Børge Mogensen Benches
Danish, 1914-1972
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.
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Creator: Børge Mogensen
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
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Børge Mogensen Bench / Coffee Table by Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large bench / coffee table model 272 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Pine
Børge Mogensen “Asserbo” Bench in Solid Oregon Pine
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid Oregon pine bench by Børge Mogensen. Loose back for wall hanging. Made by Karl Andersson & Soner, Sweden.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Pine
Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a bench and a coffee table.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Rattan, Oak
Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
Additional Information:
Material: Oak and cane
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
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Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, England
Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The seat has been reupholstered with nw cognac brown aniline leather. Designed 1956 the Mo...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Ash and Cane for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark in the 50s.Solid ash frame with hand-woven cane all in ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Cane, Oak
$5,160 Sale Price
40% Off
Børge Mogensen Bench / Coffee Table by Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large bench / coffee table model 272 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in very good original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Pine
Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s.
In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced by the Sw...
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Danish Bench by Børge Mogensen Mod. Asserbo for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1970ies
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
This minimalist yet expressive bench was designed in the 1970s by renowned Danish designer Børge Mogensen. The "ASSERBO" model combines clean lines, natural materials, and functional...
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Late 20th Century Danish Børge Mogensen Benches
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Pine
Mogensen Bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mogensen bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956.
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1950s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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Wood
Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commit...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Benches
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive f...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Benches
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$5,118 / item
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Børge Mogensen ‘BM 61’ Dining Chairs in Oak and Cane
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Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
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Børge Mogensen Daybed 4312 for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Daybed, model 4312 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Made in solid oak. Original cushion and upholstery. Undeneath with rarely offered and original bed box in oak and li...
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Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
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Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original condition. Incredible tone and patina.
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Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Ash and Cane for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark in the 50s.Solid ash frame with hand-woven cane all in ...
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Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs with Cane BM 61 P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Børge Mogensen - 10 Oak Chairs BM 61
P. Lauritsen & Sønner, 1960s
This rare set of ten BM 61 dining chairs was designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s for P. Lauritsen & Sønner. The...
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Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
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Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Asaa, DK
Vintage Danish Oak Bench, 1960s.
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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia Denmark, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark.
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Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina.
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Model 2213 Leather sofa by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
Model 2213.
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$4,194
H 86.62 in W 29.93 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Benches
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$7,750
H 10.83 in W 76.38 in D 32.88 in
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Borge Mogensen White Oak Bench for Fredericia #2
By Børge Mogensen, Hejl Fredericia
Located in Oakland, CA
Danish solid oak bench designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Model 3171, upholstered in taupe leather.
Excellent condition with minor signs of age-appropriate use.
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Borge Mogensen White Oak Bench for Fredericia #1
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Located in Oakland, CA
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Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark.
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H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench for Fredericia Circa 1961
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Located in San Francisco, CA
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Bench model 5272 designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Stockholm, SE
Bench model 5272 designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1950s
Stamped.
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Cane, Oak
H 13.59 in W 42.52 in D 18.12 in
Borge Mogensen Large Side Table or Bench in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing Danish modern side table or bench model "BM5275" in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it ...
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H 13.78 in W 53.94 in D 27.17 in
Borge Mogensen Set of Side Tables/Benches in Oak and Rattan Cane, 1960s, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Amazing set of Danish modern side tables or benches in solid oak and handwoven rattan cane by Danish architect Borge Mogensen. Mogensen designed this model in the 1950s when it was m...
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H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Old Bench Model 272 by Børge Mogensen 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old bench, model 5272 (272 stamped) by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s. Made in solid oak and cane. Produced in 1950s. Un...
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By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
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Vintage Seater Sofa By Børge And Peter Mogensen For Fredericia Model 2335
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
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H 30.71 in W 70.87 in D 30.71 in
Børge Mogensen Pair of Benches for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen a pair of oak benches with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
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Børge Mogensen benches for sale on 1stDibs.
Børge Mogensen benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Børge Mogensen benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 15 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 4 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original benches by Børge Mogensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Hans J. Wegner, Kai Kristiansen, and Aksel Kjersgaard. Prices for Børge Mogensen benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $995 and can go as high as $12,700, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,011.
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