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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Creator: Svend Åge Madsen
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...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Iron
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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Brass
Svend Åge Madsen Sled Legs Teak Desk 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Freestanding teak desk by Svend Åge Madsen for HP Hansen Denmark 1960s. With 3 drawers each site, sled legs and front with book compartment. Key incl.
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Mid-20th Century Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
$3,600 Sale Price / set
20% Off
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
A small desk with two drawers in ash wood and Formica, Danish production, designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen, 1958.
Despite its compact size, this desk refl...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Formica, Ash
Svend A. Madsen Danish Modern Two Tier Teak Long Coffee Table
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Germantown, MD
A rare 71" long Danish Moern two Tier solid Teak coffee table by Svend A. Madsen.
Measures 71.25" in width, 21" in depth and 16" in height.
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Mid-20th Century American Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Draw Leaf Dining Table by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Shibuya-ku, 13
The table is designed by Svend Aage Madsen, a leading Scandinavian modern designer, with simple but beautiful curves and balanced forms. The gentle edge design of the top panel gives...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
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 Furniture
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Teak
Sven Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk. H.P. Hansen, Denmark
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
Beautiful desk in rosewood designed by Danish Architect Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Very sculptural shape with many wonderful details. Bookcase to the back side , and...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Danish Mid-Century Rosewood Writing Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Emeryville, CA
Svend Aage Madsen was a renowned Danish furniture designer known for his elegant and functional mid-century modern creations. Active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s, Madsen speciali...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Uxbridge, GB
We have for sale a very elegant rosewood writing table by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen c1958. This is a really nice, really well made piece. The piece was originally designed ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Pair of Nightstands by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nightstands by Svend A. Madsen for Falster, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak nightstands each feature a different front. One has two open shelves and a drawer at the top, while the...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Expansive 8ft Credenza, Svend A. Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Deland, FL
Audacious in scope, design and materials utilized this extraordinary Danish-made credenza is as functional as it is visually arresting. Constructed from a mix of solid and matchbook-...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Large Danish teak desk, double sided, by Svend Aage Madsen for H. P Hansen 1960.
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian executive desk. Very elegant, slender design. On the front, a drawer unit with four drawers on each side (included keys). On the back, a drawer unit with an inter...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mid Century Danish Teak Highboy Dresser
This highboy measures: 35.5 wide x 19 deep x 39.5 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak, Upholstery
$1,600 Sale Price / set
62% Off
Rare Danish Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Vanity with Tilting Mirror
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Rare Danish mid-century wall mounted rosewood vanity with tilting mirror. Beautiful rosewood structure. designed by Svend Age Madsen for NB Mobler, c. 1960. Made in Denmark. Located ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Mirror, Rosewood
$1,500 Sale Price
40% Off
Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegaard Danish Teak End Tables Set
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous, large Danish teak end tables produced by Svend Madsen for Karl Lindegarrd. These Mid-Century Modern lamp tables are finished on all sides, and feature elegant styling and expert Scandinavian craftsmanship. A single drawer on each table provides ample storage without compromising the overall modern aesthetic. The solid teak wood legs are a bit thicker than typically seen on Danish furniture. Theses gently contoured legs mimic the humanist feel of the rounded edges on the table tops. Subtly bowed, solid teak edge banding punctuates the far ends of the table tops. These tables are stamped with the Svend Madsen label and marked made in Denmark. Both of the table tops have been refinished. The more than half-a-century old teak wood maintains a warm orange tone that only comes with age.
As is the case for many Scandinavian designers from the mid-century period, little biographical information on Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen has survived. What is known has been gleaned from vintage dealers working with limited archival materials, like sales catalogues. Outside of Nordic countries, the designer’s name is often written "Svend Aage Madsen”. While some rare designs date from the late 1950s, the overwhelming majority of Madsen’s furniture was designed in the 1960s.
