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Børge Mogensen Seating

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 The Canvas Chair - Smoked oiled oak/Black Canvas for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The Canvas chair exemplifies Børge Mogensen’s talent for functionally-driven designs with a focus on simple forms that capture the essence of an idea. With nothing to add or subtract...
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21st Century and Contemporary Croatian Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Canvas, Oak

Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Chair for Fredericia Stolefabrik, c. 197
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sacramento, CA
This Danish Modern Børge Mogensen oak lounge Chair, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik around 1970, epitomizes the simplicity and functionality of Scandinavian design. With its clean...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Upholstery, Oak

80s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, completely reupholstered armchair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Tarm, 82
Danish design by Børge Mogensen, armchair model 2257. Completely renovated-reupholstered in quality limon-yellow furniture wool fabric. Solid oak, loo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Wool, Oak

Børge Mogensen Soborg Armchair, Steel Frame, Seat Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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 Seating

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Oak

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs and Side Tables Produced by Søborg Møbler
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of easy chairs and side tables designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark. Dimensions chairs (W x D x H): 60,5 x 95 x 87 cm, SH: 36 cm. Dimensions ta...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Canvas, Beech

The Spanish Chair in Black Leather/Smoked Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By 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...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, White Oil, 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.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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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 Seating

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Smoked 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. Inquire for leather ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer, 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.                 
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Oiled 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.  
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Oak

Borge Mogensen 3236 Dining Chair, Lacquered Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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 Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Brass

Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master with a rustic yet modern design. The most attention-grabbing visual element of this rare model is the backrest with eight wooden spindles that create an airy look that recalls the traditional slatback chair style. The curved top rails have a sculptural look mimicked by the armrests that are also supported by individual slats. This creates a unified appearance that highlights the diverse shapes and the natural beauty of the beech wood and its versatile grain. Interesting details are to be found everywhere in the design, including the perfectly fitted seat cushions and the uniquely arranged stretchers connecting the legs. As the lower structure with the legs and stretchers combine straight lines with round shapes, the design gains a sculptural look that is appealing from all angles. The structure displays a beautiful contrast between the smooth beech frame and the elegant and textured bouclé fabric of the cushions. The chair’s manufacturer, FDB Møbler is a Danish furniture company established in 1942, and Børge Mogensen served as the design studio’s manager. Mogensen and the designers he employed came from the Copenhagen Cabinetmaker's Guild tradition and were unwilling to prioritize anything over craftsmanship and quality. Extremely modest and confident at the same time is how these chairs can be best described. Mogensen preferred to work with traditional and natural materials, but also liked to experiment with new techniques; the resulting models are Danish Modern classics. Condition: In good vintage condition. The chairs’ cushions have been reupholstered recently in a premium bouclé fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information. Dimensions: 23.42 in W x 24.4 in D x 32.48 in H; Seat height 18.11 in; Arm height 25.39 in 59.5 cm W x 62 cm D x 82.5 cm H; Seat height 46 cm; Arm height 64.5 cm About the designer: Borge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker 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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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

2022 Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen BM5568 Deck Lounge Chair in Teak Untreated
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen
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 Seating

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Teak

Mid Century Danish Armchairs by Borge Mogensen, 1960’s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in London, GB
An attractive pair of mid century Danish armchairs designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960’s. Beautifully crafted in Denmark the oak has lovely colour and ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Seating

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Oak

1960s Børge Mogensen Teak Armchair Model 165 Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Newly upholstered - Carefully refurbished
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Upholstery, Teak, Fabric, Wood

1960s Børge Mogensen Set of Four Fully Restored Danish Oak Lounge Chairs
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of four fully restored lounge chairs designed by Børge Mogensen for Frederica Stolefabrik in 1968. The set is characterized by Børge Mogensen ability to design simple, functun...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Oak

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 Seating

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Leather

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 Seating

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Fabric, Oak

2 Børge Mogensen Vintage Armchair 1960s for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Hannover, DE
2 Vintage Armchairs by Danish Designer Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark. This Model BM73 armchair from the 1960s, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, features a stable...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Seating

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Teak

Børge Mogensen seating for sale on 1stDibs.

Børge Mogensen seating 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 seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 359 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 87 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original seating 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 seating by Niels Otto Møller, Arne Jacobsen, and Illum Wikkelsø. Prices for Børge Mogensen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $300 and can go as high as $199,755, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $5,498.

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