Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Danish
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 iconic Clam chair — that represent the finest of Scandinavian modern design.
Born in 1906, Schubell was an apprentice cabinetmaker turned foreman by his early 20s. As a supervisor for cabinetmakers Winter and Winding, Schubell oversaw furniture production in their workshop until the mid-1940s. 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 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 and Schubell accented natural wood grains with soft lambswool and sheepskin for a variety of comfortable seating.
Find vintage Madsen & Schubell Clam chairs and other seating on 1stDibs.
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Early Pair Of Arnold Madsen Clam Chairs In Curly Sheepskin, 1944
By Madsen & Schubell, Arnold Madsen
Located in ABCOUDE, UT
Fantastic pair of early edition Clam chairs, which were designed in 1944 in Copenhagen for Madsen and Schubell and ever since have become an icon of the Danish Modern design period.
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1940s Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Sheepskin, Bentwood
Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell's "Prague Chair" for Schubell & Madsen, Denmark 1960s
By Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Utrecht, NL
This famous model, known as the “Pragstolen or Pragh” (literally: The Prague Chair) by Danish designer duo Madsen & Schubell was designed by Henry Hans Schubell...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Sheepskin, Beech, Oak, Teak
Pair of Lounge Chairs by IB Madsen & A. Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful pair of lounge chairs designed by the Danish Designers Ib Madsen & Acton Schubell for Bovenkamp, 1954.
The pair is in excellent condition. They were newly reupholstered ...
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20th Century European Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Bouclé, Oak, Teak
20th Century Danish Vintage Beech Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen & Schubell
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A single, vintage Mid-Century modern Danish "Clam" chair made of hand crafted Beechwood designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, in good condition. The Scandinavian armchair ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Fabric, Upholstery, Velvet, Beech
A. Madsen & H. Schubell lounge chair “Tove” Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge chair model Tove designed by Danish designers Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Arnold Madsen was contracted...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
A. Madsen & H. Schubell lounge chair “Kirsten” Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
By 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...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS30 Highback Recliner Lounge Chair and Ottoman
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Rare Arnold Madsen and Schubell MS20 Highback Lounge Chair Recliner and Ottoman. Chair reclines to other positions or locks in place. Ottoman is also adjustable. Made in Denmark. Ori...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Danish Mid-Century Stool Model Pragh by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s.
By Madsen & Schubell, Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Stool Model Pragh by Madsen & Schubell, 1950s.
Ottoman or foot stool designed by Dansih architects Ib Madsen and Acton Schubell and manufactured in their own works...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Faux Leather, Beech
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback sofa in cream Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henri Schubell for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp to work for them end 1950’s begi...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's
By Bovenkamp, Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's
period 60's
design Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Bovenkamp The Netherlands
condition good light signs o...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Madsen & Schubell Mette lounge chair Bovenkamp The Netherlands 1960
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped lounge chair model Mette designed by Danish designers Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. This low back ladies chair ...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Rare Authentic Scandinavian Modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen, Denmark
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Kramfors, SE
Rare Scandinavian modern Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen and produced by Madsen & Schubell. This chair is a genuine vintage chair made in Denmark during the 1940s. It has recently been completely restored and upholstered with sheepskin from Skandilock.
