Danish Midcentury 1960s Large Birchwood Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
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Danish Midcentury 1960s Large Birchwood Desk by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
About the Item
- Creator:Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen (Designer),Magnus Olesen (Maker)
- Dimensions:Height: 29 in (73.66 cm)Width: 77.5 in (196.85 cm)Depth: 35.75 in (90.81 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
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- Date of Manufacture:circa 1969
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. cleaned and oiled but not restored.
- Seller Location:Bridgeport, CT
- Reference Number:Seller: 12-0321stDibs: LU2373321974762
Magnus Olesen
For the better part of the past century, Magnus Olesen has been producing sturdy and functional furnishings for the modern lifestyle. With a focus on durability and exceptional quality, the Danish manufacturer continues to uphold the traditions associated with Scandinavian modernism — its artisans adhere to standards of the highest caliber in the construction of its widely revered armchairs, lounge chairs, stools and other pieces, which are crafted in a range of rich woods such as ash, oak and teak with a prioritization on practicality and ergonomics.
Cabinetmaker Magnus Olesen founded his eponymous company in 1937 in Denmark, and since then the brand has been producing functional, elegant furniture for interiors all over the world.
The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some of the designers that have partnered with Magnus Olesen over the years include Kai Kristiansen — a Danish cabinetmaker known for his innovative mid-century wall units — duo Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, and Ib Kofod-Larsen, who was one of the best-selling Danish furniture makers in the United States during the 1950s, a time when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for America’s glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
With a showroom in Copenhagen and a production facility in Durup, Magnus Olesen remains in business today. The company primarily focuses on home furnishings but also produces a range of furniture for offices, the hospitality industry and healthcare facilities.
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