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Børge Mogensen Oak and Leather Lounge Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
A rare set of low lounge chairs with frames of solid oak. The seat and back with patinated brown
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, 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
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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 Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Rare Borge Mogensen 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Extremely Rare Borge Mogensen Model 2231 Chairs, Denmark, 1960s. Original leather and oak. Original
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair for Fredericia, Denmark, 1960
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
High back wingchair designed by Børge Mogensen, manufactured by Fredericia in Denmark, circa 1960
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wood

1960s Børge Mogensen Chair for FDB Møbler, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Praha, CZ
- The seat pillow has been newly upholstered - Good original condition - Height of seat 44 cm.  
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Wood

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Tage Kristensen & Co in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model 2207 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
A pair of easy chairs model 2207 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Dining Chairs ‘BM 61’, Denmark, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, dining chairs model ‘BM 61’, oak, Denmark, 1950s This naturalistic
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This lounge chair is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish master. Both
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Metal

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair , 1960s
H 26.78 in W 21.66 in D 32.29 in
Mid-century Danish Black Leather Lounge Chair in Manner of Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Scandinavian modern black leather lounge chair in manner of Borge Mogensen. Classic form in it's
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs Model Bm-2254 by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of easy chairs model BM-2254 / Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Black
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
With the Spanish chair, Mogensen expanded upon his work with solid oak and saddle leather. The
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
Borge Mogensen Spanish Chair, Cognac
H 26.38 in W 32.48 in D 23.62 in
Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
. This pair of slatback chairs is perhaps one of the best examples of these principles of the Danish
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Vintage modern leather lounge chair features a unique design with blonde wood feet in the front and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Deck chair with mahogany frame and washed canvas cushion. Designed in 1968. Børge Mogensen / Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 36.23 in
Danish Midcentury Lounge Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Lounge chair in patinated leather, model 2207 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs Model 122 / Shell Chair by Søborg Møbler in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 dining chairs model 122 / shell chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Søborg
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Pair of Borge Mogensen Style Danish Chairs by Farstrup with Black Skai Seats
By Farstrup, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Borge Mogensen style chairs by Farstrup with black skai seats. In the 1950s and 60s
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Faux Leather, Teak

Mid Century Danish Olive Green Leather Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Model 2207 green club chair was designed by Børge Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Lounge chair model 2256 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956, in oak and cane, edited by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with indian red elegance leather. Legs in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Danish Midcentury Wing Back Chair in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Lejre, DK
Wing back chair in patinated leather, model 2204 designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Set of 4 Oak Dining Chairs in the Style of Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A set of 4 oak dining chairs in the style of Børge Mogensen his J39 Shaker chair. Made in Denmark
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, 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
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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

1950s Danish Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen in Teak and Beech
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a solid beech frame and a seat and back of molded teak plywood. Most bear makers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wing back chair with cherry frame and new upholstery in Hallingdal 116. Designed in 1945. Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Børge Mogensen, Erhard Rasmussen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
Set of Six Model 3238 'Spanish' Dining Chairs Designed by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of six model 3238 ‘Spanish’ dining chairs designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Danish Borge Mogensen Style Highback Lounge Chair in Cognac Colored Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Mogens Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Skalma produced version of Børge Mogensen's famous lounge chair model 2204. Very elegant classic
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Beech

Set of 7 Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Danish Oak and Papercord Side Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in New York, NY
7 Danish mid-century side chair with an oak frame and backrest and a woven papercord seat. (BØRGE
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Chairs

Materials

Glass, Wood, Teak

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather lounge chair Produced by Fredericia Mobelfabrik.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Danish Midcentury Lounge Chairs in Patinated Leather by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of lounge chairs in patinated leather designed by MAA. Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2204 - The Wing back chair' in black leather and walnut legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Set of Six Børge Mogensen Dining Chairs in Teak & Niger Leather, 1939, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A very rare and important set of six teakwood dining chairs designed by Børge Mogensen and made by
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen “Model 2254” Lounge Chair and "2248" Footstool, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in The Hague, NL
Danish lounge chair model 2254 and matching ottoman model 2248 designed by worldwide known and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, White Lacquer
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Black Lacquer
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Smoked Oak
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
J39, designed by Børge Mogensen in 1947. This versatile masterpiece is crafted from solid wood and
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
Borge Mogensen J39 Dining Chair, Soaped Oak
H 30.31 in W 18.9 in D 16.93 in
Four Børge 'Borge' Mogensen Hunting Dining Chairs Model 3251, Denmark, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
A set of four Børge Mogensen dining chairs model no. 3251 for Fredericia Furniture, with saddle
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Model 3233 Oak Armchair by Fredericia Stolefabric, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Voorburg, NL
Solid and stylish oak armchair from the 1960s designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak, Upholstery

(7) Børge Mogensen 'Model 3245' Chairs for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Norwalk, CT
Danish design heritage. Embrace the allure of Børge Mogensen's masterpieces and let this set of chairs
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of leather chairs with stained oak legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered in
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Børge Mogensen, a Pair of "Spanish Chairs", Old Version, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Mogensen for Frederica Møbelfabrik in Denmark. Model "BM2226". The Spanish Chair was designed in 1958
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Brutalist Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather. Legs of teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with nature leather aniline leather. Legs of teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
H 28.75 in W 27.96 in D 27.56 in
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Mogensen Danish Chair For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic mogensen Danish chair available at 1stDibs. A mogensen Danish chair — often made from wood, oak and animal skin — can elevate any home. If you’re shopping for a mogensen Danish chair, we have 892 options in-stock, while there are 24 modern editions to choose from as well. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer mogensen Danish chair, there are earlier versions available from the 19th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 21st Century. A mogensen Danish chair is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern and Modern styles are sought with frequency. A well-made mogensen Danish chair has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.

How Much is a Mogensen Danish Chair?

A mogensen Danish chair can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $4,493, while the lowest priced sells for $100 and the highest can go for as much as $44,200.

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