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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Borge Mogensen Kupe Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Minneapolis, MN
Melt into this extremely comfortable two seat sofa designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia furniture. Known as the Kupe sofa. This two seater was recently restored in a soft supple...
Leather
Borge Mogenson Tan Leather Loveseat Sofa Danish Mid-Century Modern
By Børge Mogensen, Kaare Klint
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Danish Mid-Century Modern love seat sofa by Borge Mogensen.
Leather
Borge Mogensen Leather Wingback Settee
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Beverly Hills, CA
Handsome Borge Mogensen leather wingback settee Magnificent oxblood leather with great patina and teak base Designed in 1970 - Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture. Matching armc...
Leather, Teak
A Danish modern leather and oak 2212 loveseat by Børge Mogensen, signed, 1962
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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
Danish Banana Form Curved Sofa or Loveseat Early 1950s
By Mogens Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very elegant 1940s curved two-seat sofa from the 1940s. Often called banana sofas by the Danes due to the curved shape. This sofa has slightly more straight backrest an...
Brass
Danish Midcentury Settee by Frits Henningsen
By Frits Henningsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Elegant Danish settee or loveseat from circa 1950s by Master Furniture Maker, Frits Henningsen Solid and sturdy small piece with a strong presence and charming demeanor. Coil springs...
Wool, Beech
Danish 1960s Midcentury Settee in Teak and Leather
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and elegant small 1950s easy style Danish settee with the frame, legs and armrests in solid teak. Very high design quality and workmanship. The piece is unmarked but the de...
Teak, Leather
Mid-Century Modern Petite Sofa or Loveseat Attributed to Overman
By Overman
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural looking sofa from the 1970s. It features original upholstery and chrome-plated steel legs.
Steel
$3,040Sale Price|20% Off
H 28 in W 73 in D 32 in
Mid Century Danish Modern Beautiful Tan Leather long loveseat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish modern beautiful Tan leather long loveseat sofa with light wood legs. Style of Børge Mogensen. Beautiful light beige cream tan leather is soft and shows little sig...
Leather, Wood
$9,500Sale Price|24% Off
H 26.5 in W 51 in D 27.5 in
'LC2' Black Leather Settee Sofa Loveseat by Le Corbusier for Cassina, Signed
By Cassina, Charlotte Perriand, Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This incredibly comfortable Le Corbusier for Cassina 'LC2' two-seat loveseat sofa, signed (see pics, in gorgeous thick Italian black leather on chrome steel frame is in beautiful vin...
Steel
$1,650Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 63 in D 31 in
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat
By Skipper Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Scandinavian Danish Modern Black Leather sofa Loveseat by Skipper Mobler. Stunning design and shape 2 seat sofa with 2 additional arm cushions that sits on 4 large round ...
Leather
Midcentury Settee, possibly Finn Juhl /Niels Vodder
By Finn Juhl
Located in Richmond, VA
Great, sleek midcentury settee recently upholstered. No markings but very similar to Niels Vodder's model NV53.
Upholstery, Wood
Vintage Settee Loveseat by Ralph Lauren
By Ralph Lauren
Located in Lake Worth, FL
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Cotton
Danish Mid-Century Leather Sofa by Borge Morgensen 1960s
By Mogens Hansen
Located in Hudson, NY
This sofa by Borge Morgensen, features gently sloping track arms with austere and refined silhouettes. It's finished in supple leather with a soft, warm patina that only time can c...
Leather, Wood
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 32 in W 74 in D 32 in
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
Mid-Century Post Modern Loveseat or Sofa Produced by Preview Furniture
By Preview
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A sculptural base with floating front sofa made by Preview circa 1992. It features the original tweed fabric in good condition. Could use cleaning before use.
Fabric
Leather Sofa Loveseat by Borge Mogensen for Frederica, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Coronado, CA
A fabulous leather sofa loveseat designed by the Danish master Borge Mogensen and manufactured by Frederica in the 1950s. This solid little sofa has been freshly reupholstered in thi...
Leather, Walnut
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H 31.5 in W 62.21 in D 31.89 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Frederician 2212 -Sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Helsinki, Uusimaa
Danish mid century modern Frederician 2212 -sofa designed by Børge Mogensen. He designed the sofa for his own home in 1962. This sofa is a later production. Leather and oak. Good vin...
Leather, Oak
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H 41.74 in W 61.03 in D 35.04 in
Borge Mogensen Sofa Coupé brown leather 1971 for Fredericia Denmark Mid Century
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fredericia
Located in Munster, NRW
Børge Mogensen - coupé sofa, designed in 1971 for Fredericia, Denmark Børge Mogensen designed the luxurious Coupé Sofa with the distinctive high 106 cm back, especially for cozy, co...
Leather
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H 32.5 in W 80.5 in D 33.5 in
Original Vintage Danish Børge Mogensen Model 201 Sofa in Green Hallingdal Wool
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Lafayette, IN
Rare original Model 201 sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Sofa features three-seat, tufted cushions, oak legs and original green Hallingdal wool by Kvadrat (designed by Nanna Di...
Wool, Oak
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H 25.99 in W 61.03 in D 29.93 in
Børge Mogensen Free Standing Two-Seat Camel Leather, 1970s, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Antwerp, BE
Midcentury sofa "Model 2212" by Børge Mogensen (Danish, 1914–1972) Denmark 1970s. Elegant two-seat sofa in warm camel leather with wooden legs. Dimensions: 155 W x 66 H x 76 D cm: S...
Leather, Wood
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H 29.53 in W 51.19 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen Model 2422 Fredericia Brown Leather Sofa or Loveseat, Set of Two
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Karis, Nyland
A Classic Danish modern sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. Brown leather is in good condition. Solid mahogany legs and solid wood frame. Top quality materials are use...
Leather, Mahogany
Borge Mogensen for Frederica 2212 Leather Loveseat
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Nice chocolate brown leather Borge Mogensen loveseat. Square wood legs. Good original condition, Wear consistent with its age and usage.
Leather
Red Leather Sofa by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Model 2212 design sofa, designed in 1962. Great patina and in good condition for its age. Sofa is in our 1STDIBS@NYDC showroom in NYC.
Leather, Teak
A Vintage Børge Mogensen 3-seat sofa by Stouby
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Baambrugge, NL
Black leather, large 1960's 3-seat sofa, original edition by Stouby, W 186 cm x H 65 (seat: 40 cm) + D 79 cm.
Leather
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. Beech, new cushions with vegetable-tanned leather. Fine condition.
Beech
"Spoke-Back" Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"Spoke-Back" sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. Beech, cushions with wool upholstery. Fine condition.
Beech, Wool, Upholstery
Classic Black Leather "Coupe" Settee by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
An elegant two seat sofa designed by Borge Mogensen. The Coupe sofa is a well deserved classic design by Mogensen, Denmark.
Leather, Teak