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Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair for Fredericia, Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Round Rock, TX
Highback wingchair designed by Borge Mogensen, and manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark, circa
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern leather lounge chair features a unique design with blonde wood feet in the front and
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather

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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

Vintage Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 32.29 in
Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Vintage Midcentury "Spanish Chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of iconic oak and cognac leather “Spanish Chair” lounge chairs by Børge Mogensen. Mogensen got
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Old Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen early 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old pair of Børge Mogensen’s spanish chair. Designed 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Oak

Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood

Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in patinated leather, model 2207 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Walnut

1960s Børge Mogensen Set of Four Fully Restored Danish Oak Lounge Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored lounge chairs designed by Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen Sled Chairs BM-2254 and Stool 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Pair of slaedestolen / sled chairs in solid oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Fabric, 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
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1960s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Oak, Leather

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Teak

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model 2207 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model 2207 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Walnut

Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Borge Mogensen Style Highback Lounge Chair in Cognac Colored Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
will just never go out of style. While Borge Mogensen's original design is from the 1960's this chair
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Beech

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Oak and Leather, 1958
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen - The Spanish Chair, c1958 Manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Copenhagen
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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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
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Midcentury Wing Back Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Wing back chair in patinated leather, model 2204 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
after a trip to Spain. Børge Mogensen had seen a traditional and special type of chair several times, he
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Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Oak

Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Oak

A Pair of Børge Mogensen 'The Spanish Chair' in Oak and Light Saddle Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Kastrup, DK
A pair of 'The Spanish Chair', model 2226. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 for Fredericia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

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
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Oak

Model 2254 Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing lounge chair model BM-2254 Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Fabric, Oak

Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful set of 3 Swedish armchairs in pine, produced 1960s. New leather seats. Very good
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1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Pine, Leather

Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
Set of 3 Swedish armchairs, 1960s
H 31.89 in W 22.45 in D 22.84 in
Unique Pair of Modernist Lounge Chairs by Van Den Berghe-Pauvers, 1960s
By Van den Berghe-Pauvers 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Exceptional pair of modernist lounge chairs. They are produced in the factory of Van Den Berghe
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Walnut

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Famous model 501 teak lounge chair, also known as the 'Japan' chair, for Søborg Møbler by Kai
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Teak

Model 68 Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Leather by Georg Thams for A.S. Vejen, 1960's
By Georg Thams
Located in Deland, FL
lounge chair and ottoman set by George Thams for A. S. Vejen is in 100% original, vintage condition. The
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Aluminum

Brown Leather Highback Lounge Chair After Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed in the style of Børge Mogensen, this well-constructed and deeply comfortable Danish modern
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Borge Mogensen lounge chairs in leather with lacquered wood legs.
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1960s Danish Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Wood

Pair of Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs
Pair of Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs
H 39.5 in W 27 in D 32 in
Magnus Stephensen Lounge Chair in Dark Stained Beechwood by Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Magnus Stephensen
Located in Valby, 84
Rare Magnus Stephensen lounge chair in dark stained beechwood by Fritz Hansen in the 1940s. The
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Beech, Bentwood

Stouby Lounge Chair with Ottoman
By Stouby Polster Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Nashville, TN
Leather chair and ottoman by Stouby. Minor staining and discoloration consistent with age. One
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood

Stouby Lounge Chair with Ottoman
Stouby Lounge Chair with Ottoman
H 31 in W 28 in D 31 in
Kaare Klint for Rud Rasmussen Safari Chair in Brown Canvas and Ash
By Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, Denmark, designed in 1933 and produced in 1960s. The chair shows very elegant and well-designed lines
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Metal, Brass

His and Hers Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chairs Denmark 1960s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
backs and sloped track arms by Borge Mogensen. Danish, c. 1960's-1970's. Dimensions: (Taller chair) H
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Wood

Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uccle, BE
1stDibs, Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Oak

RESTORED DANiSH ARNE VODDER FOR SIBAST MODEL 419 HARDWOOD LEATHER OFFICE CHAIR
By Arne Vodder
Located in GB
timelessness of his style, he is not as well known as contemporaries such as Børge Mogensen and Arne Jacobsen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Leather, Hardwood

Svegards Makaryd, Mid-Century Modern, Accent Chairs, Fabric, Wood, Sweden, 1960s
By Finn Juhl
Located in Stamford, CT
Pair of Mid-Century Modern easy / lounge chairs, Sweden, 1960s. Unique organic form Swedish
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Fabric, Wood

Leather Lounge Chair 2207 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Model 2207 in brown leather by Børge Mogensen. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture, 1970. Legs in
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Teak

