Scandinavian Modern Furniture
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN STYLE
Scandinavian modernism is perhaps the warmest and most organic iteration of modernist design. The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life.
ORIGINS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Emerged in the 1930s
- Scandinavian design and Nordic design originated primarily in Denmark, Sweden, Finland, Iceland and Norway
- Introduced in the United States in mid-20th century
- Informed by the Bauhaus; influenced American mid-century modernism
CHARACTERISTICS OF SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGN
- Bold, clean lines and simple, sturdy symmetries
- Use of natural materials — native woods such as pine, ash and beech
- Open, airy spaces
- Promotion of functionality
- Emphasis on craftsmanship; rooted in cabinetry profession and traditional construction techniques
- Minimal ornamentation (little to no embellishment)
- A neutral or light color palette owing to prominence of light woods
SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNERS TO KNOW
- Alvar Aalto
- Hans Wegner
- Kaare Klint
- Arne Jacobsen
- Greta Magnusson Grossman
- Finn Juhl
- Arne Vodder
- Verner Panton
ICONIC SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE DESIGNS
VINTAGE SCANDINAVIAN MODERN FURNITURE ON 1STDIBS
The gentle, organic contours that are typical of Scandinavian design appear in the furnishings and decor created by Danish, Finnish and Swedish designers not as a stylistic gesture, but rather as a practical, ergonomic — and, as importantly, elegant — response to the human form.
Each nation produced exceptional talents in all areas of the applied arts, yet each had its forté. Sweden was home to Greta Magnusson Grossman and Bruno Mathsson — creators of the classic Grasshopper lighting series and Berlin daybed, respectively — but the country excelled most notably at ceramics. In the 1920s at the great Gustavsberg porcelain manufactory, Wilhelm Kåge introduced pieces in the Scandinavian style based on influences from folklore to Cubism; his skills were passed on to his versatile and inspired pupils Berndt Friberg and Stig Lindberg.
Likewise, Finland produced a truly ingenious Scandinavian modern furniture designer in the architect Alvar Aalto, a master at melding function and artistic form in works like the Paimio chair, created in collaboration with his first wife, Aino. Yet Finnish glassware was pre-eminent, crafted in expressive, sculptural designs by Tapio Wirkkala and Timo Sarpaneva.
The Danes excelled at chairs. Hans Wegner and Arne Jacobsen were exemplars of the country’s facility with wood, particularly teak.
Wegner created such iconic pieces as the Round chair and the Wishbone chair; Jacobsen — while the revolutionary architect and furniture innovator produced the best-selling plywood Ant chair — designed two classic upholstered pieces of the 1950s: the Swan chair and Egg chair. The list of great Danes could go on and on, including Finn Juhl, a stylistic maverick and maker of the bold Chieftain chair; Poul Kjaerholm, with his lean metal-and-rattan aesthetic; and Verner Panton, who introduced a vibrant Pop note into international design.
Today, decades after their heyday, the prolific, ever-evolving Scandinavian modernists continue to amaze and delight, and interior designers all over the world use their pieces to bring warmth to any given space.
On 1stDibs, you will note both instantly recognizable vintage Scandinavian modern chairs, sofas, rugs and tables — those that have earned iconic status over time — and many new discoveries.
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Style: Scandinavian Modern
Creator: Børge Mogensen
Creator: Fog and Morup
Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Impressively large Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
An absolute classic and an enrichment for every home.
A warm a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Oak Bookcase, Denmark 1960s
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design oak bookcase designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1950s and produced by FDB Møbler from 1960s, variable height position of shelves, circa 1960s.
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Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Oak Cabinet by Borge Mogensen, Sweden 1950s
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Category
1950s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wood, Oak
$4,273 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Danish Modern Large Wall Shelving System in Oak & Teakwood, 1956
Located in Odense, DK
Important large wall shelving system in oak and teakwood designed by Børge Mogensen in 1956. This rare and early edition was made at cabinetmaker ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Danish Modern Teak Executive Writing Desk by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobler
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern Executive desk designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobler in aged teak, circa 1950's. This unique piece offers plenty of storage space including five dovetailed ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier examples with the double rear stretchers. The Oak and leather are both in very good con...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen Coffee Table, Solid soap treated Oak, Model 262, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table in solid soap treated oak.
Model 262, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with black elegance aniline leather.
