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.
Børge Mogensen Oak & Leather "Spanish" Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "BM 3238" arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made these ...
Leather, Oak
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
Danish Scandinavian Modern Beautiful white wool 3 Seat Sofa by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian Danish modern off white wool upholstered 3 seat model number 2323 sofa Birch wood legs. Designed by Børge Mogensen Made by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Beautiful white wool u...
Birch, Wool, Upholstery
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Hunting Chair in Oak and Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, lounge chair model 'Hunting Chair', oak, leather, brass, Denmark, design 1950, production after 1972 At the 1950 Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibition in C...
Brass
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of ‘Safari’ armchairs model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare pair of armchairs reminds of the classical fol...
Brass
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s. Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Teak
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, ‘Safari’ armchair model 2221, saddle leather, oak, brass, Denmark, 1960s This rare armchair reminds of the classical foldable 'director-ch...
Brass
$12,400Sale Price / set|26% Off
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
Set of 6 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
The BM61 chair was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958, based on a minimal, yet extremely robust construction. The structured design is, however, enriched with outstanding comfort and...
Wicker, Cane, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Model-2204 Cognac Leather Wing Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
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
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
$15,987Sale 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 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 for Fredericia Stolefabrik Set of 'Spanish' Dining Chairs in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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 Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...
Wool, Oak
$3,400 / item
Borge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with red leather. Legs of cherry. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture. Matching three seat, two seat sofa and ottomans availa...
Leather, Cherry
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3238, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964 This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
Leather, 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
Borge Mogensen 211 Sofa in Oak and Teak by Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
1950 Borge Mogensen Hunting Chair for Frederica, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Gorgeous 1950 Hunting Chair designed by Børge Mogensen and prouduced by Frederica, Denmark. Designed for the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition themed "A Hunting Lodge," it...
Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, England
Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The seat has been reupholstered with nw cognac brown aniline leather. Designed 1956 the Mo...
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
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
Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A classic Danish Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Oxide red leather and teak Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia Furniture. Designed in 1963, the 220...
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen 5272 for Fredericia Mid Century Danish Teak and Rattan Benches - Pair Each bench measures: 54.25 wide x 18 deep x 13.75 high We take our...
Rattan, Teak
$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
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chairs, Oak & Leather, 1960s Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chairs new upholstered with cognac vintage full grain aniline. Frame of oak. Model 2256, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Teak Legs, Leather, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, original upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen original upholstered kupe sofa with cognac leather. Legs of teak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
$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 Model 2256 Lounge Chair, Aniline Leather, Oak Frame
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Børge Mogensen "Spoke-back" Sofa by Fritz Hansen, 1963, Danish Modern
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Early production "Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen. This example manufactured in 1963, the first year of production, by Fritz Hansen, Copenhagen. Beautifully patinated beechwood an...
Beech
Børge Mogensen BM0488L Table Bench 138 x 46 for Carl Hansen
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
The BM0488 Table Bench was shown for the first time at the 1958 Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Furniture Exhibition on a stand called ‘Landhuset’ designed by Børge Mogensen. In 2020...
Cane, Oak
BM 2226 - Pair of first edition 'Spanish chairs' by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2226 - Pair of 'The Spanish Chair' easy chairs in patinated oak and full grain leather. Early version with leather work from Dahlman. Designed by Børge Mogensen and wood work made...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back and solid teakwood sledge base attached to the oak construction with finger joints. T...
Rattan, Oak, Teak
$23,739 / set
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina. Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Oak
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
$13,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
Børge Mogensen Vintage Pair of Spanish Chairs Oak Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of vintage Spanish chairs with newly upholsterd vachetta leather- by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, Fredericia Stolefabrik, labelled, midcentury. A pair of labelled Børge Mogensen's ...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa with Teak Legs and Aniline Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with Mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
$4,558Sale Price / set|20% Off
Early Set of 6 'J39' Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1947
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic set of 6 model ‘J39’ chairs designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. These examples are made of solid oak with a nice patina thanks to age and use. All chairs have their origina...
Papercord, Oak
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Stackable Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsens
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
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 precis...
Wood, Beech, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. New Upholstery. 1958.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant and refined three-seat sofa model 205 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1958 and manufactured in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik. This important sofa shows an impressive desig...
Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Oak
$5,934Sale Price|47% Off
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari chair was made in the 1960s and therefore the saddle leather has a beautiful patina, a...
Leather, Oak
$3,185Sale Price / item|35% Off
1 Børge Mogensen Mobler Daybed Model 136
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Pasadena, TX
1 Teak Daybed Børge Mogensen Soborg Møbler Model 136 Rare Danish modern teak daybed with upholstered cushion and side pillows designed by...
Teak
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Børge Mogensen Model BM-2256 Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2. Pair of Danish Mid-Century Modern easy chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark, designed in 1956. T...
Oak
Set of 14 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A very rare set of fourteen Danish mid century wooden dining chairs in stained oak and woven cane seats and backs. This rare assemble is consisting of twelve "BM-61" chairs and a pai...
Cane, Oak
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
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
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
Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
A very beautiful set of 6, 4 side chairs Mod. BM 61 and 2 armchairs Mod. BM62, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. All chairs are...
Cane, Oak
$22,552 / set
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina. Produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Global shipping available...
Oak
Model BM4312 Daybed Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen, 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
Borge Mogensen Pair of Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchairs for Fredricia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very elegant pair of armchairs model 3242 designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in the 1960s. Very modern and clean profile expressed in a design that was ah...
Oak, Linen
Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 'Spanish Chair,' oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1958. This well-known design by Børge Mogensen has a very strong appearance. The sincere co...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Model 'J39' Dining Chairs (Set of Four)
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Designed in 1947 by one of Denmark’s most important designers, Børge Mogensen, for FDB Møbler, the J39 chair—affectionately known as the “Folkestol” or “The People’s Chair”—has becom...
Papercord, Oak
Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Solid Oak and Saddle Leather, Early Model
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 for Fredericia Furniture, this iconic piece is crafted from solid oak paired with original light saddle leather, showcasing its timeless elegance. ...
Leather, Oak
$17,537 / set
Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original condition. Incredible tone and patina.
Leather, Wood
Set of Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
$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
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Wien, AT
The Spanish Chairs, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, is a Danish design icon from 1958. It consists of a sturdy oak frame with a leather seat and backrest, comple...
Leather, Oak