Magnus Olesen Furniture
For the better part of the past century, Magnus Olesen has been producing sturdy and functional furnishings for the modern lifestyle. With a focus on durability and exceptional quality, the Danish manufacturer continues to uphold the traditions associated with Scandinavian modernism — its artisans adhere to standards of the highest caliber in the construction of its widely revered armchairs, lounge chairs, stools and other pieces, which are crafted in a range of rich woods such as ash, oak and teak with a prioritization on practicality and ergonomics.
Cabinetmaker Magnus Olesen founded his eponymous company in 1937 in Denmark, and since then the brand has been producing functional, elegant furniture for interiors all over the world.
The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some of the designers that have partnered with Magnus Olesen over the years include Kai Kristiansen — a Danish cabinetmaker known for his innovative mid-century wall units — duo Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, and Ib Kofod-Larsen, who was one of the best-selling Danish furniture makers in the United States during the 1950s, a time when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for America’s glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
With a showroom in Copenhagen and a production facility in Durup, Magnus Olesen remains in business today. The company primarily focuses on home furnishings but also produces a range of furniture for offices, the hospitality industry and healthcare facilities.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Beech
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Birch
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Birch
1960s Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Teak
1990s Swedish Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Bentwood
1990s Swedish Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Beech
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Teak, Fabric
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wood
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Metal
Mid-20th Century Danish Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wood, Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Laminate, Beech
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Ash
Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Oak, Plywood
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Teak
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Beech
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Rosewood
1970s Danish Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Oak, Bentwood, Wool
1950s Danish Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Teak
20th Century Danish Magnus Olesen Furniture
Leather, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Teak
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Plywood, Upholstery, Beech
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Formica, Birch
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Oak, Fabric
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Oak
1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Beech
1990s Danish Mid-Century Modern Magnus Olesen Furniture
Metal
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Teak
1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Oak
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Teak, Fabric
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Teak
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Wood
1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Fabric, Wood
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Rosewood
1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Stone
1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Slate
1980s Danish Post-Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Steel
1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Faux Leather, Teak
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool, Rosewood
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Beech
1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Beech
1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Furniture
Wool