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Mogensen Bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Brussels, BE
Mogensen bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Benches

Materials

Wood

Mogensen Bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956
Mogensen Bench by Borge Mogensen, Denmark, 1956
H 30.32 in W 67.33 in D 17.72 in
Børge Mogensen Bench or Coffee Table Model 5275 in Oak and Cane for Fredericia
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Elegant and rare large model bench / coffee tables (Model 5275) designed by Børge Mogensen for
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench / Coffee Table by Fredericia, Denmark, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Large bench / coffee table model 272 designed by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stølefabrik, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Tables

Materials

Pine

Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
Børge Mogensen 3171 Bench
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 19.09 in
Børge Mogensen “Asserbo” Bench in Solid Oregon Pine
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A solid Oregon pine bench by Børge Mogensen. Loose back for wall hanging. Made by Karl Andersson
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Børge Mogensen Aserbo Pine Bench for Karl Andersson
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Winnipeg, CA
Børge Mogensen's Asserbo dining bench in solid oregon pine for Karl Andersson. Despite the soft
Category

Vintage 1960s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in London, England
Model 3171 bench designed by master-designer Borge Mogensen with frame made from solid oak. The
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
Borge Mogensen 1950s Oak and Leather Bench
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Danish Bench by Børge Mogensen Mod. Asserbo for Karl Andersson & Söner, 1970ies
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Berlin, DE
of Mogensen’s timeless aesthetic. Crafted from solid, dark-stained pine wood, the bench exudes a
Category

Late 20th Century Danish Benches

Materials

Pine

Mogensen Style Large Dutch Armless Oak Slat Back Bench with Black Skai Cushions
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large armless oak slat bench with original black skai cushion, reminiscent of the J103 Sofa by
Category

Vintage 1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Faux Leather, Oak

Vintage Modernist Rattan Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark, 1960s
By Frederecia Furniture, Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Beautiful oak and rattan bench by Børge Mogensen. Great materials, low design that works both as a
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

BM 5272 - Large bench in solid oak by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5272 - Large rare bench/table in solid oak and original wicker. Designed by Børge Mogensen.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wicker, Oak

Scandinavian modern pine bench by Børge Mogensen, Sweden, 1960s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Eskilstuna, SE
Rare bench designed by Børge Mogensen during the 1960s. In 1961 Mogensen designed pine furniture
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Mid-20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Børge Mogensen early 'ASSERBO' pine bench by Karl Andersson & Söner
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Skokie, IL
Børge Mogensen vintage 'ASSERBO' pine and brass bench in very good condition. Produced by Karl
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Brass

Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0699 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BM0700 Asserbo' Bench in Oiled Eucalyptus for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Wood

Pair of Benches by Børge Mogensen.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Two benches in solid, lacquered pitch pine. Maker Karl Andersson & Sons.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Pair of Benches by Børge Mogensen.
Pair of Benches by Børge Mogensen.
H 17.33 in W 66.93 in D 19.69 in
Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
By Borge Hansen
Located in Milano, Lombardia
Denmark, 1950s Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture Oak wood, rattan
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Rattan, Oak

Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
Benches Mod. 5272 by Borge Mogensen
H 13.98 in W 45.67 in D 19.69 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Smoked Oak, Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench Smoked Oak, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Black Lacquer, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, White Oil, Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, White Oil, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, White Oil, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Soaped Oak, Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Soaped Oak - Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench, Oiled Oak, Leather
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Oiled Oak - Fabric
H 30.31 in W 67.52 in D 10.09 in
Borge Mogensen 3171 Bench - Black Lacquer - Leather
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Børge Mogensen designed this solid wood dining bench in 1956. With its robust simplicity the bench
Category

21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Chairs

Materials

Oak

Occasional Table/ Bench Model 5274, Designed by Börge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen, Denmark 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5274, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Occasional Table/ Bench Model 5273, Designed by Börge Mogensen, Oak, Cane, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Occasional table/ Bench model 5273, designed by Börge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

Materials

Oak, Cane

Danish Midcentury Børge Mogensen 4 Seater Oak Bench Sofa and Two Armchairs
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
A Danish midcentury 1950s oak and blue fabric lounge set featuring a 4 seater model 2219 bench sofa
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Living Room Sets

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Børge Mogensen, Carl Hansen & Søn
Located in Glendale, CA
Borge Mogensen 'BMO488L' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

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Wood, Oak, Wicker, Cane

Børge Mogensen 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Børge Mogensen
Located in Glendale, CA
Børge Mogensen 'BMO488s' Table Bench in Oak, Oil & Wicker for Carl Hansen & Son The story of
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Mid-Century Modern Coffee and Cockt...

Materials

Wicker, Cane, Wood, Oak

Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Shaker bench, model FF3171 in oak and original leather. Designed by Børge Mogensen and manufactured
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Vintage 1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Leather

Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark
Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen, Denmark
H 30.32 in W 66.93 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Teak Sofa Bench Model BM 2219 for Fredericia
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Salt Lake City, UT
Stunning four-seat teak sofa by Børge Mogensen.
Category

Vintage 1950s Sofas

Materials

Teak

Danish Table Bench in Oak and Cane by Børge Mogensen
By Erhard Rasmussen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
An early table bench in oak with original caning in excellent condition. Designed by Børge Mogensen
Category

20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench Model 3171 for Fredericia Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Børge Mogensen bench model 3171, designed in 1956 for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Vintage original
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Upholstery, Oak

