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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Pair of Model Øresund chairs, Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Øresund chairs (2 pieces), design Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s. Oak frame, papercord seat. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with a...
Papercord, Oak
$5,118 / item
Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive f...
Oak
Danish Shaker Teak Dining Table Attr. to Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully crafted Shaker dining table attributed to Børge Mogensen, this elegant piece exemplifies the simplicity, craftsmanship, and functionality that define Danish Modern desi...
Teak
Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A handsome and well-crafted teak double pedestal desk designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, circa 1950s. With its warm teak surfaces and clean architectural lines, t...
Brass
Model BM4312 Daybed Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fredericia
Located in Skien, NO
This Model BM4312 Loveseat/Daybed/Sofa by Børge Mogensen / Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik was designed in 1958 and produced in the 1960s. Crafted from natural oak and be...
Oak, Beech
Børge Mogensen "Sled Chair" and ottoman for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of Børge Mogensen model 2256 lounge chairs and ottomans was designed in 1956 for Fredericia Stolefabrik — the Danish workshop where many of Mogensen’s most iconic designs t...
Fabric, Alpaca, Oak
Three-Seater Sofa Model 2333 Made In Cognac Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Treat your living room to luxury and timeless elegance with this 3-seater sofa, model 2333, designed by the renowned Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Furniture around the 19...
Leather
Set of Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of five Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on an oak frame, in original condition with a wonderful age and patina. Fast ...
Leather, Oak
A Danish modern leather and oak 2212 loveseat by Børge Mogensen, signed, 1962
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in View Park, CA
A mid century modern Danish leather and wood 2212 loveseat sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark circa 1962. This iconic piece sports the original makers’s mark an...
Leather, Wood
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 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oiled Oak & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oiled Oak & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commi...
Wicker, Cane, Wood, Oak
$5,200 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Armchair 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Model 3238 armchair is derived from the 'Spanish Chair', one of the masterpieces designed for Danish master Borge Mogensen. It is one of the famous masterpieces he manufactured a...
Leather, Oak
$3,017Sale Price|20% Off
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Secretary Desk 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Secretary desk / cabinet, designed in 1950s by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark. Made in fine walnut early 1960s. Front with three drawers and a writing flap. Behind the...
Wood
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of cognac vintage full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
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 Bureau BM57 Produced by Cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare bureau BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Søn in Denmark.
Brass
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern Teak Desk, by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Alhambra, CA
Freshly restored 1950's large-scale desk. Classic Danish design by Borge Mogensen, and manufactured by Soborg Mobler. Stained and re-lacquered teak wood, with two pedestals and 5 sto...
Teak
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six 'Spanish Dining Chairs' model '3238', oak, black leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These chairs remind of the classical foldable 'd...
Brass
Børge Mogensen 2323 3-seat Petrol Blue Deep Teal Bison leather sofa Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Basel, BS
Fantastic Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture, in a stunning, high quality Petrol Blue Deep Teal Bison leather. This model was designed and made in the early 1970s (around 1972...
Leather, Oak
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Stackable Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsens
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, Beech Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this...
Wood, Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa in Black Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
$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
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with vegetable nature leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204 + 2...
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser Mid Century Soborg Mobler #2
By Børge Mogensen, Soborg Mobler
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish Modern Teak Chest or Dresser, designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler, Denmark, circa 1960s. This chest is currently being refinished and will look amazing when completed...
Wood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Bench "Asserbo" by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern bench “Asserbo” by Børge Mogensen. Made by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden around 1970. The frame is made from acid-stained solid pine. Good vintage condition wi...
Pine
Four Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A set of four Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle leather on an oak frame, in original condition with a wonderful age and patina. Fast ...
Leather, Oak
Early Børge Mogensen, 'The Spanish chair', 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An early version of Børge Mogensen's iconic 'The Spanish chair' with frame of solid oak, mounted with grain leather. Designed by Borge Mogensen 1958 and executed by Fredericia Furn...
Leather, Oak
2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Steenwijk, NL
This famous and beautiful shaped 3-seater sofa, model 2213, was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture in Denmark in 1962. Mogensen designed this sofa for his own living...
Leather, Wood
$37,600Sale Price|20% Off
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A very rare hand produced and retains original paper labeled remnants, hunting chair. Handmade by Erhard Rasmussen in 1948-1950 for Borge Mogensen. Retains most of original labels, t...
Brass
1970s Borge Mogensen Set of Six Model 3241 Dining Chairs in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 3241 dining chairs in oak designed in 1968 by Børge Mogensen for Frederecia Stolefabrik. The chairs and upholstery are in very good condition.
