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Set of Four Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Aksel Bender Madsen From 1960s

Name: Set of Four Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Aksel Bender Madsen From 1960s
Brand: Aksel Bender Madsen
Price: 3588.1 USD
Availability: InStock

About the Item

This set of four rosewood chairs, upholstered in sleek black leather, epitomizes the sophistication and craftsmanship of Danish mid-century design. Designed by the renowned duo Aksel Bender and Ejnar Larsen, these chairs showcase their signature style, combining elegant lines with organic forms. The rich tones and intricate grain patterns of the rosewood add warmth and character to any interior space. The chairs are upholstered in high-quality black leather, which complements the rich hue of the rosewood beautifully. The leather provides both comfort and durability, making these chairs ideal for everyday use. Manufactured by the esteemed furniture factory Norden in the 1960s, these chairs are a testament to the enduring legacy of Danish design. They reflect the era's commitment to quality craftsmanship and attention to detail.

Creator:

Aksel Bender Madsen (Designer)

Dimensions:

Height: 28.55 in (72.5 cm)Width: 20.48 in (52 cm)Depth: 16.15 in (41 cm)Seat Height: 17.33 in (44 cm)

Sold As:

Set of 4

Style:

Mid-Century Modern (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Leather,Rosewood

Place of Origin:

Denmark

Period:

1960-1969

Date of Manufacture:

1960s

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use.

Seller Location:

Lejre, DK

Reference Number:

1stDibs: LU1209228306392

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Aksel Bender Madsen created a number of classic mid century designs in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, often working jointly with his business partner and friend Ejner Larsen (1917–87). Bender Madsen trained as a cabinetmaker before spending four years studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. It was there that he met his lifelong friend Larsen, with whom he would work throughout his career. They designed over 300 pieces of furniture together until Larsen’s death in 1987, often working with cabinetmaker Willy Beck, who produced their designs over a 25-year period. Larsen and Bender Madsen participated annually in the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competitions from 1947, and their work was exhibited at the Triennale di Milano and in the Design in Scandinavia exhibition, which traveled across the US. from 1954 to 1957. Larsen and Bender Madsen’s most famous design, namely the Metropolitan Chair, was developed in 1949 and produced from 1950; its name came from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it was shown and acquired for the Arts of Denmark exhibition in 1960–61. Before he began working with Larsen, Bender Madsen worked for Danish icons Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen from 1940 to 1943. While designing furniture, he also worked simultaneously as an architect for the Danish Consumers Cooperative Society (1943–50) and as a teacher and principal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1950–54). Bender Madsen was committed to building the Danish design identity and exporting Scandinavian style. He introduced a clear Danish aesthetic to the Dutch brand Bovenkamp in the 1950s and 1960s, who also worked with Arne Vodder. Bender Madsen designs for Bovenkamp feature many models of easy chairs and armchairs, including the low-backed Edith and the high-backed Karen (circa 1950). Together Bender Madsen and Larsen received many awards, including winning the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Annual Prize in 1956 and 1961. Their furniture is housed in museums around the world, including the aforementioned Met Museum and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark.