Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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.

Creator: Aksel Bender Madsen

Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak

$3,450

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Fabric, Oak, Teak

Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952

$8,135Sale 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...

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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Upholstery, Oak

Decorative and Architectural Biedermeier Sofa in Birch

$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.

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Early 19th Century Danish Biedermeier Antique Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Birch, Fabric

Leather and Teak Midcentury Danish Modern Floating Sofa

$4,400

H 29 in W 82 in D 28 in

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.

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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Leather, Teak

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's

$3,400

H 18.9 in W 58.27 in D 72.45 in

Corner Sofa Blond Wood and Fabric, Italy, 1950's

By Ico Parisi

Located in Uithoorn, NL

Corner sofa in blond wood and fabric,, Italy, 1950's What stands out most in this low corner bench are the recesses in the framework and the 9 straight, tapered, squared stiletto legs that are so typical for that period in Italy. As you can see the backrest is optional and was probably designed later to give it some extra comfort. Back in the days these sofas were mostly used for very practical purposes like a quick coffee or pasta. This sofa would work very well in a corner of course but strangely enough this rectangular sofa also works very well in the middle of a room for example with a round table and two chairs...

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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Fabric, Wood

Stool in Teak and Cane Attributed to Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejnar Larsen

$2,389

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.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Cane, Teak

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Armchair, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

$6,800

H 31 in W 28.5 in D 19.5 in

Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen, Armchair, Teak, Denmark, 1950s

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in High Point, NC

A teak "Metropolitan" armchair designed by Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen and produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Overall Dimensions (inches): 31.0"H x 28.5"W x 19.5"D ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Teak

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s

$8,900

H 28 in W 73.5 in D 33 in

Mid-Century Modern Teak Sofa by Folke Ohlsson, Dux, Sweden, 1950s

By Folke Ohlsson, Dux of Sweden

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

A vintage Mid-Century Modern Swedish three seater sofa with two pillows made of hand crafted polished Teakwood, designed by Folke Ohlsson and produced by DUX, in good condition. The ...

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Mid-20th Century Swedish Mid-Century Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Fabric, Cotton, Upholstery, Teak

Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

$12,146

H 37.8 in W 28.35 in D 25.6 in

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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Cane

Danish 1950s Sofa in Oak and Seagrass, Attributed to Frits Schlegel

$8,000

H 33.08 in W 74.81 in D 26.78 in

Danish 1950s Sofa in Oak and Seagrass, Attributed to Frits Schlegel

Located in Lejre, DK

A beautifully crafted Danish Modern sofa from the 1950s, attributed to Frits Schlegel, executed in solid oak with a handwoven seagrass seat and backrest. The sofa displays the refine...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Cane, Oak

Ejner Larsen and A. Bender Madsen Danish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

$4,950Sale Price / set|23% Off

H 31 in W 25.75 in D 24.75 in

Ejner Larsen and A. Bender Madsen Danish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set

By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen

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...

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Upholstery, Teak

Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960

$22,794

H 31.5 in W 30.71 in D 22.45 in

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Leather

Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark

$11,350

H 29.93 in W 69.69 in D 20.48 in

Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa or Bench by Næstved Møbler in Denmark

By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare bench or sofa designed by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Produced by Næstved Møbler in Denmark.

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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Fabric, Teak

Previously Available Items

Bench by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen 1957

Sold

H 29.93 in W 70.87 in D 19.69 in

Bench by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen 1957

By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen

Located in Handewitt, DE

Bench or sofa by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen 1957 for Næstved Møbler Denmark. Made in sold teak and original upholstery in stripes fabric. Prod. c.1960

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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Benches

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Teak

Aksel Bender Madsen benches for sale on 1stDibs.

Aksel Bender Madsen benches are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Aksel Bender Madsen benches, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original benches by Aksel Bender Madsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider benches by Fredericia, Sven Larsson, and Kai Kristiansen. Prices for Aksel Bender Madsen benches can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $3,450 and can go as high as $6,219, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,195.