Very Rare 1.Edition Børge Mogensen No.1 Sofa
View Similar Items
Very Rare 1.Edition Børge Mogensen No.1 Sofa
About the Item
- Creator:Børge Mogensen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 32.68 in (83 cm)Width: 81.11 in (206 cm)Depth: 33.86 in (86 cm)
- Style:Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1955
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading.
- Seller Location:Munich, DE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU100505353543
Børge Mogensen
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith to traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials.
While peers such as Hans Wegner, Finn Juhl and Arne Jacobsen designed some of the most striking and now iconic furnishings of the era, Mogensen focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable — and in the long run perhaps more useful and better loved.
Mogensen studied under and later worked for Kaare Klint, a master cabinetmaker whose chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Klint was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models. So, too, in his way was Mogensen, as two of his best-known earlier pieces attest. His 1945 Spokeback Sofa, with hinged arms that can be lowered to facilitate lounging, is a reinterpretation of the venerable Knole settee. With the oval silhouette of its plywood backrest and waterdrop-shaped cutouts, Mogenson’s Shell chair, designed in 1949, can be seen as a novel take on early 19th century Empire side chairs.
Yet Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. His cabinets deploy the same spare geometries and lushly figured woods as those of Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and his disciple Florence Knoll, the chief difference being that Mies and Knoll used chrome steel for the frames and legs of their pieces. The brawny oak frames and slung leather seats and backrests of Mogensen’s Hunting chair (1950) and Spanish chair (1958) display the same hefty construction and appreciation of natural materials seen in the work of Charlotte Perriand and Sergio Rodrigues.
As you will see from the furnishings on 1stDibs, Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. While his chairs may not be the first pieces in a décor to draw the eye, they are often the first to draw in those looking for a comfortable seat.
- Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence KnollBy Florence KnollLocated in Munich, DEDesigned in 1954. Original condition. should be re-upholstered.Category
Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric
$2,839 Sale Price36% Off - Very Early and Rare No. 578 Sofa by Florence KnollBy Florence KnollLocated in Munich, DEFrom the estate of the famous architect Viljo Revell. Hard foam. Designed in 1954. Original condition.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric
$3,276 Sale Price33% Off - Very Rare Robin Day Form Group Sofa SetBy Hille, Robin DayLocated in Munich, DEVery rare and amazing sofa set by robin day for hille. 4 Seats and one table can be combined like you want it. one 3 section base (221cm) and one 2 section base (142cm). A very rare ...Category
Vintage 1960s English Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets
MaterialsMetal
$5,241 / set - Rare No. 853 Daybed / Sofa by CassinaBy CassinaLocated in Munich, DEBack can be turned to use the complete seating area as daybed.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal
- Rare No. 33 Sofa by Florence KnollBy Florence KnollLocated in Munich, DESeldom seen 3-seat version of an iconic design by Florence Knoll.Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Benches
MaterialsVelvet
$2,620 Sale Price33% Off - rare 1. edition osvaldo borsani d70 sofaBy Osvaldo BorsaniLocated in Munich, DEan wonderful design icon by tecno. designed to sit by the fireside or to the other side without moving the sofa. also a useful bed for two persons. mechanism works smooth. for resta...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsMetal, Brass
- Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 2-SeaterBy Børge Mogensen, FredericiaLocated in Berkeley, CAMogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 2-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that can work well in any sett...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsOak
$6,834 / item - Børge Mogensen No. 1 Sofa – 3-SeaterBy Børge Mogensen, FredericiaLocated in Berkeley, CAMogensen designed the Børge Mogensen 3-seater sofa of the No.1 series in 1955. He united a sharply defined shape with a softer, more intimate character that works well as the focal p...Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsOak
$8,496 / item - Børge Mogensen No.1 sofa in blue fabricBy Børge MogensenLocated in Herlev, 84Børge Mogensen 3 seater sofa model No.1 from 2008. The sofa appears in good condition but with faded / patinated fabric on the seat cushion.Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsFabric
- Borge Mogensen 2208 SofaBy Børge Mogensen, Fredericia StolefabrikLocated in Epperstone, NottinghamshireSuperb Borge Mogensen Sofa Model 2208 for Fredericia, Denmark 1963. Fantastic example of this ultra elegant sofa, fully reconditioned and reupholstered in a stonewashed linen by Kirkby Design. A true Danish...Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsTeak
$6,102 - Børge Mogensen 2214 SofaBy Børge Mogensen, FredericiaLocated in Epperstone, NottinghamshireUltra elegant sofa model 2214 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1946. This example with beautifully patinated original black leather, oak legs and original accompanying pillows. Outstanding quality and super comfortable sofa.Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas
MaterialsLeather
$5,085 - Børge Mogensen 2292 Coupe SofaBy Børge Mogensen, FredericiaLocated in Berkeley, CADesigned in 1971, The Coupé sofa has a high enveloping back with wings, providing a calm retreat in larger spaces or a cosy setting in front of a fireplace.Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsOak
$23,214 / item