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.
Find vintage Magnus Olesen chairs, tables and other seating on 1stDibs.
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and beige laminate stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s.
Laminate, Oak
Mid Century Danish Modern Donut Stool by Thygesen for Magnus Olesen c 1970's
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Modern design stool by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olsen circa 1970's. The stool features three bent laminate wood legs, attached to an ebonized donut f...
Wood
Danish Post Modern Beech Bentwood stool by Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish post modern Beech and lacquer stool by Magnus Olesen. Labeled under seat. Made in Denmark circa 1980's. Located in Brooklyn NYC. Only (1) stool available Dimensions: 14” di...
Beech, Bentwood, Lacquer
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Stool for Magnus Olesen "The Doughnut Stool"
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Rud Thygesen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood stool designed by Rud Thygesenand Johhny Sørensen in the 1970s for Magnus Olsen. Up to 3 available, price per stool.
Beech
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of oak and beige laminate stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s.
Laminate, Oak
Rud Thygesen, Stools, Oak, Laminate, Denmark, 1960s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in High Point, NC
A set of three oak and beige laminate stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen and produced by Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s. Dimensions of shorter piece: 15.5” H x 20.55...
Laminate, Oak
8000 Series Stools in Beech by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Karlstad, SE
These are 8000 Series Stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, showcasing a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic. Made from beech wood, they feature elegantly bent legs that...
Beech
Set of Three Stools, Designed by Rud Thygesen, 1980
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of three stools in beech frame and wool. Designed by Danish architects Johnny Sørensen and Rud Thygesen.
Beech, Fabric
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...
Upholstery, Beech, Plywood
$356
H 30.71 in W 21.66 in D 18.9 in
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
Wool, Oak, Plywood
$356 / item
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green. Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Wool, Wood
$480
H 14.97 in W 20.48 in D 11.82 in
Danish Mordern Oak Stool, Patterned Textile, Mid-20th Century, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A charming Danish stool crafted in a rustic turned style typical of mid-20th century Scandinavian furniture. Made of solid oak with a warm, beautifully aged patina, the stool feature...
Fabric, Textile, Oak
$462
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Armchair by Magnus Rud Thygesen and Jonny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark, this armchair showcases refined Danish modern craftsmanship. Featuring a bentwood frame ...
Wood
Danish Modern, Oak Stool Reupholstered in Shearling Lambswool, 1960s
Located in Odense, DK
A sculptural and charming Danish Modern stool from the 1960s, crafted in solid oak and newly reupholstered in high-quality soft shearling lambswool. The design is defined by its sim...
Lambskin, Sheepskin, Oak
$3,600 / set
H 29.5 in W 26 in D 28 in
Pair of Kai Kristiansen Danish Modern Teak Magnus Olesen Lounge Armchairs
By Magnus Olesen, Illum Wikkelsø, Borge Jensen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
Handsome pair of open arm lounge chairs, model KK161, designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured in Denmark by high-quality furniture maker, Magnus Olesen. These very comfortable c...
Fabric, Teak
Stool by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen
Located in Dallas, TX
A donut stool by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen.
Oak
$5,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 30.12 in
Pair of Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Easy Chairs in Wood and Leather, 1970s
By Børge Mogensen, Rud Thygesen, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of Brutalist easy chairs designed by the Danish designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, crafted in the 1970s. These striking chairs exemplify the bold materiality and...
Leather, Wood
Magnus Olesen 4551 & 4545 Chair and Stool
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Thygesen & Sorensen for Magus Olesen 4551 chair and 4545 "Doughnut" Stool. 1970s. Oak bentwood. Labeled. Price for 1 chair 1 stool.
Oak
Rud Thygesen Stool for Magnus Olsen, Scandinavian
By Rud Thygesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Ternay, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Danish stool designed in 1971 by Rud Thygesen for Magnus Olsen. Really nice patina.
Plywood
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
Donut Stool Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen Denmark 1970s Oak
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Basel, BS
Donut stool designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen in 1974, model No. 4550, produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark. This pair comes in the favorable version in oak and black stain...
Oak
Sold
H 14.18 in Dm 14.57 in
Pair of Danish "Donut" Stools in Oak by Rud & Thygesen for Magnus Olesen, 1971
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Odense, DK
Cool design by Danish design duo Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen. The "Donut" stool was manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark in the early 1970s and is made of laminated oak. Both ...
Oak
Rud Thygesen & Johhny Sørensen Stools for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1970s
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Milan, IT
Rud Thygesen & Johhny Sørensen Set of Four Stools for Magnus Olesen, Denmark 1970s.
Wood
Sold
H 17.33 in W 14.57 in D 14.57 in
Set of 2 Stackable Oak Stools by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen, Denmark, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Prague, New Town
Set of 2 rare Scandinavian stackable stools designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in the 1970s, Denmark. These unique donut-shaped stools are made from oak ...
Oak
Sold
H 14 in Dm 15 in
Magnus Olesen Stackable Pair (2) Bentwood Donut Stools 1960s Thygesen & Sorensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Bentwood Stools Oak Bentwood Danish Donut Stools by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen Scandinavian design. Denmark 1960s. Stackable stools...
Oak, Bentwood
Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Rud Thygesen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Vienna, AT
Bentwood stool designed by Rud Thygesenand Johhny Sørensen in the 1970s for Magnus Olsen. Set of four.
Beech
Magnus Olesen Danish Birch Bar Stools
By Rud Thygesen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Magnus Olesen birch bar stools with bent wood legs, black seats and 14" high black plastic foot rests. In original condition with moderate wear consist...
Birch
Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Kai Kristiansen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A pair of modern stools designed by Kai Kristiansen and manufactured by Magnus Olesen in Denmark, circa 1960s. These elegant and clean stools feature a teak wood frame with new high-...
Fabric, Foam, Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Magnus Olesen Danish Birch Bar Stools
By Rud Thygesen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Birch bent wood legged bar stools with ebony foot rests and newly upholstered black leather seats. Set price.
Leather, Birch
Magnus Olesen A/S, Three Stacking Stools, Denmark, 1960s-1970s
By Magnus Olesen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Three stackable stools, by Magnus Olesen A/S, Durup, Denmark, 1960s-1970s.
Wood
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Set of Five Stools
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in New York, NY
Set of five stacking stools in oak plywood and lacquered plywood. By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen A/S, Denmark, circa 1970s. A distinctive design wherein the th...
Plywood, Oak
Stools by Rud Thygesen & Johhny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Norwalk, CT
A great set of three stools all together! These rare stools in the wonderful circular design are hard to find by themselves let alone in a group like this!
Wood