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Vintage Midcentury "Spanish Chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of iconic oak and cognac leather “Spanish Chair” lounge chairs by Børge Mogensen. Mogensen got
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of Ten Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Søberg Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of ten teak dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, model 155, in a rare edition with steel legs
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Steel

Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Deck chair with mahogany frame and washed canvas cushion. Designed in 1968. Børge Mogensen / Søborg
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Canvas, Mahogany

Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
Deck Chair by Børge Mogensen
H 34.65 in W 24.02 in D 36.23 in
Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Wing back chair with cherry frame and new upholstery in Hallingdal 116. Designed in 1945. Børge
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
Wing Back Chair by Børge Mogensen
H 44.1 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Design Chair by Borge Mogensen, Also Called Spanisch Chair, 1960, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Oostrum-Venray, NL
Design chair by Borge Mogensen, also called Spanisch chair, 1960 Denmark. This original safari
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 2204 - The Wing back chair' in black leather and walnut legs. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Walnut

BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
BM 2204 Wingback chair by Børge Mogensen
H 41.74 in W 27.17 in D 34.65 in
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Montclair, NJ
A pair of leather chairs with stained oak legs. Sides, back and loose cushions upholstered in
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
Pair of Easy Chairs by Børge Mogensen
H 31 in W 27.5 in D 31.5 in
Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Pair of 2
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Spanish chair model 226 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. The objects are manufactured
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Pair of 2
Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, Pair of 2
H 27.17 in W 32.29 in D 24.81 in
Set of Twelve Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Chicago, IL
Made in: Denmark. Material: oak, leather, cane. Size: 19 W × 19 D × 29 H in seat height 17?½ inches.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Oak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

EARLY Vintage J39 Peoples chair by Børge Mogensen 1950
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
designed by Danish furniture maker Børge Mogensen around 1960. Characterized by their simple yet elegant
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Oak

Pair of Old Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen early 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Beautiful old pair of Børge Mogensen’s spanish chair. Designed 1958 for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 23.23 in
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
Category

Vintage 1950s Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Designed in 1958 by Børge Mogensen. Oak and original cognac leather, with the perfect patina
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak

Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
Pair of Spanish Chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
H 26.78 in W 31.89 in D 23.23 in
Model 2254 Lounge Chair by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, 1960s
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Amazing lounge chair model BM-2254 Slædestolen designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

1950s Danish Dining Chairs by Borge Mogensen in Teak and Beech
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A side chair with a solid beech frame and a seat and back of molded teak plywood. Most bear makers
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Teak, Beech

Mid Century Danish Olive Green Leather Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Detroit, MI
This vintage mid century Danish modern Model 2207 green club chair was designed by Børge Mogensen
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Beech Slatback Chairs by Børge Mogensen for FDB Møbler, Denmark 1960s
By FDB Møbler, Børge Mogensen
Located in Utrecht, NL
The designs of Borge Mogensen aimed at functionality, minimalist appearance and easy accessibility
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Bouclé, Wood, Fabric

Six Hunting Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen attr. Frederica, Denmark
By Fredericia, Hans J. Wegner, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
to Børge Mogensen and Fredericia Furniture, Denmark. All six chairs come with great patinated
Category

20th Century Danish Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Set of 6 dining chairs by Børge Mogensen, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Set of 6 "Spanish"/"Jagt spisestolen" dining chairs model 3237 designed by Borge Mogensen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Mogensen designed the model 2256 chaise longue in 1956. These lounge chairs have a magnificent
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Cane

Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
Pair of BM 2256 lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen
H 28.15 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Spanish chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, 1970's
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Amstelveen, NL
These chairs probably don't need any introduction. Already world famous by their design and
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Mid-20th Century Norwegian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Early set of "People's chairs" by Børge Mogensen, Beech & Mahogany, 1940s
By Børge Mogensen, FDB Møbler
Located in Odense, DK
Very rare first edition set of Børge Mogensen´s iconic "People's chair" made in the 1940s for the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Papercord, Beech, Mahogany

2021 Borge Mogensen Carl Hansen BM4570 Chair by Borge Mogensen in Teak & Canvas
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Listed for sale is a BM4570 Outdoor Dining Chair made with a solid teak wood frame and a canvas
Category

2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Teak, Fabric

Spanish Chair by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia in Cognac Leather and Oak
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A Very nice clean example of the classic Spanish chair by Mogensen, this is one of the earlier
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

J39 Folkchairs Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Farstrup, 1950s, Set of 6
By Farstrup, Børge Mogensen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
A set of six dining chairs Model J39 designed by one of the most important Danish designers Børge
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Beech

Rare Pair of Model 2254 Lounge Chairs by Børge Mogensen with Ottomans 1950s Wool
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
. Designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in the 1950s. The Model 2254. lounge chairs can be adjusted for a
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Wool, Oak

2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Walnut
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It was
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

2021 BM0949P Contour Lounge Chair by Borge Mogensen for Carl Hansen in Oak
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
seat. The chair was designed by Borge Mogensen and produced by Carl Hansen & Son in Denmark. It was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Four Asserbo Chairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner Sweden 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Almelo, NL
Four pine and papercord ’Asserbo’ armchairs by Børge Mogensen for AB Karl Andersson & Söner, Sweden
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Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Pine, Papercord

