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 for Fredericia Set of Six Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, set of six dining chairs, oak, leather, brass, Denmark, 1964 These dining chairs remind of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet t...
Brass
Børge Mogensen 'Spanish Chair' in Oak and Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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 for Fredericia ‘BM 61’ Chair in Oak and Cane Wicker
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chair, model ‘BM 61’, oak, cane wicker, Denmark, 1958 The BM 61 dining chair was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in 1958 and is a fi...
Cane, Oak
Set of Eight Oak and leather Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Set of eight “Spanish” dining chairs model #3237 respectively #3238 by Børge Mogensen. Made from oak and leather with accentuated white seams and buckles in the back. A great design,...
Leather, Oak
Oak & Cognac Leather ‘Spanish Chair’ Model 2226 by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Karis, Nyland
An early 1960s production of Børge Mogensen’s iconic ‘Spanish Chair’, Model 2226, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. The chair combines a substantial solid oak frame ...
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 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 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
Vintage Danish Børge Mogensen Navy Leather 2 Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lutz, FL
Vintage Danish Navy Blue leather two seat sofa. Designed by Borge Mogensen c 1971, Model 2332. A clean classic modern silhouette in soft lightly patinated leather on tall dark staine...
Leather, Wood
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 Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in black lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of mokka full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
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
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 Two-Seat Sofa, original patinated nature leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with patinated original nature leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
$3,400 / item
Børge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
Wool, Cane, Oak
$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
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 Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair in original patinated nature leather upholstery. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
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
Rare Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of ‘Safari’ Armchairs Cognac Leather Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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 Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
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
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
$1,800Sale Price / set|70% Off
Pair of Danish Brown Leather Club Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Beautiful pair of vintage dark brown leather classic club chairs. Perfect for a mid century living room. Attributed to Børge Mogensen, 1960s Denmark. These are the model 2207 chair...
Leather
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
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 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
$3,400 / item
Borge Mogensen, Model 2254 Lounge Chair, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful highback lounge chair 'BM-2254/ Slædestolen' designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Sweden, mahogany frame with adjustable seat and back...
Upholstery, Mahogany, Suede
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
$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
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
2213 3-seater leather sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1962
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Expertly Restored - Børge Mogensen Stackable Dining Chairs for C.M. Madsens
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Materials: Teak Wood, Beech Wood ________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this...
Wood, Beech, Teak
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 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
Three-Seater Sofa Model 2333 Made In Cognac Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Treat your living room to luxury and timeless elegance with this 3-seater sofa, model 2333, designed by the renowned Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Furniture around the 19...
Leather
Set of 12 Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 12 Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB, Denmark. Original condition.
Papercord, Oak
$5,200 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Armchair 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The Model 3238 armchair is derived from the 'Spanish Chair', one of the masterpieces designed for Danish master Borge Mogensen. It is one of the famous masterpieces he manufactured a...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Model Øresund chairs, Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Model Øresund chairs (2 pieces), design Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s. Oak frame, papercord seat. Good vintage condition, patina consistent with a...
Papercord, Oak
$5,600Sale Price|20% Off
Model BM4312 Daybed Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
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
Børge Mogensen Set of Six Dining Chairs, Waxed Oak & Leather, 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
$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
1970s Borge Mogensen Set of Six Model 3241 Dining Chairs in Oak
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six model 3241 dining chairs in oak designed in 1968 by Børge Mogensen for Frederecia Stolefabrik. The chairs and upholstery are in very good condition.
Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa in light Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
$23,437 / 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
Børge Mogensen High Sofa 2432 with Brown Leather by Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sofa for 2 persons model no. 2432 with high back. It's upholstered with the original chocolate brown leather. The legs are made of solid oa...
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Oak
Early Børge Mogensen, 'The Spanish chair', 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An early version of Børge Mogensen's iconic 'The Spanish chair' with frame of solid oak, mounted with grain leather. Designed by Borge Mogensen 1958 and executed by Fredericia Furn...
Leather, 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
$5,118 / item
Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench is an ideal example of Mogensen’s lifelong drive f...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa in Black Aniline Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
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 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 Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2253, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original salmon colored wool with leather straps on an...
Wool, Oak
Danish Modern Børge Mogensen Oak & Rush "Shaker" "Folkestole" Chair Model #J-39
By Carl Hansen, Carl Hansen & Søn, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Round Top, TX
Single oak Børge Mogensen chair (Denmark) c.1950s. Iconic design featuring circular joinery details to chair back and original hand woven Danish cord seat. Two cylindrical frame ext...
Cord, Oak
$18,498 / item
Mogensen 2333 Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2333 3-seater sofa with rectangular sides was the last piece of furniture Børge Mogensen designed. The geometric design was the conclusion of Mogensen’s minimalist exclusive upholstered furniture...
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
$37,600Sale Price|20% Off
1949 Hunting Chair Borge Mogensen Erhard Rasmussen Labeled Leather Sling Lounge
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
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
$23,214 / item
Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Designed in 1971, The Coupé sofa has a high enveloping back with wings, providing a calm retreat in larger spaces or a cosy setting in front of a fireplace.
Oak