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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P. Lauritsen & Søn Danish Teak Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern expandable dining table Model no. BM 60 in teak designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, c. 1958. This ...
Oak, Teak
Dining Room Set with Borge Mogensen Table and Eight CH24 Chairs by Hans J Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner, Carl Martin-Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Cascina, Pisa
A living room set composed of an oval-shaped oak gateleg table with metal details, designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Soner, as well as a set of eight wishbo...
Metal
$6,450 / set
H 32.88 in W 78.75 in D 63.19 in
Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Set with Table, Bench, Set of Chairs
By Rainer Daumiller
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set consisting of a dining table, bench, and pair of chairs, solid beech, Scandinavia, 1980s This expansive dining room set is a rare find, distinguished by its exceptio...
Beech
$2,450
H 28.75 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. This extendable dining table is characterized by a strong and solid construction exe...
Teak
$5,040 / set
H 28.15 in Dm 51.19 in
Dining Room Set with Table and Four Chairs by Giotto Stoppino, Italy 1970s
By Giotto Stoppino
Located in Hellouw, NL
Very nice dining room set by Giotto Stoppino from the 1970s in Italy. This set consists of a dining table and four matching dining room chairs. The table has a tubular, chrome-plated...
Metal, Chrome
$2,750
H 29.14 in W 92.52 in D 35.24 in
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in Teak
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, this dining table model 153 is ch...
Teak
Mid Century Foldable/Expandable Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
This foldable coffee table can be expanded to twice its length (from 21.6" to 43.2") and is designed by Børge Mogensen (1914-72). It is manufactured by Karl Andersson & Söner based in Huskvarna, Sweden. It was originally designed around 1964 and this example is probably made at the end of the 60's. The table is made from beach wood and has a beautiful table top veneer inlay made from Masur Birch (with a very distinct birdseye pattern) and fitted clasps in brass. Beside his collaborations with Frederica Furnitures and other Danish manufacturers, Børge Mortensen...
Birch
Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler Shaker Dining Table C18, 1950
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful shaker dining table C18, designed in 1947 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, with beech veneered top, solid beech legs and brass hardware. Table comes with a matching 18.5" ...
Beech
$4,788
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table, Fredericia, Denmark, Model 6286
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid oiled oak. Made by Fredericia, model 6286.
Oak
$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
$11,000 / set
H 28.35 in W 51.19 in D 51.19 in
1970s French Dining Room Set with Round Table and Chairs in Solid Elm
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Dining room set with round table and four matching chairs, solid elm, leather, France, 1970s This French dining set, constructed entirely from solid elm, exemplifies a 1970s blend ...
Elm
Dining Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 103 - 'Øresund' addition table in teak. Designed in 1961. Two leaves of 56 cm. Measure: L. 182 cm. Børge Mogensen / Karl Andersson & Son.
Teak
$4,500
H 28 in W 35.25 in D 55.25 in
1970s Borge Mogensen Shaker Trestle Dining Table for Haarby C.M. Madsen Denmark
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a large Shaker-style dining table, designed by Borge Mogensen for Haarby C.M. Madsen in Denmark in 1958. This example dates to the 1970s. We also have the coordinating chairs...
Steel
$2,492Sale Price|40% Off
H 28.35 in Dm 51.19 in
Borge Mogensen Teak Dining Table with Extension Leaf c1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Circular extension table of teak with one extension leaf. Manufactured by P. Lauridsen & Søn, Aalestrup. H. 71 cm. Diam. 130 cm. L. with extensions 190cm. Set of six dining cha...
Teak
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H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 17.33 in
Borge Mogensen „Asserbo“ Karl Andersson & Söner Esstisch & 6 Stühle Set 1970er
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Reutlingen, DE
Wunderschönes Esszimmer Set bestehend aus Esstisch und 6 Esszimmerstühlen von Borge Mogensen für Karl Andersson & Söner Modell „Asserbo", Schweden 1970er Jahre. Hersteller: Karl An...
Papercord, Pine
Beautiful Vintage Børge Mogensen Dining Set 1950s/60s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful vintage Børge Mogensen dining set consisting of a table mod. 162 and dining chairs mod. 155. Made in selected teak and oak. With me...
Oak, Teak
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H 27.56 in W 55.12 in D 35.44 in
Dining Set in Beech and Papercord by Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Very nice dining room set of four dining chairs and extendable dining table. Designed by Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen, Denmark 1950s. The dining room set is made of solid beech woo...
Papercord, Wood, Beech
Borge Mogensen and H. Sigh & Sons Dining Set
By H. Sigh & Søns Møbelfabrik AS, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Danish dining set consisting of four Borge Mogensen BM-1 chairs and an expanding dining table by H. Sigh & Sons. The chairs have sculpted oak frames...
Rush, Oak
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H 27.96 in W 78.75 in D 35.44 in
Mid Century Danish "Shaker" Dining Table in Solid Oak, by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Mid century Danish Shaker table in solid oak, Designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by C.M Madsen Haarby, 1960s. Iconic Danish design. The ta...
Oak
Diningroom Set by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set consisting of 'Shaker' dining table 200 cm. in solid oak with two, later made, black extension leaves and set of 8 chairs BM1 in oak and black leather....
Oak
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H 27.96 in W 38.59 in D 38.59 in
Vintage Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Table and Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Mid-Century Modern Danish oak 4-seat dining set dating from circa 1964 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik that is perfect for a compact dining area. The set features a solid oak Shaker Style square table with an offset base and 4 oak and leather chairs, all in a smoked oak finish. Mogensen created many Shaker Style tables but this is perhaps the rarest as the legs form a central square pedestal that are supported by lateral offset base supports. This creates a unique design perspective as it allows the chairs to be stored under the table in a more interesting off-centre shape. Of course in use the chairs would be used in their central position to the table and it’s part of the clever design of the table that the lateral supports to do not interfere with the central seating position. The top has an open grain varnished finish and is constructed of oak planks that vary in color and grain. This again creates an interesting visual perspective as it means the top changes in color from darker to lighter shades of oak as you move around the table. I can’t say if the Børge Mogensen BM73...
Leather, Oak
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H 28.75 in W 86.62 in D 35.44 in
Borge Mogensen Dining Set Model C18 Table with 6 Model 3236 Black Leather Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
Beautiful oak Danish design dining room table designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB Mobler starting from the late 1940s. This Shaker style table...
Leather, Oak
1950s Shaker Style Dining Set in Oak by Börje Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Swedish dining group with a table and four chairs. Designed by Börje Mogensen during the 1950s. Manufactured from oak and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner. The dining group is in t...
Oak
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H 29.53 in W 19.1 in D 16.15 in
Danish Dining Set by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia 6284 Table J39 People Chairs
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Rare Danish dining set by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s wonderful clean Shaker styled design. The set consist of five J39 chairs also referred to as ''The Peoples Chair...
Papercord, Beech, Oak
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H 27.96 in W 76.78 in D 38.59 in
Danish Dining Room Set J39 Chairs & 6286 Table by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Magnificent Danish dining room set by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabric 1950. Wonderful solid oak 6286 table and six matching J39 (The People's chair) chairs with papercord s...
Papercord, Oak