The clam chair is a modern classic with generous proportions and luxurious lines. The chair has many of the characteristic of the Scandinavian modern design period while doing something completely unique which has made them known all over the world. The new sheepskin upholstery on this authentic vintage clam chair...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Sheepskin, Wood
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Madsen & Schubell, Stool, Teak, Mohair, Denmark, 1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in High Point, NC
A teak and green mohair stool designed and produced by Madsen & Schubell, Denmark, 1950s.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Mohair, Teak
Midcentury Danish Modern Leather Lounge Chair Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Midcentury Danish Modern brown Buffalo leather lounge chair and ottoman by Madsen & Schubell. Leather has woven leather stitching. Danish modern chair and ottoman...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Chrome
Pragh Lounge Chair and Ottoman by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
A very good early example of this classic Scandinavian Modern design lounge chair and footstool by Madsen & Schubell, freshly reupholstered in white boucle and with cognac leather b...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Teak
Arnold Madsen Madsen and Schubell MCM MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
By Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Countryside, IL
Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell Mid Century MS-30 Danish Teak Easy Lounge Chair
The chair measures: 31 wide x 35 deep x 40 high, with a seat height of 17 inches and arm height/c...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
A. Madsen & H. Schubell Wingback Sofa Bovenkamp Green the Netherlands, 1960
By Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Fantastic shaped sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henri Schubell for Bovenkamp, The Netherlands 1960. Aksel Bender Madsen was contracted by Bovenkamp to work for them end 1950’s begi...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Mette Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen, Bovenkamp, Madsen & Schubell
Located in Ranst, VAN
Mette' sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1950s. The sofa is made of teak and oak. The sofa has been completely renovated and reupholstered wi...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Danish Lounge Swivel Chair in Brown Leather by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
Danish 1960s swivel lounge chair, designed by notable design duo Acton Schubell and Ib Madsen.
The chair is upholstered throughout in genuine textured buffalo leather, which is brow...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Leather
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...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Bouclé, Birch
1970s, Danish Design by Madsen & Schubell, Swivel Armchair, Footstool, Wool
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Tarm, 82
Original Danish design by Madsen & Schubell from about 1970s, swivel armchair and footstool, loose cushions. Adjustable tilt. Beige, brown furniture wo...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Steel
“Clam Chair“ by Arnold Madsen 1944 Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Denmark
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.
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Jute, Beech
Re-Edition Sheepskin Clam Chairs by Arnold Madsen
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, England
Official Re-Edition of the iconic Clam Chair by Arnold Madsen.
Dagmar in collaboration with the estate of Arnold Madsen is proud to re-lau...
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21st Century and Contemporary British Scandinavian Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Sheepskin, Wool, Bouclé, Beech, Oak, Walnut
Pair of Madsen and Schubell Model MS4 Wingback Lounge Chairs with Ottoman
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Phoenix, AZ
Here is a pair of MS-4 model wingback chairs with ottoman designed Henry Schubell, and produced in the 1950s by Madsen and Schubell in Denmark (this design was also licensed to Vik &...
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1950s Danish Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Wool, Beech
1970s Danish Brown Leather Chairs by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
A very stylish Danish 1970s armchairs, designed by notable design duo Acton Schubell and IB Madsen.
The armchairs is upholstered throughout in ge...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Leather
1970s Danish Brown Leather Chairs by Madsen & Schubell
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in ŚWINOUJŚCIE, 32
A very stylish Danish 1970s sofa, designed by notable design duo Acton Schubell and IB Madsen.
The sofa is upholstered throughout in genuine textured Buffalo leather, which is Brown...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Leather
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's
By Bovenkamp, Arnold Madsen, Madsen & Schubell
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage Bovenkamp armchair armchair 60's
period 60's
design Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Bovenkamp The Netherlands
condition good light signs o...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Madsen & Schubell Sheepskin Pragh Chair & Stool c1950s
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in London, GB
Arnold Madsen & Herny Schubell - The Pragh Chair & Stool
The Pragh chair is an iconic piece of Danish design from the mid-1950s golden period. The Pragh was the 2nd masterpiece Mads...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Sheepskin, Elm
Pair of Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell Lounge Chairs for Bovenkamp, Netherlands
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A beauitful 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 chair...
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1950s Dutch Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
1960s Madsen and Schubell Black Leather Reclining Chair and Stool, Denmark
By Madsen & Schubell
Located in Praha, CZ
- Good/very good original condition with minor signs of use
- Height of seat 37 cm
- Leather in very good condition
- Stool dimensions: 38 x 60 x 48cm.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Madsen & Schubell Furniture
Materials
Leather, Wood
Madsen & Schubell furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Madsen & Schubell furniture 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 Madsen & Schubell furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 33 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 2 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Madsen & Schubell were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Ole Gjerløv-Knudsen and Torben Lind, Henry Rosengren Hansen, and Erik Ole Jørgensen. Prices for Madsen & Schubell furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $875 and can go as high as $68,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,900.