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 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
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
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
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table or Desk in solid Oak, Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Shaker table designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden, 1960s. The solid oak frame and tabletop are in very good condition with light signs of use. Lightly cleane...
Oak
Vintage P. Lauritsen & Søn Danish Teak Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
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
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table, Fredericia, Denmark, Model 6286
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid oiled oak. Made by Fredericia, model 6286.
Oak
Danish Shaker Teak Dining Table Attr. to Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A beautifully crafted Shaker dining table attributed to Børge Mogensen, this elegant piece exemplifies the simplicity, craftsmanship, and functionality that define Danish Modern desi...
Teak
Børge Mogensen 'BM0121' Dining Table in Lacquered Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0121' Dining Table in Oak & Lacquer for Carl Hansen & Son In many ways ahead of his time, Børge Mogensen’s elegant, functional approach to design would set a prece...
Oak
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
Danish Mid Century Oak Wooden Drop-Leaf Library Table by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare and iconic Danish mid century wooden drop-leaf library table in solid stained oak designed by Børge Mogensen in 1958 and produced by P. Lauritsen cabinetmakers in Denmark duri...
Oak
Vintage Danish Teak Drop Leaf Extension Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern expandable console dining table in teak and oak designed by Børge Mogensen, Denmark. This clever design is accented ...
Brass
$2,474Sale Price|40% Off
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
Børge Mogensen Dining Table Shaker Oak Midcentury
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid soap / pigmented oak. Made by Fredericia Furniture, model 6289.
Oak
Rare Børge Mogensen Library Table 6281 in Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered danish oak library tabel by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Model 6281. Rectangular library tabel with a flap on each site to expand. Manufactured in Denmar...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Dining Table / Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare dining table / desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Steel
Danish Mid-Century Shaker Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, Wood, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Queens, NY
Danish mid-century Shaker-style wooden dining table with a rectangular wooden top resting on two double T-shaped legs. (BØRGE MOGENSEN FOR FDB MØBLER)
Wood
Teak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Søberg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Teak dining table by Børge Mogensen, model 162, in a rare edition with steel legs. Elegant, light expression. Clever, decorative mechanism for folding out th...
Steel
Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table / Desk in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1953 Additional Information: Material: Teak and steel Style: Mid century, Scandinavia Produced by Søborg møbler in Denmark D...
Steel
Børge Mogensen Dining Table or Desk by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk designed in 1953 by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark.
Steel
$3,629Sale Price|44% Off
1950s Børge Mogensen Rectangular Table, beech frame, solid teak top and shoes
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
1950s Børge Mogensen Rectangular table with beech frame, solid teak top and shoes. Manufactured and stamped by C.M. Madsen. H. 72 cm. L. 125 cm. W. 80 cm.
Teak, Beech
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
Danish Mid-Century Teak Dining Table Set by Børge Mogensen, 3-Piece
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Queens, NY
Danish Mid-Century 3-piece teak dining table Set comprised of a center rectangular drop leaf table and two demilune tables that can be arra...
Wood, Teak
Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A stunning and rare Danish teak vintage drop leaf dining table by Borge Mogensen. This was made in Denmark by Soborg Mobelfabrik, it dates from the 1960’s. The design is fantastic, ...
Teak
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
Rare 1950s Danish Modern Teak & Oak Dining Table by Borge Mogensen, Model 162
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toluca Ter, CA
Beautifully restored Model 162 dining table by Borge Mogensen, made in Denmark by Soborg Møbelfabrik c. 1950s. Perhaps in response to Hans Wegner's iconic Sabre Leg dining table, Mo...
Steel
Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
Danish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak top and beech frame, fitted with drop-leaves on ...
Beech, Teak
Borge Mogensen C18 Oak Shaker Dining Table by FDB Mobler Excellent Condition
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Knebel, DK
1960s Borge Mogensen Fully Restored Shaker Dining Table in Oak by FDB Mobler The "Shaker" table C18 was designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactored by FDB Møbler. Børge Mogensens t...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Dining Table or Desk Produced by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table or desk designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg møbler in Denmark.
Steel
2023 Carl Hansen BM1160 Hunting Table by Borge Mogensen Walnut Lacquer Stainless
By Carl Hansen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a BM1160 Hunting Table. This style was originally designed by Borge Mogensen in 1950, and this particular example was produced by Carl Hansen in Denmark circa 2023. The table...
Stainless Steel
Børge Mogensen Oak and Brass Expandable Dining Table, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Göteborg, SE
This expandable dining table by Børge Mogensen showcases the essence of functional Danish modernism. Crafted in oak with elegant brass hardware, the table combines clean lines with p...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Dining Table Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare dining table designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden. Measures: Width 126-250 cm.
Brass