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 for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, Denmark, design 1928
Modular highboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from different ...
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1920s Danish Art Deco Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Pine
Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in elm. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, Denmark.
Reverse 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
Materials
Elm
$10,266 / item
Mogens Koch chest of drawers in teak, cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A decorative and highly functional Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers or drawing cabinet in teak. Designed 1928 and made at cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen with manufacture's mark....
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1920s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
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Mahogany
Drawing cabinet by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Drawing cabinet in solid teak w. 6 drawers. By Mogens Kohc / Rud. Rasmussen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Teak
$12,995 / item
Mogens Koch a Set of Four Bookcases for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch four wall-mounted bookcases in walnut. 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
Materials
Walnut
Mogens Koch Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch two wall-mounted bookcases of mahogany. 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
Materials
Mahogany
$3,820 / set
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Elm for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch set of three bookcases in elm with plinths. 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
Materials
Elm
$6,769 / set
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
Materials
Ash
$8,117 / set
Mogens Koch Pair of Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Oak
$3,820 / set
Mogens Koch Three Bookcases for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Mahogany
$7,413 / set
Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in mahogani. 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
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Wardrobe of Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch Pair of Mahogany Cabinets for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of wall-mounted cabinets in mahogany. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen.
Reverse with manufacturer's paper label RUD. RASMUSSEN / SNEDKERIER / 45 NØRREBROGADE / KØBENHAVN.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Mahogany
Pair of Mogens Koch Cabinets in Oak for Rud, Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Oak
Mogens Koch Pair of Cabinets in Elm for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch pair of cabinets in elm. 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
Materials
Elm
Two Cabinets by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Ash
$6,207 / set
Mogens Koch Set of Three Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
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
Materials
Elm
Pair of Wall-Mounted Bookcases in Solid Teak by Mogensen Koch
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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
Materials
Teak
Set of Six Bookcases in Oak by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
6 bookcases in solid oak designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark and in all original condition.
Each bookcase is D 36cm / 28 CM, W 76 CM, H ...
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Oak
Wardrobe by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, 1932
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A two-door solid pine wardrobe with a dovetailed case and sliding brass hanger rod.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
Mogens Koch Bookcases in Teak for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch six bookcases in teak. 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
Materials
Teak
$14,613 / set
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
Materials
Teak
Mogens Koch Cabinet and Bookcase for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet and a bookcase in black stained oak. 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
Materials
Oak
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
Materials
Pine
$22,681 / set
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
Materials
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Cabinet for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in Oregon Pine. Executed by Rud. Rasmussen
Reverse with paper label ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DANMARK.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Case Pieces and Storage Cabinets
Materials
Pine
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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