Although Børge Mogensen (1914–72) conceived of his Spanish chair after a 1958 inspiring trip to Spain (hence its name), where the use of robust leather as a part of seat construction is integral to a national legacy of furniture making, the Danish designer had been by then long occupied with making practical and functional furniture that could be of use in one’s home every day.
Mogensen studied under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts and began his career as a teaching assistant to the Scandinavian design master. Not long after Mogensen participated in MoMA’s famous "International Competition for Low-Cost Furniture Design" in 1948, he opened his own design studio.
Mogensen began to collaborate with architect Andreas Graversen, who bought the manufacturer Fredericia Furniture in 1955. Graversen’s acquisition launched a long tradition of producing Mogensen’s furniture at Fredericia, and in 1958, the manufacturer introduced the Spanish chair, which is today one of Mogensen’s most recognizable designs.
The Spanish chair exemplifies Mogensen’s proclivity toward working with simple, natural materials. The wood-and-leather sling chair also references the designer’s longtime fascination with Japanese woodworking and reveals his dedication to designing for ultimate comfort.
With its sturdy, unpretentious frame of solid oak and its back and seat in supple saddle leather attached with adjustable straps, the Spanish chair is indeed one of the most comfort-conscious chairs on the planet. But it can’t help being beautiful, too: Contrast stitching on the leather and the juxtaposition of its smooth surface with the frame’s wood grain make it an unintentional statement piece. The Spanish chair is still produced by Fredericia Furniture.
Børge Mogensen Oak & Leather "Spanish" Arm Chairs Model BM3238, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Beautiful pair of vintage "BM 3238" arm chairs in oak and natural saddle leather. Designed in the 1950s by Borge Mogensen and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen made these ...
Leather, Oak
$12,400Sale Price / set|26% Off
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Six (6) Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6 original cushions, labelled This is a beautiful set of 6 mod. 3238 chairs from wa...
Leather, Oak
$16,075Sale Price / set|20% Off
Børge Mogensen Midcentury Danish Leather Oak Spanish Chair for Fredericia, 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavia midcentury modern design Spanish chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, with oak frame and leather seat and back, first rare edition wit...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Rare edition of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with amazing patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. Manufactured in 1967. T...
Leather, Oak
$9,600 / item
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair 1960's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
One of the masterpieces designed by Danish master Børge Mogensen. This is a vintage Spanish Chair Model 2226, manufactured by the existing Fredericia company. It is a globally acclai...
Leather, Oak
$5,982Sale Price|47% Off
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari chair was made in the 1960s and therefore the saddle leather has a beautiful patina, a...
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, Model 3237, Cognac
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Oak
Eight Pine Arm Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Eight pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden. The paper cord seat is original. Børge Mogensen designed his furniture with the idea that it should stand the test of time. These chairs are in a good vintage condition and have a great warm patina on the wood.Price by set...
Papercord, Pine
$13,425Sale Price / set|25% Off
Børge Mogensen Vintage Pair of Spanish Chairs Oak Leather, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Pair of vintage Spanish chairs with newly upholsterd vachetta leather- by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, Fredericia Stolefabrik, labelled, midcentury. A pair of labelled Børge Mogensen's ...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Leather & Oak, Mid-Century, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful 1950 Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark. Børge Mogensen designed the Spanish Chair in 1958 for Fredericia Furniture, and it has since become a definitive...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Furniture, Denmark 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Wien, AT
The Spanish Chairs, designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture, is a Danish design icon from 1958. It consists of a sturdy oak frame with a leather seat and backrest, comple...
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living space exhibition, in which a...
Oak
Early Børge Mogensen, 'The Spanish chair', 1958
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An early version of Børge Mogensen's iconic 'The Spanish chair' with frame of solid oak, mounted with grain leather. Designed by Borge Mogensen 1958 and executed by Fredericia Furn...
Leather, Oak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cognac Brown Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Original Cognac Brown Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and original cognac brown leather Style: Mid century, Sc...
Oak, Leather
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture and Dahlman Saddlers, Copenhagen.
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen, The Spanish Chair-Dark Brown Leather/Oiled Walnut-for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Walnut
Pair of Børge Mogensen Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik Denmark 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in WIJCKEL, NL
A pair of Borge Mogensen’s iconic Spanish Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark in original cognac leather. Pair has been lovingly cared for and is distinguished by it’s own age...
Brass
Børge Mogensen Oak Lounge Sled Chairs Model 2256
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Oak frame walnut stained, seat and backrest upholstered with cream kvadrat fabric. Designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen model 2256 for Frederica Stolefabrik Denmark. Fully restored, wi...
Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The chair was launched in 1958 as part of an innovative living...
Oak
Rare Børge Mogensen Hardwood China Cabinet Model 232
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Rare Børge Mogensen model A 232 cabinet produced by C. M. Madsen for FDB, Denmark 1950’s. This cabinet is made out of hardwood and has two doors revealing an interior with shelves an...
Maple, Teak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Cognac Brown Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1950's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Oak and Original Cognac Brown Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Oak and original cognac brown leather Style: Mid century, Sc...
Oak, Leather
Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Spanish chair in solid oak and patinated leather. Designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Furniture. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Armchair, Model 3237, Cognac
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
The Spanish dining chair is a testament to the application of honest materials. Crafted from the finest selection of oak and flawless saddle l...
Oak
The Spanish Chair in Black Leather/Smoked Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Oak
BM 2226 - 'Spanish chair' in patinated leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2226 - 'The Spanish Chair' easy chair in patinated oak and full grain leather. Marked from manufacturer Fredericia Furniture and designed by Børge Mogensen.
Leather, Oak
BM 2226 - 'Spanish chair' in patinated leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2226 - 'The Spanish Chair' easy chair in patinated oak and full grain leather. Designed by Børge Mogensen and made by Fredericia Furniture.
Leather, Oak
BM 2226 - Pair of first edition 'Spanish chairs' by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2226 - Pair of 'The Spanish Chair' easy chairs in patinated oak and full grain leather. Early version with leather work from Dahlman. Designed by Børge Mogensen and wood work made...
Leather, Oak
BÖRGE MOGENSEN, pair of Spanish armchair, model 3238 for Federicia stolefabric
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Paris, FR
Iconic armchair in exceptional conditions. The leather has a beautiful patina and the natural oak is in very condition
Leather, Oak
The Spanish Chair in Natural Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen, The Spanish Chair-Cognac Leather/Light Oiled Oak-for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Oak
The Spanish Chair in Cognac Leather/Soaped Oak by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen, The Spanish Chair-Black Leather/Oiled Walnut-for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Dubai, AE
The iconic Spanish Chair is Børge Mogensen’s masterful contribution to modern design, designed for Fredericia in 1958. Solid oak or walnut combined with the highest caliber saddle le...
Leather, Walnut
