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.
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from eleme...
Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Bookcase in Pine
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, glass, Denmark, design 1928 Modular sideboard or book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed from el...
Glass, Pine
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c.
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase Wall System for Rud. Rasmussen Denmark 1955c. Denmark, circa 1955–60 Pine with brass hardware Set of fifteen modules: ten bookcase sections and five cabi...
Brass
Pair of Mogens Koch Pine Bookcases by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992). A pair of bookcases crafted in solid pine by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, circa 1950–1960. Each cabinet bears the maker’s label on the reverse. The bookcases ...
Pine
Modular bookcase in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Cool and practical modular bookcase system by Mogens Koch, made from Oregon pine. It includes eight sections that can be combined in various ways. There are three bases for the botto...
Pine
Mogens Koch Pair of Modular Oak Bookcases, Rud Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Long Island City, NY
A pair of handsome stacking bookcases designed by Mogens Koch and produced by the Danish cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen. Koch designed several variations of these beautiful modular case...
Oak
Mogens Koch Library in Mahogany by Rud Rasmussen, 1960s Scandinavian
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch library in Mahogany. Three cabinets and nine bookcases. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s. The lot consists of : 4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28 ...
Oak
Mogens Koch Solid Oak Modular Bookcases
By Mogens Koch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mogens Koch solid oak modular bookcases with removable plinths by Rud Rasmussen. Denmark c. 1950s. One unit available. Measurements: Each unit measures 30” width, 11” depth, 30...
Oak
Set of Four Cabinets in Solid Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four cabinets in oregon pine. Designed by Mogens Koch in 1933 and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. original condition.
Pine
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
Mogens Koch Cabinets Set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark 1960
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Cabinets set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark, 1960.This set consists of three bookcases, each uniquely designed. One cabinet features two doors concealing f...
Elm
$1,501Sale Price|20% Off
Mogens Koch Teak Wall Shelf for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic Danish modern wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Mogens Koch and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this modular bookcase features a balanced...
Teak
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm by Rud Rasmussen, 1960s Scandinavian
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm. Doors with shelfes behind. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Elm
$9,798 / set
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...
Pine
Danish Pine Bookcases by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in New York, NY
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular bookcase, pine, Denmark, designed in 1928 Modular book case by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This ...
Pine
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Oregon pine Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by...
Pine
Mogens Koch Mahogany Cabinet and Bookcase for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992 Cabinet with matching bookcase and plinth, crafted in solid mahogany by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008 (maker’s label present). A beautifully proportioned and ...
Mahogany
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.
Teak
Pair of Wall Mount Display Cabinets in Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Vitrines in pine with sliding glass doors. Designed by Maa. Mogens Koch in the 1930,s. Perfect for wall mounting also. Edited by Rud Rasmussen cabinet makers in the 1960s ....
Pine
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Oregon pine, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Pine
Mogens Koch Cabinet & Bookcase in Ash Wood by Cabinetmaker Rud, Rasmussen.
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992 Mogens Koch storage system in ash wood manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, 1960-1970. In all units 7 & 3 plinths. Set of three cabinets, three bookcases + 1 bookca...
Ash
$12,470 / set
Mogens Koch Bookcase Storage System In Ash Wood
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch, 1898-1992,. Mogens Koch storage system in ash manufactured by Rud. Rasmussen, 1960's. Set of three cabinets and three bookcases in patinated solid elm on three bases. R...
Ash
$23,159 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933
By Mogens Koch
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Large Set of Bookcases in Oregon Pine, Glass by Mogens Koch, 1933 Additional Information: Material: Oregon pine, glass Style: Mid century, Scandinavi...
Pine
Mogens Koch Solid Oak Modular Bookcases
By Mogens Koch
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mogens Koch solid oak modular bookcases with removable plinths by Rud Rasmussen. Denmark c. 1950s. One unit available. Measurements: Each unit measures 30” width, 11” depth, 30...
Oak
$6,500 / set
H 61.42 in W 59.85 in D 14.18 in
Set of Four Cabinets in Solid Oregon Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four cabinets in oregon pine. Designed by Mogens Koch in 1933 and made by Rud Rasmussen cabinetmakers. original condition.
Pine
$4,500 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 10.83 in
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.
Teak
$3,563
H 91.74 in W 29.93 in D 29.93 in
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm by Rud Rasmussen, 1960s Scandinavian
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Mogens Koch cabinet in elm. Doors with shelfes behind. Executed by Rud Rasmussen. Reverse with paper labels ‘RUD. RASMUSSENS/SNEDKERIER/KØBENHAVN/DENMARK.
Elm
$1,881
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Solid Mahogany Cabinet and Plinth by Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (1898–1992) Cabinet with matching plinth crafted in solid mahogany by the renowned Danish cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Denmark, 2008 (maker’s label present). Designed b...
