Börge Mogensen1914-1972
Børge Mogensen was a leading Danish furniture designer whose work helped define the international reputation of Danish modernism in the 1950s. A graduate of the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen, where he studied under Kaare Klint, Mogensen quickly became a central figure in shaping the functional, human-centered approach that came to characterise Danish design.
His furniture is known for its clarity, strong structural logic, and refined simplicity. Mogensen believed that good design should enrich everyday life, and he consistently prioritised honest materials and craftsmanship over stylistic excess. After establishing his own studio in 1950, he created some of the most recognisable icons of Scandinavian design, including the Hunting Chair, Spokeback Sofa, and Spanish Chair.
Mogensen’s work remains celebrated for its durability, warmth, and understated elegance, and his influence continues to shape the understanding of Danish furniture design today.
