$350
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
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
$5,261 / set
H 29.14 in W 25.6 in D 23.63 in
1970s Six Restored Stackable Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Customizable Chairs
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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 Alvar Aalto, Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
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 Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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 Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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 Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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 Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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 Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
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
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
$4,880 / set
H 31.89 in W 26.78 in D 30.71 in
A Pair of Swedish Art Deco Lounge Chairs with Curved Armrests, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
An exquisite pair of Swedish lounge chairs from the Art Deco period, likely dating to the 1930s–1940s, characterized by their bold, sculptural bentwood arms that elegantly flow into ...
Fabric, Bentwood, Birch, Walnut
$150
H 33.25 in W 21.25 in D 22 in
Architectural Mid Century Style Arm Chair by The Superior Chaircraft Corp. 1986
By Knoll, Herman Miller
Located in New York, NY
Classic Mid Century arm chair having an exposed architectural frame constructed of oak with brown/orange tweed upholstered back and seat cushions, with brown vinyl piping. Made by t...
Upholstery, Oak
$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 Herman Miller, Charles and Ray Eames, 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
$960
H 20.87 in W 20.08 in D 13 in
Henning Kjærnulf, Night Stand in Oak, Danish Modern, "Razorblade", 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A gorgeous bed side table / chest of drawer in oak. Designed by Henning Kjærnulf in 1960s. Made by Nyrup Møbler. A rare sculptural object that combine baroque style and modernism. ...
Oak
$3,743 / item
H 26.5 in Dm 55.91 in
Orbitale Brass Chandelier 3 Rotating Balanced Arms, Stilnovo Style, Twin Shades
By Arteluce, Stilnovo, Silvio Piattelli
Located in Tavarnelle val di Pesa, Florence
This 3-armed chandelier with twin shades is a versatile and elegant fixture perfect above a kitchen island, over a counter, dining table, or in a living room. The chandelier's three ...
Metal, Aluminum, Brass
$17,505 / item
H 13 in W 36 in D 52 in
Circular Coffee/Side Table Organic Black Modern Contemporary Blackened Steel
By J.M. Szymanski
Located in Bronx, NY
TABLE NO. 15 - COFFEE TABLE J.M. Szymanski d. 2019 This Noguchi-inspired coffee table is handcrafted in 3/8” thick steel, with a natural black patina and wax finish, to create an u...
Steel, Iron
LU Louis Sconce AS
By Lumfardo Luminaires
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Handsome LU Louis sconce AS. An all brass wall sconce in an aged silver finish with patterned perforations by Lumfardo Luminaires. Made contemporary in the US. Multiples available fo...
Brass, Nickel
Murano Glass Paneled Sconces
Located in Austin, TX
Pair of Murano glass paneled sconces; each crafted with three curved panels of hand-blown smoked glass on a brass frame. We love the modern style and hand-crafted quality of these sc...
Brass
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
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
$337Sale Price|25% Off
H 30 in W 25 in D 22 in
Mid Century Gunlocke Style Walnut Chairs by Annandale - a Pair
Located in Waxahachie, TX
Gunlocke/ Paoli style mid century armchairs. Gorgeous style. The woodgrain is just beautiful. Solid wood. Original upholstery.
Upholstery, Wood
$4,910 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.12 in D 18.12 in
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus
By Stildomus
Located in Paris, FR
Set of 8 1970s Italian Leather & Wooden Dining Chairs in the Style of Stildomus A meticulously restored set of eight Italian dining chairs, from the 1970s and attributed to the ref...
Leather, Wood
$796Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 20.87 in D 21.26 in
Contemporary Chair in Solid Wood, Upholstered in Leather or Textiles with Arms
By SIMONINI
Located in Vila Cordeiro, São Paulo
Dry chair collection. The Dry chair concept is to work in a mixture of distinct references resulting in a modern classic in a dance between the retro and the modern. A heavy and i...
Leather, Textile, Upholstery, Laminate, Hardwood
$5,353 / item
H 42.01 in W 25.99 in D 1.19 in
Mid century style Ceiling Suspended Mirror with Bronze Patina Frame, Vintage N.4
By Alguacil & Perkoff Ltd.
Located in London, London
Mid-century style Vintage Four ceiling suspended mirror with a high quality pure brass full frame with a bronze patina finish inspired by the celebrated work of Italian designer Gio ...
Brass, Bronze
$655Sale Price / item|55% Off
H 33.47 in W 19.69 in D 19.69 in
Dining Chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, Model Razorblade, Denmark, Oak
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Set of striking dining chairs by Henning Kjærnulf, made of oak and boucle. Refreshing design with bold Baroque coming together nicely with Mid-Century Modernism. Model: Razorblade ...
Oak
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.