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.
$2,625Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Danish Teak Dresser Vanity Desk Combo by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
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...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, cognac full grain
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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.
Leather, Teak
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...
Teak
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...
Brass
Danish Modern Borge Mogensen Teak Bookcase Three Available Mid Century Bookcases
By Soborg Mobler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Bookcase with adjustable shelving, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. Each bookcase consists of a separate upper and ...
Wood, Teak
$12,400Sale Price / set|26% Off
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Morazzone, Varese
Pair of Single Beds by Børge Mogensen per Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950s Wonderful pair of single bedframes including their original steel sprung mattress support. ( Sold only as...
Wicker, Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen Hardwood China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C. M. Madsen for FDB, Denmark 1950’s. This cabinet is made out of hardwood and has two doors revealing an interior with shelves an...
Maple, Teak
$15,879Sale Price / set|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Midcentury Danish Leather Oak Spanish Chair for Fredericia, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavia midcentury modern design Spanish chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, with oak frame and leather seat and back, first rare edition wit...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212. It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black. The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 19.75 deep x 35.5 inches high Great Vintage...
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen, A Pair of BM2256 Lounge Chairs in Oak & Hessian, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A pair of BM2256 armchairs by Danish designer Børge Mogensen, crafted in Denmark during the 1960s. Known for his democratic approach to design, Mogensen created this model as part of...
Canvas, Oak, Burlap
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler Shaker Dining Table C18, 1950
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful shaker dining table C18, designed in 1947 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, with beech veneered top, solid beech legs and brass hardware. Table comes with a matching 18.5" ...
Beech
$3,400 / item
Borge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful highback lounge chairs 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, mahogany frame with adjustable seat and bac...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Borge Mogensen 211 Sofa in Oak and Teak by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Troy, MI
Børge Mogensen 211 Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark circa 1957 Solid oak and teak frame with finger joint detail and exposed webbing Loose seat cushions in a period striped c...
Teak, Fabric, Oak
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...
Oak
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...
Brass
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Oak Chest of Drawers for Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Wood, Oak
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...
Rattan, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in 1967. T...
Leather, Oak
$2,800Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern 7 Drawer Teak Tall dresser by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler of Denmark Tall 7 drawer Dresser. Beautiful teak dresser - with 7 drawers with carved teak handles. Good vintage condition ...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Large Coffee Table in Oak for Fredericia Møbler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
This Model 5261 coffee table was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia in Denmark in the 1960s. It is made of golden patinated solid oak and features triangul...
Oak
Pair of China Bookcases in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of bookcases in oak with adjustable shelves, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen cabinetmakers in 1958. Made in Denmark.
Oak
$9,600 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
One of the masterpieces designed by Danish master Børge Mogensen. This is a vintage Spanish Chair Model 2226, manufactured by the existing Fredericia company. It is a globally acclai...
Leather, Oak
$3,400 / item
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, adjustable mahogany frame with original beige alcanta...
Leather, Upholstery, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Teak Cabinet, Model BM57, P. Lauritsen & Sons
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Børge Mogensen cabinet in teak with oak interior and brass hardware. The exterior case features teak with natural grain patterns and deeper red tones, showing the richer color varia...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Teak Legs, Leather, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
Borge Mogensen BM57 Teak Chest of Drawers c1950s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - BM57 Chest of Drawers, 1957 A rare Model BM57 chest of drawers made in teak with patinated brass handles and oak drawers, designed in 1957 as part of a series of ca...
Brass
Midcentury Modern Desk Organizer by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely desk organizer by Børge Mogensen, made from oak with red, grey and white lacquered drawers. The drawers fit A4 size magazines and documents.
Wood
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Natural Leather, Set of 10
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Set of 8 "BM-1" Dinning Oak Chairs for C.M Møbler, 1947, Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in The Hague, NL
Here is a refined 1stDibs-ready description including oak and papercord details: --- **Børge Mogensen B01 Chair in Oak and Papercord** Designed by Børge Mogensen, the B01 chair is...
