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Børge Mogensen Furniture

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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Creator: Børge Mogensen
Børge Mogensen Coffee / Side Table Model 261 Produced in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Coffee table / side table model 261 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by DR Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak, Teak

Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stools for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Beech

BM61 Chair, Lacquered Oak/Natural Cane Wicker, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremely robust construction. The structured design is, however, enriched w...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Wicker, Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Dining Table Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Measures: Width 126-250 cm.
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1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Brass

Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Beech

Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
This impressive bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen reflects the Danish designer’s aesthetic that was clean and highly functional, creating pieces that stand out despite their restrained design. The bookcase is made with a beautiful woodgrain that is visible throughout the bodies. The bookcase ' tops, flanks, fronts and shelves are constructed of solid wood. The shelves are all easily adjustable and removable. The bookcase features five adjustable shelves, a feature of functionality. The shelves can be arranged in multiple ways to accommodate books or other objects of various sizes, and thanks to the open front, this bookcases is perfect to showcase any item. The bookcase stands sturdily on the distinctively sculpted, black lacquered wooden legs. The subtle geometry of the base and the color blocking legs add modernism to the design while also balancing out the heaviness of the body. Børge Mogensen’s present design for C. M. Madsen Cabinetmakers Denmark was manufactured by the Danish company, FDB Møbler. The bookcase is stamped with the cabinetmaker's mark and production number on the back. Condition: Good, in good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Both items have some discoloration and a later made (cable) hole that has been restored by a piece of colored plywood. Dimensions: 48.03 in W x 10.23 in D x 62.59 in H 122 cm W x 26 cm D x 159 cm H About the Designer: Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinet maker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942. At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950 he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Wood

Børge Mogensen Dining Table or Desk by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk designed in 1953 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Steel

Børge Mogensen Armchair Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare armchair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Brass

Design Classic Black Leather Wingchair and Footstool by Borge Mogensen, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Renens, CH
Wingchair by Borge Mogensen (model 2204) with ottoman (model 2202) in black leather, designed for Fredericia during the 1960s. Produced during the early 1970s. The set remain i...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Leather

Børge Mogensen Soborg Armchair – Steel Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
In 1952 Mogensen built onto the Søborg series with a steel-framed version, a design that he viewed as a reflection on international modernism. The generous back and seat with optiona...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that can work well in any sett...
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Mogensen 2207 Lounge Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2207 lounge chair features an elegantly curved lowered back and was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963. It pairs with the 2208 two seater and 2209 three seater sofas.
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair - White Oil - Fabric
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair. Inquire for leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak, Fabric
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’ – Designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen’s evolution of ‘The People’s Chair’, designed in 1956 and dimensioned as a generously proportioned and sophisticated upholstered dining chair. Inquire for leather o...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Borge Mogensen Model 201 Sofa in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1955
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, MB
Classic and beautiful Danish three-seater Model 201 sofa designed in 1955 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia A/S, Denmark. This ultra-comfortable sofa was the first piece of many that ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Wool, Oak

2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BM0949P Contour lounge chair with a solid oiled walnut frame and black Loke 7150 leather seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Leather, Oak

1 of 2 Børge Mogensen Vintage Armchair 1960s for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hannover, DE
Vintage Armchair by Danish Designer Børge Mogensen for Fredericia This Model BM73 armchair from the 1960s, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, features a stable teak frame th...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Teak

2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas fabric seat. The chair, designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in D...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavain Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen Model 5217
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Solid Oak 5217 Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

1975 Borge Mogensen "Asserbo" Dining chairs for CI Designs In Oak Set of 4
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a circa 1975 production set of Asserbo dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by CI designs. CI designs was an ...
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1970s American Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Fabric, Oak

1960s Børge Mogensen Spanish Dining Arm Chair Model 3238 by CI Designs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model 3238 Spanish Dining Chair. It features a brawny quarter-sawn solid oak frame, with a thick slung saddle-leather seat and backrest. It was designed by the great Danish designer Børge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured by CI designs...
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1960s Danish Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Leather, Oak

Occasional Table/ Bench Model 5274, Designed by Börge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. 1950's. Oak and cane. Measurements: W: 69 cm/ 27" D: 69 cm/ 27" H: 35 cm/ 13 3/4"
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Cane, Oak

2022 Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen BM5568 Deck Lounge Chair in Teak Untreated
By Carl Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale are four BM5568 deck chairs (sold individually) made of solid teak wood. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It da...
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2010s Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Teak

Børge Mogensen for Federicia Stolefabrik Wall Unit in Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, wall unit, model BM 291, oak, Denmark, design 1956 This well-constructed wall system is designed by Børge Mogensen, featuring clear lines ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Oak

Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. 1950s. Oak and cane. Measurements: W: 69 cm/ 27" D: 69 cm/ 27" H: 35 cm/ 13 3/4"
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Cane, Oak

No 5269 Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Renens, CH
This solid oak coffee table designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s (for Fredericia furniture, Denmark), has been carefully executed with simple lines, honest materials and is ma...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

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Brass

Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
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1970s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

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.

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