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.
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk with Bookcase, Danish Modern, 1960
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...
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...
Teak
Danish Teak End Tables by Svend Madsen, 1960s Modern Design
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
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...
Teak
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.
Cane, Teak
Vintage Danish Walnut Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish walnut desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and has an incre...
Walnut
Danish Mid-Century Two-Tier Teak Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen for Karl Lind
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
This unique vintage teak coffee table makes a substantial addition to any interior. At almost six feet long this impressive Danish Modern coffee table features tapered legs, shapely ...
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
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...
Formica, Ash
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...
Teak
Vintage extendable dining table by Svend Aage Madsen for K. Knudsen & Søn
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Ranst, VAN
Designed by Svend Aage Madsen for K. Knudsen & Søn, Denmark, 1960s. A beautifully crafted extendable dining table in teak. The table is in very good vintage condition, with a warm to...
Teak
Danish Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Writing Table
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
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 ...
Rosewood
Svend Aage Madsen Model "200" Desk for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Denmark 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Utrecht, NL
Firm believers in Functionalism, Danish designers and cabinetmakers avoided short-lived aesthetic trends, instead they concentrated on crafting with quality materials. This model "20...
Wood
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...
Teak, Oak
$5,912Sale Price|48% Off
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 ...
Teak
Writing desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double under-top drawer and small riser above the top. Teak veneer wood, fine construction details.
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...
Walnut
$2,525 / item
Rosewood Dining Table by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Elegant and refined dining table designed by Svend Aage Madsen in the 1960s, crafted in beautifully grained rosewood. This Danish mid-century masterpiece features a sleek, organic de...
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 ...
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...
Brass
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...
Wood
Round Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Extension by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Round teak dining table by renowned Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen, produced by K. Knudsen in the early 1960s, is a classic example of functional Danish Modern furniture. Crafted...
Teak
Sculptural dining table by Svend Åge Madsen for K. Knudsen & Søn, 1960's.
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Doylestown, PA
A teak dining table with Dutch leaves, featuring a pleasingly biomorphic form; softly-rounded parabolic edges and an almost insectoid stance convey a sense of living energy. Amply-si...
Teak
Danish folding teak rolling table by Svend Aage Madsen for Illums Bolhigus 1960.
By Illums Bolighus, Svend Åge Madsen
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...
Teak
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s.
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Mid-Century Modern Asymmetrical Teak Desk, 1950s. Rare and early freestanding Scandinavian Modern boomerang teak writing desk made in Denmark in the early 1950s. Asymmetrical...
Oak, Teak
Mid-Century Two-Tier Coffee Table
Located in Weesp, NL
Two-tier wooden mid-century coffee table in great condition. A stylish and sophisticated coffee table that fits nicely into just about any living room. This beauty will be shipped o...
Wood
Danish Modern Floating-Top Teak Desk with Bookcase by Dyrlund
By Dyrlund
Located in Miami, FL
A stylish and modern teak executive desk with floating top designed and made in Denmark by Dyrlund. The Scandinavian writing table features three drawers on the left, an open filing ...
Teak
$4,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 19 in W 59 in D 36.5 in
Svend Aage Jessen Tile Top Coffee Table in Rosewood and Brass
By Svend Aage Jessen
Located in Toronto, Ontario
An incredible large coffee table in rosewood and brass by Svend Aage Jessen ca. 1965. This table has incredible presence and scale. Rosewood segments are attached with solid bra...
Brass
Danish Cabinetmaker 1950s Rosewood Desk
Located in London, England
An exquisite Danish cabinetmaker made desk in stunning rosewood dated to the early 1950s. This elegant desk exhibits the finest cabinetmaking techniques with subtle mouldings on the ...
Rosewood
H.P. Hansen Danish Modern Teak Desk
By H.P. Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Mid-Century Danish Modern teak desk with bookcase front. Three drawers on the left and two drawers on the right. This desk was acquired from the original owner who purchased it in th...
