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 Model #2253 Three-Seat Sofa, 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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
$6,650Sale 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
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 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
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
$4,480Sale Price|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen Model 211 Three Seats Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Manufactured in the 1950’s in Denmark. It is made of solid oak...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Two Seater Sofa for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding two seater sofa with legs of oak. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered with natural tanned ox-hide. Model 2208. Manufactured and marked by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with new cognac pure full grain aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2443, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, model 2212
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original red brown leather upholstery. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture. Matching three seater
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Sahara Vacona Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with Vacona Sahara full grain aniline leather. Legs of oak. Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa with Teak Legs and Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and green magrethe wool fabric. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Canvas
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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa in lacquered beech and new upholstered cushions of black pure full grain aniline leather. Model tremmesofa (1789), made by Fritz Hansen.
Leather, Beech
Öresund Sofa or Bench by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
The Öresund sofa or bench, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, is a rare and elegant piece that exemplifies the essential values of Scand...
Fabric, Oak
Black Leather Børge Mogensen 2208 Living Room Set, Fredericia, Denmark 1968
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dronten, NL
A vintage early living room set designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Denmark and upholstered in luxurious all-black leather. Consisting of a 3-seater Model 2208 sofa, a...
Leather, Beech
$4,693Sale Price / set|20% Off
Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen 4 Seater Oak Bench Sofa and Two Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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 Three-Seater Sofa, Model 2209, Original Upholstery c. 1970
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Andes, NY
Three-seater sofa designed by Børge Mogensen, model 2209, produced by Fredericia in Denmark. Upholstered in light linen with brown leather piping and walnut legs. Designed in 1963, r...
Leather, Linen
$4,566Sale Price / item|20% Off
Set Of 2 2. Pers Sofa Model 2212 Made In Red Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 2 two-seater sofas, model 2212, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolfabrik in the 1960s. The sofas are upholstered in red leather and have oak frames. Their simple, ...
Leather, 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
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
$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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa, Tremmesofa Model 1789, black Beech and Leather
By Fritz Hansen, Børge Mogensen
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 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
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa with Teak Legs and Cognac Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac full grain aniline leather tubings and bottle green Magrethe wool from Nevotex. Legs of teak. Model 2212, made by Frederici...
Leather, Wool, Teak
$16,680 / 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
$2,610Sale 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
3. Person Sofa Model 2442 In Brown Leather By Børge Mogensen From 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Børge Mogensen 3-seater sofa, model 2442. Brown leather with beautiful patina. Fredericia Møbelfabrik, 1960s. — Designer: Børge Mogensen — Producer: Fredericia Møbelfabrik — Model: ...
Leather
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2209, Denmark, New Upholstered
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with canvas and tan aniline leather Legs of mahogany. Model 2209, made by Fredericia furniture.
Leather, Mahogany, Canvas
Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 211 New Upholstered
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sofa, model 211 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik 1956. Early production 1950s. Made in solid oak. We cleaned the sofa to preserve its old patina and got new straps, new c...
Wool, Velvet, Oak
$3,930Sale Price|20% Off
1950s Rare Børge Mogensen 3-Seat "Shaker" Sofa by FDB Mobler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Praha, CZ
- The item was carefully refurbished - Newly upholstered pillows are not original - Labeled by Manufacturer.
Upholstery, Wood
Børge Mogensen Model 2213 Sofa with Teak Legs and Cognac Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with cognac aniline leather and canvas. Legs of teak. Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Canvas
Vintage Børge Mogensen Sofa Model 2219 for Fredericia Furniture Make in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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 Two-Seat Sofa in Aniline Leather, Danish Design
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 for Fredericia 2er Sofa Mod. 2212 Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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