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 '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
BM 2226 - 'The Spanish chair' in leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
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
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
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
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
$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 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
$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
$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
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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, Mahogany
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
$5,944Sale 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
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Leather & Oak, Mid-Century, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950 Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark. Børge Mogensen designed the Spanish Chair in 1958 for Fredericia Furniture, and it has since become a definitive...
Brass
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
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
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
Pair of Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chairs" in Oak and Saddle Leather
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
An early pair of Børge Mogensen model 2226 Spanish chairs by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Solid oak frames with heavily patinated saddle leather seat and backs. The leather is supple an...
Leather, Oak
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
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair Model 2207, Teak & Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
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 Model 2256 Lounge Chair, Aniline Leather, Oak Frame
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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 "Sled Chair" and ottoman for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1960
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
This pair of Børge Mogensen model 2256 lounge chairs and ottomans was designed in 1956 for Fredericia Stolefabrik — the Danish workshop where many of Mogensen’s most iconic designs t...
Fabric, Alpaca, 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
Pair of Børge Mogensen's, The Spanish Chair in Dark Brown Leather/Oiled Walnut
By Fredericia, 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, Walnut
$17,740 / set
Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
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 Spanish Chair, Denmark, 1980s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An orginal Spanish chair, with a lovely gentle patina, by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1980s. Solid oak frame with natural patinated saddle leather. Makers l...
Leather, Wood
2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BM0949P Contour lounge chair with a solid oiled walnut frame and black Loke 7150 leather seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in...
Leather, 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
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair, model 2204. Original leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair in original Black leather upholstery. Legs in oak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
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
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 Wingback Chair with Ottoman, Nature Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with vegetable nature leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204 + 2...
Leather, Teak
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...
Canvas, Beech
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair Model 2207, Teak & Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with cognac vintage aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier examples with the double rear stretchers. The Oak and leather are both in very good con...
Leather, Oak
2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BM0949P Contour lounge chair with a solid oiled oak frame and black Loke 7150 leather seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in De...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair & Ottoman, Leather & Teak, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair with ottoman new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Lounge Chair Black Leather Black Oak for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
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 calibre saddle le...
Leather, Oak
$3,025Sale Price|44% Off
Rare Børge Mogensen "Slædestolen" Easy Chairs, 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen armchairs and side chairs for Soborg Mobler, 1954. Made from white oak, We have three side chairs in stock. Upholstery services availa...
Oak
Borge Mogensen Easy Chair & Ottoman 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This is a set comprising an oak armchair and stool designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. The frame is crafted from oak, a rare and prized ...
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia ...
Leather, Teak, Canvas
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
Pair of Børge Mogensen's, The Spanish Chair, Black Leather/Oiled Walnut
By Fredericia, 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, Walnut
Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Outstanding quality and very comfortable. Original condition.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, model 2207, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Pair Of Danish Modern Lounge Chair Ottoman Sets By Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This pair of the Scandinavian Modern upholstered high back lounge chairs (model Slædestolen BM-2254) with matching ottomans were designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen for Freder...
Leather, Upholstery, Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Natural Saddle Leather Oak Oil for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
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 calibre saddle le...
Leather, Oak
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in patinated leather, model 2207 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Outstanding quality and very comfortable. Great original condition.
Leather, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
75th Anniversary Edition, The Hunting Chair in Brown leather / Ash Light Oil
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
Børge Mogensen's The Hunting Chair turns 75. To celebrate the anniversary, an exclusive limited edition of just 75 pieces has been released. Bold yet understated, functional yet deep...
Leather, Ash
Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Spanish chair in solid oak and patinated leather. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Leather, Oak
Hunting Chair in Oiled Smoked Oak/Black Leather by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Bayrut, Beirut Governorate
The Hunting Chair is one of Børge Mogensen’s most eye-catching chairs, designed in 1950. Seen from the side, what’s most notable about the chair is the sharp diagonal slope from the ...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark.
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair Model 2207, Teak & Leather, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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
Børge Mogensen The Spanish Chair Cognac Saddle Leather Oak Oiled for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
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 calibre saddle le...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair in Teak & Leather, Scandinavian Design
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak. Model 2204, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
Cherry