Legs of mahogany.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
China Series Cabinet by Børge Mogensen 1960s
Located in Handewitt, DE
Sideboard / cabinet, model no.232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler Denmark. Brass handles. He designed his China Series in 1960s. Made in teak and base in oak. Produced 1960s.
Note....
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original leather upholstery.
Legs of oak.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Day or Single Beds in Teak
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, daybed/single beds, teak, Denmark, 1960s.
Elegant en simplistic design by Børge Mogensen. Suitable to utilize as a day bed or a single bed. Th...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Midcentury Chest of Drawers in Oak Designed by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Located in Lejre, DK
Chest of drawers in oak, designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s. Great original condition.
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Armchair in oak and leather by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1950s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare armchair designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1950s.
Made in oak and leather with a beautiful patina.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the retailer FDB, where Mogensen was head of design. The chairs are made from beech and ...
Category
1940s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Beech, Mahogany
Danish Modern Three-Drawer Teak Dresser or Chest by Borge Mogensen
Located in San Diego, CA
Absolutely gorgeous Danish modern three-drawer teak dresser / chest by Borge Mogensen, circa 1960s. The piece has been professionally refinished and looks fantastic! It is of superb ...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$2,000 Sale Price
20% Off
Danish Modern Borge Morgensen Shaker series Model 5267 Oak Coffee table
Located in Uccle, BE
Shaker table model 5267 for Danish Furniture makers in Fredericia, Denmark.
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...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Oak and Cane for Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark in the 50s.Solid oak frame with hand-woven cane all in ...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
$4,320 Sale Price
49% Off
Oak Shelving System by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
stunning shelving system of the '0resund' series by Børge Mogensen, made in oak , consisting of 10 modules including 3 tall single pieces with plinths, 2 double width pieces with pli...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Copper Pendant Lamp by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Very beautiful and impressive pendant lamp from the 1960s.
Contemporary design and a highlight for every room.
A cozy light is created.
Manufacturer: Fog and Morup
Design: Jo Hammer...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Børge Mogensen Shaker Dining Table, Fredericia, Denmark, Model 6286
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen shaker dining table in solid oiled oak.
Made by Fredericia, model 6286.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Teak 'Partner's' Desk for AB Karl Andersson, 1960
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Wonderful Børge Mogensen teak "partner's" desk from the second half of the 20th century, a two part desk that can be used as console tables, label marked, partially worn, marks, stai...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Modern Desk / Dining Table by Børge Mogensen in Teakwood & Brass, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Danish Modern Desk or Dining Table by Børge Mogensen. Designed in 1952 for Søborg Møbelfabrik "Model 152" nicknamed "Hunting Table" as it was made as part of a series of furniture fo...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
Borge Mogensen Desk & Chair Oak Soborg Mobler Denmark 1954 Writing Table
Located in Basel, BS
Børge Mogensen desk, model 132 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The writing desk was first published in the 1954 Søborg catalogue, the here offered model w...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Set of Børge Mogensen "BM61" Dining Chairs by P. Lauritsen & Søn, 1950s
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning set of 6 dining chairs in oak and rattan cane designed by Danish designer Børge Mogensen and manufactured at P. Lauritsen & Søn. This set is from the very early production o...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Cane, Oak
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish wooden mid century "232" cabinet sideboard in oak with brass details by Børge Mogensen produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition acquired from the...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, Model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa new upholstered with walnut elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather
Børge Mogensen 2254 Oak Sled Lounge Chair in Cane, 1956, Denmark
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 model number 2254 for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Cubical frames made of solid oak with finger joints and cane. This high back model 2254 a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Wool, Cane, Oak
“Öresund” Oak Sideboard by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 'Öresund' cabinet in oak with brass detailing, Denmark, 1960s
A neat and uncomplicated sideboard designed by the Danish master Børge Mogen...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2207
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with Indian red elegance aniline leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Model 3242 Oak Side or Armchair for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful armchair designed by Børge Mogensen in the 1960s and manufactured by Fredericia. Typical of Mogensen's timeless elegance with minimalistic sharp yet refined lines. Made in ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Linen, Oak
1960s Teak Book Case System Børge Mogensen FDB Mobler Danish Mid-Century Modern
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Eight foot wide, set of four modular teak bookcases, two with plinth bases, and two without. All shelves are adjustable, four adjustable shelves per unit. Some ink stamp marked on b...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$7,125 Sale Price
25% Off
Secretary, desk, Danish in Teak by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik 1960.
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb large Scandinavian secretary. 4 large drawers on the lower part. A lockable shelf folds out to provide a large work space. Inside 2 drawers, 2 horizontal compartments and 3 ve...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$3,361 Sale Price
20% Off
Early Børge Mogensen, 'The Spanish chair', 1958
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
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Oak China Cabinet c1950s
Located in London, England
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet
A stunning oak version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The interior...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Scandinavian Modern Table Lamp Lento by Jo Hammerborg for Fog and Morup
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic scandinavian modern Spot Desk Lamp Model Lento has been designed by Jo Hammerborg and manufactured by Fog and Morup in the early 1960s in Denmark.
It features a grey lacq...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal, Aluminum
$828 Sale Price
25% Off
Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair for Fredericia Furniture
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 Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Large Semi Pendant Lamp by Bonderup and Thorup for Fog and Morup
Located in München, DE
Impressively large Danish pendant lamp from the 1960s.
The design and appearance of the lamp is particularly beautiful.
An absolute classic and an enrichment for every home.
A warm a...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Metal
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather Model 2213 by Børge Mogensen, 1963
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sofa in Teak and Original Leather by Børge Mogensen, 1963
Additional Information:
Material: Teak and original leather
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Sofa model 2213
Produced by Fr...
Category
20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak, Leather
Teak Desk Model "Øresund" by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
Located in Karis, Nyland
A rare teak desk or occassional side table ”Øresund” by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden, 1960s.
Original makers label to the unde...
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Teak
$1,920 Sale Price
20% Off
Børge Mogensen Armchair, Fredericia Furniture, oak and leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen armchair made in partly solid oak.
New upholstered with black aniline leather.
Made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Chunky sideboard by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Sideboard designed by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak with sliding doors in teak. Beautiful legs in oak and iron.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Iron
c. 1956 Rare Handcrafted Brazilian Rosewood Bar Cabinet by Borge Mogensen
Located in Oakland, CA
Exquisite Scandinavian rosewood bar cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and handcrafted by master cabinetmakers P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark c 1956. This rare, handcrafted cabinet show...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Glass, Mirror, Rosewood
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Pair of Armchairs in Oak and Leather
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, pair of armchairs model 3237, oak, leather, Denmark, 1964
This pair of armchairs reminds of the classical foldable 'director-chairs', yet ...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Model 2213 Leather sofa by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
Located in København K, DK
Excellent 3 seat sofa in original leather and cushions by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Furniture, Denmark.
Model 2213.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Set of 12 Midcentury Side Chairs in Oak and Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
A set of 12 Scandinavian side chairs in solid oak with paper cord seats. Designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB, Denmark. Original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
1950s Borge Mogensen Set of Two Shell Chairs in Oak and Teak
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of two shell chairs designed in 1950 for Søborg Møbelfabrik.
The shell chair distinguishes itself by the use of a plywood molding technique. The cha...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Midcentury chest of drawers by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner in Sweden during the 1960s.
Made in oak and teak. Frame and legs in oak with beautiful teak-drawe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Three-Seat Sofa, model 2213
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen three-seat sofa with original patinated tan leather upholstery.
Legs of teak.
Model 2213, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen 'China' Cabinet (Model 232) in teak and brass, FDB Møbler Denmark
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Wonderful 'China' cabinet (Model 232) designed by Børge Mogensen in 1951 and produced by cabinetmaker C.M. Madsens for FDB Møbler, Denmark. Teak veneer body with an interior in beech...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
$3,680 Sale Price
20% Off
Midcentury Vitrine in Oak by Børge Mogensen, Made in Sweden
Located in Lejre, DK
Rare low vitrine in oak with adjustable shelves. Designed by Danish architect Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson cabinetmakers. Made in Sweden in the 1960s....
Category
1960s Swedish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Sofa
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen two-seat sofa with original leather upholstery.
Legs of oak.
Model 2212, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Leather
Seven Drawer Dresser by Borge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A tall seven (7) drawer dresser / chest of drawers designed by Borge Mogensen. Dresser is constructed of solid teak wood with integrated wood handles on an oak base with tapered dowel legs. Made in Denmark by Neils Vodder...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
$8,500 / item
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
Located in Madrid, ES
Børge Mogensen sideboard of teak with two doors in the front. Inside with shelves and pull-out trays. Please note that the feet are not original and are made of oak. Brass keys that ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Brass
Danish Windsor 2350 Armchair in Oak Wood by Børge Mogensen by Fredericia, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Rare Danish mid century wooden windsor armchair model "3250" in oak by Børge Mogensen produced by Fredericia Furniture in Denmark, 1960s. In good original condition.
