Aksel Bender Madsen created a number of classic mid century designs in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, often working jointly with his business partner and friend Ejner Larsen (1917–87). Bender Madsen trained as a cabinetmaker before spending four years studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. It was there that he met his lifelong friend Larsen, with whom he would work throughout his career. They designed over 300 pieces of furniture together until Larsen’s death in 1987, often working with cabinetmaker Willy Beck, who produced their designs over a 25-year period. Larsen and Bender Madsen participated annually in the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competitions from 1947, and their work was exhibited at the Triennale di Milano and in the Design in Scandinavia exhibition, which traveled across the US. from 1954 to 1957. Larsen and Bender Madsen’s most famous design, namely the Metropolitan Chair, was developed in 1949 and produced from 1950; its name came from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it was shown and acquired for the Arts of Denmark exhibition in 1960–61. Before he began working with Larsen, Bender Madsen worked for Danish icons Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen from 1940 to 1943. While designing furniture, he also worked simultaneously as an architect for the Danish Consumers Cooperative Society (1943–50) and as a teacher and principal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1950–54). Bender Madsen was committed to building the Danish design identity and exporting Scandinavian style. He introduced a clear Danish aesthetic to the Dutch brand Bovenkamp in the 1950s and 1960s, who also worked with Arne Vodder. Bender Madsen designs for Bovenkamp feature many models of easy chairs and armchairs, including the low-backed Edith and the high-backed Karen (circa 1950). Together Bender Madsen and Larsen received many awards, including winning the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Annual Prize in 1956 and 1961. Their furniture is housed in museums around the world, including the aforementioned Met Museum and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark.
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark, circa 1955 This set of four Danish dining chairs feature a blond oak frame that forms...
Fabric, Oak
Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s The designer of this sofa is Aksel bender Madsen (1916-2000) who is known for his classic Mid-Century designs and worked with prominent Danish designers such as Kaare Klint (1888-1954), Ejner Larsen (1917-1987), and Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971), to name a few. This sofa is pure and clean in its appearance due to its lack of unnecessary decoration. In the meantime, the slightly long shaped backrest and the sleek legs create a very calming and weightless appearance. The slightly bent armrests are made out of teak while the rest of the frame is oak. The checkered fabric...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Armchair
By Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Elegant armchair designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen around 1951 and manufactured by Willy Beck, Copenhagen (metal label mounted underneath). The chair is crafted from s...
Leather, Teak
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s This wide dining chair is executed with a rounded back. The chair features a ...
Fabric, Oak
Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in original black leather. Signed with label.
Leather, Teak
$2,333 / set
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition. Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Solid Teak Jewelry Box for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern organizing trinket jewelry box designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for cabinet maker Willy Beck, Denmark. This piece features gorgeous wood grains and...
Teak
$2,823Sale Price|20% Off
"Bovenkamp" Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Delft, NL
"Bovenkamp" Wingback sofa design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s The wingback sofa, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp The frame is made of oak and the armrest of teak The...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are rare rosewood armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Larsen + Madsen, c1955. Fully restored in beautiful Italian leather. Allow 3-4 weeks if upholstery servi...
Leather, Rosewood
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L designed 1949, executed circa 1961 Rosewood, leather Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
Leather
Arm Chair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited early Danish Modern armchair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. This stunning armchair is construct...
Teak
$3,063Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender stools, produced by Willy Beck, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1961. Oak frame, upholstered with white velour textile. The seats are marked underneath w...
Fabric, Oak, Upholstery
Coffee table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Delft, NL
Coffee table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1950s A low elongated coffee table made of teak with organic raised edges on the sides. The base made of oak in the shape of a b...
Oak, Teak
Ejner Larsen Axel Bender Metropolitan Chair
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This so called metropolitan chair is designed for Fritz Hansen. The chairs were named after an exhibition in the MET in NY in the 1960-ies. Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender...
Plywood
$8,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair, attached neck pillow, and one sofa. Beautifully sculpted teak frame and original amber-or...
Upholstery, Oak
$4,950Sale Price / set|23% Off
Ejner Larsen and A. Bender Madsen Danish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak lounge armchair and footstool/ottoman, circa mid-1950s. Designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen and made by Ludvig P...
Upholstery, Teak
Armchair by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Leather, 1949
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very rare and iconic armchair from the 1950s, crafted from premium teak wood and upholstered in high-quality leather. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen, this vintage p...
Leather, Teak
$2,101Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two elegant dining chairs was designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for the Dutch manufacture Bovenkamp during the 1960s. Madsen is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship with ...
Faux Leather, Wood
1960s Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen 4205 Dining Arm Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
This is a Sculpted Dining Armchair, Model 4205, initially designed by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen in the 1950s.The piece was produced in Denmark, designed hav...
Steel
Desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck Cabinetmaker
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting and rare Danish designed desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and manufactured by Willy Beck. Desk features a 21-inch drop-leaf. Ta...
Rosewood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Scandinavian Modern vintage coffee table designed by Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000) & Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) in Denmark, circa 1960. A fantastic coffee table with a circular plate...
Chrome
AKSEL HOLMSEN (XIX-XX) Pair OF ART DECO SILVER CANDLESTICKS, HALLMARK 830
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
AKSEL HOLMSEN (XIX-XX) PAIR OF ART DECO SILVER CANDLESTICKS, GOLDSMITH'S HALLMARK AND HALLMARK 830, CIRCA 1910-30. Classic design..
