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 Model 2223 Three-Seat Sofa, Wool, Denmark, 1963
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful three-seat sofa model no. 2223, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original mustard green wool with white/beige stripes o...
Wool, Wood
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
$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 Pierre Jeanneret, Le Corbusier, Cassina, Charlotte Perriand
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
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
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated black leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
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
19th Century Italian Diminutive Painted Settee in Tan Leather
Located in Essex, MA
19th Century French Louis XVI Parcel-Gilt & Painted Marquise Settee with Leather Upholstery & Nailhead Trim. 19th-century, diminutive-size Italian painted classical settee covered in...
Wood
Danish 1940's Settee attributed To Ole Wanscher
By Frits Henningsen, Kaare Klint, Ole Wanscher
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and unique settee that seem to draw on famous designs from Kaare Klint and Frits Henningsen. The settee is most likely by Ole Wanscher who made...
Wool, Mahogany
Milo Baughman Style Mid Century Chrome Base Settee Sofa
By Milo Baughman
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Milo Baughman style mid century chrome base settee sofa The sofa measures: 60 wide x 34.5 deep x 30 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height of 21 inches We take our ph...
Chrome
Edward Wormley Pair of Sofas / Settees
By Dunbar Furniture, Edward Wormley
Located in Highland, IN
These lovely, lightly scaled sofas or loveseats designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar, are not only an uncommon form, having a matched pair available is also very rare. They are stru...
Upholstery, Wood
Settee-Ardmore Sabie Limited Edition in Delta
By Ardmore Design
Located in New York, NY
Ardmore designers have given us two signature limited edition sofas with the launch of our Sabie fabric collection 2020, that come 30 in Tanzanite and 30 in Delta, both in a rich and sensual velvet. The high backs allow allow for two to sit amongst dancing elephants juggling a vervet monkey, flanked by travelers riding a giraffe and ostrich. Our feet and behinds cool off in the Sabie river waters where hippos and crocs play amongst water lilies and a python coils in the right hand corner under one’s arm. In the shadows of the plants, at the back of the sofa, emerges the illusive King cheetah with his rare spots and stripes. The sofa's border base and arms are framed with Zulu beaded...
Velvet
$7,000
H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 38.59 in
Model BM4312 Daybed Sofa by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
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
$8,750
H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Black Leather Børge Mogensen 3-Seater Sofa Model 2213, Fredericia, Denmark 1968
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dronten, NL
A vintage early example of this classic 3-seater sofa, Model 2213, designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Denmark and upholstered in luxurious all-black leather. This ico...
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning 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
Børge Mogensen Model #2223 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning three-seat sofa model no. 2223, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in original mustard green wool with white/beige stripes on...
Wool, Wood
Børge Mogensen Daybed Model No. 190, 1963
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning daybed model no. 190, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, solid oak frame platform with tapered legs and a vertical slatted b...
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Leather Coupé Sofa Model 2192
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in New York, NY
This semi-aniline brown leather coupé sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1960s. Structurally, the sofa has a high, cushioned back, reminiscent of a wingback ar...
Leather, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Three Seat Sofa, Model 2213 in Black Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, GB
Sofa model 2213 designed by Børge Mogensen Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark in 1963 Black leather.
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Model #2208 Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Stunning two-seat sofa model no. 2208, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1963 and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, in red cognac colored leather on mahogany legs with loose do...
Leather, Mahogany, Down
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H 29.93 in W 62.01 in D 31.89 in
Original Borge Mogensen 2212 Sofa in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960s-1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Frederecia Furniture
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Original two-seat model 2212 sofa designed by Borge Mogensen in 1965 and made by Frederecia, Denmark. In original condition with wear, marks and patina to th...
Leather
Sofa 2212 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berlin, DE
Fantastic early example of the Classic two-seat sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, model 2212. This example in wonderful ...
Leather, Wood
Børge Mogensen Settee
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Minneapolis, MN
This classic Børge Mogensen settee with oak legs is upholstered in a butternut colored chenille. Down cushions.
Chenille, Oak
Børge Mogensen Mid-20th Century Settee in Shearling
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
A Danish modern settee sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured circa 1950s. The settee has been completely reupholstered in a custom honey-toned shearling from Skandilock. This...
Sheepskin, Wood
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H 29.93 in W 86.62 in D 31.89 in
Original Borge Mogensen 2213 Sofa in Patinated Leather, Denmark, 1960s-1970s
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
Original three-seat model 2213 sofa designed by Borge Mogensen in 1965 and made by Frederecia, Denmark. In original condition with a some wear and a lovely deep patina.
Leather