Mahogany
$3,000 / set
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Pair of Wall Mount Display Cabinets in Pine by Mogens Koch, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of Vitrines in pine with sliding glass doors. Designed by Maa. Mogens Koch in the 1930,s. Perfect for wall mounting also. Edited by Rud Rasmussen cabinet makers in the 1960s ....
Pine
$17,221 / set
H 93.71 in W 60.63 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Composite Book Case System in Solid Oak, Rud Rasmussen, 1950s
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Odense, DK
Early edition MK Book Case shelving system by Mogens Koch. Executed in solid oakwood by Rud Rasmussen, Copenhagen in the 1950s. The lot consists of : 4 Bookcases: H: 76 W: 76 D: 28 ...
Oak
$999
H 30 in W 30 in D 11 in
A Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Bookshelf in Teak Danish Mid Century Vintage
By Mogens Koch
Located in St.Petersburg, FL
A single cabinet or book case by Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen in teak. The case is signed and numbered and measures 30x30x11" without the base.
Teak
$8,450
H 62.01 in W 29.93 in D 14.38 in
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen Tall Cabinet or Wardrobe in Mahogany
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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...
Brass
$14,800Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 60 in W 90 in D 14.5 in
Mogens Koch Cabinets Set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark 1960
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Cabinets set of Six for Rud Rasmussens Snedkerier, Denmark, 1960.This set consists of three bookcases, each uniquely designed. One cabinet features two doors concealing f...
Elm
$1,501Sale Price|20% Off
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Mogens Koch Teak Wall Shelf for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Praha, CZ
Iconic Danish modern wall-mounted shelving unit designed by Mogens Koch and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. Crafted from solid teak, this modular bookcase features a balanced...
Teak
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Oak
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, oak, Denmark, 1950s Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is constructed...
Mahogany
Mogens Koch for Rud Radmussen Modular Library in Mahogany
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Mogens Koch for Rud Rasmussen, modular book case or library, mahogany, Denmark, design 1928 Intriguing and substantial modular library by Danish designer Mogens Koch. This piece is ...
Mahogany
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Mogens Koch Modular Bookcase System in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Beautiful shelving system designed by Mogen's Koch and produced by Rud. Rasmussen in the 1960s. Original manufacturer’s label on the reverse. Executed in solid Oregon Pine and compo...
Pine
Mogens Koch - Two Bookcases in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (Danish, 1898–1992). Bookcase system consisting of 2 cabinets and 1 base, executed in solid oak by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, ca. 1950–1960. With manufacturer’s label o...
Oak
Mogens Koch Bookcase System in Solid Oak by Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Mogens Koch (Danish, 1898–1992). Bookcase system consisting of four cabinets and two bases, executed in solid oak by Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen, ca. 1950–1960. With manufacturer’s la...
Oak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 29.93 in D 22.45 in
Rare Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers in Oregon Pine, Rud Rasmussen, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare Mogens Koch Chest of Drawers in Oregon Pine, Rud Rasmussen, 1960s Description: Rare chest of drawers designed by Mogens Koch and produced by Rud Rasmussen in the 1960s. Executed...
Pine
Sold
H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Set of Six Bookcases in Oak by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1960s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
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 ...
Oak
Sold
H 76.75 in W 120 in D 14.25 in
Mogens Koch cabinets, Set of Twelve in Mahogany for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Cabinets, set of twelve in mahogany for Rud Rasmussen, Denmark, 1960. A rare and sought-after set crafted in richly toned mahogany wood. Includes eight bookcases—four wit...
Mahogany
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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 11.03 in
Set of 4 Bookcases in Mahogany by Mogens Koch, Danish Design, Midcentury, 1950s
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of four bookcases in solid mahogany designed by Mogens Koch for Rud. Rasmussen cabinetmakers in 1933. Made in Denmark and in all original condition. Each bookcase is D 28cm, W 76...
Mahogany
Mogens Koch Bookcases, Set of Seven
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Chicago, IL
Mogens Koch Bookcases, Set of Seven for Maker, Rud. Rasmussens Snedkerier Denmark, c. 1960 lacquered elmwood Overall as shown: 60 h × 120 w × 11 d in Each unit: 30 h × 30 w × 11 d in...
Pine
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H 29.93 in W 29.93 in D 14.18 in
Mogens Koch Set of 4 Oak Bookcases for Rud Rasmussen 75th Anniversary Edition
By Rud Rasmussen, Mogens Koch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Set of 4 bookcases crafted in solid oak with accompanying bases, produced by renowned Danish cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen (with original label). Thi...
Oak
Mogens Koch Library in Oregon Pine for Rud. Rasmussen
By Mogens Koch, Rud Rasmussen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A Mogens Koch modular Library in Oregon Pine consisting of two cabinets and four book cases with plinths. Designed 1928 - 1932, executed at cabinetmaker Rud. Rasmussen, Copenhagen,...
Brass