Arnold Madsen Furniture
Danish, 1907-1989
A powerhouse duo in Danish furniture design throughout the mid-20th century, Henry Hans Schubell and Arnold Madsen collaborated as Madsen & Schubell with Dutch company Bovenkamp and Vik & Blindheim on a range of furnishings and created memorable lounge chairs, armchairs and other seating throughout the 1940s, 1950s and early 1960s — such as the wingback Pragh chair and the iconic Clam chair — that represent the finest of Scandinavian modern design.
In 1944, a skilled upholster by the name of Arnold Madsen requested assistance from a cabinetmaker to make a prototype lounge chair based on a plaster model he’d made. Accepting the challenge, Schubell impressed Madsen to the point that he suggested they enter into a partnership. The Clam chair was their first collaboration as Madsen & Schubell.
According to Aaron FitzGerald, of Dagmar gallery, Madsen’s Clam chair is “one of the most sought-after and simultaneously misattributed and copied chair designs of the twentieth century.” In the past, it was ascribed to the Norwegian retailer Martin Olsen and then the Danish architect Philip Arctander. It was only through some dogged research by a team of international design historians and collectors that it was finally correctly associated with Madsen.
In the backyard of a modest home in Copenhagen, Schubell built wooden frames which Madsen then upholstered. They sold their finished products to dealers under their joint name, earning enough money to move production to a factory outside the city. Some models, such as the Clam, were under license by Norwegian company Vik & Blindheim while others were manufactured by Bovenkamp in the Netherlands. The pair’s partnership ended in 1963 in order for the designers to establish separate companies. Madsen opened a new upholstery firm with his son, Ib Madsen, under the name Madsen og Schubell, and Schubell continued to build frames for Madsen as Schubell & Son. (At some point, Ib also traded under the name Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell.)
Vintage Madsen & Schubell chairs offer sturdy build quality and the kind of superior upholstery that is typical among mid-century Scandinavian furniture. Working with a range of woods including teak, rosewood and birch, Madsen & Schubell accented natural wood grains with soft lambswool and sheepskin for a variety of comfortable seating.
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Creator: Arnold Madsen
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen in boucle fabric
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé
Pair of Arnold Madsen "Clam Chairs" in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare pair of midcentury / Scandinavian modern high back clam chairs designed by Arnold Madsen produced in Denmark in the late 1940s by Nordisk Stål & Møbel Central. Great matchi...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Kirsten Lounge Chair Bovenkamp the Netherlands, 1960
By Arnold Madsen, Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge chair model Kirsten designed by Danish designers Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Arnold Madsen was contrac...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Arnold Madsen Mid-Century Rocking "Clam Chair" in Sheepskin Produced in Denmark
By Arnold Madsen, Nordisk Staal & Møbel Central 1
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very rare Scandinavian modern / mid-century rocking clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced by Nordisk Staal / Møbel Central in Denmark during the 1940s. The chair has been...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Beech
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Clam Chair, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare Clam chair with beech arms and legs and upholstered in ivory bouclé with camel leather buttons on back and seat, Denmark, 1944. This iconic Clam chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves throughout including gently curved back, seat, and arms, and resting on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The back is slightly tilted while the seat is slightly raised towards the front to provide conformity to the body and great comfort. This original exquisite Madsen Clam...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback Lounge Chair Bovenkamp the Netherlands, 1960
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful wingback lounge chair model Karen designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Arnold Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp ...
Category
1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Re-Edition Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chairs
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Cla...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Boucle Fabric
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Rare Pair of Clam Chairs, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in New York, NY
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell rare pair of Clam chairs with beech arms and legs and upholstered in ivory bouclé with camel leather buttons on back and seat, Denmark. 1944. These iconic Clam chairs have a characteristic organic shape with soft curves throughout including gently curved back, seat, and arms, and resting on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The back is slightly tilted while the seat is slightly raised towards the front to provide conformity to the body and great comfort. These original exquisite Madsen Clam chairs...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Bouclé, Birch
Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950
By Arnold Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning Bovenkamp sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp in the Netherlands, circa 1950.
The sofa is new...
