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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.

Find vintage Børge Mogensen dining tables, bookcases and other Scandinavian modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

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This Danish modern dresser–vanity features classic mid-century lines in warm teak with tapered legs and recessed pulls. The center drop-front opens to create a vanity or desk surface...

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen

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Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving
Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving

Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving

$5,450 / item

H 62.8 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Børge Mogensen Bookcases in Oak with Open Shelving

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Fabriker under FDB Møbler, bookcases, model '154', oak, Denmark, 1964 FDB and Mogensen aimed to revolutionize furniture design by prioritizing the ne...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain

$3,537 / item

H 30.71 in W 27.96 in D 30.32 in

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain

By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2321, made by Fredericia Furniture.

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak

By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, this dining table model 153 is ch...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Teak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’ in Oak and Cane

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1950s This naturalistic looking chair is characterized by a splendid desi...

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Børge Mogensen for Fredericia '6289' Dining Table in Oak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia '6289' Dining Table in Oak

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia '6289' Dining Table in Oak

$4,950

H 27.56 in W 76.78 in D 38.19 in

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia '6289' Dining Table in Oak

By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining table model '6289', oak, Denmark, design 1966 Danish furniture master Børge Mogensen designed this dining table in 1966 for Freder...

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Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1960s
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1960s

Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1960s

By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original cognac leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture. Matching two seater

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Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak with Open Shelving
Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak with Open Shelving

Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak with Open Shelving

$5,450

H 62.6 in W 48.04 in D 10.24 in

Børge Mogensen Bookcase in Oak with Open Shelving

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Waalwijk, NL

Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsens Fabriker under FDB Møbler, bookcase, model '154', oak, Denmark, 1964 FDB and Mogensen aimed to revolutionize furniture design by prioritizing the nee...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen

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Børge Mogensen Sale Prices

Sold DateSold PriceCategoryMaterialCreation Year
2026$1,487Lounge ChairsLeather1970s
2026$2,040Dining Room ChairsLeather, Oak1960
2026$3,300SofasLeather1960-1969
2026$5,000Lounge Chairs, ArmchairsCanvas, Oak, Burlap1960-1970
2026$1,800Ottomans and PoufsLeather, Oak1960
2026$4,500Dressers, Commodes and Chests of DrawersTeakcirca 1960s
2026$1,750DesksTeakcirca 1960
2026$5,400SofasLinen, Mahogany1950s
2026$4,739Dining Room ChairsPapercord, Oak1960's
2026$7,650ChairsPapercord, Oak1960s
2026$2,659CabinetsOak, Teak1950s
2026$6,500ArmchairsOak1960s
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
$4,391
Average sold price of items in the past 12 months
$1,016-$12,672
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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
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Average Price
$9,724
Number Available
29
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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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$5,822
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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.