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.
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen
By Børge Mogensen, Fritz Hansen
Located in Denton, TX
"Tremme" Ottoman by Børge Mogensen for Fritz Hansen. New foam and Teddy faux fur upholstery.
Canvas
Pair of Easy Chairs with Stools in Oak and Brass by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs with Stools in Oak, Brass and Newly Reupholstered in Wool Fabric by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak, brass and newly reupholstered i...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Stool for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen. An oak stool with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
Cane, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Öresund Design by Børge Mogensen Stool
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern Öresund design by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. The stool is from the 1960s and made in light oak. Good vintage condition consistent with age and use...
Bouclé, Oak
Børge Mogensen Side Tables by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of side tables / benches designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stool for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
Beech
Børge Mogensen "J27" Beech Stools for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Designed by Børge Mogensen in 1955, the “J27” stool remains a solid and practical piece. With a multitude of purposes, form and function remain at the forefront of this design. Almos...
Beech
Danish Designer, Stool, Oak, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A solid oak stool, designed and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 17.38"
Oak
$5,834 / set
H 33.47 in W 25.99 in D 38.98 in
Rare Pair of Model 2254 Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen with Ottomans 1950s Wool
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare pair of Model 2254. ''Slaedestolen'' lounge chairs with matching pair of Model 2248. ottomans. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. The Model 2254. lounge cha...
Leather, Wool, Oak
$4,485Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 29.53 in W 18.9 in D 17.72 in
Early Set of 6 'J39' Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, 1947
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Antwerpen, VAN
Fantastic set of 6 model ‘J39’ chairs designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. These examples are made of solid oak with a nice patina thanks to age and use. All chairs have their origina...
Papercord, Oak
Norwegian Pine Stool, Krogenæs Møbler, Ca 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A carved solid pine three leg stool by Krogenæs Møbler, Norway, Circa 1950s-60, with a carved tractor form seat raised on three rectangular legs joine...
Pine
Scandinavian Modern Solid Pine Stools, Sweden, 1970s
By Axel Einar Hjorth
Located in Barcelona, ES
Solid pine stools / side tables manufactured in the 1970s. In the style of Roland Wilhelmsson, Gilbert Marklund, Yngve Ekström, Axel Einar Hjorth etc. Two stools available.
Pine
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and features a handwoven seat in natural paper cord.
Oak
Mid-Century Modern Ottoman by John Stuart
By John Stuart
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Elegant vintage modern foot stool features black lacquered legs. Unique walnut cross beams connect each leg adding sturdiness and style. The sleek black vinyl top is molded for comfo...
Faux Leather, Walnut, Lacquer, Upholstery, Wood, Hardwood
$1,050Sale Price / set|30% Off
H 20 in W 25 in D 16 in
Machine-Age Brushed Steel Ottomans By Norman Bel Geddes For Simmons
By Simmons Company Furniture, Norman Bel Geddes
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of art deco, machine-age, ottomans or foot stools designed by Norman Bel Geddes for Simmons Company Furniture feature brushed steel frames ...
Steel
$3,200
H 20.08 in W 76.78 in D 33.47 in
Børge Mogensen daybed Model 190 oak, bouclé and leather, Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Scandinavian modern daybed, Model 190, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Solid oak frame with tapered legs. The frame is in very good condition with onl...
Leather, Bouclé, Oak
Pair Of Borge Jensen Danish Ottomans in Brown and White Cowhide
By Bernstorffsminde Møbelfabrik A/S
Located in New York, NY
A pair of midcentury Danish teak wood rectangular ottomans or stools with newly upholstered light whiskey and cream loose cushions designed by Borge Jensen & Sonner for Bersnstorffsm...
$5,274
H 30.32 in W 62.21 in D 31.89 in
Børge Mogensen Sofa 2212 Dark Mocha Leather by Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1970s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sofa 2 persons model 2212. It's upholstered with the original dark mocha colored leather, almost black. The legs are made of solid teak with oil treatm...
Leather, Foam, Feathers, Teak
Midcentury Modern Stool, mahogany, Denmark, 1950s
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Lovely Danish midcentury stool, made from mahogany with a wreathed paper string seat.
Mahogany
Danish Øresund stool by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Øresund stool designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s for Karl Andersson & Söner. Solid oak frame and removable reupholstered cushion. Elegant Scandinavian stool from the Øresund se...
Oak
Sold
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. The bench is made of solid oak with plaited cane. V...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
Öresund modern stool by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Scandinavian original vintage bench designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in the 1960s. A Nordic design piece with essential and refined lines. The solid oak frame fe...
Wood
Sold
H 18.12 in Dm 13.78 in
Børge Mogensen Early Production Stools Model "J27" in Beechwood, FDB, Denmark
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of three "J27" stools by Børge Mogensen from the original FDB production in the early 1950s in solid Scandinavian beechwood. Finding a set from the 1950s is very rare and the patina on these are amazing. This stool epitomises Børge Mogensen’s furniture...
Beech
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H 15.75 in W 22.84 in D 15.36 in
Öresund Modern Stool by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Original vintage Scandinavian bench/pouf designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in the 1960s. A Nordic design piece with e...
Fabric, Oak
Sold
H 16.93 in W 23.63 in D 23.63 in
Børge Mogensen Stool 2202 Cognac Colored Leather and Oak by Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen stool model 2202. It's upholstered with the original cognac colored leather. The legs are made of oak. The cushion ...
Leather, Oak
Sold
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. The bench is made of solid oak with plaited cane. V...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. The bench is made of solid oak with plaited cane. ...
Cane, Oak
Sold
H 36.62 in W 31.5 in D 25.99 in
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Bm-2254 with Stool by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model BM-2254 / Slædestolen with stool designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark. Dimensions easy chair (W x D x H): 66 x 80 x 93 cm,...
Brass
Midcentury Stool in Leather Designed by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Stool in patinated leather, designed by Børge Mogensen and made by Fredericia furniture. Great original condition.
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Model 2248 Stools for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbler 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Versatile pair of Model 2248 stools designed by brilliant Danish architect Børge Mogensen in collaboration with the workshop of Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark during the 1950s. Mo...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak
Occasional Table or Bench designed by Börge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
For Fredericia Stolefabriken, Denmark. 1950s. Oak and cane.
Cane, Oak