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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Svend Age Madsen for H.P. Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in New Windsor, NY
A rosewood desk with bookcase by Svend AgeMAdsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Circa 1960-70. This desk features beautifully and highly figured rosewood veneers, a curved profile, front ...
Birch, Rosewood
$5,895
H 29.25 in W 59 in D 30.5 in
Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Iron
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Bookcase, Danish Modern, 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen teak desk with front bookcase. Desk has a slight graceful curve with a rolled edge to the back of the desk. Beautiful size and scale! Legs are exp...
Teak
$1,960Sale Price|20% Off
H 38 in W 80 in D 2 in
Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Beautiful teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King headboard by Svend Åge Madsen made in Denmark in wonderful condition. Really nice headboard with solid teak wood details. Made by Falste...
Teak
$21,185
H 30.32 in W 38.59 in D 16.93 in
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 ...
Brass
$3,375Sale Price / set|25% Off
H 24 in W 22 in D 17 in
Pair of Danish modern teak tambour door nightstands
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of Danish modern teak tambour door nightstands. Great set of Danish nightstands with sliding front doors and has a single drawer and adjustable shelf behind the front doors. Goo...
Teak
Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
By Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful teak coffee table spanning 71''. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. In wonderful original condition with a warm patina and re...
Teak
$2,295 / set
H 18.63 in W 19.5 in D 29.38 in
Danish Teak End Tables by Svend Madsen, 1960s Modern Design
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Exquisite pair of large Danish teak end tables by Svend Åge Madsen for Karl Lindegaard, circa 1960s. These sculptural Mid-Century Modern pieces embody the elegance and restraint of f...
Teak
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