Madsen’s creations epitomize the Danish modern style: he favoured warm teak and rosewood, organic silhouettes, and minimal decorative details. More specific features of his work include “boomerang” legs; sloped, arching desk...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk & Chair by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Atlanta, GA
Curvaceous Danish Modern Desk and Chair, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, circa 1960s. Very rare to find with the matching chair. It offers a voluminous amou...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Front Bookcase
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
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...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern teak credenza designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This credenza has a design that stands out for its versatility and the quality of the teak wood used for...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza
This credenza measures: 78.75 wide x 20 deep x 31.75 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call resto...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen. The whole ensemble made in finest walnut. Table with retrac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Walnut
Danish Modern Teak Highboy by Svend a. Madsen for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak highboy designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This highboy has a conservative design but stands out thanks to the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Desk Model 200 by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, Denmark 1958.
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lot/Drogenbos, BE
Writing Desk " Model 200 ” in teak wood with asymmetrical top and two drawers, no keys.
Designer by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, Danemark 1958.
Designer - S...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Wood
Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen in the 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Vigevano, PV
"Model 200" teak desk with asymmetrical top and two drawers, without keys. Designer: Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, Denmark, 1950.
This desk will be delivered fu...
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1950s Italian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Wood, Teak
Danish folding teak rolling table by Svend Aage Madsen for Illums Bolhigus 1960.
By Svend Åge Madsen, Illums Bolighus
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Adorable Scandinavian rolling table. A large top. It folds in one movement for easy storage thanks to a clever all-wood rail. Sleek design, beautifully crafted.
Designer: Svend Aage...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Nesting Tables in Teak, Oak & Intarsia by Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of nesting tables designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950s. Oak frames and teakwood top with handmade intarsia of star...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak, Oak
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
Mid-Century Architectural Firm Executive Desk Designed by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
This seldomly seen designed executive desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik is truly a relic of design history. To my knowledge we are the only ones in the United ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Danish Teak Chest of Drawers Dresser
This chest of drawers measures: 35.5 wide x 19 deep x 28 high
We take our photos in a controlled lighti...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Nightstands - Pair
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Nightstands - Pair
Each nightstand measures: 21.75 wide x 17.25 deep x 20.25 inches high
All pieces of furniture can be had in...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Rosewood
Original Midcentury Schreibtisch Falster Svend Å. Madsen Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Berlin, DE
Wir bieten einen wunderschönen Teak Schreibtisch vom dänischen Hersteller Falster zum Verkauf an. Der Tisch wurde von Svend A Madsen entworfen und besticht unter anderem durch seine ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oirlo, LI
Vintage Danish architectural firm by Svend & Madsen from the 1960s
Discover the elegance and functionality of the Vintage Danish Architectural Office, designed by Svend Aage Madsen ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern 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
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 Furniture
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Teak
Scrittoio di Svend Åge Madsen per Sigurd Hansen Anni 50
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Milano, IT
Scrittoio con doppio cassetto sotto piano e piccola alzata sopra al piano. Legno impiallacciato teak, particolari costruttivi molto curati.
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1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik Sideboard
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This mid-century modern teak credenza by Svend Madsen has ample storage for your living room or office. Four wide drawers plus two sliding doors with open storage.
Please confirm loc...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Mid Century Svend Åge Teakholz Sessel Sessel Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Glostrup armchair from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Svend Åge Eriksen and impresses with its elegant lines and the use of high-quality teak frames...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Dining Table in Rosewood and Brass by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960's
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Dining Table in Rosewood and Brass by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960's
Additional Information:
Material: Rosewood and brass
Style: Mid century, Scandinavian
Produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Brass
Mid Century Svend Åge Teak Sofa 2-Seater Couch Glostrup
By Glostrup Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berlin, DE
We are offering a beautiful Glostrup 2-seater from the 1960s for sale. The design is by Svend Åge Eriksen and impresses with its elegant lines and the use of high-quality teak frames...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
1960s, Classic Sideboard by Svend Åge Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by Svend Åge Madsen for Knudsen & Søn. Corpus in teak veneer with four doors, three shelves, four internal drawers a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture
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Teak
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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