Iconic Designs
Spanish ChairBy Børge Mogensen
About the Design
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. He 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.
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BM 3237 - Set of 6 ‘Hunting Chairs’ in oak by Børge Mogenesn
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 3237 - Set of 6 ‘Hunting Chairs’ in oak and patinated full-grain leather. By Børge Mogensen, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early Børge Mogensen, 'The Spanish chair', 1958
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen Spanish chair in oak and natural tanned leather. Executed by Fredericia Furniture and Dahlman Saddlers, Copenhagen.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Pair of 2
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Spanish chair model 226 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. The objects are manufactured of solid oakwood covered with genuine saddle leather remaining in its beautifully p...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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.
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia Denmark, 1958
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair by Fredericia, Denmark.
Lounge chair exhibits a nice patina appropriate with its age throughout. Most wear is focused on the seat and armrest...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen "The Spanish Chair" in Cognac Leather for Fredericia, 2010s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Coronado, CA
Borge Mogensen originally designed "The Spanish Chair" in 1958. This contemporary example, manufactured by Fredericia is constructed of solid figured oak and thick, cognac saddle lea...
Category
2010s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Odense, DK
Great vintage example of Danish architect Børge Mogensens iconic "Spanish chair" with beautiful patina. Seat and back in patinated saddle leather and frame in solid oak. This origina...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen "Spanish chair" model2226
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya City, JP
Mogens Koch, also known as "the friend of the common people," aimed to create high-quality furniture that could be purchased at an affordable price for ordinary households by making ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen, The Spanish Chair-Black Leather/Oiled Walnut-for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Børge Mogensen, The Spanish Chair-Dark Brown Leather/Oiled Walnut-for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Borge Mogensen Spanish Dining Chair, 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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Set of 4 Perfect Patina Borge Mogensen "Spanish" Dining Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
Set of 4 "Spanish" dining chairs, model 3237, designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s. Oak with naturally patinated leather seat and back. ...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, 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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
Materials
Papercord, Pine
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...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 6 Borge Mogensen Spanish/hunting chairs for Frederica Stolefabrik Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Boom, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 6 Safari dining chairs model 3237 and 3228 designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
A set like t...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
Canvas, Wood
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...
Category
2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The SPANISH CHAIR designed by Danish master Børje Mogensen. It is one of the famous masterpieces he manufactured after being inspired during a trip to Spain. Though it is produced by...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen "Spanish Chair" in Oak and Saddle Leather, Danish Modern, 1950s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Early 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 the 19...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of armchairs ‘The Spanish Chair’ model 2226 designed by Börge Mogensen Oak
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of armchairs ‘The Spanish Chair’ model 2226 designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Denmark, 1958.
Oak and cognac leather.
The robust construction, simple lines, ...
Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 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...
Category
Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs
Materials
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
Vintage Midcentury "Spanish Chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of iconic oak and cognac leather “Spanish Chair” lounge chairs by Børge Mogensen. Mogensen got his inspiration for this design from a trip to Spain in 1958, where he came across a type of traditional chair...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs
Materials
Oak
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Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Average Price
$10,028
Number Available
30
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
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Wood, Oak, Animal Skin, Leather
Styles
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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 assis...
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Average Price
$5,715
Number Available
13
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Materials
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