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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Borge Mogensen Cabinet Credenza with Sliding Doors Scandinavian Modern Oak Teak
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Borge Mogensen chest of drawers. Oak and Teak. Measures: 33"H x 53"W x 22"D Two sliding doors The interior on one side has three removable treys, the other side contains two shel...
Steel
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
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen BM57 Mid Century Danish Rosewood Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 54.25 wide x 19.75 deep x 35.5 inches high Great Vintage...
Rosewood
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
$1,875Sale Price|25% Off
Mid Century Modern Teak Buffet Sideboard by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern buffet sideboard cabinet in teak designed by Borge Mogensen circa 1960's. This unique piece is accented with signature sculpted handles and brass hardware providin...
Brass
$7,790Sale Price / set|35% Off
Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son Sideboard Cabinets, 1950s Denmark, Signed
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This stunning well preserved all-original pair of BM-59 sideboard cabinets by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Son are in mint condition. Sourced from the original owner, who is...
Brass
Sideboard model "Øresund" by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Danish sideboard model "Øresund" for Andersson & Söner, 1950s-60s, in teak and oak with eight drawers. Sideboard model "Øresund" designed by Børge Mogensen for Andersson & Söner and...
Oak, Teak
$9,500 / set
Pair of Cabinets by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Dallas, TX
A pair of teak cabinets designed by Børge Mogensen 1957, manufactured by cabinetmaker P. Lauritsen & Son. Measures: Large cabinet: 54.25" W Small cabinet: 27.5" W.
Teak
Børge Mogensen Öresund Mid Century Swedish Teak and Oak Cabinet Credenza
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Børge Mogensen Öresund Mid Century Swedish Teak and Oak Cabinet Credenza This credenza measures: 53 wide x 18 deep x 33.25 inches high Great Vintage Condition - Gentle Wear and Scr...
Oak, Teak
$17,952 / set
H 37.41 in W 48.43 in D 17.33 in
Pair of Consoles China Cabinet, Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod, FDB Mobler
By FDB Møbler
Located in Roma, RM
Pair of consoles China cabinet - Model, 232 by Borge Mogensen Prod. FDB Mobler. Made of oak wood with 1960s brass details. Container unit with customizable internal shelves and drawers.
Brass
$2,495
H 48.5 in W 59 in D 18 in
Mid Century Modern Danish Style Teak Credenza Bar Sideboard Buffet G Plan 1960s
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Portland, OR
A very stylish original Mid Century Modern teak credenza bar, by G Plan, 1960s. This very chic twin level credenza is made from very attractive figured grained teak, the top with cur...
Teak
$4,488
H 81.89 in W 46.86 in D 20.48 in
Børge Mogensen Oak Cabinet, Scandinavian Modern Design, Sweden, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Shelving and storage cabinet in oak by Borge Mogensen.
Wood, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Credenza with Tambour sliding doors
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Hans J. Wegner, Brande Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare and refined sideboard signed by the famous Danish designer IB Kofod-Larsen for Brandes Møbelfabrik, a Scandinavian design classic of the 1950s. Made of teak, this piece has a mi...
Birch, Teak
$1,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 24 in W 53 in D 12 in
Stunning Danish oak bookcase shelf Øresund Børge Mogensen Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Stunning Danish bookcase shelf Øresund by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner. Beautiful white oak 4 section bookcase by Børge Mogensen. Has 2 Adjustable shelves with corner wa...
Oak
$3,132
H 23.63 in W 82.29 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Teak Low Sideboard by Clausen & Søn, 1960s Denmark, Mid-century Modern
By Clausen & Søn
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
Vintage Danish low sideboard in teak by Clausen & Son iwth original sticker on the back, made in the 1960s. Clean mid-century modern design with a low, long form and balanced pro...
Teak
$4,800
H 45.67 in W 81.5 in D 18.9 in
Henning Kjærnulf for EG Møbler, Solid Oak Sideboard, Danish Modern, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf, Arne Vodder, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Odense, DK
A beautiful mid-century sideboard designed by Henry Kjærnulf for EG Kvalitetsmøbel, crafted in solid oak during the 1960s–70s. This piece exemplifies the refined Scandinavian design ...
Oak
Teak desk by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn
By Børge Mogensen, P. Lauritsen & Son 1
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
A handsome and well-crafted teak double pedestal desk designed by Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen & Søn, circa 1950s. With its warm teak surfaces and clean architectural lines, t...
