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Børge Mogensen

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.

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Iconic Designs from Børge Mogensen
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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Børge Mogensen, "Øresund" Dining Table in Oak & Brass, Mid Century Modern, 1950s
Børge Mogensen, "Øresund" Dining Table in Oak & Brass, Mid Century Modern, 1950s

Børge Mogensen, "Øresund" Dining Table in Oak & Brass, Mid Century Modern, 1950s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Odense, DK

A beautiful Mid-Century Scandinavian dining table designed by Danish Børge Mogensen and crafted by Karl Andersson & Söner, model “Øresund” — an iconic piece that marries timeless des...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Brass

Børge Mogensen Compact Sofa, Linen & Mahogany, Danish Modern 1950s
Børge Mogensen Compact Sofa, Linen & Mahogany, Danish Modern 1950s

Børge Mogensen Compact Sofa, Linen & Mahogany, Danish Modern 1950s

$5,800Sale Price|20% Off

H 32 in W 61 in D 31 in

Børge Mogensen Compact Sofa, Linen & Mahogany, Danish Modern 1950s

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Portland, OR

Classic tailored 2200 series compact sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Denmark, 1950s. Reupholstered in a vibrant printed Belgian linen by Swedish textile designer, Gocken Jobs....

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Linen, Mahogany

Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen
Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen

Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen

$3,000 / set

H 21.5 in W 18.5 in D 12.5 in

Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Pair of teak model 148 nightstands by Børge Mogensen made in Denmark, ca. 1950s. A nice pair of Model 148 nightstands or side tables by Børge Mogensen by Søborg mobler. Delicately d...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Teak

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table

By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler

Located in Basel, BS

Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik. The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Oak

Set of 6 Oak dining chairs 'j39' by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
Set of 6 Oak dining chairs 'j39' by Borge Mogensen, 1960s

Set of 6 Oak dining chairs 'j39' by Borge Mogensen, 1960s

$5,300 / set

H 29.93 in W 18.9 in D 16.54 in

Set of 6 Oak dining chairs 'j39' by Borge Mogensen, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler

Located in Balen, BE

Set of six oak dining chairs, model ‘J39’, by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s. Known as the “Folkestol” or “People’s Chair,” the J39 was designed in 1947 for FDB Møbler as part of Mo...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Papercord, Oak

Sideboard "Öresund" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
Sideboard "Öresund" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s

Sideboard "Öresund" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Eskilstuna, SE

Sideboard from the Öresund series by Børge Mogensen, produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in the 1960s. Crafted in teak with clean, balanced proportions characteristic of Mogensen’s fu...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Brass

Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970

Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970

$12,400Sale Price / set|26% Off

H 31.89 in W 22.5 in D 20.08 in

Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Vienna, AT

Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6 original cushions, labelled This is a beautiful set of 6 mod. 3238 chairs from wa...

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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s

By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen

Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg

Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Metal

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Børge Mogensen Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$1,870BookcasesOak1960s
2026$2,340Lounge ChairsLeatherunknown
2026$4,088Lounge ChairsWool, Cane, OakUnknown
2026$5,122Planters and JardinieresOak, Zinc1960s
2026$1,016BenchesWoodContemporary
2026$2,275ArmchairsLeather, Wood1960s
2026$7,024Chairs, Dining Room ChairsLeather, Oak1970s
2026$4,000CabinetsBrass, Oak1970
2026$2,500Lounge ChairsLeather, Oak1960s
2026$3,162Wingback ChairsLeather, Mahogany1960's
2025$3,500Wingback ChairsLeather, Beech1960
2025$1,750Conference Tables, Desks and Writing TablesOak1970s
2025$1,400BookcasesOak1960s
2025$4,000SofasLeather, OakUnknown
2025$3,092Dining Room TablesOak1960s
2025$4,750Dining Room TablesBrass, Wood, Teak1950
2025$2,400Lounge Chairs, ChairsFabric, Oak1950-1960
2025$7,481Lounge ChairsUpholstery, Oak1950s
2025$3,285Dining Room ChairsFaux Leather, Teak1960s
2025$9,500SofasLeatherUnknown
$4,376
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$750-$12,672
Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
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Average Price
$9,813
Number Available
27
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
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Materials
Wood, Oak, Animal Skin, Leather
Styles
Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern
Although Børge Mogensen (1914–72) conceived of his Spanish chair after a 1958 inspiring trip to Spain (hence its name), where the use of robust leather as a part of seat construction is integral to a national legacy of furniture making, the Danish designer had been by then long occupied with making practical and functional furniture that could be of use in one’s home every day. Mogensen studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and began his career as a teaching assis...
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Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Average Price
$6,335
Number Available
8
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
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Materials
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood, Hardwood
Styles
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Børge Mogensen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Børge Mogensen furniture 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 furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 627 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 104 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Børge Mogensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Jacobsen, Arne Vodder, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Børge Mogensen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $90 and can go as high as $199,755, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,896.