Papercord, Oak
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet A stunning oak version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior...
Brass
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 ...
Metal
$3,792 / item
Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Arm Chair – Model 3238
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Oak
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.
Oak
$3,300Sale Price|40% Off
Mid Century Danish Modern 3 Seat 205 Sofa by Børge Mogensen Sofa Green
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern 3 seat sofa by børge mogensen sofa. Great Scandinavian Modern Borge Mogensen model 205 low slung three-seat sofa. Manufactured by Frederica Stolefabrik in 1...
Upholstery, Wood
Mid-Century "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.
Oak
Pair of Nightstands in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen, Karl Anderson
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of nightstands in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great condition.
Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chair, Aniline Leather, Oak Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with vintage aniline leather. Frame of oil treated oak. Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Steel
$7,125Sale Price|25% Off
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
Teak
$5,800Sale Price|31% Off
P. Lauritsen & Søn Danish Teak Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table Model no. BM 60 in teak designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, c. 1958. This ...
Oak, Teak
'BM0121' Oak Dining table by Børge Mogensen for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
'BM0121' Oak Dining table by Børge Mogensen for Carl Hansen & Son In many ways ahead of his time, Børge Mogensen’s elegant, functional approach to design would set a precedent for S...
Oak
$1,358 / set
Fredericia J39 Mogensen chairs, set of 4 - 1980s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
4 model J39 Fredericia designed by Borge mogensen and launched in 1947. Consisting of a very fine and elegant oak frame with braided papercord seats. Timeless pieces Very good con...
Papercord, Oak
Oak & Teak Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Karis, Nyland
Refined Scandinavian modern sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. The piece reflects Mogensen’s hallmark approach to...
Oak, Teak
Set Of Six Folk Chairs Model J39 By Børge Mogensen For FDB Furniture From 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of six J39 Folk Chairs, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947 for FDB Møbler. The chairs are made of solid beech wood with seats in woven paper yarn. Designer: Børge Mogensen Mod...
Wicker, Wood
Børge Mogensen 2207 Living Room Set, Black Leather, Fredericia, Denmark, 1968
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dronten, NL
A vintage early living room set designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Denmark and upholstered in luxurious all-black leather. Consisting of a 2-seater Model 2207 sofa an...
Leather, Beech
$4,004Sale Price|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Lounge Chair 2207 Fredericia Furniture Denmark 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ystad, SE
Børge Mogensen Black Leather Wingback model 2207 for Fredericia Furniture. Denmark, 1960s. An important and highly collectible Danish wingback chair, model 2207, designed by Børge M...
Leather, Beech
Midcentury "China" Bookcase in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
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.
Oak
Rare Scandinavian modern tall cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Very rare tall cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture to be put in his own summer house. The series later started to be produced b...
Pine
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2208 with Black Leather by Fredericia Furniture, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2208. It's upholstered with the original black leather. The legs are made of mahogany. The cushions are fill...
Leather, Foam, Mahogany, Feathers
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.
Oak
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.
Pine
Two-door Cabinet by Børge Mogensen. Denmark, FDB Møbler, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, Berlin
Beautiful two-door Teak cabinet 'China' model 232 with fully adjustable drawers and two shelves. It includes the original brass details and keys. Slightly faded makers stamp on the b...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Set of "China" No. 232 Cabinets Oak & Brass, Denmark, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Set of original model 232 '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. M...
Brass
Danish vintage teak secrétaire by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak secrétaire with flap, three lower drawers and interior compartment with small drawers and shelves. Elegant Scandinavian teak secrétaire designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactu...
Teak
Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
Oak
$1,440Sale Price|20% Off
Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech Teak Flip Top bar cart Table 149
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Borge Mogensen Danish modern Beech and Teak Flip Top bar cart Table by Søborg Møbelfabrik. Model #149 with two drawers marked under drawer. Made in Denmark. Good Vintage ...
Brass
Børge Mogensen 2254 Lounge Chair in Oak & Leather, Danish Design
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chairs designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints. New upholstered with black full gr...
Leather, Oak