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.
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
Teak
Teak and Steel Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak desk with steel frame and pulls, with a left side return housing filing shelves designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Return dimensions; 39.5" W, 17.5" D, 26.5" H.
Steel
Desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck Cabinetmaker
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
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
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
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
Scandinavian Modern Coffee Table 'Fiori' 140, Oak
By Poiat, Antrei Hartikainen
Located in Paris, IDF
Fiori Table designed by Antrei Hartikainen for Poiat Studio Fiori Collection Available finishes: - Oak - Dark oak - Black oak Model shown in picture : - H. 35 x 140 x 65 cm - Oak ----- Designed by Poiat Studio in collaboration with the master cabinet maker and designer Antrei Hartikainen, the Fiori Coffee Table Collection epitomises the appreciation of natural materials and the utility of beauty. The collection is an exclusive realisation of craftsmanship and artistry. Available in three sizes, the smaller tables are designed to slot into the bigger ones, enabling the tables to be used in different interiors and spaces. The two larger tables are available with hand-carved wooden flower objects...
Oak
$6,800Sale Price|20% Off
H 18.5 in W 20.25 in D 20.25 in
1950s Danish Architects Embassy Drop-Leaf Teak Table in Style of Hans Wegner
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare table, with swiveling triangles for leaf supports. Designed by Madsen, Aksel Bender (1916-2000) & Larsen, Ejner( 1917-1987) for maker Willy Beck. Retains makers medallion on bot...
Teak
$9,714
H 28.35 in W 62.8 in D 31.3 in
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s.
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Fredericia Stolefabrik
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak and Oak Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen for Fredericia, 1956s. Very rare Danish Mid-Century Modern freestanding writing desk by Ib Kofod-Larsen made in Denmark in 1956 ...
Oak, Teak
Natural Walnut Coffee Table by Lewis Butler for Knoll, C. 1950s
By Lewis Butler for Knoll, Knoll
Located in Westport, CT
A striking, large-scale, low-profile coffee table designed by Lewis Butler for Knoll, circa 1950s. Expertly restored by Stamford Modern, it showcases a stunning walnut grain, complem...
Beech, Walnut
$6,500
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
Cane, Teak
$8,800
H 30.71 in W 64.57 in D 30.71 in
Art Deco, Sculptural Expressive Desk in Walnut, By a French Cabinetmaker, 1930s
Located in Odense, DK
Impressive European Art Deco executive desk from the 1930s, crafted in walnut with beautifully figured burled walnut fronts. The desk features a substantial rectangular top with sof...
Brass
Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
This stunning rosewood desk, designed by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen in the 1960s, features exquisite craftsmanship and an extraordinary design. While it shows some patina, it r...
Rosewood
$7,800
H 16 in W 58 in D 36 in
Freeform Coffee Table by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb, C. 1950s
By Widdicomb Furniture Co., T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in Westport, CT
An iconic design by T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings for Widdicomb (1950, USA), this sculpted walnut and brass Freeform cocktail table (Model 1759) embodies organic elegance. Its fluid, cloud-...
Brass
Freestanding Teak Desk by Kai Kristiansen
By Kai Kristiansen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Mid century danish freestanding teak desk. Designed by Kai Kristiansen. Manufactured by FM. Model FM60. With 3 drawers on each side and forward with open shelves.
Teak
Vintage Modernist Desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, Sweden, 1960s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Stylish teak desk by Ib Kofod Larsen, with a spacious table top and two drawers. The open sides give a lightness to the design.
Teak
Nakashima For Widdicomb Origins Drop Leaf Table
By Widdicomb Furniture Co.
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid-Century Modern dining table designed by George Nakashima for the “Origins” collection manufactured by Widdicomb Furniture, circa 1950s. Simple and elegant design features a free ...
