Safari Chairs Model MK-16 by Mogens Koch (Denmark, 1932)
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of MK-16 safari chairs by Danish master Mogens Koch, an iconic 1932 design that blends
Vintage 1930s Danish Chairs
Brass
Safari Chairs Model MK-16 by Mogens Koch (Denmark, 1932)
Located in Milano, IT
Rare pair of MK-16 safari chairs by Danish master Mogens Koch, an iconic 1932 design that blends
Brass
$974 / set
H 29.93 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
3 Vintage Danish Teak Chair By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 200 , 1960s Made in Denmark in the
Fabric, Teak
$7,043 / set
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type
Leather
$25,239 / set
H 28.75 in W 24.02 in D 25.6 in
Danish Modern Mogens Koch "MK 51" Lounge Chairs in Mahogany and Leather, 1950s
By Ivan Schlechter, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
Set of elegant lounge chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1936. The MK51 was part of a small series
Leather, Mahogany
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in TOURS, FR
An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in
Brass
Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari chair, an unassuming
Leather, Beech
MK 51 - 'Fireplace Chair' in mahogany by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch, Ivan Schlechter
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MK 51 - 'Fireplace Chair' in mahogany og patinated natural leather. Designed in 1936. Labelled from
Leather, Mahogany
$3,251 / set
H 30.32 in W 18.51 in D 15.75 in
1 of 3 Vintage Danish Teak By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 310, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Gaggenau, DE
1 of 3 Vintage Danish teak And Danish cord By Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model NR Mk 310 1960s Made in
Teak
Teak Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Chair
By Mogens Koch
Located in Montreal, QC
Teak Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair in rosewood foldable safari chair by Danish architect and
Rosewood
Pair of Mogens Koch Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of folding chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1932 and manufactured by Interna Denmark
Brass
Unavailable
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Munster, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Sold
H 34 in W 22.5 in D 21.5 in
Danish Folding Campaign Chairs Model Mk 16, a Set of Six by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Portland, OR
Set of six with stand. Classic design canvas and beech construction MK16 folding chairs by
Brass
Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair
By Mogens Koch
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A beautifully executed campaign folding chair. Rosewood, brass and original leather.
Leather
Important Pair of Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Campaign Chairs
By Mogens Koch
Located in CA, CA
An important pair of handmade Mogens Koch folding Campaign chairs. Originally designed in 1932 as
Brass
Pair of 1950s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of instructor chairs (folding chairs), model MK16, in rosewood and black leather. Mogens Koch
Leather, Rosewood
Sold
H 35.04 in W 20.08 in D 18.9 in
Mogens Koch Folding Chairs MK-16 in Beech & Canvas, Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Odense, DK
An original pair of Mogens Koch folding chairs model "MK-16" made at Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in
Canvas, Beech
Sold
H 30 in W 19.25 in D 20 in
Set of Six (6) Model Mk 310 Dining Chairs by Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Denmark, 1960s
By Arne Hovmand-Olsen, Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a stunning set of six Model Mk 310 Dining Chairs by the renowned Danish designer Arne
Faux Leather, Naugahyde, Wood, Teak
MK 16 Set of six chairs by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
MK 16 - Set of 6 instructor/folding chairs in mahogany and canvas with brass details. Mogens Koch
Leather, Canvas, Mahogany
Arne Hovmand-Olsen Model MK-119 Lounge Chair for Mogens Kold
By Mogens Kold Møbelfabrik, Arne Hovmand-Olsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautifully crafted lounge chair designed by Arne Hovmand-Olsen for Mogens Kold in Denmark, circa
Fabric, Teak
MK 30 folding stool by Mogens Koch, design 1960's
By Mogens Koch
Located in PARIS, FR
Very elegant stool, representative of the design of Mogens Koch, Danish architect and designer
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 35.04 in W 19.69 in D 21.26 in
Pair of MCM Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chairs, Folding Directors, Danish, 1970s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Richmond, Surrey
Mid Century Pair of Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair, Folding Directors chair, Danish, 1970s Pair
Brass
Early MK-16 Leather Campaign Chair by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Early patinated leather MK-16 folding Campaign safari chair by Mogens Koch. Made in Denmark, circa
Brass
Set of Four MK-16 Folding Chairs by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
A lovely set of four MK-16 Chairs designed by the Professor Mogens Koch, three by Interna and one
Brass
Sold
H 33.86 in W 20.48 in D 18.9 in
1930s Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Folding Chairs in Teak, Brass and Black Leather
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Knebel, DK
Mogens Koch designed the folding chair in 1932 reinterpreting the traditional folding stool
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari chair for Interna, Denmark, 1960s. Originally designed in 1932 this chair
Leather, Beech
Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs by Mogens Koch (Denmark)
By Mogens Koch
Located in New York, NY
This complete set of six MK-16 Folding Safari Chairs is an iconic representation of Danish
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Folding Safari / Directors Chair Mogens Koch MK-16 Interna, Denmark, 1960s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Beautifully patinated safari chair by Mogens Koch, manufactured in the 1960s.
