Børge Mogensen Furniture
Danish, 1914-1972
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.
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Creator: Børge Mogensen
Scandinavian modern oak cabinet by Børge Mogensen, Karl Andersson & Söner, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Great tall cabinet designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Karl Andersson & Söner during the 1960s.
Made in oak with two sliding doors and movable shelves.
Category
Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Iron
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair original upholstered with patinated red leather.
Legs of teak.
Model 2207, made by Fredericia furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Rare Oak and Iron 'Easy Chair' by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Very rare and early model 240-11 ‘easy chair’ designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by Andreas Graversen/Fredericia Furniture. Executed in quarter sawn oak, iron, brass and uphols...
Category
1950s Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Børge Mogensen, “Tall Boy” for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Munster, NRW
Designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik in the 1960s in Denmark, this chest of drawers is made of teak and teak veneer resting on an oak base. It opens by s...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Borge Mogensen 2256 chairs and ottoman
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Designed by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, this lounge chair and ottoman set showcases the simple yet bold aesthetic of one of the most sought after Danes. Purchased by t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Borge Mogensen Oak Sofa for Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Superb four seat solid oak sofa model 2219 from Danish designer Borge Mogensen. Made by Fredericia Stolefabrik in the 1960s, this example has fantastic original wool cushion covers i...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Oak
Børge Mogensen Sofa and Daybed 4312 in Oak and Wool by Fredericia Stolefabrik
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Very practical Sofa and Daybed Model 4312 designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark. Sturdy solid oak frame with ash slats and brass hardware. Or...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Metal
Mid-Century, green stained 'Asserbo' dining table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Mid-Century green stained 'Asserbo' dining table designed by Danish Mid-Century icon Børge Mogensen in 1961 for Carl Hansen & Søn. Mogensen was born in 1914 in Denmark. Traditionally...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Pine
Teak Tall Chest of Drawers, Model BM64 by Børge Mogensen, C. 1960- Two Available
By Børge Mogensen
Located in North Miami, FL
Desirable teak tallboy chests with inset brass handles, designed by Børge Mogensen (Model Bm-64) in 1957 and manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen, in Denmark, circa 1960. Four n...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen / cabinet / P. Lauritsen & Son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in 足立区, JP
The item is in good condition.
Category
Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak
China pair of cabinets by Børge Mogensen, 1952
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Danish wooden "China" cabinets designed in 1952 by Børge Mogensen.
Two pull out doors with elegant brass hinges .
Inside adjustable height shelves...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Vintage Cabinet / Wardrobe in Teak & Pine, Børge Mogensen & Grethe Meyer, 1956
By Børge Mogensen, Grethe Meyer
Located in Odense, DK
A classic wardrobe with upper cabinets in oregon pine with fronts in teak and leather handles, known as 'Boligens Byggeskabe', designed by Børge Mogensen & Grethe in 1956. The wardro...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak, Pine
Børge Mogensen extending dining table, c 1960, mid-century, wegner france & son
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Børge Mogensen, Denmark (designer)
Dining table, c. 1960
Manufactured by Søborg Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
Teak with brass fittings.
Two end-hung leaves that can be independently raised...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Wood
Danish Showcase in Teak by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Köln, DE
Teakholz Vitrine nach einem Entwurf von B. Mogensen für Søborg Møbelfabrik. Zwei Glastüren mit Rahmen aus Massivholz. Innen gibt es drei versetzbare Regalböden mit vorn abgeflachter ...
Category
1960s Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Model J39 Dining Chair by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler--one Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Basel, BS
Model J39 Chair in Oiled Oak & Paper Cord by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark, 1970s, Very Good vintage conditions. Original 1950s or 1960s manufactured model.
Designed by o...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Rush, Oak
Børge Mogensen J39 Vintage Dining Oak Chair Set of 2
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in The Hague, NL
The J39 chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB Mobler since 1947.
