$361
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey
Wool, Oak, Plywood
Bent Beech Stackable Armchairs
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Dronten, NL
Simple, elegant solid bent beech armchairs. Functional, comfortable and smart design. Stackable in
Beech
$5,425 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
1970s Six Restored Stackable Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Customizable Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975. The conference chairs with their almost brutal
Oak
$7,500 / set
H 18.12 in W 18.9 in D 18.9 in
Swedish Modern, Set of 14 Stackable Stools in Birch & Hessian, 1980s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Alvar Aalto, Magnus Olesen
Located in Odense, DK
Magnus Olesen's iconic style. The seats are reupholstered in durable hessian fabric, blending rustic
Birch
Sold
H 14 in Dm 15 in
Magnus Olesen Stackable Pair (2) Bentwood Donut Stools 1960s Thygesen & Sorensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Olesen Scandinavian design. Denmark 1960s. Stackable stools. Listing is for two. Dimensions: 14 height
Oak, Bentwood
Magnus Olesen Danish Mid-century Series 8000 Stacking Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen 1970s. Made in Denmark. In Good original condition
Beech
1980s Pair of Danish Stackable Magnus Olesen 8000 Series Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Praha, CZ
Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen during the 1980s Cleaned and repolished Height of seat 45 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Sold
H 28.375 in W 27.5 in L 28.375 in
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Square Danish Table for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnus Olesen Series 8000 stacking chairs (LU922418962452) listed separately.
Birch, Formica
Magnus Olesen Stackable Chairs, Denmark, 1980s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Den Haag, NL
1980s Magnus Olesen stackable chairs. Design Rud Thygsen & Johnny Sorensen. 8000 serie beechwood
Beech
Magnus Olesen A/S, Three Stacking Stools, Denmark, 1960s-1970s
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three stackable stools, by Magnus Olesen A/S, Durup, Denmark, 1960s-1970s.
Wood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 20.87 in D 17.33 in
Set of Four Stacking Chairs Designed by Magnus Olesen "8000 Series"
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage 8000 series four chairs by Magnus Olsen, Denmark. Stylish curved wooden legs and chair
Bentwood
Pair of Danish Stackable Magnus Olesen 8000 Series Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Hitchin, England
A pair of Danish stackable Magnus Olesen 8000 series chairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny
Fabric, Beech
Magnus Olesen Set Round Table and Four Stacking Chairs, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
for Magnus Olesen in 1981. These chairs are from the 8000 series the round shapes are characteristic
Bentwood
Sold
H 27.56 in W 17.33 in D 17.33 in
Set of 6 Danish Mid Century Series 8000 Stacking Chairs by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen 1970s.Labeled.Made in Denmark.
Laminate, Beech
Set of 8 Danish Modern Bentwood Beech Stacking Chairs, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen. These iconic chairs feature sculptural bentwood beech
Textile, Wood
Sold
H 17.33 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Set of 2 Stackable Oak Stools by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 2 rare Scandinavian stackable stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus
Oak
Set of Ten Stacking Birch Dining Chairs by Magnus Olesen, 1960s, Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
design by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for the Magnus Olesen company, has made its way into a multitude
Birch, Upholstery
$11,027 / item
H 45.28 in W 59.06 in D 8.67 in
Burgundy, Blush and Powder Pink Murano Glass Long Chandelier
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Long chandelier made of a brass structure with three levels, enlightened with LED strips running all the length. Each level is covered with Murano glass plate as if it was folded aro...
Brass
Smoked Murano Glass Wall Sconces with Central Brass Plate
Located in Saint-Ouen, IDF
Wall sconces made of a piece of curved and wavy Murano glass with a central brass plate. Two lights per sconce. Price per sconce
Brass
$13,794 / item
H 33.08 in W 115.36 in D 61.82 in
1950's Style Curved Velvet Sofa in Custom Velvet Colors
Located in NEW YORK, NY
The Sofa inspires itself nature where green is the predominant element and where valleys and hills prevail. The item’s details allow it to be the perfect statement piece for any cont...
Velvet, Walnut
$1,050 / item
H 5.5 in Dm 8 in
KINA Wall Sconce or Flushmount in Blown Glass and Bronze by Blueprint Lighting
By Isamu Noguchi, George Nelson, Blueprint Lighting
Located in New York, NY
Introducing the Kina - a striking display of naturalism and intricate design. With its delicate lines and curves, this fixture emulates the beauty of a sea urchin, evoking a sense of...
Brass, Bronze, Enamel, Nickel
$5,440Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 36.25 in W 36.5 in D 36.5 in
Jean-Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux Pair "Armchair 40" Club Chairs by Ecart
By Jean-Michel Frank, Adolphe Chanaux & Co., Ecart International
Located in Cathedral City, CA
Jean Michel Frank and Adolphe Chanaux for Ecart International Pair of Club Chairs, "Armchair 1940". Ecart has re-edited this design and has been producing it from their Paris showroo...
Fabric, Wool, Upholstery, Oak
French Counter Chair in Red Velvet Upholstery
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Counter chair, chrome-plated metal, velvet, France, 1970s. This counter or bar stool convinces the viewer's eye with the well-proportioned tubular frame combined with a vibrant red ...
