Above: a young Børge Mogensen.

Born in 1914 in Aalborg, Denmark Børge Mogensen apprenticed as a cabinet-maker gaining certified proficiency in 1934. He studied furniture design at the Copenhagen School of Arts and Crafts from 1936-1938 and then at the School of Furniture Design at the Academy of Arts in Copenhagen under Professor Kaare Klint. It was under Klint where Mogensen refined his designs to that of classical and very highly functional furniture. His designs draw heavily on that of Kare Klint's influences which include European and American Shaker to name a few.

Børge Mogensen also studied shelving systems on a purely functional level. His research included the integration of shelving & storage as part of the living space instead of merely a necessity to be added to the living space.

Being a prolific designer, Mogensen exhibited at the Cabinet Maker's Guild furniture fair almost every year until its end in 1965.

Mogensen designed furniture for Erhard Rasmussen (cabinet-maker), AB Karl Andersson & Sönner, the firm "Boligens Byggeskabe", A/S Fredericia Stolefabrik, Fritz Hansens Eft. A/S, P. Lauritsen & Søn's Møbelfabrik, C.M. Madsen's Fabrikker and Søborg Møbelfabrik A/S. Børge Mogensen has won numerous awards including the Annual Award made by Copenhagen Cabinet-Makers' Guild in 1958. His works are well represented in museums around the world.

Mogensen's designs concentrate on the functional while maintaining aesthetic beauty. Prized for their simplicity, attention to detail, and utility, his works will continue to appreciate in value.

Item: Teak 4 drawer chest of drawers, Model #134

Designer: Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik - c. 1953 (ref: Danish Furniture Museum)

Measurements: 39.5" long, 18" wide, 33.5" tall (23.5" tall body w/ 10" long legs).

Construction Notes: Teak veneer on plywood with dovetailed joints to drawers and base frame. Solid teak pulls. 10" steel legs with adjustable screw-type feet. Black ink stamp mark to back.

This particular dresser dates to 1950-53. This line of furniture was called SM-50 and was produced solely by Søborg between 1950-1988 with the steel leg configuration being discontinued in 1953. (verified through conversations with original employees of Søborg Møbelfabrik)

Item: Teak 2 drawer vanity/ chest of drawers, Model #133

Designer: Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik - c. 1953 (ref: Danish Furniture Museum)

Measurements: 39.5" long, 18" wide, 33.5" tall (23.5" tall body w/ 10" long legs)

Construction Notes: Teak veneer on plywood with dovetailed joints to drawers and base frame. Solid teak pulls. 10" steel legs with adjustable screw-type feet. Top drawer has framed in swiveling mirror & compartments. Brass internal hardware. Black ink stamp mark to back.

This particular vanity dates to 1950-53. This line of furniture was called SM-50 and was produced solely by Søborg between 1950-1988 with the steel leg configuration being discontinued in 1953. (verified through conversations with original employees of Søborg Møbelfabrik)

Item: Teak Credenza, Model #160

Designer: Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik - c. 1953 (ref: Danish Furniture Museum)

Measurements: 59" long, 18" wide, 33.75" tall (23.75" tall body w/ 10" long legs)

Construction Notes: Teak veneer on plywood with dovetailed joints to drawers and base frame. Solid teak pulls. Solid beech dovetailed drawers & lined interior. 10" steel legs with adjustable screw-type feet. Long alignment type bar underneath possibly for stability or linking with other office pieces. No markings.

This particular credenza dates to 1950-53. This line of furniture was called SM-50 and was produced solely by Søborg between 1950-1988 with the steel leg configuration being discontinued in 1953. (verified through conversations with original employees of Søborg Møbelfabrik)

Item: Teak Secretary & chest of drawers

Designer: Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik - c. 1953 (ref: Danish Furniture Museum)

Measurements: 48.75" tall, 39.5" long, 18" wide

Construction Notes: Teak veneer on plywood with dovetailed joints to drawers and frame. Solid teak pulls. Brass lock mechanism & internal hardware. Black ink stamp mark and strips of manufacturer's tape to back.

Item: Teak 4 drawer chest of drawers, Model #134

Designer: Børge Mogensen for Søborg Møbelfabrik - c. 1953 (ref: Danish Furniture Museum)

Measurements: 39.5" long, 18" wide, 33.5" tall (23.5" tall body w/ 10" long legs)

Construction Notes: Teak veneer on plywood with dovetailed joints to drawers and base frame. Solid teak pulls. 10" teak legs with rail. No black ink stamp mark to back. Paper furniture control tag.

This dresser is a later production, possibly made during the late 70s. This line was called SM-50 and was produced solely by Søborg from 1950-1988. (verified through conversations with original employees of Søborg Møbelfabrik)