Svend Åge Madsen

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.

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$3,622

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Expertly Restored- Svend A. Madsen Teak & Cane Desk / Bookcase for Sigurd Hansen

$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 Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Materials: Teak Wood, Cane Accents, Iron Pulls ___________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen

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Iron

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark

$20,997

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 ...

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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen

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Brass

Svend A. Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Round Dining Table with 1 Leaf

$2,347 / set

H 28.5 in W 48 in D 48 in

Svend A. Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Round Dining Table with 1 Leaf

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Franklin Park, IL

Svend A. Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Round Dining Table with 1 Leaf The table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches; the leaf is 24 inche...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen

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Teak

Beautiful Teak Danish Mid-Century Modern King Headboard made in Denmark

$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...

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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen

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Teak

Svend Age Madsen for H.P. Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase

$3,850

H 28.25 in W 60 in D 29 in

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 ...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen

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Birch, Rosewood

Danish Teak End Tables by Svend Madsen, 1960s Modern Design

$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 Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen

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...

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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen

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Teak

Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 6

$3,600 / set

H 36 in W 25 in D 23.5 in

Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 6

By Svend Åge Madsen

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Vintage Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 6. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs all with sleek sculptural form. Circa...

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Mid-20th Century Unknown Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Design Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen, 1950s

$6,500

H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in

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

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Cane, Teak

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Svend Åge Madsen Sale Prices

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2026	$4,114	Desks and Writing Tables	Rosewood	1960
2026	$1,995	End Tables, Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Teak	1960s
2026	$1,000	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Teak	1960s
2026	$5,600	Desks and Writing Tables	Teak	1960s
2026	$2,000	Desks and Writing Tables	Teak	1960
2025	$4,800	Desks	Rosewood	1960
2025	$3,200	Coffee and Cocktail Tables	Teak	Mid 20th Century
2025	$4,930	Night Stands	Teak	1960s

$3,622

Average sold price of items in the past 12 months

$1,000-$5,600

Sold price range of items in the past 12 months

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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.