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.
BM 2226 - 'The Spanish chair' in leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2226 - 'The Spanish Chair' in patinated oak and full grain leather. Marked from manufacturer Fredericia Furniture and designed by Børge Mogensen.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Oak & Leather "Spanish" Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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 Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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 '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-2204 Cognac Leather Wing Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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 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
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
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Stackable Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsens
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
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
Pair of Scandinavian Mid Century modern All Black Leather Low Lounge chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful Pair of Mid Century Scandinavian modern all black Leather lounge chairs with black lacquer frame legs. Leather shows nice patina with signs of use and age. Very comfortable...
Leather, Wood, Lacquer
$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 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 2254 pair of Oak Sled Lounge Chairs and Ottoman in Cane, 1956
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen pair of lounge chairs and ottoamn designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This h...
Bouclé, Cane, Oak
Pair of Børge Mogensen's, The Spanish Chair in Dark Brown Leather/Oiled Walnut
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Walnut
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
$13,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
Børge Mogensen Vintage Pair of Spanish Chairs Oak Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Rødding, DK
Iconic pair of “Spanish Chairs” designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, originally designed in 1958. Crafted in solid oak with original cognac saddle leather,...
Brass
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
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
$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
$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 in Teak & Leather, Scandinavian Design
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with mokka elegance leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
$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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Vintage Tan Leather, Oak Legs, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with vintage tan full grain aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Oak Sofa / Daybed, Model 4311/4312, by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
This rare sofa and daybed, model 4311/4312, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s, is a quintessential example of Danish moder...
Brass
Set of 6 BM-61 Danish Mid Century Wooden Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen 1960s
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
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
$5,839Sale 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
Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and cane Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark Dimensions (W...
Oak
Model BM4312 Daybed Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
$4,484Sale 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
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Hunting Chair in Oak and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
Mid Century Børge Mogensen 2204 Leather Wing Back Armchair for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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 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 Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
Børge Mogensen Model 2256 Lounge Chairs, 1960s. Set of 2.
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
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
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
$23,486 / set
Set of 6 dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 "Spanish"/"Jagt spisestolen" dining chairs model 3237 designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Oak with naturally patinated leather...
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Armchairs 3238 “Hunting Chair” in Oak & Leather, Fredericia 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsinki, FI
Creation of the 3238 series of chairs also known as the Hunting Chairs was started in the 1950s and was produced by Fredericia Furniture. Made of Oak and leather, the frames have ori...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen 2 Armchairs of Pine Asserbo No. 503 Karl Andersson, Sweden 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of two armchairs by the Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model 503 from the Asserbo series. Manufactured by Karl Andersson & Sons in Sweden in the 1970's ...
Lambskin, Pine
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
Børge Mogensen Set of 4 J 39 Chairs "Folkestolen" by F.D.B. Møbler, Denmark 1970
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Set of four dining chairs model J 39 by the Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) The design classic called "Folkestolen" is manufactured by F.D.B. Møbler in Denmark...
Papercord, Beech
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
Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
Expertly Restored -Børge Mogensen "FolkeStole" J-39 Dining Chairs for FDB Møbler
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen "FolkeStole" J-39 dining chairs for FDB Møbler. Materials: Beech Wood, New Rush Chord Seats ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Cent...
Wood, Beech, Rush
Børge Mogensen 2254 Lounge Chair in Oak & Leather, Danish Design
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
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
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 Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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 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 Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with black leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture. Matching three seat sofa available
Leather, Oak
Rare Oak and Iron 'Easy Chair' by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare and early model 240-11 ‘easy chair’ designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Andreas Graversen/Fredericia Furniture. Executed in quarter sawn oak, iron, brass and uphols...
Oak
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 Two-Seat Sofa, Aniline Leather, Mahogany, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Three-Seat Sofa, Leather, Danish Design
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
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
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
$23,486 / 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
Borge Mogensen Easy Chairs with Footstool Model 227, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 227, produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. New and reupholstered cushions in Danish Kvadrat fabric. Very good vintage condition.
Oak
$17,561 / 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