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Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Oiled Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’, designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair - Oiled Oak - Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’, designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Vintage Børge Mogensen model 2254 reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed in 1954 for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Chair, 1956, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chairs designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen - The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen - The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Federicia Hunting Chair in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Federicia model 'Hunting Chair', Sweden, 1960s Hunting chair, designed by Børge
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Rare Oak and Iron 'Easy Chair' by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare and early model 240-11 ‘easy chair’ designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Andreas
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Smoked Oak Frame, Black Saddle Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish Chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1950, The Hunting chair was Mogensen’s first work with exposed wooden framing and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
H 26.38 in W 27.76 in D 34.25 in
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The SPANISH CHAIR designed by Danish master Børje Mogensen. It is one of the famous masterpieces he
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 32.29 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
The Spanish Chair in Cognac Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Spanish Chair in Natural Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Natural Leather, Set of 10
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
finest selection of oak and flawless saddle leather, the chair is available with or without armrests, and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

The Spanish Chair in Black Leather/Smoked Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Scandinavian Design Børge Mogensen Modern Dining Chairs in Oak, 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
chairs in soap-treated oak with seats in leather. This model 3236 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Hunting Chair in Soap Oak/Natural Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Hunting Chair is one of Børge Mogensen’s most eye-catching chairs, designed in 1950. Seen from
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hunting Chair in Oiled Smoked Oak/Black Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Hunting Chair is one of Børge Mogensen’s most eye-catching chairs, designed in 1950. Seen from
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Hunting Chair in Light Oiled Oak/Cognac Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Hunting Chair is one of Børge Mogensen’s most eye-catching chairs, designed in 1950. Seen from
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

The Canvas Chair in light oiled oak / canvas by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Canvas chair exemplifies Børge Mogensen’s talent for functionally-driven designs with a focus
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Hunting Chair in Oak and Woolen Upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, hunting chair, model AG 240-11, oak, teak, metal, wool, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

BM 61 Børge Mogensen 61 Dining Chair in Oak and Woven Cane Wicker
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Slender yet solid, simple yet striking, the BM61 dining chair brings us back to nature in a welcome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Lounge chair model 2256 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956, in oak and cane, edited by the
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen presented the prototype for the Børge Mogensen Søborg chair in 1950. His intention was to
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair, Wood Frame
H 31.5 in W 20.08 in D 19.09 in
Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of 4 oak dining chairs in the style of Børge Mogensen his J39 Shaker chair. Made in Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

BM61 Chair, Lacquered Oak/Natural Cane Wicker, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremely robust
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Spanish chair in solid oak and patinated leather. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair set in Naturel Leather and Oak for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic set of Spanish chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1958. Solid
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Ten Børge Mogensen 61 Dining Chairs in Oak and Woven Cane Wicker
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Slender yet solid, simple yet striking, the BM61 dining chair brings us back to nature in a welcome
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Cane

Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair – Steel Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1952 Mogensen built onto the Søborg series with a steel-framed version, a design that he viewed as a reflection on international modernism. The generous back and seat with optiona...
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair – Steel Frame
Børge Mogensen Soborg Chair – Steel Frame
H 31.3 in W 20.08 in D 19.88 in
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen Oak Chairs Model 3236 with Gray Upholstered Seats
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 6 Børge Mogensen oak chairs Model 3236. Mogensen became Head of Design at Fredericia in 1955
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Pair of 'Spanish Chairs' in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of 'Spanish Chairs,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen Early Pair of Dining Chairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of dining chairs chairs, model 3236, oak, leather
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

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Borge Oak Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal borge oak chair for your home. Each borge oak chair for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, oak and animal skin. There are 544 variations of the antique or vintage borge oak chair you’re looking for, while we also have 37 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer borge oak chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A borge oak chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and FDB Møbler each produced at least one beautiful borge oak chair that is worth considering.

How Much is a Borge Oak Chair?

The average selling price for a borge oak chair at 1stDibs is $4,783, while they’re typically $375 on the low end and $44,200 for the highest priced.

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