Brass
Sideboard in Carved Oak with Turned Legs, Spain, 1940s
Located in Split, Splitsko-dalmatinska županija
This sideboard unfolds as a wooden reliquary of Iberian heritage, its façade a dialogue of geometry and ornament. Deeply framed panels converge in architectural precision, drawing th...
Oak
Børge Mogensen Teak Cabinet, Model BM57, P. Lauritsen & Sons
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Raleigh, NC
Børge Mogensen cabinet in teak with oak interior and brass hardware. The exterior case features teak with natural grain patterns and deeper red tones, showing the richer color varia...
Brass
$3,300
H 43 in W 71 in D 17 in
Mid Century Danish Rosewood Credenza Sideboard with drawers and Cabinet
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid Century Danish Rosewood high Credenza Sideboard with 3 storage drawers and Cabinet with Adjustable shelves. Has 4 felt lined drawers. Made circa 1960s. Very clean inside and out ...
Birch, Rosewood, Pine
$4,295 / set
H 27.69 in W 35.38 in D 17 in
Pair of Danish Modern Teak Sliding Door Cabinets by Lyby Mobler
By Kai Kristiansen, Laurits M. Larsen, Arne Vodder, Lyby Mobler
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This pair of modular teak cabinets from Lyby Mobler exemplifies the thoughtful engineering and aesthetic restraint at the heart of Danish modernism. Designed as flexible components i...
Teak
Børge Mogensen Small Cabinet in Oregon Pine
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Two cabinets, in Oregon pine, by Børge Mogensen for Ab Karl Andersson & Söner, Denmark, 1950s. A rare and small sideboards with two sliding doors. The blond colored wood beautifull...
Wood, Pine
Sideboard “232” di Børge Mogensen per FDB
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard modello “232” in rovere con ante a battente e maniglie in ottone. Disegnato da Børge Mogensen e prodotto da FDB, Danimarca, 1964. Sideboard modello “232” disegnato da Børg...
Oak
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H 33.08 in W 80.12 in D 18.12 in
Sideboard scandinavo in rovere di Børge Mogensen per Karl Andersson & Söner, ’60
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brescia, IT
Sideboard scandinavo in rovere di Børge Mogensen per Karl Andersson & Söner. Due moduli uniti con ante scorrevoli e cassetti. Marchio originale presente. Raffinato sideboard scandin...
Oak
Scandinavian vintage sideboard by Børge Mogensen for FDB
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Brescia, IT
Teak sideboard with oak base, hinged doors with original key, interior shelves and cutlery drawers. Sideboard model BM31, designed by Børge Mogensen for FDB and made by C.M. Madsen ...
Oak, Teak
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.52 in
Børge Mogensen Chest of Drawers on China Legs Made of Oak by FDB Møbler 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) chest of drawers of solid and veneered oak with soap treatment. The classic storage furniture has 8 drawers mounted with brass drawer pull...
Metal
Borge Mogensen Sideboard / Credenza Model 232 for FDB
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Oakland, CA
Teak, oak and brass Borge Mogensen for FDB Möbler of Denmark model 232 sideboard with pull out drawers and shelves. Having four shallow drawers and two pull out shelves. The sleek do...
Brass
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H 37.01 in W 48.04 in D 17.72 in
Danish Teak Chest of Drawers No. 234 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Chest of drawers : China serie Well crafted Børge Mogensen chest of drawers No. 234 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of his China series in the 1960s. Very robust design made in hi...
Beech, Oak, Teak
Oak Sideboard No. 232 by Børge Mogensen for FDB Mobler, 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Breda, Netherlands
Credenza : No. 232 Well crafted Børge Mogensen oak sideboard No. 232 manufactured by FDB Møbler as part of his China series in the 1960s. Very robust design made in high Quality. Thi...
Oak
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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 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Danish architect Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) sideboard model 232 with china legs and 2 doors, inside drawers and adjustable shelves. The cabinet is made of teak, the frame and legs o...
Metal
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H 37 in W 18 in D 48 in
1950s Model A232 Teak Cabinet by Børge Mogensen for C.M. Madsen / FDB Mobler
By Børge Mogensen, C.M. Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Model A232 Cabinet, designed by Børge Mogensen and produced by C.M. Madsen for FDB Mobler. The piece was designed in the late 1950s in Denmark. It has two front doors and t...
Teak
Oak cabinet model BM57 Børge Mogensen for P. Lauritsen and Son
By P. Lauritsen & Son 1, Børge Mogensen
Located in Portland, OR
Beautiful cabinet in Oak by Børge Mogensen. Patinated brass hinges at front; locking, folding doors open outward to reveal adjustable shelving as well as two shallow felt-lined drawe...
Brass
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...
Wood