Brass
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table
By G Plan Furniture
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Teak Coffee Table Above average vintage condition and structurally sound. Has some expected slight finish wear and scratching. Outdoor listing pictures mig...
Teak
Severin Hansen Model 36 Teak Desk for Haslev, Denmark
By Severin Hansen
Located in Watford, GB
A four drawer Severin Hansen Model 36 teak desk for Haslev, Danish, 1960s. Each drawer slides smoothly and can be locked with a brass toned key. The piece is instant recognisable as ...
Teak
Severin Hansen 1950s Danish Rosewood Desk
By Severin Hansen, Haslev Mobelsnedkeri, Severin Hansen Jr.
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 An original example of the highly collectible and sought-after Model 36 desk produced by Haslev Mobelsnedkeri in Denmark and designed by Danish master Severin Hansen Jnr. in 1958. This iconic design features Hansen's trademark 3-way mitred joints and tapered legs with maple-lined drawers. The Model 36 was part of the wider No. 30 series of tables that Hansen designed as young man with guidance from his father Hans Severin...
Rosewood
1960s Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish Modern Teak Writing Desk Bring refined Scandinavian craftsmanship into your home with this exceptional Danish modern teak writing desk, designed and built in Denmark during t...
Teak
Rosewood Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
This stunning rosewood desk, designed by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen in the 1960s, features exquisite craftsmanship and an extraordinary design. While it shows some patina, it r...
Rosewood
$6,489
H 30.32 in W 40.16 in D 27.56 in
Svend Aage Madsen desk with drawers produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1958
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
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...
Formica, Ash
Mid-century Danish Svend Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk – 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BERKEL EN RODENRIJS, NL
A magnificent Danish vintage desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960s. Crafted from rich rosewood, it showcases exceptional quality and timeless Scandinavian design....
Rosewood
Danish 1960s teak desk - Svend Åge Madsen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Torino, IT
Danish 1960s desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, in teak impiallacciato. Pensato per essere collocato al centro stanza, unisce eleganza e funzionalità. Un classico del modernis...
Teak
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H 27.56 in W 59.85 in D 28.35 in
Svend Aage Madsen writing desk in rosewood H.P. Hansen Denmark 1960
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Stunning freestanding writing desk was designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen in Denmark, 1960. Its distinctive boomerang-shaped form exemplifies the organic fluidity of Danis...
Rosewood
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H 29.25 in W 56 in D 28.13 in
Svend Madsen Danish Teak Curved Top Desk with Bookcase Cabinet Front
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
The essence of Danish Modern elegance defines this sculptural teak desk, conceived in the early 1960s by architect‑designer Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen...
Teak
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.
Teak
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H 28.55 in W 56.89 in D 33.47 in
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...
Teak
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.
Teak
Danish Vintage Desk by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A magnificent Danish vintage desk by Svend Aage Madsen, dating from the 1960’s. It is of the utmost quality, with a very stylish design and many fine features. The top has a slightl...
Wood
Svend Madsen Danish Teak Coffee Table with Lower Shelf
By H.P. Hansen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Gorgeous, large Danish teak coffee table produced by Svend Madsen. The Mid-Century Modern coffee table features elegant styling and expert Scandinavian craftsmanship. The solid teak ...
Teak
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H 28 in W 29 in D 59 in
Svend Aage Madsen Bow Front Desk in Teak for HP Hansen, Denmark Circa 1960's
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in San Diego, CA
This is a beautifully curved front teak desk designed by Sven Aage Madsen. Incrediably elegant, this desk features beautiful tapered exoskeleton legs in Afromosia (African teak). Dra...
Teak
Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and has an incredibly s...
Wood
Danish Modern Svend Madsen Teak Tambour End Tables
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Pair of teak Scandinavian modern nightstands or end tables designed by Svend Madsen for Falster Denmark. Tambour doors slide smoothly to reveal an adjustable shelf and a pull out dra...
Teak