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Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

Danish

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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Creator: Magnus Olesen
Cantilever Armchair Designed by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1975
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage cantilever armchair designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Labeled Made in Denmark. Curved laminated beech wood design with light grey- green upholst...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Upholstery, Beech, Plywood

Kai Kristiansen Set of 4 "Universe 301" Dining Chairs, 1960, Denmark
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in The Hague, NL
Mid-Century Modern set of 4 model "universe 301" dining chairs Made in Denmark, 1965. Designed by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen (marked on bottom of each chair). Seats are newl...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

Set of 6 Oak Bentwood Mid-century Dining Chairs Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of mid-century oak dining conference chairs that stack. Flared bentwood arms created out of white oak and upholstered in a blue Knoll like fabric. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olsen...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Oak

Dining Room Chairs Model 8000 By Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4/6/8/10 chairs, model 8000 Series, designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen in beech wood with red fabric made by Magnus Olesen. The chairs have been produced by Magnus Ole...
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1990s Swedish Other Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Fabric, Beech

Beech Wood Dining Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Store Heddinge, DK
set of four dining chairs in light beech wood bended was designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and manufactured in Denmark by Magnus Olesen during the 1980s. Each chair featur...
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1980s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Beech

Set of 6 Danish Post Modern Beech Bentwood dining chairs by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Set of 6 Danish post modern Beech Armed dining chairs by Magnus Olesen. Acrylic seat backs with geometrically aligned circular perforations. Black Fabric upholstered seat Steel back ...
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1980s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Steel

Set of Six Dining Side Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark
By Magnus Olesen, Arne Vodder, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Berlin, DE
Beautiful set of six dining chairs mod. 301 designed by Kai Kristiansen and produced by Magnus Olesen in the 1960ies in Denmark. All chairs are in great original and used condition ...
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20th Century Danish Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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Leather, Wood

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Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen during the 1980s Cleaned and repolished Height of seat 45 cm.
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Rosewood "Universe" Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Signed Set of 4
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
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A remarkable set of four (4) rosewood and leather universe #301 chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, circa 1965. Solid rosewood frames that each have unique beautiful grain p...
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Set of 6 Danish Mid Century Series 8000 Stacking Chairs by Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Stackable Series 8000 Danish chairs stylish curved beech wood, blue/grey linoleum seat designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen 1970s.Labeled.Made in Denmark.     
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Dining Room Chairs

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1960 Set of Four Magnus Olesen Chairs and Round Teak Table
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Magnus Olesen dining room chairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Magnus Olesen dining room chairs 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 Magnus Olesen dining room chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original dining room chairs by Magnus Olesen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider dining room chairs by O.D. Møbler A-S, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, and Dyrlund. Prices for Magnus Olesen dining room chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $391 and can go as high as $7,989, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $2,740.

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