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Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

Danish

Svend Åge Madsen’s sleek and simple hardwood furniture captures the essence of Scandinavian modern style. Although an influential mid-century modern Danish designer, not much is known about Madsen today. However, his desks, armchairs and credenzas speak to his mastery of material and form.

Madsen began designing in the late 1950s and was most prolific in the 1960s. Many well-known Danish cabinetmakers and manufacturers produced his furniture, including K. Knudsen & Son, H.P. Hansen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Karl Lindegaard and Moreddi

Madsen used woods with qualities of warmth and richness such as walnut, teak and rosewood. His distinctive designs are characterized by curving and sloping forms, giving each piece a natural and organic appeal. While he rarely used decorative embellishments, the bowed surfaces, arching drawers and legs shaped like boomerangs added a visual flair.

Madsen was best known for his sculptural writing desks. Many of his desk designs have an eye-catching curved surface that gives the desktop a concave appearance. They often feature tapered legs — a hallmark of mid-century modern style — and generous drawers for stationary and other objects. Deep wood finishes and visible wood grain add to the charm of these sturdy pieces.

Madsen’s beautiful 1960s dining chairs are still highly sought-after by collectors today. The teak chairs have high and angled backrests which lend some sculptural elegance and provide ergonomic support. A low-profile upholstered cushion and clean lines give the chairs an understated style and fantastic versatility.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Svend Åge Madsen tables, cabinets, seating and more.

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Period: 1950s
Creator: Svend Åge Madsen
Writing desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double under-top drawer. Teak veneer wood, fine construction details.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Metal

Desk from 1950s by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen in Denmark
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen from 1958. Corpus in teak veneer with two drawers and long legs. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Nesting Tables in Teak and oak by Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of beautiful nesting tables designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950s. Teak wood with stylish inlays of stars and circles.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Great looking desk in teak with cane details on the frame and the handles. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Made in Denmark in the 1950s. Nice original condition.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Cane, Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Desk Produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Brass

Svend Madsen Coffee Table by K. Knudsen
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Highland, IN
Wonderful teak Svend Madsen coffee table by K. Knudsen & Son with softly curved lines and tapered legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Gentleman’s Chest by Svend A Madsen for Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Dansish Modern Teak Gentleman’s Chest by Svend A Madsen for Mobelfabrik A handsome and highly functional gentleman's dresser by Designed by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

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Svend Åge Madsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Svend Åge Madsen 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 Svend Åge Madsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Svend Åge Madsen 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 furniture by Gunni Omann, Feldballes Møbelfabrik, and C.M. Madsen. Prices for Svend Åge Madsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $23,918, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.

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