Mogens Koch Desks and Writing Tables
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
Rare "Partners Desk" by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Rare 'Partners Desk' mahogany desk with four drawers, profiled edge and brass shoes. Designed in 1938. Mogens Koch / N. C. Jensen Kjær.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Desks and Writing Tables
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Mahogany
Freestanding Desk by Mogens Koch
By Mogens Koch
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Freestanding desk in oak with shelf underneath. Mogens Koch / Rud. Rasmussen Snedkerier.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Mogens Koch Desks and Writing Tables
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Oak
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Mogens Koch desks and writing tables for sale on 1stDibs.
Mogens Koch desks and writing tables 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 desks and writing tables, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original desks and writing tables by Mogens Koch were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider desks and writing tables by Frits Henningsen, Peter Hvidt, and Feldballes Møbelfabrik. Prices for Mogens Koch desks and writing tables can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $5,265 and can go as high as $30,411, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $6,740.