Svend Aage Madsen 1960s Sigurd Hansen Model SH 180 Teak Desk
About the Item
- Creator:Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik (Manufacturer),Svend Åge Madsen (Designer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)Width: 58 in (147.32 cm)Depth: 30.5 in (77.47 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:1960s
- Condition:Replacements made: Some of the veneers have been replaced. Repaired: Some of the veneers have been repaired. Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Scratches and scuffs present. Chip in the wood on one of the dividers in the file drawer. Some veneers on the desk have been replaced and repaired. Other age appropriate wear present.
- Seller Location:Indianapolis, IN
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Svend Åge Madsen
Svend Åge Madsen’s sleek and simple hardwood furniture captures the essence of Scandinavian modern style. Although an influential mid-century modern Danish designer, not much is known about Madsen today. However, his desks, armchairs and credenzas speak to his mastery of material and form.
Madsen began designing in the late 1950s and was most prolific in the 1960s. Many well-known Danish cabinetmakers and manufacturers produced his furniture, including K. Knudsen & Son, H.P. Hansen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Karl Lindegaard and Moreddi.
Madsen used woods with qualities of warmth and richness such as walnut, teak and rosewood. His distinctive designs are characterized by curving and sloping forms, giving each piece a natural and organic appeal. While he rarely used decorative embellishments, the bowed surfaces, arching drawers and legs shaped like boomerangs added a visual flair.
Madsen was best known for his sculptural writing desks. Many of his desk designs have an eye-catching curved surface that gives the desktop a concave appearance. They often feature tapered legs — a hallmark of mid-century modern style — and generous drawers for stationary and other objects. Deep wood finishes and visible wood grain add to the charm of these sturdy pieces.
Madsen’s beautiful 1960s dining chairs are still highly sought-after by collectors today. The teak chairs have high and angled backrests which lend some sculptural elegance and provide ergonomic support. A low-profile upholstered cushion and clean lines give the chairs an understated style and fantastic versatility.
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