These chairs are old and the first production from FDB Mobler. The design was inspired by the Am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Børge Mogensen Drop Front Secretary Desk in Teak
By Søborg Møbler 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark
Designer: Børge Mogensen
Manufacturer: Søborg Møbler
Era: 1950s
Materials: teak
Measurements: 39.5? wide x 18? deep x 47.25? tall
Condition: In excellent orig...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen J39 Vintage Dining Oak Chair for Fdb Mobler Set of 2
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
The J39 chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by FDB Mobler since 1947.
These chairs are old and the first production from FDB Mobler. The design was inspired by the Am...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Børge Mogensen Oak Daybed "Model 190" for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
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 Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Børge Mogensen Scandinavian Midcentury Wood Chest of Drawers 1960s
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern design teak chest of drawers designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M. Madsen from 1960s, Denmark 1960s.
Please note that the item is origina...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Børge Mogensen Oak Sideboard BM57 for P. Lauritsen & Søn, Denmark, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Beautiful sideboard model BM57 designed by Børge Mogensen in 1957 for P. Lauritsen & Søn. Oak wood with two bi-fold doors and brass hinges. One key is included. The interior layout w...
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Borge Mogensen Rosewood Cabinet c1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in London, GB
Borge Mogensen - Model A 232 Cabinet
Rarely seen rosewood version of Mogensen's iconic cabinet design. The front has two doors with Chinese style decorative brass T-Bar keys. The in...
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Brass
Midcentury Danish Modern Wingback Leather Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Mid century Danish modern wing back Brown leather fireside chair in the by Børge Mogensen with beautiful patina. Chair shows wear and use. All o...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Børge Mogensen Sofa / Daybed Model 4311/4312 by Fredericia in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare sofa / daybed model 4311/4312 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Børge Mogensen Lounge Sled Chair 2254 of Oak + Cane by Fredericia Furniture 60s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Aarhus C, DK
Danish vintage Børge Mogensen sled base chair - "Slædestolen" - model no. 2254
The frame is made of solid oak with a fine patina and the adj...
Category
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wool, Oak, Cane
Midcentury "Coupe" Sofa in Leather Designed by Børge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Model 2292 sofa in patinated leather, designed by Børge Mogensen and made by Fredericia furniture. Great original condition.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Swedish Modern Solid Pine Dining by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Dining table by Danish designer Børge Mogensen of solid Pine, designed in 1961 for Swedish manufacturer Karl Andersson & Söner.
A beautiful Swedish Modern design with wonderful metal...
Category
1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Pine
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair, Model 2321, Sheepwool
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen lounge chair new upholstered with sheepwool
Legs of oak.
Model 2321, made by Fredericia Furniture.
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Oak
Borge Mogensen Chests of Drawers, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
Teak and oak chests or nightstands. Beautiful condition. Look new.
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Oak, Teak
Børge Mogensen Wingback Easy Chair Model 2204 with Stool Model 2202
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare wingback easy chair model 2204 and stool model 2202 designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik in Denmark.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Borge Mogensen Leather Sofa Model 2212 Red Brandy Cognac for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Borge Mogensen designed this leather sofa model 2212 for Fredericia Stolefabrik.
It´s a semianilne red brandy cognac leather with teak feet.
A Danish masterpiece of upholstery design...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Walnut
Børge Mogensen Model #2213 Three-Seat Leather Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2213 three-seat leather sofa designed in 1962 and produced by Fredericia. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen "Spanish" chair designed in 1958 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Mogensen was inspired by a Spanish military commander's chair.
Category
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Pair of Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chairs designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen lounge chair designed in 1956 and produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
Borge Mogensen Model #2208 Two-Seat Sofa
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Model #2208 Two-Seat Sofa Designed in 1963 and Produced By Fredericia
Category
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Pair of Børge Mogensen Two-Seat Coupé Sofas
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of Børge Mogensen two-seat coupe´ sofas, model 2192, produced by Fredericia Stolefabrik.
Category
1970s Danish Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Borge Mogensen Leather Settee
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Brown Leather Settee Produced By Fredericia Stolefabrik. Original Leather. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
Category
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Børge Mogensen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Børge Mogensen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Børge Mogensen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Børge Mogensen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 627 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 104 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Børge Mogensen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Arne Jacobsen, Arne Vodder, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Børge Mogensen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $90 and can go as high as $199,755, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,896.
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