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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H 28.5 in W 72 in D 35.25 in
XL Danish Mid Century modern dining table attributed to Borge Mogensen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
XL Danish modern dining table attributed to Borge Mogensen Crafted from rich, warm teak , this table exudes elegance and sophistication. This very solid table showcases a sleek, ...
Teak
$3,478
H 27.56 in W 59.06 in D 38.39 in
Mid Century 6289 Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kelkheim (Taunus), HE
Beautiful Mid Century Modern solid oak dining table model 6289 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia (Denmark). The table was completely restored by our professional carpenter an...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Dining Table model "753", 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
The Model 753 dining table, designed by renowned Danish architect Børge Mogensen, exemplifies the timeless Scandinavian design ethos. Crafted with a combination of beech, brass, and ...
Brass
Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler Shaker Dining Table C18, 1950
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Los Angeles, CA
wonderful shaker dining table C18, designed in 1947 by Borge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, with beech veneered top, solid beech legs and brass hardware. Table comes with a matching 18.5" ...
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Rare Børge Mogensen Library Table 6281 in Oak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Rarely offered danish oak library tabel by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Model 6281. Rectangular library tabel with a flap on each site to expand. Manufactured in Denmar...
Oak
$1,474
H 30.12 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in
Danish Mid-Century Compact Folding Oak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Compact Folding Oak Dining Table C5 by Børge Mogensen, 1950s. Small and practical extendable foldable table with exposed brass butterfly hinges. Clever Scandinavi...
Oak
$2,270
H 28.35 in W 90.56 in D 34.65 in
Mid Century Design Farstrup Danish Design Dining Table, 1960’s
By Farstrup
Located in Seaford, GB
Mid-Century Farstrup Danish Teak Dining Table with Extensions, 1960s 📄 Description: A sleek and versatile Mid-century Farstrup dining table exemplifies refined Danish design from t...
Teak
$5,500
H 28.35 in W 94.49 in D 35.44 in
"AT-312" Table by Hans J. Wegner for Andreas Tuck, Denmark 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in Utrecht, NL
This oak and teak “AT-312” dining table was designed by Hans Wegner in the 1950s and its title of ‘iconic’ is well deserved. Created by a designer who is credited as one of the main ...
Teak
$1,474
H 30.12 in W 32.29 in D 21.66 in
Danish Mid-Century Compact Folding Oak Dining Table by Børge Mogensen, 1950s.
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Compact Folding Oak Dining Table C5 by Børge Mogensen, 1950s. Small and practical extendable foldable table with exposed brass butterfly hinges. Clever Scandinavi...
Oak
$7,075
H 28.35 in W 70.87 in D 35.44 in
Mid-Century Modern Hans Wegner AT-327 Table, Oak, Denmark, 1962
By Hans J. Wegner, Andreas Tuck
Located in PARIS, FR
This is the original edition of this table created in 1962 by Hans Wegner and made (stamping) by Andreas Tuck. By using vertical wooden uprights to form the belt under the tabletop, ...
Oak
Schreiber Mid Century Extending Formica Dining Table Beech Legs 1960s-70s
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
A mid-century extending dining table by Schreiber — one of Britain's most recognisable post-war furniture brands, whose clean-lined, Scandinavian-influenced designs were found in hom...
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Mid-Century / Danish modern occasional table by Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik was a Danish furniture manufacturer founded in 1907. During the 1950s/60s, they gained a reputation for producing high-quality, handcrafted Mid-Century furn...
Rosewood
1960s Mid-Century modern G Plan Fresco extending dining table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in London, GB
During the 1960s, to compete with Danish imports, G-Plan leaned towards Scandinavian-style furniture design, collaborating with designers like Kofod-Larsen. The Fresco range, design...
Teak
Schreiber Mid-Century Modern vintage teak drop-leaf dining table, 1960s
Located in London, GB
Schreiber was a prominent British furniture manufacturer founded in 1957 and known for producing affordable, well-designed modern furniture for the mass market. Their furniture was a...
Formica, Teak
Arne Wahl Iversen Bureau Desk Danish Mid Century Teak 1960s MCM Scandinavian
By Arne Wahl Iversen
Located in London, GB
A gorgeous, rare and super-stylish Mid Century bureau secretaire desk by a top Danish designer in lovely vintage condition. Designed by the much-heralded Arne Wahl Iversen and made in 1960s Denmark by high-end firm Vinde Møbelfabrik, this stunning, versatile and achingly cool Model 70 desk will add quintessential Scandinavian style to any interior. Beautifully crafted from richly toned and exceptionally grained teak wood, this is an exemplary example of Scandinavian design – it marries elegant minimalism with super practicality, all expertly crafted from gorgeous natural materials into a superb space-saving desk...
Teak
1960s–1970s Schreiber Mid-Century extending dining table with 4 matching dining
By Schreiber
Located in London, GB
A Schreiber Mid-Century extending dining set, comprising a teak effect Formica dining table and four matching dining chairs upholstered in the original black leatherette. Schreiber ...
Faux Leather, Formica, Beech
