Rare and early drop leaf table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Mobelfabrik, DK 1953
About the Item
- Creator:Soborg Mobelfabrik (Cabinetmaker),Børge Mogensen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 28.35 in (72 cm)Width: 94.49 in (240 cm)Depth: 35.44 in (90 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1953
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Antwerp, BE
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU4678239588182
Børge Mogensen
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.
- ShippingRetrieving quote...Ships From: Antwerp, Belgium
- Return PolicyThis item cannot be returned.
- Sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1950s.By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge MogensenLocated in Antwerp, BERare sofa or daybed ‘Model No 4311’ designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1950s. This sofa features a frame made out of oak and remains the original upholste...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Daybeds
MaterialsBrass
- Set of two model 2256 easy chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia, Denmark 1956By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge MogensenLocated in Antwerp, BEMagnificent set of two model 2256 easy chairs by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark 1956. This sledge chair features frames made out of oak with cane seats and backs,...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs
MaterialsFabric, Cane, Oak
- Highly Collectible Early ‘T02’ Dining Table by Pierre Chapo, France 1965By Pierre ChapoLocated in Antwerp, BEAdmire this early edition ‘T02’ dining table by Pierre Chapo, designed and manufactured in his own workshop in France around 1962. This piece is fully handmade in solid elm wood and ...Category
Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsElm
- Rare mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Möbelfabrik Sweden 1960sBy Uno & Östen Kristiansson, Luxus of SwedenLocated in Antwerp, BELovely round mirror by Uno & Östen Kristiansson for Luxus Vittsjö Möbelfabrik Sweden, 1960s. This large mirror has a solid pine wooden frame with decorative integrated wooden nails. ...Category
Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Wall Mirrors
MaterialsPine
- Iconic Pk 91 Folding Stool by Poul Kjærholm for by E. Kold Christensen, DK 1961By Poul Kjærholm, E. Kold ChristensenLocated in Antwerp, BEIconic PK 91 folding stool designed by Poul Kjærholm and manufactured by E. Kold Christensen, Denmark 1961. This stool is from an early production and has a matt chromed plated steel...Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
MaterialsSteel
- Exceptional folding dining table by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1970s.By Guillerme et ChambronLocated in Antwerp, BEExceptional folding dining table by Guillerme et Chambron, France 1970s. This architectural Masterpiece features a solid oak construction, exceptional base, and folding table top tha...Category
Vintage 1970s French Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsOak
- Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak for Soborg Mobelfabrik, DenmarkBy Børge MogensenLocated in WIJCKEL, NLDanish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak top and beech frame, fitted with drop-leaves on ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsBeech, Teak
- Danish Teak Drop Leaf Extending Dining Table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg, 1950sBy Børge MogensenLocated in Southampton, GB1950s Danish teak drop leaf dining table designed by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. This practical dining table can seat 4 people when closed and up to 10 people when fully e...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsBeech, Teak
- Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Extendable Dining Table in TeakBy Børge Mogensen, Søborg MøbelfabrikLocated in Waalwijk, NLBørge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, extendable dining table, model 153, teak, Denmark, 1952. This extendable dining table is characterized by a strong and solid construction exe...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Danish Teak Vintage Drop Leaf Dining Table by Borge MogensenBy Børge MogensenLocated in London, GBA stunning and rare vintage Danish drop leaf dining table in teak. This was designed by Borge Mogensen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, it...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
MaterialsTeak
- Borge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Office or Dining Table in Teak and Steel DenmarkBy Børge MogensenLocated in WIJCKEL, NLDanish Modernism free-standing office desk or dining table, model 206 by Borge Morgensen, made of fined teak top and matte chrome-plated steel fra...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Tables
MaterialsSteel
- Børge Mogensen Drop-Leaf Dining Table in Teak and SteelBy Søborg Møbler 1, Børge MogensenLocated in Waalwijk, NLBørge Mogensen for Søborg Møbler, dining table or desk, teak, steel, Denmark, 1953. Drop leaf teak dining table by Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. Mogensen rarely used steel ...Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Drop-leaf and Pembroke Tables
MaterialsSteel