Canvas
Pair of Mogens Koch 'MK 16' Foldable Armchairs, Denmark, 1930s
By Mogens Koch
Located in Stockholm, SE
A pair of Mogens Koch ‘MK 16’ foldable armchairs with brown leather and canvas. This safari type
Canvas
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Mogens Koch MK-16 Directors / Safari Chairs, Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A stunning set of six rare leather Mogens Koch MK-16 folding safari chairs, produced by Rud
Leather, Beech
Mogens Koch Pair of MK-16 Folding Chairs for Interna, 1932/1969
By Mogens Koch
Located in Skokie, IL
Mogens Koch MK-16 folding chairs, pair Interna Denmark, 1932 / 1969 beech, canvas, brass
Brass
Sold
H 34.26 in W 22.45 in D 20.87 in
Mogens Koch MK-16 Folding Chair in Teak Wood with Canvas for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful made Folding Chair (model MK-16) designed by Mogens Koch in the early thirties. This
Brass
Sold
H 34.5 in W 21.5 in D 20 in
A Pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs
By Mogens Koch, Cado
Located in Centennial, CO
A classic pair of Mid-Century 1960s Mogens Koch by Cado MK-16 safari folding chairs crafted of
Brass
Sold
H 34.65 in W 20.48 in L 34.65 in
Mogens Koch Pair of Mk-16 Folding Safari Chairs by Rud Rasmussen Denmark
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of folding chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1932 and manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen
Brass
Mogens Koch MK-50 Wingback Chair and Ottoman
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mahogany wingback chair with matching stool. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with
Mahogany, Leather
Pair of Mogens Koch Mk-16 Folding Chairs by Interna
By Mogens Koch, Interna Denmark
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair of folding chairs designed by Mogens Koch in 1932 for a church as extra seating ,Beachwood
Beech
Early Mogens Koch MK-16 Safari Chair
By Mogens Koch
Located in Pittsburgh, PA
A foldable safari chair by Danish architect and designer Mogens Koch. Designed in 1932 the MK-16 is
Brass
Sold
H 34.45 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
Mogens Koch, Set of 2 "MK-16" Safari Chairs for Rud, Rasmussen, Denmark 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Berlin, DE
A set of 2 "MK-16" foldable chairs, designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen. Good vintage
Linen, Beech
60s Mogens Koch ‘Mk-16’ Safari Chair for Interna
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari chair, an unassuming
Leather, Oak
Pair of MK 16 Safari Directors Chairs by Mogens Koch Leather
By Mogens Koch
Located in Basel, CH
Pair of foldable directors chairs model 'MK 16 Safari' in black leather by Mogens Koch for Interna
Brass
Mogens Koch ‘MK-16’ Safari Chair for Interna Set / 2
By Interna, Mogens Koch
Located in Amstelveen, Noord
early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari chair, an unassuming
Leather, Canvas, Oak
Pillow Chair by Ash - Mint Velvet
By ASH NYC
Located in New York, NY
The Ash Pillow Chair, everyone’s favorite companion reimagined in a new textile in four luscious colorways. A comfortable, custom-woven, fully upholstered velvet throne dreamed in an...
Velvet
$2,636Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 17.7 in Dm 39.3 in
'Floatation' Japanese Paper Suspension Lamp for Ingo Maurer
By Ingo Maurer
Located in Glendale, CA
'Floatation' Japanese paper suspension lamp for Ingo Maurer. Designed and produced by Ingo Maurer, one of the most celebrated German lighting icons since 1966. With imagination, cre...
Metal, Iron
$3,800 / item
H 15 in Dm 19.63 in
VOLARE Large Pendant Light in Dark Bronze & Blown Glass by Blueprint Lighting
By Josef Hoffmann, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Volare draws inspiration from a collection of ornate pendants discovered by founders Kelly and Josh during a family trip to Washington, D.C. Featuring a substantial 20" pressed-glass...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
Classical Carved Marble Stone Sink Basin
Located in Cranbrook, Kent
This timeless beautiful Italian classical sink is cut from one single block of white marble, these designs have not changed since Greek and Roman times, it carries superb artistic me...
Marble
$9,274 / item
H 19.69 in W 70.87 in D 27.56 in
Custom Oak & Cream Bouclé Daybed by Fosfeen Handcrafted, Made to Order
Located in Plymouth, GB
A handcrafted oak and cream bouclé daybed from Fosfeen’s Sunday Collection. Made to order with full customisation available, including COM, finishes, and dimensions. The Sunday Dayb...
