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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Børge Mogensen 2209 sofa for Fredericia Furniture, 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in LYON, FR
Three-seater sofa model 2209, timeless 1972 design by Børge Mogensen for renowned manufacturer Fredericia Furniture. This is Borge Mogensen's historic and exclusive manufacturer. Sti...
Leather
Two-Seater Sofa in Cognac Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Elegant Danish two-seater sofa in cognac leather, model 2432, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960s. This emblematic example of Scandinavian design is di...
Leather
$7,265
H 26.78 in W 84.26 in D 34.65 in
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
$4,500
H 26.5 in W 63 in D 27.5 in
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 Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen freestanding two seater sofa mounted on walnut legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned leather. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture in 1974.
Leather, Walnut
$6,895 / set
H 42 in W 34.5 in D 27.25 in
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
$8,495
H 31.5 in W 87.41 in D 31.5 in
2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
$11,718
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
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.
Leather, Teak
$5,850
H 29.53 in W 24.81 in D 21.86 in
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia ‘Safari’ Armchair Cognac Leather Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
Børge Mogensen Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Oak Harbor, OH
Designer: Børge Mogensen. Manufacturer: Fredericia Stolefabrik. Period or model: Mid-Century Modern. Specs: Wood, leather. Condition: This Børge Mogensen sofa...
Leather
$14,296 / set
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 22.05 in
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned ox-hide. Model 2208. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Leather, Oak
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 62.5 in D 28 in
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
$8,085 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.49 in D 23.63 in
The Spanish Chair in Cognac Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
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, Oak
Sold
H 41.74 in W 60.63 in D 31.89 in
Two Seat Coupe Sofa by Borge Mogensen for Federico’s Stolenfabriek
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Two seats coupé sofa by Børge Mogensen for fredericia stolen møbelfabrik in cognac leather and mahogany foots. This is an old model with a nice patina on leather and in relatively g...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 33.86 in W 59.06 in D 27.56 in
Mid Century "Tremme Sofa" in Beech by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, 1985
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Odense, DK
Danish mid century spoke back sofa "Tremme sofa" by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen, designed 1945. Model 1789. Produced since 1962. Th...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 30.71 in W 72.84 in D 32.68 in
Model 2209 Leather Three-Seat by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stunning patinated leather three-seat by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1960s. This is Model 2209 and features the original cognac brown leather upholstery which is beautiful...
Leather
Børge Mogensen Four-Seat Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1958
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant four-seat sofa model 205 designed by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1958. Perfect lines and proportions. Extra long sofa. ...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
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H 29.93 in W 32.29 in D 87.01 in
'2213' Leather and Oak 3-Seat Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Danish, 1
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
'2213' leather and oak 3-seat sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Danish, 1970s.
Leather
Three-Seat Sofa Model 205 by Borge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Scandinavian sofa model 205 3-seat by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. First Edition newly reupholstered with full grain leather. Referenced by the...
Leather
Sold
H 27.96 in W 51.86 in D 28.75 in
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Sofa Model 2212 by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian sofa model 2212 by Borge Mogensen. Vintage édition by Stouby Furniture. Blanck leather. Excellent condition.
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Very nice and iconic three-seat sofa model N°2213 designed by Børge Mogensen in 1962 especially for his own home and commercialised and produced a few years later by Fredericia Stole...
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1958
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Elegant three-seat sofa model 205 designed by the Danish designer Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1958. Perfect lines and proportions. Newly upholste...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Very Nice and Iconic three-seat sofa model N°2213 designed by Børge Mogensen in 1962 especially for his own home and commercialised and produced a few year later by Fredericia Stolef...
Leather, Teak