Leather Lounge Chair 2207 by Børge Mogensen
Leather Lounge Chair 2207 by Børge Mogensen
H 30.71 in W 27.56 in D 29.14 in
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of 'Spanish Chairs,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Chairs Model 2256
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Panningen, NL
Set of two vintage Danish design lounge chairs designed by worldwide known and appreciated
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Chairs Model 2256
Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Chairs Model 2256
H 27.17 in W 25.99 in D 37.8 in
Classic Sleigh Chair, Lounge Chair with Foot Stool by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsingborg, SE
The Classic sleigh chair, lounge chair with foot stool by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Cane, Oak, Papercord

Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chairs, 1956
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hudson, NY
Pair lounge chair 'BM-2254/ designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Mahogany

Pair of Danish Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen in Chocolate Brown Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Beautiful pair of Børge Mogensen lounge chairs 2207 in chocolate brown leather by Fredericia
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood, Down

Danish Leather Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen 2207
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Børge Mogensen lounge chair 2207 in chocolate brown leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood

Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Baltimore, MD
Vintage Borge Mogensen Recliner and Ottoman with beech frame and woven rattan back. In excellent
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

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Beech, Fabric, Leather, Rattan

Wingback Chair and Ottoman, Børge Mogensen, Modell 2202/2204, Original Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Roskilde, Sealand
Original red/brown leather. Model 2204 and 2202. Designed in 1963. Designed and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1980.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather

Danish Vintage Lounge Chair with Stool in Black Leather 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Frankfurt / Dreieich, DE
Black leather lounge chair with stool Denmark, 1960s Measurements: Chair W 70 cm (27.5 in), D 81
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood, Down

Easy Chairs in Shades of Blue
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerpen, BE
Børge Mogensen easy chairs by, model 2521, with legs in oak. The wool fabric is original in 2
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1960s Danish Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Wool

Easy Chairs in Shades of Blue
Easy Chairs in Shades of Blue
H 31.5 in W 27.56 in D 31.5 in
Danish High Back Leather Chair with Rosewood Base
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Turners Falls, MA
Danish high back leather chair with rosewood base.
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Dark Brown Danish Chair in the Style of Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Enschede, Overijssel
Very nicely kept dark brown chair in wonderful leather in the style of Borge Mogensen, not marked
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather

Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Arne Jacobsen, Fritz Hansen, Dunbar Furniture, Jens Risom, Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Framingham, MA
Beautiful red leather wingback easy chair and ottoman, in the style of Borge Mogensen. Very nice
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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Wood

Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
Red Leather Lounge Chair and Ottoman
H 37.5 in W 30 in D 37.5 in
Danish Modern Oak Armchairs with Navy Blue New Upholstery by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vordingborg, DK
Sharp clean minimalistic design in these Classic oak lounge chairs model 2257 designed by Børge
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Wool, Oak

Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Frederica.
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1960s Danish Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Mahogany, Leather

Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
Borge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
H 30.5 in W 27.5 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Inspired Spanish Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
famous Spanish chair by Borge Mogensen. The frame is in original condition with visible wear, and the
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s

Materials

Leather, Oak

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Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are several options of vintage lounge chair borge mogensen 1960s available for sale. Frequently made of wood, animal skin and leather, all vintage lounge chair borge mogensen 1960s available were constructed with great care. Vintage lounge chair borge mogensen 1960s have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern vintage lounge chair borge mogensen 1960s are consistently popular styles. Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Fredericia Stolefabrik each produced beautiful vintage lounge chair borge mogensen 1960s that are worth considering.

How Much are Vintage Lounge Chair Borge Mogensen 1960s?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $3,769, while they’re typically $417 on the low end and $28,000 highest priced.

Finding the Right lounge-chairs for You

While this specific seating is known to all for its comfort and familiar form, the history of how your favorite antique or vintage lounge chair came to be is slightly more ambiguous.

Although there are rare armchairs dating back as far as the 17th century, some believe that the origins of the first official “lounge chair” are tied to Hungarian modernist designer-architect Marcel Breuer. Sure, Breuer wasn’t exactly reinventing the wheel when he introduced the Wassily lounge chair in 1925, but his seat was indeed revolutionary for its integration of bent tubular steel.

Officially, a lounge chair is simply defined as a “comfortable armchair,” which allows for the shape and material of the furnishings to be extremely diverse. Whether or not chaise longues make the cut for this category is a matter of frequent debate.

The Eames lounge chair, on the other hand, has come to define somewhat of a universal perception of what a lounge chair can be. Introduced in 1956, the Eames lounger (and its partner in cozy, the ottoman) quickly became staples in television shows, prestigious office buildings and sumptuous living rooms. Venerable American mid-century modern designers Charles and Ray Eames intended for it to be the peak of luxury, which they knew meant taking furniture to the next level of style and comfort. Their chair inspired many modern interpretations of the lounge — as well as numerous copies.

On 1stDibs, find a broad range of unique lounge chairs that includes everything from antique Victorian-era seating to vintage mid-century modern lounge chairs by craftspersons such as Hans Wegner to contemporary choices from today’s innovative designers.