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.
Rare 1960s Model 5370 Trolley by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Beerse, VAN
Wooden trolley in solid oak and black formica designed by Borge Mogensen for Frederica Mobelfabrik. You can see from the wheels that this is definitely a 1960s edition. In beautiful...
Formica, Oak
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Oak
Grey Industrial Trolley , 1960s
Located in Kojetice, CZ
Vintage industrial box on wheels, ( former filling cabinet ) ,was made by Obzor Košice in Slovakian part of former Czechoslovakia during the 196...
Iron
$3,172
H 15.75 in W 49.22 in D 19.89 in
Large solid oak coffee table Model: 5353 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia 1950
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Sophisticated & Timeless! This rare danish design classic model 5353 Coffee Table designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik A/S, Denmark 1950’s. Gorgeous Mid-century desi...
Oak
$9,135 / item
H 31.11 in W 13 in D 29.93 in
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
1960s Serving trolley, Johannes Andersen
By Johannes Andersen, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic serving trolley from the 1960s by Johannes Andersen for CFC Silkeborg. Solid teak frame with three shelves in teak veneer and metal castors. Quality Features: accomplis...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Teak Rolling Bar Cart with Secret Compartment
Located in New York, NY
Crafted of solid teak, with original castors in good working condition, the upper tray is removable for serving, while the fixed lower shelf is designed to hold bottles, decanters an...
Teak
$9,135 / item
H 31.11 in W 13 in D 29.93 in
Bar Trolley in Cream Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by skilled artisans, ultimately making each piece unique, designed in Paris and produced in the Philippines. The Kifu Paris bar trolley in cream...
Brass
$3,531
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 38.39 in
Mid Century 6289 Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beautiful Mid Century Modern solid oak dining table model 6289 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia (Denmark). The table was completely restored by our professional carpenter an...
Oak
Italian Bamboo Trolley Bar, 1960s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian bamboo trolley bar, 1960s. Dimensions: H= 82 cm; W= 72 cm; D= 41 cm.
Bamboo
$9,135 / item
H 31.11 in W 13 in D 29.93 in
Bar Trolley in Coal Black Shagreen with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu, Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
$2,131
H 23.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in
Rare Table Cart Model T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena, Italy, 1960s
By Azucena, Luigi Caccia Dominioni
Located in Milan, IT
Rare side table/cart model T9 by Luigi Caccia Dominioni for Azucena. Wood panels covered with original azure felt, brass frame.
Brass
$4,549
H 29.93 in W 27.56 in D 15.75 in
1960s Bar Cart, MB Italia , Tray Double Face Mahogany Attributed to Ico Parisi
By Ico Parisi
Located in Vigonza, Padua
Elegant exceptional 1960s trolley bar cart, by MB Italia, in gilt brass encapsulated with black resin, with two removable trays in golden metal and double fa...
Metal
$9,135 / item
H 31.11 in W 13 in D 29.93 in
Bar Trolley in Black Pen Shell with 3 Removable Trays by Kifu Paris
By Kifu Augousti
Located in New York, NY
The Paris based label has distinguished themselves since their launch, with their iconic use of shagreen mixed with brass and other exotic materials. All furniture is handcrafted by ...
Brass
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. With cutting board etc. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. With tray. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. With tray. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of oak. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Oak
Service Cart Model 5370 by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
A must-have piece by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture with its original lacquered metal separable top, and finely covered copper legs. Designed with precision and elegance, th...
Metal, Copper
Model Number 5370 Serving Cart in Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1981
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
Experience a touch of Danish craftsmanship with the Model Number 5370 Serving Cart, a quintessential piece by the legendary Børge Mogensen from 1981. Designed with passion and precis...
Oak
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Mahogany
Trolley by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5370 - rolling table in teak and black formica. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Metal
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Mahogany
Børge Mogensen, Tray Table or Cart
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen tray table with frame of mahogany. Plates of black laminate. Mounted on wheels. Model 5370, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Mahogany