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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 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, Mogenson’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.

As you will see from the furnishings on 1stDibs, Børge 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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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
Vintage Danish 2 Seat Sofa Designed by Børge Mogensen Solid Oak and Textile
By Børge Mogensen
Located in SAINT-YRIEIX-SUR-CHARENTE, FR
Two seater sofa in solid oak and wool, model 2252, designed by Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) in 1956. Published by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark in the 70s. Foams are in perfect con...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Leather, Wool, Oak

Set of Børge Mogensen "China" Cabinets in Oak & Brass, FDB, Denmark, 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A wonderful pair of 'China' cabinets all in oak with maple interior. Beautiful keys and handles in brass. Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1960 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsens...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Brass

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 features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen

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Oak

  • Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
  • Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked 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, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Børge Mogensen 1914-1972: Set of 4 Shaker dining chairs model J-39 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler. Crafted from solid oak wood and features a ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Modern Børge Mogensen

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Rattan, Oak

  • Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
  • Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
  • Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
  • Børge Mogensen, Set of 4 J39 Dining Chairs
H 29.53 in. W 18.9 in. D 17.72 in.
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low China bookcase in oak. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen in 1958, this piece is made by CM Madsen cabinetmakers Denmark in the 1960s. Great original condition. More shelves available.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Dining Table in Teak and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Nordhavn, DK
Børge Mogensen, Danish 1914-1972 Dining table model 281 designed by Børge Mogensen for "Fredericia Stolefabrik". Solid teak table top resting on solid oak flat tapered legs with me...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Metal

  • Børge Mogensen Dining Table in Teak and Oak
  • Børge Mogensen Dining Table in Teak and Oak
  • Børge Mogensen Dining Table in Teak and Oak
  • Børge Mogensen Dining Table in Teak and Oak
H 29.93 in. W 70.87 in. D 29.53 in.
Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Pair of model 2256 lounge chairs designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956, in oak and cane. These lounge chairs were edited by the manufacturer Fredericia. With very elegant lines, the des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen

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Cane, Oak

  • Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
  • Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
  • Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
  • Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
H 27.96 in. W 25.99 in. D 27.56 in.
Vintage Danish Teak Nightstand Bedside Table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern bedside table nightstand designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, circa 1950s. This unique piece is made of old growth teak and features one dovetail drawer a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Teak

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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
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Average Price
$10,626
Number Available
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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Materials
Oak, Wood, Animal Skin, Leather
Styles
Mid Century Modern, Scandinavian 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
Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
Average Price
$5,314
Number Available
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Borge Mogensen Model 2207 Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood, Hardwood, Teak
Styles
Scandinavian Modern
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Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
Average Price
$22,643
Number Available
3
Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Materials
Animal Skin, Leather, Wood, Oak, Ash, Brass, Hardwood, Metal
Styles
Scandinavian Modern, Mid Century Modern
With an exposed oak frame and a saddle leather seat and back, the Hunting chair by Børge Mogensen (1914–72) bears a striking resemblance to the kind of rustic furniture you might find in the American West, but its comely, low-slung profile is an attribute that connects it squarely to Danish modernism. Alongside greats such as Arne Jacobsen and Finn Juhl, Mogensen was a pioneer of this movement — he was an artisan who wanted to create long-lasting and practical furniture that could be of use e...
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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 612 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 99 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, Fritz Hansen, and Arne Vodder. Prices for Børge Mogensen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at £73 and can go as high as £178,302, while a piece like these, on average, fetch £3,951.

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