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Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

Danish, 1888-1993

Vintage Mogens Koch furniture endures as a sophisticated example of Scandinavian modernism in today’s homes. The award-winning mid-century Danish architect was known for his functional approach to furniture design and for prioritizing comfort and accessibility. While these are traits that we typically attribute to American mid-century modern design — as well as the coveted furnishings that originated in Scandinavian workshops — Koch also drew on older traditions and techniques. His chairs, tables and other items show the influence of the Shaker style and English pieces of the 18th century.

Koch was born in Copenhagen and attended the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. After graduating, he worked as an assistant to Kaare Klint, an important figure in Danish modernism who was responsible for establishing the furniture design program at Koch’s alma mater. Klint favored historical styles and inspired Koch to view furniture design as an evolutionary process built on the traditions of the past. Over the course of their partnership, in the late 1920s, Koch began creating modular bookcases. Simple yet elegant, vintage Mogens Koch bookcase systems — which were over the years crafted in comely woods such as mahogany, oak and cherrywood — are all about versatility and flexibility, intended to be configured to fit rooms of all shapes and sizes.

In 1932, Rud Rasmussen began to produce Koch bookcase designs. An early Koch seating design that the Danish manufacturer made was the MK Safari chair, an unassuming folding chair based on traditional British campaign furniture. It greatly resembles Klint’s own Safari chair, which was designed in 1933 and was also inspired by military furniture. It became one of Koch’s signature armchairs. The seat inspired a series of folding furniture pieces, including tables that could collapse for storage.

In 1938, Koch was awarded the Eckersberg Medal from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts. He took an associate professor role at the school in 1940. In 1950, he became a full professor of architecture and continued teaching until 1968. The academy also awarded him their highest honor — the C.F. Hansen Medal — in 1963. Later in life, Koch won the 1990 Danish Design Center's Classic Award and the 1992 Industrial Design Prize.

On 1stDibs, you can find vintage Mogens Koch storage pieces, coffee tables and more.

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Creator: Mogens Koch
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch wall-mounted cabinet in pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A cabinet and two bookcases in ash. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Elm wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three bookcases. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Reve...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Mogens Koch Set of Four Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch a set of four bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Rasmussen/ Snedkerier / København / Denmark.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Cabinet and Vitrine for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet with plinth and a vitrine. Removabel inlays and drawers. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases in black stained oak. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wardrobe of teak with matching plinth. Made and marked by Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers, Copenhagen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mogens Koch Set of Eight Units for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of eight units in pine. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch library in Oregon Pine. Three cabinets and six bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Cabinet and Bookcase for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet and a bookcase in stained oak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/45 NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

1970s Mogens Koch Set of three cabinets For Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in London, GB
A finely crafted set of three cabinets by celebrated Danish architect and designer Mogens Koch, made circa 1970s and produced by Rud Rasmussen Cabinetmakers, Copenhagen. Executed in ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Cherry

Mogens Koch Wall Unit of Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch wall unit of mahogany. Two bookcases with removable inlays. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Bookcases in Mahogany for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of bookcases in mahogany. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. One bookcase with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Set of Three Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in elm. One bookcase with removabel inlays. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RAS...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Elm

Mogens Koch Wall Unit in Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pine wall unit consisting of three cabinets with three matching plinths and three bookcases. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen. Reverse with paper labels ‘Rud. Ra...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Bookcases Set of Three Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Mogens Koch Two Cabinets in Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Two Cabinets in Pine. Removable drawers and inlays. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Tall Cabinet or Wardrobe in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, tall cabinet or wardrobe, mahogany, mirrored glass, brass, Denmark, design 1928 Tall cabinet or wardrobe by Danish designer Mogens Koch. The interior...
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Brass

Pair of Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets and bookcases in oak and maple. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Oak

Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers in Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Cabinets and Bookcases in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinets and bookcases in Oregon Pine. Cabinets with removable inlays. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK'.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of wall-mounted units in solid teak. Designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Cabinet In Mahogany By Mogens Koch For Rud. Rasmussen From 1970s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Classic mahogany cabinet, designed by Mogens Koch and produced by Rud. Rasmussen in the 1970s. The cabinet has two doors with internal shelves, which provides practical and flexible ...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Oregon pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by cabinetmaker Rud Rasmussen in Denmark Dimens...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Mogens Koch Bookcases Set of Three Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in teak. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/NØRREBROGADE/KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Teak

Bookcase in Light Mahogany Designed by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
The light mahogany bookcase, designed by Mogens Koch and manufactured by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s, is a remarkable piece of furniture that represents a harmonious fusion of functio...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch three bookcases in mahogany + plinths. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. The reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Mahogany

Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Pine

Two Cabinets by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two cabinets in ash by Mogens Koch. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/COPENHAGEN/DENMARK.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets

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Ash

Mogens Koch case pieces and storage cabinets for sale on 1stDibs.

Mogens Koch case pieces and storage cabinets are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Mogens Koch case pieces and storage cabinets, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original case pieces and storage cabinets by Mogens Koch were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider case pieces and storage cabinets by Rud Rasmussen, Hans J. Wegner, and Poul Cadovius.

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