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 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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Creator: Børge Mogensen
Recognized Seller Listings
Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten teak dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, model 155, in a rare edition with steel legs. Elegant, light expression. Two of the chairs have...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Teak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Søberg Møbler
Located in Stockholm, SE
Teak dining table by Børge Mogensen, model 162, in a rare edition with steel legs. Elegant, light expression. Clever, decorative mechanism for folding out th...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
1950s Danish Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen in Teak and Beech
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a solid beech frame and a seat and back of molded teak plywood. Most bear makers mark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak, Beech
Børge Mogensen Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Pine, Leather
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Occasional Table/ Bench Model 5273, Designed by Börge Mogensen, Oak, Cane, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5273, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik,
Denmark. 1950's.
Oak and cane.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Cane
Bookcase by Børge Mogensen for C. M. Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wood
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 of wood 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 1936-1938, 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...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Dimensions (W x D x H): 133 ( 180 ) x 80 x 71 cm.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
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"
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Cane, 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"
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen Dining Table / Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table / desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk fur in Sweden.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Pine
Børge Mogensen Sofa / Daybed Model 4311/4312 by Fredericia in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed model 4311/4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, 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.
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Armchairs / Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of armchairs / chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Dimensions armchairs (W x D x H): 61.5 x 50 x 77.5 cm, SH 43 cm
Dimensions chairs (W x ...
Category
1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Pine
Børge Mogensen Dining Table or Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg møbler in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model 2207 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model 2207 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Sleigh Chair and footstool by Børge Mogensen for Tage M Christensen & Co, 1953
By Børge Mogensen, Tage M. Christensen & Co 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Sleigh chair designed by Börge Mogensen for Tage M Christensen & Co,
Denmark. 1953.
Wool upholstery, steel legs and Brazilian rosewood runners.
Armchair:
H: 82 cm/ 2' 8 1/8"
W: 82 ...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Børge Mogensen Side Tables by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables / benches designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
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.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Side Table Model 149 Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare side table model 149 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2213 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak Dresser by Borge Mogensen for Neils Vodder
By Børge Mogensen, Niels Vodder
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood with integrated wood handles on an oak base with tapered dowel legs. Made in Denmark by Neils Vodder...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Console / Library Table by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare console / library table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Cherry, Pine
Børge Mogensen Bookcase Model 291 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wall-mounted bookcase model 291 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Pine, Oak, Teak
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.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Pair of Borge Mogensen Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A pair of armchairs en suite with the couch listed separately.
beautiful original leather.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
China pair of cabinets by Børge Mogensen, 1952
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Danish wooden "China" cabinets designed in 1952 by Børge Mogensen.
Two pull out doors with elegant brass hinges .
Inside adjustable height shelves...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Børge Mogensen Armchairs Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Wingback Easy Chair Model 2204 with Stool Model 2202
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair model 2204 and stool model 2202 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
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.
Category
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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