensen Style Danish Teak Bar Cart

Located in Charleston, SC

piece and can be used as a bar/tea cart, end table, or small console table. Easily float it around the

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

$2,800

H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful serving cart by Børge Mogensen, model no. 5370 for Fredericia Furniture, in teak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech Teak Flip Top bar cart Table 149
Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech Teak Flip Top bar cart Table 149

Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech Teak Flip Top bar cart Table 149

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech and Teak Flip Top bar cart Table by Søborg

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dry Bars

Materials

Brass

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Rare Serving Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
Rare Serving Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia

Rare Serving Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia

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H 25.6 in W 30.71 in D 20.48 in

Rare Serving Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Singapore, SG

Serving trolley by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia. It is in oak and has shelves in black Formica

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Serving Tables

Materials

Oak

Trolley by Børge Mogensen
Trolley by Børge Mogensen

Trolley by Børge Mogensen

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H 24.41 in W 30.32 in D 20.48 in

Trolley by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Copenhagen, DK

BM 5370 - rolling table in teak and black formica. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal

Service Cart Model 5370 by Borge Mogensen
Service Cart Model 5370 by Borge Mogensen

Service Cart Model 5370 by Borge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in PARIS, FR

A must-have piece by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture with its original lacquered metal

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Metal, Copper

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. With tray. Mounted on

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. With tray. Mounted on

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. With cutting board etc

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Two-Tier Teak Serving Bar Cart
Børge Mogensen Two-Tier Teak Serving Bar Cart

Børge Mogensen Two-Tier Teak Serving Bar Cart

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Borge Mogensen Manufacturer: Soborg Mobler Period/Style: Danish Modern Country

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

Model Number 5370 Serving Cart in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1981
Model Number 5370 Serving Cart in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1981

Model Number 5370 Serving Cart in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1981

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Norwalk, CT

quintessential piece by the legendary Børge Mogensen from 1981. Designed with passion and precision, this bar

Category

Vintage 1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Expandable Mahogany Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark
Expandable Mahogany Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark

Expandable Mahogany Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Praha, CZ

Serving cart on wheels Made of mahogany wood and veneer. Extendable top desk up to 88 cm x 70cm

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

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H 25.99 in W 20.48 in D 30.71 in

Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of beech. Plates of black laminate. One tray in black steel

Category

Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Beech

Wood + Steel Tea Trolley by Børge Mogensen
Wood + Steel Tea Trolley by Børge Mogensen

Wood + Steel Tea Trolley by Børge Mogensen

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H 25.4 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Wood + Steel Tea Trolley by Børge Mogensen

Located in New York City, NY

Mahogany + Steel Tea Trolley with Tray on Casters. Designed by Borge Mogensen, Manufactured by

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Steel

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

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H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful serving cart by Børge Mogensen, model no. 5370 for Fredericia Furniture, in teak with

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Metal

1950s Teak Bar  Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen
1950s Teak Bar  Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen

1950s Teak Bar Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen

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H 26 in W 16.5 in D 27.5 in

1950s Teak Bar Serving Cart by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Victoria, BC

We are excited to present this elegant teak serving cart, designed by Børge Mogensen for Soborg

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Furniture

Materials

Teak

Trolley in Mahogany of Designed by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s
Trolley in Mahogany of Designed by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s

Trolley in Mahogany of Designed by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Lejre, DK

Trolley in mahogany of designed by Børge Mogensen from the 1960s. The top plate can be extended.   

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Card Tables and Tea Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Danish Modern Bar Cart
Danish Modern Bar Cart

Danish Modern Bar Cart

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H 25.75 in W 20.5 in D 30.5 in

Danish Modern Bar Cart

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Minneapolis, MN

White oak bar cart on wheels, with black formica surface and removable tray. Designed by Borge

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Bar Cart or Tea Trolley
Børge Mogensen Mahogany Bar Cart or Tea Trolley

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Bar Cart or Tea Trolley

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H 25.25 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Børge Mogensen Mahogany Bar Cart or Tea Trolley

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Cambridge, MA

A mahogany and black melamine bar cart or tea trolley designed by Børge Mogensen, ca. 1963. Model

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Mahogany, Rubber

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370
Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

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H 25.5 in W 30.5 in D 20.5 in

Børge Mogensen Serving Cart, Model 5370

By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture

Located in New London, CT

First time out of its owner's home since the early 1960s. Børge Morgensen for Fredericia Furniture

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Carts and Bar Carts

Materials

Teak

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Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
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Borge Mogensen Trolley For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal borge mogensen trolley for your home. Each borge mogensen trolley for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, mahogany and hardwood. There are many kinds of the borge mogensen trolley you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A borge mogensen trolley, designed in the Scandinavian Modern or Mid-Century Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Many designers have produced at least one well-made borge mogensen trolley over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Frederecia Furniture are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Borge Mogensen Trolley?

Prices for a borge mogensen trolley can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $633 and can go as high as $5,700, while the average can fetch as much as $1,481.

Børge Mogensen for sale on 1stDibs

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 chairs, sofas and other 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, Mogensen’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.

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.

Find vintage Børge Mogensen dining tables, bookcases and other Scandinavian modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Bar-carts for You

Forever a sleek and elegant furnishing that evokes luxury and sophistication, a vintage bar cart will prove both functional and fabulous in your living room.

Bar carts as we know them were originally conceived as tea trolleys — a modest-sized table on wheels, sometimes featuring both an upper and lower shelf — to help facilitate tea service during the Victorian era in England. Modern bar carts weren’t really a common fixture in American interiors until after the end of Prohibition in the 1930s, when they were rolled onto the sets of Hollywood films. There, they suggested wealth and status in the dining rooms of affluent characters.

As tough as the 1930s had been on the average working American, the postwar era yielded economic stability and growth in homeownership. Increasingly, bar carts designed by the likes of Edward Wormley and other furniture makers became an integral part of sunken living rooms across the United States in the 1950s.

Bar carts were a must-have addition to the sensuous and sleek low-profile furnishings that we now call mid-century modern, each outfitted with the finest spirits and savory snacks that people had to offer. And partially owing to critical darlings like Mad Men, vintage cocktail carts have since seen a resurgence and have even become a selling point in restaurants.

Bar carts not only boast tremendous utilitarian value but also introduce a fun, nostalgic dynamic to the layout of your space, be it in the bar area or elsewhere. In addition to showcasing your favorite bottles of rye and local small-batch gin — or juices and mocktail ingredients — there is an undeniable allure to stacking statement glassware, vintage martini cocktail shakers and Art Deco decanter sets atop your fully stocked mid-century modern bar cart. And one size or style doesn’t fit all — an evolution of cocktail cart design throughout history has yielded all manner of metal bar carts, rattan carts and more.

We invite you to add a few more dashes of class to cocktail hour — peruse the vast collection of antique and vintage carts and bar carts on 1stDibs today.