![cover image](https://wikiwandv2-19431.kxcdn.com/_next/image?url=https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3b/B%25C3%25B8rge_Mogensen_photo.jpg/640px-B%25C3%25B8rge_Mogensen_photo.jpg&w=640&q=50)
Børge Mogensen
Danish furniture designer (1914–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Dear Wikiwand AI, let's keep it short by simply answering these key questions:
Can you list the top facts and stats about Børge Mogensen?
Summarize this article for a 10 year old
SHOW ALL QUESTIONS
Børge Mogensen (13 April 1914 – 5 October 1972), was a Danish furniture designer.
Quick Facts Born, Died ...
Børge Mogensen | |
---|---|
![]() | |
Born | (1914-04-13)13 April 1914 |
Died | 5 October 1972(1972-10-05) (aged 58) |
Nationality | Danish |
Occupation | Architect |
Awards | Honorary Royal Designer for Industry (1972) C. F. Hansen Medal (1972) |
Close
He was one of the most important among a generation of furniture designers who made the concept of “Danish Modern” known throughout the world. Together with colleagues such as Arne Jacobsen and Hans Wegner, Mogensen created international respect for Danish furniture design, and his simple and functional designs have for more than half a century enjoyed worldwide demand.