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 chairs, sofas and other 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, Mogensen’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.
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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Børge Mogensen Teak + Oak Cupboard / Credenza
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Børge Mogensen Manufacturer: Søborg Era: 1960s Materials: Teak, Oak Measurements: 39.5″ wide x 18″ deep x 34.25″ tall
Oak, Teak
$4,701
H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.33 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Sideboard with China Legs of Oak Made for FDB Møbler 1950s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak outside, the frame and legs of ...
Metal
$3,908
H 34.45 in W 59.26 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Mid Century Sideboard For Soborg Mobler Model 160
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Norwich, England
Mid century Børge Mogensen teak and beech sideboard for Soborg Mobler. Model 160, Circa 1958. The sideboard has been very well looked after and retains its original finish, which i...
Beech, Teak
Danish Mid-Century Teak Sideboard by Skovby, 1960s.
By Skovby Møbelfabrik A/S 1
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Teak Sideboard by Skovby, 1960s. Very classic and iconic type of low credenza of the Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern era. This sideboard features three sliding ...
Teak
Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Sideboard in Teak and Steel by Børge Mogensen, 1950s Additional Information: Material: Teak, steel Style: midcentury, Scandinavian Produced by Søborg Møbelfabrik in Denmark Di...
Teak
$3,695
H 31.25 in W 53.25 in D 14.25 in
Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Soner Teak Cane Front Cabinet
By Svend Aage Larsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Extraordinarily unique teak cabinet Borge Mogensen teak cabinet. The warm, golden wheat colored caning makes this Borge Mogensen cabinet particularly special. The woven cane adds a s...
Metal
$4,750
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional 1960s Danish modern teak credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian f...
Teak
$8,815
H 36.62 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen 232 Wooden Sideboard Cabinet in Oak by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
A rare Danish mid century wooden sideboard cabinet model "232" solid stained in oak with decorative brass details designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by FBD Møbler Denmark, 1960s...
Brass
Danish Vintage Sideboard by Svend Aage Larsen
By Svend Aage Larsen, Faarup Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A stunning Danish vintage sideboard by Send Aage Larsen for Faarup Mobelfabrik. This was made in Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. The quality is superb, with an amazing tambour do...
Wood
Mid-Century Teak Cabinet Model 232 by Børge Mogensen
By FDB Møbler, 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 ...
Brass
Sideboard Søborg Møbelfabrik Børge Mogensen Teak Anrichte
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Sideboard vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Soborg Mobelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Borge Mogensen, einem der bek...
Teak
Sideboard Søborg Møbelfabrik Børge Mogensen Palisander Anrichte
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Sideboard vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Soborg Mobelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Borge Mogensen, einem der bek...
Rosewood
Børge Mogensen Regal Teak Sideboard Søborg Møbelfabrik 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Bücherregal vom dänischen Qualitätshersteller Soborg Mobelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Entwurf stammt von Borge Mogensen, einem der b...
Teak
Midcentury Schrank Søborg Møbelfabrik Børge Mogensen Teak Regal
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Teak Regal von Søborg Møbelfabrik aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der Korpus, der über insgesamt vier Einlegeböden verfügt, wurde entworfen von Bør...
Metal
Original Midcentury Sideboard WK Möbel Lowboard III Teak Vintage
By WK Möbel
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes kleines Teakholz Sideboard/ Lowboard aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Das Möbel eignet sich hervorragend als TV-Board und lässt sich aufgrund seines...
Teak
Original Mid Century Sideboard WK Möbel Georg Satink Teak Hairpin
By WK Möbel, Georg Satink
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten ein wunderschönes Teak Sideboard von WK Möbel aus den 1960er Jahren zum Verkauf an. Der von Georg Satink entworfene Teakholz Korpus verfügt über zwei Glasschiebetüren und ...
Teak