Walnut
$2,274
H 20.48 in W 55.91 in D 26.38 in
Teak Coffee Table by Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1970's
By Aksel Kjersgaard, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Oud Beijerland, NL
Very nice coffee or side table. Designed by the Danish designer Kai Kristiansen for Aksel Kjersgaard, 1970's. Fabricated and designed with endowment, made of teak.
Teak
Alvar Aalto For Finsven Birch Drop-Leaf Dining Table
By Alvar Aalto
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This drop-leaf, gatefold birch, dining table was designed by the Finnish designer Alvar Aalto and retailed by Finsven in the late 1940s. This early model has two drop-leaves that can...
Birch
$640
H 17.33 in W 26.38 in D 26.38 in
Scandinavian Mid-century Modern Rosewood Side Table / Coffee Table, circa 1960s
Located in Chorzów, PL
This elegant rosewood coffee table from Denmark, dating back to the 1960s, showcases the timeless beauty of Scandinavian modern design. With its minimal and simple form, the table em...
Rosewood
$3,885
H 17.33 in W 39.38 in D 39.38 in
Finn Juhl FJ-57 Teak Coffee Table, Scandinavian Modern, Denmark
By Finn Juhl, Niels Vodder
Located in Paris, FR
Rare teak coffee model table FJ-57 designed by Finn Juhl in 1957. Top made from highly figured teak wood supported by a black lacquered metal X-base frame on turned teak wood feet. ...
Metal
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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
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen circular coffee table, teak.
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen circular coffee table in solid teak. Made by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
Teak
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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 Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
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
Teak coffee table Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Holland 1957
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Den Haag, NL
Beautiful original teak wood coffee table with “boomerang” legs and curved edges of the leaf / tabletop. The vintage coffee table was produced by Bovenkamp in the Netherlands, 1960. ...
Teak
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen Side Table, Rosewood
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen side table in rosewood. Made by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
Rosewood
Aksel Bender Madsen Coffee Table, Rosewood
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Aksel Bender Madsen coffee table rosewood plate and oak base. Made by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck.
Oak, Rosewood
Pair of Rosewood Side Tables by Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Kastrup, DK
Pair of rectangular side table in rosewood designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck Cabinet Makers Copenhagen. Made in Denmark i...
Rosewood
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H 16.93 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Coffee Table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Antwerp, BE
Lovely coffee table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1950s. This coffee table features a ‘boomerang” base made out of solid oak and a floating teak top with curv...
Oak, Teak
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H 16.93 in W 59.06 in D 20.48 in
Teak and Oak Coffee Table by Aksel Madsen Bender for Bovenkamp, 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in The Hague, NL
This original solid coffee table in teak with 'boomerang' oak legs was designed by the Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen and manufactured by Boven...
Oak, Teak
Bovenkamp Coffee Table by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in The Hague, NL
Midcentury coffee table. Designed by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for Dutch furniture manufacturer Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1960s. The table is...
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Round Danish Teak Coffee Table by Madsen and Larsen for Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
Danish teak circular table with a lipped edge raised on three circular tapered legs joined by a tripartite stretcher. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen. Produced by Wi...
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H 18.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
Set of Three Nesting Tables by A. Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare set of three nesting tables designed by architects A. Bender Madsen & Exner Larsen for Willy Beck. Triangular guitar pick tops on tripod bases. Danish design at it best. In wond...
Teak
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H 18.5 in W 20 in D 20 in
A. Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Three Nesting Tables by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Astoria, NY
A vintage set of three wooden nesting tables, designed by Danish architects Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen, produced by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, each with softly curved triangu...
Wood
Einar Larsen & Bender Madsen Dining Table
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in London, GB
Round dining table in teak designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for mastercabinetmaker Willy Beck. It has two removable external leaves which can extend its width up to 2...
Teak
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H 35.25 in W 71 in D 28.25 in
1950s Danish Superb Desk by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A superb, generously scaled and impeccably handcrafted desk in pale mahogany having a finely proportioned rectilinear form. The desk is fully finished on all sides; the drawers have ...
Mahogany