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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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...
Teak
Svend Åge Madsen, Highback Chair, Leather, Nut Wood, Denmark, 1947
By Svend Åge Madsen, Aage Herman Olsen
Located in Stamford, CT
Svend Åge Madsen, Danish Mid-Century Modern, Highback Chair, Leather, Nut Wood, Denmark, 1947 An impressive highback chair desined by Aage Herman Olsen and Svend Åge Madsen for cabi...
Leather, Nutwood
Vintage Dining Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s, Set of 6
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen, showcasing the elegant lines and sculptural presence characteristic of his best work. The slightly curved backrests offer exce...
Beech
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs Denmark -Set of 6, 1960s
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish modern teak dining chairs designed and manufactured in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant set of six dining chairs showcases the clean lines, thoughtful proportions, and excep...
Fabric, Teak
$5,136 / set
H 31.3 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six stunning dining room chairs model 343 designed by Danish architect Knud Færch and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the 1960s. Beautifully sculpted organic backrests in solid teak with a wide curved profile. Re-upholstered in a dark beige fabric with a shearling lambswool look. Exquisite joinery between the backrest and the round tapered legs. This is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chairs...
Teak
Set 4 Danish Modern Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fine set of 4 Danish Modern Dining chairs attributed to Erik Buch. No labels attached at this time. Note the beautiful exposed joinery. Also note what appears to be 2 types of wood...
Fabric, Teak
Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Wood, Velvet, Sweden, 1950s
By Arnold Madsen
Located in High Point, NC
A wood and velvet lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Sweden, c. 1950s. Reupholstered in brand new velvet. Pre-restoration images available upon request. Overall...
Velvet, Wood
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Frame 1950's
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury armchair in solid teak covered in wool and very representative of the easy chairs of the time designed by such icons as Ib Kofod-Larsen and Edvard Kindt-L...
Wool, Teak
$31,962 / set
H 30.71 in W 28.35 in D 33.86 in
Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen, Beech Wood, 1930s
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in København K, 84
An excellent pair of Danish modern easy chairs by Svend Aage Madsen from Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1930s. Exemplary of the cabinetmaker’s refined craftsmanship, these chairs...
Sheepskin, Beech
Danish Modern 1950s Highback Lounge Wing Chair With Wooden Armrests
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Beautiful and very unique Danish 1940s wingback chair with nicely carved armrest in stained beechwood. Very elegant with strong angular lines and a strong presence to anchor any roo...
Wool, Beech
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Armrests
By Kurt Østervig
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Very cool Danish midcentury highback lounge chair with teak legs and teak accents on the armrests. Epitomizes the style from around 1960. This chair is much in the style of Kurt Ost...
Wool, Teak
Highback Lounge Chair with Channeled Backrest Denmark ca. 1950
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming and very unusual highback lounge chair from around 1950. Very unusual proportions with quite a low seat and a high fanning backrest giving it almost throne-like qualit...
Wool, Beech
$2,663 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA BY MAURICE BURKE SET OF 5 DINING CHAIRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A striking set of five Arkana 115 Tulip swivel chairs, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke, showcases the sleek elegance of mid-century modern style. These ...
Metal
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 5 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Vintage brutalist dining chairs with sturdy wooden frames and grey fabric upholstery. Cool, rustic chairs that will last for ages to come. Beeautiful natural wood veins. 1960s - G...
Fabric, Oak
1960s Set of Four Dining Chairs, Czechoslovakia
Located in Praha, CZ
- Made in Czechoslovakia - Made of wood, fabric - Manufacturer: Wood veneer Brno - The wooden parts show signs of age - Fabric intended for exchange - Good, original condition, ...
Fabric, Wood
Tall Highback Lounge Chair with Tall Slim Silhouette Denmark 1950
By Jacob Kjaer
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Sublime highback lounge chair with buttoned backrest made in Denmark around 1950. Beautiful harmonious proportions with a slim and high silhouette. Superbly stylish and comfortable. ...