Bouclé, Oak, Fabric, Textile, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
Antique Arte Povera Italian Low Table
Located in Austin, TX
Shepherd table from the Dolomites in Italy. This piece is made of solid chestnut wood and features the original patina. It is crafted with peg joinery. This piece has four low legs s...
Wood
$2,230
H 11.42 in W 17.33 in D 18.51 in
Antique Patinated Terracotta Planter or Garden Pot Seashell Form, 1920´s Sweden
Located in Odense, DK
Wonderful planter or garden pot in patinated terracotta made in Sweden in the early 20th century.
Terracotta
LU Swing Sconce
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful brass LU swing sconce made by Lumfardo Luminaires in patinated brass. Wired with an E26 medium based socket. Light bulb provided as well as all mounting hardware. Priced in...
Brass
Panoplie Petite Iron Tripod Lamp
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Petite iron tripod lamp with slender legs and tapered feet. New wiring and new oyster linen shade. Multiple available, sold individually. Takes one E12 base bulb, up to 25 W or highe...
Iron
The Albert, Custom Made Belgian Linen Armchair
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium. Has been used by many influent...
Linen
$807Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in
Mid Century Modern Bumerang Chair, Brown Beige Velvet, Poland, 1960s
Located in 05-080 Hornowek, PL
The “Bumerang Chair” is a characteristic piece of furniture from the Polish People’s Republic (PRL) era. Its name comes from the distinctive shape of the backrest, resembling a boome...
Leather, Textile, Wool, Beech
Bespoke Handmade Belgian Linen Sofa
Located in Jesteburg, DE
Introducing the home collection. An iconic, unobtrusive design. A small selection of timeless Flemish designs made by hand for us in a small third generation workshop in Belgium....
Linen
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$3,990 / item
H 15.75 in W 74.81 in D 29.14 in
Mustard Velvet Daybed with V-Shaped Beechwood Base, Model V
By Dusty Deco
Located in Los Angeles, CA
DD V daybed is an exclusive daybed made by hand in Bosnia and Herzegovina by skilled craftsmen with long experience in wood and upholstery. Both frame and the characteristic V-shaped...
Fabric, Beech, Velvet
$1,159 / item
H 17.33 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Cube Stool in Patch Umber Made in UK by Sister - Multifunctional & Modern
Located in London, GB
The Cube Stool, is the perfect foot perch or pair it with a brass tray and cocktail glasses for a chic and stylish aperitif hour. Kilims are a staple at Sister for their hard-wear...
Fabric
$3,500
H 20.08 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in
European Cabinetmaker Round Tripod Stool in Wood and Cowhide, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
European tripod stool, made by a European cabinetmaker in the 1940s. Made from wood, newly upholstered in cowhide. Dimensions: Height: 51 cm / 20.08 in Width: 51 cm / 20.08 in Depth...
Cowhide, Wood
Vintage Mogens Koch furniture endures as a sophisticated example of Scandinavian modernism in today’s homes. The award-winning mid-century Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility. While these are traits that we typically attribute to American mid-century modern design — as well as the coveted furnishings that originated in Scandinavian workshops — Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs, tables and other items show the influence of the Shaker style and English pieces of the 18th century.
Koch was born in Copenhagen and attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint, an important figure in Danish modernism who was responsible for establishing the furniture design program at Koch’s alma mater. Klint favored historical styles and inspired Koch to view furniture design as an evolutionary process built on the traditions of the past. Over the course of their partnership, in the late 1920s, Koch began creating modular bookcases. Simple yet elegant, vintage Mogens Koch bookcase systems — which were over the years crafted in comely woods such as mahogany, oak and cherrywood — are all about versatility and flexibility, intended to be configured to fit rooms of all shapes and sizes.
In 1932, Rud Rasmussen began to produce Koch bookcase designs. An early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari chair, an unassuming folding chair based on traditional British campaign furniture. It greatly resembles Klint’s own Safari chair, which was designed in 1933 and was also inspired by military furniture. It became one of Koch’s signature armchairs. The seat inspired a series of folding furniture pieces, including tables that could collapse for storage.
In 1938, Koch was awarded the Eckersberg Medal from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He took an associate professor role at the school in 1940. In 1950, he became a full professor of architecture and continued teaching until 1968. The academy also awarded him their highest honor — the C.F. Hansen Medal — in 1963. Later in life, Koch won the 1990 Danish Design Center's Classic Award and the 1992 Industrial Design Prize.
On 1stDibs, you can find vintage Mogens Koch storage pieces, coffee tables and more.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.