Metal, Chrome
Pair of Plaster Lamps with Raffia Shades
By (after) Jean Michel Frank, Alberto and Diego Giacometti
Located in Paris, Ile-de-France
Pair of plaster lamps and custom-made raffia shades Name of model: "Palma" This production is inspired by the plaster lamp created by Giacometti for Jean-Michel Frank in the 30's. ...
Raffia, Plaster
$360
H 25.6 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Midcentury Rare Chair TON designed by Antonin Suman, Scandinavian Style, 1960s
By Erik Kirkegaard, Antonín Šuman, Finn Juhl
Located in Praha, CZ
- very rare type - confortable - the wood will be restored before shipping
Faux Leather, Wood
$2,700Sale Price|25% Off
H 36 in W 72 in D 30 in
Original Mid century Compact Sofa by Ray and Charles Eames for Herman Miller
By Charles and Ray Eames, Herman Miller, Charles Eames
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Original Eames sofa compact with orange Herman miller woven upholstery. Charles and Ray Eames compact couch is great design that keeps a subtle profile. The cushioned pads that form ...
Steel, Chrome
$950 / item
H 25.6 in W 32.67 in D 13.78 in
New Black Wrought Iron Curule Bench with Cushion, Savonarola, Throne
Located in Miami, FL
New black wrought iron curule bench with cushion, Savonarola, Throne. Cushion included.
Iron
Crackle Textured Handmade Ceramic Mushroom Lamp, Blue
By Streicher Goods, Ethan Streicher
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Every mushroom lamp is hand-made and hand-painted by Ethan Streicher, the founder and designer behind the Streicher Goods brand in Brooklyn, NY. The lamp's silhouette is simple and c...
Brass
"Bold" Pink Marble Bold Side Table
By Kiwano Concept
Located in Eindhoven, NB
The BOLD pink marble Side Table is built from solid stone with clean lines and a simple structure. Its surface highlights the natural tones and patterns of pink marble. This minimal...
Marble
$434 / item
H 3.54 in W 4.92 in D 5.51 in
Galupa Art Deco Wall Sconce, Optical Glass & Aluminum, Up/Down Lighting
Located in İstiklal, TR
GALUPA Art Deco Wall Sconce, a masterpiece of design that effortlessly combines elegance and functionality. This stunning wall sconce is crafted in the timeless Art Deco style, featu...
Aluminum
Sold|$6,800
H 27.96 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
A Pair of Art Deco Easy Chairs in Green Velour, Swedish Cabinetmaker, 1940s
Located in Odense, DK
This pair of lounge chairs in green velour showcases the remarkable craftsmanship of a Swedish cabinetmaker during the Art Deco period in the 1940s. These chairs have an air of elega...
Fabric, Velvet, Birch
Early Marco Zanuso Lady Chair, Italy, 1960s, New Pure Mohair
By Marco Zanuso
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
An early, authentic Marco Zanuso lady chair, Arflex, Italy, 1960s. Newly reupholstered in a luxurious, premium, burnt orange / rust coloured 100% mohair fabric. Brass feet with nat...
Brass
Scoop Chrome Lounge Chair New Upholstery
By Milo Baughman
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Very comfortable Mid-Century Modern lounge scoop chair on stainless steel base in the style of Milo Baughman.
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.
Find vintage Magnus Olesen chairs, tables and other seating on 1stDibs.
With entire areas of our homes reserved for “sitting rooms,” the value of quality antique and vintage seating cannot be overstated.
Fortunately, the design of side chairs, armchairs and other lounge furniture — since what were, quite literally, the early perches of our ancestors — has evolved considerably.
Among the earliest standard seating furniture were stools. Egyptian stools, for example, designed for one person with no seat back, were x-shaped and typically folded to be tucked away. These rudimentary chairs informed the design of Greek and Roman stools, all of which were a long way from Sori Yanagi's Butterfly stool or Alvar Aalto's Stool 60. In the 18th century and earlier, seats with backs and armrests were largely reserved for high nobility.
The seating of today is more inclusive but the style and placement of chairs can still make a statement. Antique desk chairs and armchairs designed in the style of Louis XV, which eventually included painted furniture and were often made of rare woods, feature prominently curved legs as well as Chinese themes and varied ornaments. Much like the thrones of fairy tales and the regency, elegant lounges crafted in the Louis XV style convey wealth and prestige. In the kitchen, the dining chair placed at the head of the table is typically reserved for the head of the household or a revered guest.
Of course, with luxurious vintage or antique furnishings, every chair can seem like the best seat in the house. Whether your preference is stretching out on a plush sofa, such as the Serpentine, designed by Vladimir Kagan, or cozying up in a vintage wingback chair, there is likely to be a comfy classic or contemporary gem for you on 1stDibs.
With respect to the latest obsessions in design, cane seating has been cropping up everywhere, from sleek armchairs to lounge chairs, while bouclé fabric, a staple of modern furniture design, can be seen in mid-century modern, Scandinavian modern and Hollywood Regency furniture styles.
Admirers of the sophisticated craftsmanship and dark woods frequently associated with mid-century modern seating can find timeless furnishings in our expansive collection of lounge chairs, dining chairs and other items — whether they’re vintage editions or alluring official reproductions of iconic designs from the likes of Hans Wegner or from Charles and Ray Eames. Shop our inventory of Egg chairs, designed in 1958 by Arne Jacobsen, the Florence Knoll lounge chair and more.
No matter your style, the collection of unique chairs, sofas and other seating on 1stDibs is surely worthy of a standing ovation.