$653Sale Price|20% Off
H 35.83 in W 18.9 in D 23.23 in
Svend Aage Madsen Stick Back Chair in Teak & Leather, Denmark 1950's
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in London, GB
This Svend Aage Madsen stick back chair in Teak & Leather is a timeless piece from Denmark
Leather, Teak
$3,522 / set
H 32.68 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Vintage Dining Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s, Set of 6
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen, showcasing the elegant lines and sculptural
Beech
$33,047 / set
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen, Beech Wood, 1930s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in København K, 84
An excellent pair of Danish modern easy chairs by Svend Aage Madsen from Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Sheepskin, Beech
$6,550 / set
H 28.5 in W 63 in D 28 in
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark
Teak
$25,411
H 43.71 in W 43.71 in D 43.71 in
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen. The whole ensemble made in finest walnut. Table with retractable leaves to
Walnut
Unavailable
H 32.49 in W 19.69 in D 18.12 in
Rare Vintage Set of Six Dining Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Middelfart, Fyn
Elegant and rare set from Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen. These beautiful chairs with
Midcentury Svend Aage Madsen Walnut and Teak Side Chair
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Unfortunately very little is known about Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen. Most of the information
Teak, Walnut
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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Svend Aage Madsen Dining Chairs Produced by K. Knudsen in Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 cowhorn dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by K. Knudsen in
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Svend Aage Madsen for Moreddi Danish Walnut Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
frames. Designed by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi of Denmark. Armchair dimensions: 24" W x 18" D x 36" H
Walnut
Danish Vanity Table and Chair, Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
An unusual Danish midcentury vanity table & matching chair by Svend Aage Madsen. The vanity or
Teak
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H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Cow horn" chair designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen & Søn in
Leather, Oak, Teak
$9,278
H 26.78 in W 83.47 in D 31.11 in
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” Sofa for Gavina, Brown Leather, 1962
By Gavina, Afra & Tobia Scarpa
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Afra & Tobia Scarpa “Bastiano” sofa for Gavina, brown leather, Italy, 1962 The "Bastiano" sofa by Afra & Tobia Scarpa, designed for Knoll in 1962, epitomizes architectural design an...
Leather, Wood
$1,198Sale Price / item|20% Off
H 28 in W 36 in D 6 in
Fireplace Screen in Metal with a Blackened Steel Finish Customizable
By Redsoul
Located in Seattle, WA
The Court Screen is a modern metal fireplace screen cover that can be used flush fitted into the fireplace opening or can stand right outside a fireplace opening. It protects from sp...
Steel
$3,969 / item
H 28.35 in W 40.16 in D 34.65 in
"Pietra" Curved Armchair with Leather Arms Upholstered in Bouclé Fabric
By Studio Marta Manente
Located in Centro, RS
Pietra from Italian: Stone The designer Marta Manente is of Italian descent, her great-grandparents migrated from Italy over 100 years ago and lived in the region of Bento Gonçalves ...
Bouclé
Pair of Modern Walnut Side Tables
By Theodore Alexander
Located in Westwood, NJ
A Pacific walnut side table, the square top with rounded corners and a reeded edge above a similar under tier, on bobbin turned legs. Dimensions: 26" W x 26" D x 28.5" H.
Wood
$3,450
H 28.5 in W 59.75 in D 31.5 in
Executive Desk with Floating Top in Teak Near Mint Condition, Denmark 1960s
By Gunni Omann, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very beautiful designed executive desks In the style of Gunni Omann's Model 75 and Kai Kristiansen's Model 60. Classic Made of solid and veneered teak. The desk features a desk top t...
Teak
$4,269Sale Price|40% Off
H 42.92 in W 29.93 in D 35.44 in
Danish Cabinetmaker Wing Back Chair in Wool Velour, Denmark, 1940s
Located in Hønefoss, 30
The practical and comfortable designs of Danish cabinetmakers defined mid-20th century modern seating. The Danish Cabinetmakers focused on minimalist design executed by expertly skil...
Wool, Velvet
$4,975 / set
H 31.5 in W 27.17 in D 31.5 in
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic
By Jindřich Halabala
Located in Almelo, NL
Jindřich Halabala Re-Upholstered Bentwood Lounge Chairs, 1940s Czech Republic These iconic bentwood lounge chairs, designed by renowned Czech modernist Jindřich Halabala, embody the...
Upholstery, Bentwood
$2,800
H 43.31 in W 59.45 in D 16.93 in
Mid-Century Cabinet / Sideboard in Teak & Oak, Danish Cabinetmaker, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
Lovely rare cabinet in teak & oak. Made by a Danish Cabinetmaker in 1960s. Highlighted details and plenty of shelves featured in this beautiful cabinet. A fine vintage object that...
Oak, Teak
Curved Banana Shape Loveseat or Sofa in Floral Wool, Denmark 1940s
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Viggo Boesen style banana shaped or curved Loveseat made in Denmark, around late 1930s or early 1940s. This small sofa will make a strong statement in any room. Beautiful round volup...
Wool, Beech
Sold|$4,834
H 29.34 in W 52.76 in D 28.75 in
Mid-century Danish Svend Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk – 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A magnificent Danish vintage desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960s. Crafted from rich rosewood, it showcases exceptional quality and timeless Scandinavian design....
Rosewood
Italian Designer, Lounge Chair, Iron, Velvet, Italy, 1940s
Located in High Point, NC
A black-painted iron and beige velvet lounge chair designed and produced in Italy, 1940s. Seat Height (inches): 13" Arm Height (inches): 18.63" All items ship from High Point, Nor...
Iron
$1,891 / set
H 21.66 in W 24.02 in D 35.83 in
Pair of Italian Mid-Century-Modern Lounge Chairs in Ochre Boucle, 1970s Italy
Located in Zagreb, HR
Pair of Vintage Italian Mid-Century Modern lounge chairs or club chairs. Modules can be used as a modular sofa or modular seating set. Beautiful and unique shape. A 1970 design and p...
Bouclé, Foam, Wood
Joseph-André Motte Armchair 740 for Steiner, 1950s
By Joseph-André Motte, Steiner
Located in Tokyo, Tokyo
A pair of two armchairs designed by Joseph-André Motte for Steiner. Model 740. He was awarded the René Gabriel prize at the Salon des Arts Ménagers for the Armchair 740 in 1957. The ...
Upholstery, Beech
$14,000
H 28.5 in W 26.25 in D 30 in
1938 Flemming Lassen for Georg Kofoed Danish Lounge Chair in Original Mohair
By Flemming Lassen, Georg Kofoed
Located in Oakland, CA
Lounge chair by notable Danish architect and designer Flemming Lassen, handcrafted by cabinetmaker Georg Kofoed in 1938, Denmark. This classic piece features a button-tufted back, su...
Mohair, Oak
$3,750
H 36.5 in W 74.5 in D 41 in
1920s Art Deco Three Seater Sofa with Upholstered Body and Oak Frame
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful C. De Jong Art Deco 3 seater sofa with original light patterned velvety fabric and oak frame with gently angled armrests for J.A. Boskamp En Zonen. Boskamp & zonen was a fu...
Upholstery, Oak
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, 1930s, set of 2
Located in Lonigo, Veneto
Art Deco Colonial Armchairs, wood, 1930s, set of two. These two armchairs reflect the bold lines and decorative flair of 1930s Art Deco, infused with a colonial influence. The woode...
Wood
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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