Borge Mogensen Bench
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Wonderful and rare original low bench in solid oak and French cane designed by Borge Mogensen for
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Borge Mogensen Bench
Borge Mogensen Bench
H 13.78 in W 54.34 in D 18.12 in
Pair of Borge Mogensen Benches
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
An early pair of oak benches designed by Danish master Borge Mogensen. A simple yet sophisticated
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Pair of Borge Mogensen Benches
Pair of Borge Mogensen Benches
H 30 in W 67 in D 19 in
Børge Mogensen Bench for Fredericia Furniture
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen. An oak bench with top of woven cane. Manufactured by Fredericia Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench for Fredericia Furniture
Børge Mogensen Bench for Fredericia Furniture
H 13.59 in W 54.34 in L 13.59 in
Mogensen Bench for Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Dallas, TX
Hand crafted oak bench designed by Borge Mogensen in 1959. An understated masterpiece of creativity
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Vintage 1960s Danish Benches

Børge Mogensen Bench by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bench in oak and cane designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark.
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench 2218 for Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Bench model 2218 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Stolefabrik. Wooden oak frame with loose cushions
Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Børge Mogensen, Bench Model 3171 for Fredericia Møbelfabrik, Denmark, circa 1960
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Munster, NRW
Bench model 3171, designed in 1956 by Børge Mogensen for Fredericia Møbelfabrik. Waxed oak
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench in Oak & Natural Leather, Model 3171, Denmark, 1950s
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
Stunning early "Model 3177" bench by Børge Mogensen with amazing patina. The bench is made from the
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Børge Mogensen Bench in Oak and Cane by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare bench in oak and cane designed by Børge Mogensen. Produced by Erhard Rasmussen in Denmark
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Børge Mogensen Oak and Woven Cane Bench
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen bench of patinated oak and woven cane. Designed by Borge Mogensen 1955 and made
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Børge Mogensen Oak and Woven Cane Bench
Børge Mogensen Oak and Woven Cane Bench
H 13.39 in W 54.34 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Oak and Woven Cane Bench
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Børge Mogensen bench of patinated oak and woven cane. Designed by Børge Mogensen 1955 and made
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Børge Mogensen Oak and Woven Cane Bench
H 13.39 in W 54.34 in D 18.12 in
Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Cane

Børge Mogensen Bench BM 5273 of Oak and Cane by Fredericia Stolefabrik, Denmark
By Fredericia Stolefabrik, Børge Mogensen
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Low bench by Danish furniture designer Børge Mogensen (1914-1972) model BM 5273, manufactured by
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Bench by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5273 - Bench in oak and cane. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Bench by Børge Mogensen
Bench by Børge Mogensen
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Bench by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5272 - Bench / coffee table in oak and cane. Designed in the 1950s. Maker Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Bench by Børge Mogensen
Bench by Børge Mogensen
H 13.78 in W 54.34 in L 13.78 in
Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Shaker bench in solid oil finished oak with fabric seat. Designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen in the
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak

Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen
Shaker Bench by Børge Mogensen
H 29.93 in W 66.93 in D 18.9 in
Børge Møgensen Shaker Bench
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Epperstone, Nottinghamshire
Rare and very beautiful Shaker Bench in solid oak designed in 1958 by Borge Mogensen for Fredericia
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Børge Møgensen Shaker Bench
Børge Møgensen Shaker Bench
H 29.93 in W 67.72 in D 18.9 in
Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5273 - Small bench in oak and cane. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
Small Bench/Sidetable by Børge Mogensen
H 13.78 in W 27.17 in D 18.12 in
Bench / Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
BM 5272 - bench/coffee table in oak and cane. Børge Mogensen / Fredericia Furniture.
Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Cane, Oak

Bench / Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
Bench / Coffee Table by Børge Mogensen
H 18.12 in W 54.34 in L 18.12 in
Scandinavian Modern Bench by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen
Located in San Francisco, CA
Scandinavian modern teak and leather bench designed by Borge Mogensen for Federica, Denmark. Newly
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Teak

Børge Mogensen Style Primitive Pine Bench
By Børge Mogensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
of Børge Mogensen. Great as an entry hall bench. This piece is in original condition with visible
Category

Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Benches

Materials

Pine

Børge Mogensen Style Primitive Pine Bench
Børge Mogensen Style Primitive Pine Bench
H 25.625 in W 16.125 in L 25.625 in
Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
By Børge Mogensen, Fredericia
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully simple bench of spare rectilinear form in solid oak having an upholstered seat and a
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, PVC

Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
H 30 in W 19 in D 67 in
Oak Bench by Borge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully simple Shaker style bench of spare rectilinear form in solid oak having an
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Oak, Faux Leather

Oak Bench by Borge Mogensen
Oak Bench by Borge Mogensen
H 30 in W 19 in D 67 in
Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
By Fredericia, Børge Mogensen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A masterfully simple bench of spare rectilinear form in solid white oak having an upholstered seat
Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Benches

Materials

Leather, Oak

Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
Shaker Bench by Borge Mogensen
H 30 in W 67 in D 19 in
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Mogensen Bench For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the mogensen bench you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, oak and natural fiber, every mogensen bench was constructed with great care. Find 125 options for an antique or vintage mogensen bench now, or shop our selection of 12 modern versions for a more contemporary example of this long-cherished piece. Your living room may not be complete without a mogensen bench — find older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. A mogensen bench made by Scandinavian Modern designers — as well as those associated with Mid-Century Modern — is very popular. Many designers have produced at least one well-made mogensen bench over the years, but those crafted by Børge Mogensen, Fredericia and Karl Andersson & Söner are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Mogensen Bench?

The average selling price for a mogensen bench at 1stDibs is $4,507, while they’re typically $395 on the low end and $19,600 for the highest priced.

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