Category
1960s Dutch Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Re-Edition Boucle Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cher...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the C...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Lounge Chairs for Bovenkamp, Netherlands
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
an outstnading set of two easy chairs designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp in the Netherlands around 1950.
The set contains one highback and one lowback “ladies” chair. Both chairs are upholstered in high quality fabric by Kvadrat, in a beautiful grey colour with black seat pillows and one black upholstered neck pillow. The base is made of oak wood with teak armrests, giving it a luxurious finish. This exceptional set would make a very appealing addition to any interior, adding the warmth of Scandinavian mid-century design to your decor
Highback chair sizes: W. 65 x D. 80 x H. 96 (SH. 38) cm
Lowback chair...
Category
1950s Dutch Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair & Ottoman by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
**Listing for 1x clam chair and 1x matching ottoman in sahara sheepskin and oiled oak**
Official re-edition of the iconic clam chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration w...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-launch the Clam Chair - one of the most cheris...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé
Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Clam Chair 1944
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen
The Clam Chair, 1944
The Clam chair was first designed in 1944 in Copenhagen by Danish upholsterer Arnold Madsen. In 1945 Arnold f...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut, Sheepskin
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen 1944 Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Berlin, BE
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by some as one of the most attractive chairs of “Nordic Design”.
The model has a rather perplexing history, and has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect Phillip Arctander.
However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed the chair in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen.
This chair has a characteristic organic shape with soft curves, perched on club-shaped beech legs. The name comes from the shape of the seat and back that together form the silhouette of an open clam. The round armrests compliment the overall round feel of the chair. The seat is slightly raised towards the front, while the back is tilted back to provide great sitting comfort. The seat and back are covered in cream-white sheepskin, adding to the soft and cosy feel of this “Clam”.
In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold leading design of the day. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence for the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim.
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Jute, Beech
“Clam” Chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1944
By Arnold Madsen, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This “Clam” chair has a beloved design thanks to which it is considered by many as one of the most attractive chairs of Nordic Design. At the same time, this chair is arguably also t...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Vintage 1st Edition Stool for Oda-Chair
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Vejle Øst, DK
This stool is from the original 1 editions Oda chairs from late 1950ties til 1960ties. It has patinated oak legs and newer gray wool fabric and over all in very fine condition.
The ...
Category
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Oak
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Arnold Madsen
Located in London, GB
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary British Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Fabric, Bouclé, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Arnold Madsen Sheepskin Muslinge 'Clam' Chairs
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Kramfors, SE
Scandinavian modern clam chairs, or Muslingestolar are they are also known designed by Arnold Madsen. The chairs are authentic original chairs from the 1950s and have been renovated ...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Hardwood
Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen in Sheepskin, Denmark, 1940s
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Praha 2, Hlavní město Praha
Rare easy chair (also known as Clam Chair) designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark, 1940s.
Perhaps one of the rarest examples of Danish craftsmanship and a rare piece to come to market, this armless Clam Chair...
Category
1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Wood
Pair of Chairs ‘Clam’ Designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Pair of chairs ‘Clam’ designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell,
Denmark. 1944.
Birch and sheepskin upholstery.
A design with a rather perplexing, yet fascinating history, it has been attributed to several designers before, the latest being the Danish architect, Phillip Arctander. However, recent research revealed that the “Clam” is the model that in fact started the story of Madsen & Schubell. Arnold Madsen designed the chair in 1944 in his small basement workshop in Gothersgade, Copenhagen.
In 1944, the chair was already exhibited in conjunction with the presentation of the newly opened furniture store NY FORM A/S in Copenhagen, which sold leading design of the day. In 1953, Madsen & Schubell sold the licence for the chair to the Norwegian company Vik and Blindheim...
Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Arnold Madsen Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Birch
Arnold Madsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs
Arnold Madsen furniture is available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are often made of wool and designed with extraordinary care. 0 vintage editions of these items are in stock, while there are 8 modern editions to choose from as well. Many of Arnold Madsen's original furniture was created in Scandinavian Modern style in the United Kingdom during the 21st century and contemporary. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by and . Prices for Arnold Madsen furniture can vary depending on size, time period and other attributes. On 1stDibs, the price for these items starts at US$7,444 and tops out at US$7,444, while pieces like these, on average, can sell for US$7,444.
