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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Vintage Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2219 for Fredericia Furniture Make in Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Portland, OR
A stunning example of mid century simplicity. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 4 seat sofa model 2219. Featuring a solid oak frame with two tone cushions 4 red, 4 grey with ...
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Sofa, Oak, Fabric, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in High Point, NC
An oak and off-white fabric sofa designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, c. 1960s. Dimensions: 41” H x 80.3 x 32” D Seat Height: 16” H
Fabric, Oak
$18,444 / item
Børge Mogensen Spoke Back Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the spoke back sofa in 1945 as a daybed and chaise lounge hybrid, with a hinged side. The exposed construction was too sophisticated ...
Oak
$12,017 / item
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
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
$4,674Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen 4 Seater Oak Bench Sofa and Two Armchairs
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury 1950s oak and blue fabric lounge set featuring a 4 seater model 2219 bench sofa and two 2257 armchairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredricia Stolefabrik. Designed a...
Fabric, Oak
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
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 cognac pure full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
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 black pure full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, model 2212
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original black leather upholstery. Legs of teak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Model 201 Sofa in Original Wool for Fredericia, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Nashville, TN
Item Details: three-seater sofa in original wool Fredericia fabric Creator: Borge Mogensen Dimensions: width: 80” depth: 35” height: 31” f...
Oak, Wool
$23,214 / item
Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, original upholstery
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen original upholstered kupe sofa with black leather. Legs of black stained oak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208, Original Black Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa original upholstered with black leather upholstery. Legs of mahogany. Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture. Price per sofa, two available.
Leather, Mahogany
$14,466 / item
Mogensen 2332 Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2332 2-seater sofa with rectangular sides was designed by Børge Mogensen in 1971. The geometric design was the conclusion of Mogensen’s Minimalist exclusive upholstered furniture...
Oak
$6,248Sale Price|20% Off
Lovely leather 2209 sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely three-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. This is Model 2209 featuring its original black leather upholstery which has been beautifully been a...
Leather
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Canvas, Mahogany
$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
$17,448 / item
Mogensen 2212 Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2212 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen for his own home in 1962. With generous proportions, modest aesthetic, a choice of materials and execution secon...
Oak
$28,000 / set
Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Leather, Mahogany
$16,614 / item
Mogensen 2335 Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The 2335 sofa was designed by Børge Mogensen’s son, architect Peter Mogensen, as a completion of his father’s last furniture series. The extended width of the cushions softens the fo...
Oak
$6,834 / item
Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-Seater
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Mogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that can work well in any sett...
Oak
BM 1789 - 'Spoke-back' sofa by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 1789 - 'Spokesback' sofa in Hestedækken fabric and lacquered beech frame.
Fabric, Beech
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2323, New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac pure aniline leather. Legs of soap treated oak. Model 2323, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208,
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa kupe sofa, 2292, new upholstery
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen new upholstered kupe sofa with black elegance leather. Legs of teak. Model 2292, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Spokeback Sofa 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
This spoke-back sofa is one of the most representative pieces in the collection of the master Danish designer Boe Mogensen, and was exhibited at the Cabinetmakers' Guild exhibition i...
Leather, Beech
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model No. 1
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa, original upholstered with dark grey 180 Hallingdal wool from Kvadrat Legs of oak. Model No. 1, made by Fredericia Furniture. This is the old model ...
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with mokka elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Teak
$6,849Sale Price|25% Off
Kupe 2-Seat Sofa Model 2432 Made In Black Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1970s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
The Kupe 2-person sofa, model 2432, is a beautiful example of Danish design from the 1970s, created by the renowned designer Børge Mogensen in collaboration with Fredericia Furniture...
Leather
$17,136 / item
BM 2213 by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture. BM 2213 - Reupholstered 3-seater sofa in natural leather.
Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstery with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with black elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak. Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Model 2208
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstery with indian red elegance aniline leather. Legs of mahogany. Model 2208, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Mahogany
$2,682Sale Price|20% Off
1970s, Danish Design by Børge Mogensen, Sofa Model 2252, Oak, Furniture Wool
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Tarm, 82
70s, Danish design by Børge Mogensen, completely renovated 2-person sofa, model 2252. Brand new cushions and elastic bottom in the sofa. Quality gray furniture...
Wool, Oak
Early produced Børge Mogensen "Tremme" Sofa Model 1789
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Old „Tremme Sofa“, model 1789 by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen 1945. Børge Mogensen designed this sofa 1945 and the start of producti...
Fabric, Beech
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia 2er Sofa Mod. 2212 Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Aachen, NW
Amazing 2-seater sofa mod. BM2212, 2-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark, 1962. This edition was made around the 80s, beginning ...
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Leather Sofa Coupe 2192 for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Børge Mogensen designed this leather Sofa Coupe model 2192 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. It´s a semianilne brown leather with walnut feet. A Danish masterpiece of upholstery design a...
Leather, Walnut