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
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
$1,600Sale Price / set|62% Off
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...
Teak, Upholstery
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
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made set of 8 Danish vintage dining chairs in solid teak made in the 1960’s The quality is outstanding, they have a beautiful, sculptural design an...
Teak, Faux Leather
$5,250 / 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
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. The structure is in wood and the seat in briar. Pierre Cardin, born Pietro Costante Cardino (2...
Wood
Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair in Red Mohair
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s highback lounge chair in the style of Flemming Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a smaller sp...
Wool, Beech
$32,670 / 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 Midcentury Highback Lounge Chair with Teak Frame 1950's
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Edvard Kindt-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
$3,495 / set
H 32 in W 27 in D 24 in
Set of 4 Mid-Century Danish Modern Woodard Sculptura Mesh Arm Chairs
By Woodard Furniture Co., John Woodard
Located in Wilmington, DE
What a find. Offered is a set of 4 Mid-Century Modern outdoor armchairs designed by John Woodard, circa 1956 for the 'Sculptura' line. Features enameled and woven wrought iron. The c...
Wrought Iron
Arnold Madsen, Lounge Chair, Shearling, Wood, Denmark, 1950s
Located in High Point, NC
A sheepskin and wood lounge chair designed by Arnold Madsen and produced in Denmark, 1950s. Seat Height (inches): 15.5" Arm Height (inches): 22" All items ship from High Point, No...
Wood, Sheepskin
Mogens Lassen Style Danish 1940s Highback Lounge Chair
By Flemming Lassen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Super charming 1940s lounge chair in the style of Mogens Lassen with very sculptural organic shape and harmonious proportions. Versatile and very suitable for a space in need of a st...
Wool, Beech
$21,002
H 27.56 in W 25.6 in D 31.5 in
Vintage "Clam” rocking chair by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell, 1944.
By Arnold Madsen
Located in Hägersten-Liljeholmen, Stockholms län
Iconic Clam chair designed by Arnold Madsen for Madsen & Schubell in Denmark in 1944. This example is a vintage original armchair produced in the 40's in danemark. The chair has ...
Sheepskin, Elm
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
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...
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...
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 Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
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 Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
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 Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
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 Grete Jalk, Svend Åge Madsen, Aksel Boll Jensen, 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 Aksel Boll Jensen, Grete Jalk, Kai Kristiansen, Svend Åge Madsen
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