Set of 10 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of four Model 537 oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
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Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Brass

Set of 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia in Oak, Denmark
By Hans J. Wegner, Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
A very beautiful set of 6, 4 side chairs Mod. BM 61 and 2 armchairs Mod. BM62, designed by Børge
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20th Century Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Borge Mogensen 3242 Dining Chairs for Fredericia, Denmark
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in BAARLO, LI
A set of 4 1970s chairs by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia Denmark. Model 3242. Upholstered in
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Børge Mogensen Spanish Chair set in Naturel Leather and Oak for Fredericia
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Iconic set of Spanish chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark, 1958. Solid
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Designed Armchairs
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-century modern leather lounge chairs by Borge Mogensen. Timeless Danish design for your modern
Category

Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Designed Armchairs
Børge Mogensen Designed Armchairs
H 30 in W 28 in D 34 in
Set of 6 Oak Dining Chairs by Børge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1950s
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This set of 6 Model 537 Oresund chairs was designed by Borge Mogensen for Karl Andersson & Söner
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen mod. 3238 Dining Oak Leather Chairs Denmark, 1970
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Wonderful set of 6 dining chairs by - Børge Mogensen Mod. 3238 for Fredericia Furniture, 1970 + 6
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Vintage 1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Loungechair "Model 246" in Oak & Teakwood by Fredericia, 1957
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Odense, DK
Early and important chair by Børge Mogensen. The model 246 features rattan cane on seat and back
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Rattan, Oak, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian set of 4 chairs by Borge Mogensen model 3237 for Fredericia
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Leather, Oak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 4 Chairs
H 27.96 in W 59.06 in D 38.19 in
2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
By C.M. Madsen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Four BM1 chairs by Børge Mogensen. The chairs are made of solid oak and woven canes. The chairs are
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
2 original Børge Mogensen BM1 chairs
H 28.35 in W 19.69 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
Børge Mogensen Lounge Chair
H 29 in W 28 in D 32 in
Børge Mogensen Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
chrome wheels in the back, designed by Børge Mogensen. This unique shape with it's ergonomic seat back
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

Børge Mogensen Chairs Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of chairs designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Svensk Fur in Sweden.
Category

Vintage 1950s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Pine, Leather

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with canvas and cognac aniline tubings. Legs in
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak, Canvas

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Spanish Mid-Century Modern, a Brutalist Armchair in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Paco Muñoz, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
" by Børge Mogensen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Oak, Leather

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with indian red elegance leather. Legs in teak
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with walnut elegance leather. Legs in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Børge Mogensen wingback chair new upholstered with black elegance leather. Legs in teak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
Børge Mogensen Wingback Chair
H 42.13 in W 27.56 in D 28.35 in
Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
By Børge Mogensen
Located in PARIS, FR
Lounge chair model 2256 designed by Borge Mogensen in 1956, in oak and cane, edited by the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cane, Oak

Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
Borge Mogensen Lounge Chairs Model 2256
H 27.96 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup
By Farstrup, Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen inspired dining chair by Farstrup with a blonde wood frame and retro 60's shaped
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup
Borge Mogensen Inspired Single Chair by Farstrup
H 30.75 in W 18.325 in D 18.125 in
Spanish Modern, A Pair of Brutalist Armchairs in Oak & Cognac Leather, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen, Paco Muñoz
Located in Odense, DK
Chairs" by Børge Mogensen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Spanish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Pine

Børge Mogensen Easy Chair Produced by Cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare easy chair designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by cabinetmaker Erhard Rasmussen in
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Cherry

Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather lounge chair Produced by Fredericia Mobelfabrik.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather

BM 2254 easychair by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
). Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Mahogany

BM 2254 easychair by Børge Mogensen
BM 2254 easychair by Børge Mogensen
H 35.44 in W 25.6 in D 39.38 in
Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia.
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Borge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Borge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Børge Mogensen Model #2207 Leather Lounge Chair
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Børge Mogensen model #2207 leather lounge chair designed in 1963 and produced by Fredericia
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Pair of Chairs in Moulded Plywood Maple by Børge Mogensen, 1949
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, BE
Pair of chairs in Moulded plywood maple by Børge Mogensen, 1949. Designed in 1949. Model 9004
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20th Century Chairs

Materials

Plywood

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Ultra rare shell chair in solid beech and sculptural teak plywood designed by Borge Mogensen for
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
Borge Mogensen Shell Chair
H 28.35 in W 20.87 in D 23.63 in
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Chairs By Borge Mogensen For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal chairs by borge mogensen for your home. Frequently made of wood, oak and animal skin, every chairs by borge mogensen was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a chairs by borge mogensen, we have 327 options in-stock, while there are 11 modern editions to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the chairs by borge mogensen you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 19th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A chairs by borge mogensen, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. A well-made chairs by borge mogensen has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and FDB Møbler are consistently popular.

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