Wool, Beech
$2,660Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 32 in W 18.5 in D 21 in
D Scan Teak Dining Chairs New Upholstery Danish Modern Set of 6
By D-Scan
Located in Lake Worth, FL
For FULL item description click on More Details below. Shipping Quote Information The shipping quote stated in the listing was from 1st Dibs and they normally set all the costs and ...
Cotton, Teak
Danish Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair in Olive Mohair ca. 1950
By Lysberg, Hansen & Therp
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic Danish large-scale club or lounge chair by renowned Furniture maker Lysberg, Hansen & Terp made ca. 1950. Super comfortable with coil springs in both backrest and seat cu...
Wool, Beech
Mid Century Svend Åge Teak Sofa 2-Seater Couch Glostrup
By Svend Åge Madsen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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...
Teak
Mid Century Svend Åge Teakholz Sessel Sessel Glostrup
By Svend Åge Madsen, Glostrup Møbelfabrik
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...
Teak
Four Svend Madsen Danish Dining Chairs
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 midcentury Danish dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen for K Knudsen & Son, 1960, Denmark. The chairs frames are crafted of solid white oak with sculpted teak backrest ...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark. The 8 chair frames are crafted of solid walnut with angled, slatted back rests, de...
Walnut
Svend Åge Madsen Slat Back Chair for Moreddi
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend A. Madsen Afrormosia teak chair for Moreddi, circa 1960s, Denmark. The chair features a slatted curved backrest and wide black Naugahyde seat. Dimensions 17.5" width x 16.5...
Teak, Naugahyde
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H 33.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four dining chairs in teak and afromasia by Svend Madsen for Moreddi, Denmark circa 1960's. Features a supporting curved backrest and a wide frame seat unus...
Teak
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H 27.17 in W 24.02 in D 21.26 in
"Cow horn" Arm Chair by Svend Aage Madsen by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen, 1950s
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Rare "Cow horn" chair designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by Cabinetmaker K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark during the 1950s. Made from solid oak and teak with new black leather seat. ...
Leather, Oak, Teak
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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Svend Aage Madsen Dining Chairs Produced by K. Knudsen in Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 cowhorn dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by K. Knudsen in Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Midcentury Svend Aage Madsen Walnut and Teak Side Chair
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Unfortunately very little is known about Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen. Most of the information comes from catalogues and inventory lists of the time and this shows us that whilst...
Teak, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Svend Madsen Beech Wood Lounge Chair
By Aksel Boll Jensen, Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Madsen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This stunning Danish made lounge chair by Bowa is one of the finest wood frame sofa’s we have seen from the period. Vintage early 1960s, Svend Age Madsen expands on the quintessentia...
Brass
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H 36 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
1960s Svend A. Madsen Six Exotic Tigerwood Dining Chairs by Moreddi Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Six Dining Chairs sleek exotic tigerwood walnut and newly upholstered faux leather seats by Svend A. Madsen and imported Moreddi Denmark...
Walnut, Faux Leather
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H 30.5 in W 73.5 in D 29.5 in
Mid-Century Modern Grete Jalk Style Three-Seat Walnut Frame Sofa Couch
By Svend Åge Madsen, Aksel Boll Jensen, Grete Jalk, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
This stunning Danish made sofa by BOWA is one of the finest wood frame sofa’s we have seen from the period. Vintage early 1960s, SV.A. Madsen expands ...
Walnut, Fabric
Mid-Century Modern Sven Madsen Set of 4 Walnut Side Dining Chairs Danish
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous set of four, walnut and black leather, side dining chairs, by Sven Madsen, circa 1950s. In very good condition. The ...
Leather, Walnut
Svend Aage Madsen for Moreddi Danish Walnut Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Not only is this a set of (six), but it includes (two) of the sought after arm chairs. The width of these captain chairs is very accommodating which isn't particularly common, they a...
Walnut
Svend A. Madsen Teak Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 dining chairs with sculptural, slatted backs in a beautiful contrast of teak and beech wood. Seat rests have new foam and a muted grey, tweed fabric.
Fabric, Beech, Teak