Dimensions: H:...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Midcentury Spanish Chair in Patinated Leather and Oak by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
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
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Pair of "Slædestolen" Børge Mogensen Easy Chairs 2256, 1960s
Located in Stockholm, SE
Model 2256 produced by Frederica Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1960s.
Designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia. This rare version comes with a caned seat.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak, Cane
Solid oak dining table model 6288 by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia, Denmark 1960s
Located in Hägersten, SE
Dining table model 6288 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced in Denmark by Fredericia Stolefabrik during the late 1950s-1960s. Made from solid oak. Very good vintage condition with l...
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen Folding Table
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen coffee table or folding table.
Made in beech.
Model 4500, made by Fritz Hansen.
Designed for Børge Mogensens Tremmesofa.
Measures: Width 60/120.
Category
1960s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Beech
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
Located in Utrecht, NL
Børge Mogensen designed for function more than sculptural effect. Daybed Model 190 was designed in 1954 for Fredericia Furniture and shows Mogensen’s strong design ideals putting functionality and longevity first.
Among the great mid-20th century Danish furniture designers, Børge Mogensen distinguished himself with his faith in traditional values of craftsmanship and honesty of materials. He focused on making pieces that were simple, durable and comfortable, while his chief tenets were quality of construction and simplicity of line. Even though he was a classicist, who believed that furniture forms should evolve from those of historical models, Mogensen shared the aesthetical sensibilities of his most forward-looking colleagues. This daybed has a simple look with understated elegance executed from high-quality materials. The solid oak construction stands on four round, tapered legs and has a lamella top with an upholstered mattress on it. Since the aesthetic is dominated by straight lines, the mattress has button tufting to bring depth into the appearance and accentuate the light coloured fabric. Paired with the blonde oak, the result is elegant and timeless, an aesthetic that can easily complement any style.
Danish furniture maker Fredericia Stolefabrik was founded in 1911 by N. P. Ravnsø in an industrial port town of the same name. From the start, Ravnsø built Fredericia's reputation on quality and hired only the most skilled craftsmen he could find. In 1955, the Ravnsø family sold Fredericia to Andreas Graversen, whose first order of business would be to hire Børge Mogensen as head of design.
Condition:
In good vintage condition. Wear consistent with age and use. The mattress has been reupholstered recently in a premium fabric. Each of our items can be re-upholstered by our in-house atelier in a fabric of choice. Please reach out for more information.
Dimensions:
76.37 in W x 32.87 in D x 10.82 in H (excl. mattress)
194 cm W x 83.5 cm D x 27.5 cm H (excl. mattress)
About the designer:
Børge Mogensen is without a doubt one of the most famous Danish designers. Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Mogensen was trained as a cabinetmaker and studied at the Danish School of Arts and Crafts in Copenhagen from 1936 to 1938, and architecture at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts’ School of Architecture between 1938 and 1942.
At the beginning of his career, he became head of F.D.B. Mobler’s furniture design studio. In 1950, he started his own design studio, collaborating with manufacturers Soborg, the Swedish company Karl Andersson and the famous manufacturer Fredericia from 1955. The collaboration with the latter resulted in many of Mogensen’s most famous furniture pieces, including the “Spanish Chair” and the “Ambassador Sofa...
Category
1950s Danish Vintage Scandinavian Modern Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Find a broad range of unique Scandinavian Modern furniture for sale on 1stDibs. Many of these items were first offered in the 21st Century and Contemporary, but contemporary artisans have continued to produce works inspired by this style. If you’re looking to add vintage furniture created in this style to your space, the works available on 1stDibs include seating, lighting, decorative objects and other home furnishings, frequently crafted with wood, metal and other materials. If you’re shopping for used Scandinavian Modern furniture made in a specific country, there are Europe, Scandinavia, and Denmark pieces for sale on 1stDibs. While there are many designers and brands associated with original furniture, popular names associated with this style include Hans J. Wegner, Hans-Agne Jakobsson, Rörstrand, and Rug & Kilim. It’s true that these talented designers have at times inspired knockoffs, but our experienced specialists have partnered with only top vetted sellers to offer authentic pieces that come with a buyer protection guarantee. Prices for furniture differ depending upon multiple factors, including designer, materials, construction methods, condition and provenance. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at $12 and tops out at $350,000 while the average work can sell for $2,339.
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