Silver
Set of 6 Midcentury Fruitwood Dining Chairs
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
French set of six (6) Midcentury dining chairs made of solid fruitwood frames, that express the sophisticated design tastes of the 19th century from Regency to Empire. All the chairs...
Fabric, Wood, Hardwood, Fruitwood
$8,136Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 31.5 in W 64.57 in D 25.2 in
Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair, attached neck pillow, and one sofa. Beautifully sculpted teak frame and original amber-or...
Upholstery, Oak
$1,722 / set
H 32.29 in W 20.08 in D 19.69 in
1960s Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen Teak Dining Chairs, Set of 4
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Original upholstery with some signs of use - The wooden parts have been repolished.
Teak, Fabric
Set of Six McGuire Dining Chairs
By McGuire
Located in San Francisco, CA
On offer is a set of six dining chairs, two armchairs and four side chairs, each with its own chocolate brown seat cushion, by McGuire of San Francisco. The chairs’ design blends nat...
Leather, Upholstery, Bamboo, Rattan
$2,907Sale Price|55% Off
H 40.95 in W 90.56 in D 27.56 in
Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch
Located in Kastrup, DK
Decorative and architectural Biedermeier sofa in birch, Copenhagen Denmark , 1820-1830. Upholstered with black fabric.
Birch, Fabric
Set of 4 "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in Stamford, CT
Set of 8 rosewood toned, cherry wood "China Chairs" for Fritz Hansen by Hans Wegner. Produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark. Two chairs from 1982. 6 chairs purchased together with pre 197...
Cherry
Leather and Teak Midcentury Danish Modern Floating Sofa
By Dux of Sweden, Arne Vodder
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Sharp Danish Mid-Century Modern teak and leather floating low profile sofa.
Leather, Teak
Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
A rare teak armchair designed by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen. Seat and back with woven cane. Designed 1955. This example made 1950–1960s by cabin...
Cane
Bentwood Dining Chairs 1960s, Set of 6
Located in Ljubljana, SI
Restored bentwood dining chairs in ash wood and white velvet from the 1960s. Set of 6. Great design, that lets the chairs flow through the room and seats in room as center piece. ...
Velvet, Hardwood, Bentwood
Set of 4 Danish Dining Chairs, 1960's
Located in Praha, CZ
Set of four beautiful danish dining chairs, carefully refurbished.
Fabric, Wood
Set of 4 Fine 1950s Dining Chairs
By Ateliers Saint Sabin
Located in Long Island City, NY
A set of four fine French mid-century "compass / gondola" solid beech side chairs.
Faux Leather, Beech
$2,393
H 18.12 in W 19.69 in D 15.75 in
Stool in Teak and Cane Attributed to Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare stool attributed to Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen. Produced in Denmark.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 33.86 in W 25.79 in D 28.15 in
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Yellow Upholstery
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, easy chair, oak, teak, fabric, The Netherlands, 1965 A true mid-century icon, this lounge chair is designed by the Danish master Aksel Bender Mads...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, lounge chair, teak and oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s. Madsen is known for his modest, minimalist designs. This lounge chair has armrests made out of...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 28.75 in W 20.48 in D 19.69 in
Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen teak dining chairs Denmark 1960
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful set of four dining chairs designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejnar Larsen for Norden Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1960. Crafted from solid teak, these well-proportioned chairs exh...
Faux Leather, Teak
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Red Sofa
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
Designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen this three seater sofa is an incredible piece of mid-century design. Upholstered in a striking red woollen fabric the bold colour choic...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood
Sold
H 19.69 in W 49.22 in D 19.69 in
Rare Coffee Table in Teak and Rosewood by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960's
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare Coffee Table in Teak and Rosewood by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960's Additional Information: Material: Teak and rosewood Style: Mid century, Scandinavian Produced by Willy Beck in ...
Teak, Rosewood
Sold
H 39.77 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
Wingback lounge chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp 1950 oak teak Dutch
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this Aksel Bender Madsen Wingback Lounge Chair for Bovenkamp, a 1950s masterpiece that epitomizes Dutch mid-century modern design. Crafted with meticu...
Oak, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
Scandinavian Modern Teak and Papercord Armchair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Naestved Mobelfabrik
Located in Vienna, AT
This rare Scandinavian Modern teak dining armchair with papercord seat was designed by Aksel BenderMadsen and Ejner Larsen and manufactured by Naestved Mobelfabrik , Model No 1656, ...
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 38.98 in W 25.6 in D 29.53 in
Set of 2 lounge chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in ECHT, NL
"Bovenkamp" lounge chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen, "Karen and Edith", 1960s The Karen and the Edith chair, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp. Made of oak and the armrest ...
Fabric, Oak
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen circular coffee table, teak.
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen circular coffee table in solid teak. Made by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
Teak
Sold
H 20.08 in W 41.34 in D 41.34 in
Original coffee table. Designed in the 1950s by E. Larsen and A. Bender Madsen.
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in København K, DK
Round coffee table in teak with wengé shoes. Table top with a subtile edge as an outline. Stamped and manufactured by Næstved Møbelfabrik in the mid 1950s. Iconic design by Ejnar Lar...
Teak, Wenge
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H 30.25 in W 24.75 in D 21.5 in
Set of 2 Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. These stunning cha...
Wicker, Teak
Sold
H 28.55 in W 20.48 in D 16.15 in
Set of eight dining chairs In Teak wood by Aksel Bender and Ejnar Larsen, 1960
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of eight chairs in teak wood in black leather designed by Aksel Bender and Ejnar Larsen designed in the 1960s. They are all in very good vintage condition. Sold as a set of both ...
Teak