Oak
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Scandinavian Modern Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Wood, Oak
Børge Mogensen Pinewood "Asserbo" Cabinets Karl Andersson & Sons, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare and beautiful design by Børge Mogensen from the "Asserbo" series made in 1962 at Karl Andersson & Sons in Sweden. The set consists of two cabinets executed in solid Scandinavian...
Pine
Set of 2 Beds by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Denmark, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Set of two beds in Teak and Rattan by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960’s. Beds: we all need them! We spend important hours in them...
Rattan, Teak
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963 Additional Information: Material: Teak and original leather Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Sofa model 2213 Produced by Fr...
Teak, Leather
Børge Mogensen Model-2204 Cognac Leather Wing Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Oak Wood, Original Cognac Leather Dimensions: 42 in H x 34.50 in W x 27.25 in D Seat height: 17in Ottoman: 16.50 in H x 22in W x 24in D.
Leather, Wood, Oak
Set of 12 Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 12 Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB, Denmark. Original condition.
Papercord, Oak
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
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s. Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Oak, Teak
Side Table / Bench in Oak and Woven Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Side Table / Bench in Oak and Woven Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and woven cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Fredericia stole...
Oak
Mid Century 6289 Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beautiful Mid Century Modern solid oak dining table model 6289 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia (Denmark). The table was completely restored by our professional carpenter an...
Oak
Borge Mogensen Easy Chair & Ottoman 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a set comprising an oak armchair and stool designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. The frame is crafted from oak, a rare and prized ...
Fabric, Oak
Teak Desk by Børge Mogensen, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark, 1950s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful teak desk by Børge Mogensen. Two sets of drawers with inset brass pulls and extendable leaves just underneath the tabletop. The top right drawer has an insert with compartm...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair Model 2207, Teak & Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Large solid oak coffee table Model: 5353 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia 1950
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Sophisticated & Timeless! This rare danish design classic model 5353 Coffee Table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik A/S, Denmark 1950’s. Gorgeous Mid-century desi...
Oak
2-Piece Scandinavian Oak Bookcase System by Børge Mogensen, Denmark 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Designed by renowned Danish designer Børge Mogensen in the 1970s, this two-piece modular bookcase system exemplifies the timeless simplicity and exceptional craftsmanship that define...
Oak, Paint
Sideboard/Bureau in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard/Bureau in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak, steel Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denm...
Steel
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers in teak Soborg Mobelfabrik Denmark 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Børge Mogensen chest of drawers in teak, produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1960s. A refined example of Danish Modern design, combining Mogensen’s functional approach with exce...
Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage full grain aniline leather. Legs of nut. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...
Leather, Wood
Low Midcentury Bookcase, Teak with Colored Drawers by Børge Mogensen
By Karl Anderson, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Low bookcase in teak with adjustable shelves and colored drawers. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great ori...
Teak
Spanish Chair in Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Spanish Chair, model 2226, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark, stands as one of the most iconic works of mid-century Danish furn...
Leather, Oak
$14,400 / set
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a vintage dining chair, Model 3237, derived from the iconic Spanish Chair—one of the masterworks designed by Danish design legend Børge Mogensen. Inspired by his travels in S...
Leather, Oak
1950s Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers in Teak by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- item has been carefully refurbished
Teak
Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partners' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
Brass
$1,240Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Oak & Rush "Shaker" "Folkestole" Chair Model #J-39
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, Carl Hansen & Søn, Carl Hansen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Round Top, TX
Single oak Børge Mogensen chair (Denmark) c.1950s. Iconic design featuring circular joinery details to chair back and original hand woven Danish cord seat. Two cylindrical frame ext...
Cord, Oak
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dining Chairs, Waxed Oak & Leather, 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
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia 'Spanish' Dining Chair in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, dining chair, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1964 This dining chair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet this de...
Brass
Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's upholstered with the original chocolate brown leather. The legs are made of solid oa...
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Oak
1960s Set of Six Borge Mogensen for Haarby C.M. Madsen Model BM1 Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a set of six BM1 Dining Side Chairs, designed by Borge Mogensen for Haarby C.M. Madsen in Denmark in 1958. These examples date to the 1960s, and the listed price includes the...
Papercord, Oak
Børge Mogensen 'BM0121' Dining Table in Lacquered Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0121' Dining Table in Oak & Lacquer for Carl Hansen & Son In many ways ahead of his time, Børge Mogensen’s elegant, functional approach to design would set a prece...
Oak