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Svend Åge Madsen Armchairs

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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
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
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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 Armchairs

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Svend Åge Madsen armchairs for sale on 1stDibs.

Svend Åge Madsen armchairs 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 armchairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original armchairs by Svend Åge Madsen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider armchairs by Bramin Møbler, Svend Åge Eriksen, and Sibast. Prices for Svend Åge Madsen armchairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $1,600, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,600.

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