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 Model 200 Teak Writing Desk by Sigurd Hansen, 1957
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in London, GB
A fantastic Model 200 writing desk by Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen, manufactured by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, circa 1957. This elegant desk is crafted in solid teak and teak venee...
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
Danish Teak End Tables by Svend Madsen, 1960s Modern Design
By Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen
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
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
Svend Age Madsen Small Teak Desk By Knudsen & Søn Circa 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Norwich, England
Scarce small teak desk with brass structural elements designed by architect Svend Age Madsen and produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark. Stamped. Circa 1950s. A beautifully des...
Brass
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
Mid 20th Century Svend Aage Madsen Small Rosewood Writing Desk Model 200 c1958
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Uxbridge, GB
A particularly elegant Model 200 writing desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen in 1958 and produced in Denmark by Sigurd Hansen. The desk has a beautifully restrained form, combining ...
Rosewood
Danish architects desk by Svend Åge Madsen Teak Mid-Century
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Small desk – France 1950
Located in Girona, Girona
Small desk in solid lemon wood and lemon wood veneer, waxed finishing. Original glass top, polished brass cabochons. France circa 1950
Brass
Hans Wegner, Wishbone Desk, Oak, Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Hans J. Wegner, Johannes Hansen
Located in High Point, NC
A dark-stained oak and teak "Wishbone" desk designed by Hans Wegner and produced by Johannes Hansen, Denmark, c. 1950s. Dimensions: 29.5” H x 67.8” W x 33” D
Oak, Teak
Bernt Petersen Danish 1950s Mahogany Desk
By Rud Rasmussen, Bernt Petersen
Located in London, England
Bernt Petersen Mahogany Writing Desk, circa 1950s An exceptional 4-drawer desk from Danish designer Bernt Petersen and made by master cabinetmakers Rud Rasmussen. The legs, drawer f...
Brass
$2,500
H 28.75 in W 57.09 in D 28.75 in
Midcentury Freestanding Desk in Teak by Børge Mogensen, Danish Design, 1950s
By Børge Mogensen, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Desk in teak, designed by Maa. Børge Mogensen for Sobørg furniture. Great original condition.
Teak
Danish Teak Coffee Table by Hans J. Wegner, Mid-Century Modern
By Andreas Tuck, Hans J. Wegner
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish coffee, sofa table made of hand crafted Teakwood, designed by Hans J. Wegner and produced by Andreas Tuck in good condition. Wear consistent with age and use. Circa 1960 Denmark, Scandinavia. Hans Jorgensen Wegner...
Teak
Midcentury Desk by Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn, Sweden, 1950s
By Josef Frank, Svenskt Tenn
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Beautiful desk by Josef Frank, made from mahogany with a smooth look. Clean lines and subtly rounded forms, a timeless piece. There are some dents in the table top that have been pr...
Mahogany
Italian Desk, 1950s
Located in Palermo, PA
Italian desk, 1950s. Dimensions: H= 80 cm; W= 153 cm; D= 66 cm.
Brass
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
Severin Hansen Model 36 Desk by Dagmar in Walnut - 1958
By Dagmar, Severin Hansen
Located in London, England
Severin Hansen - Model 36 Desk, 1958 This is an official new edition of this iconic design from the 1950s. Now produced under license in Denmark. Severin Hansen’s Model 36 desk, de...
Walnut
Swedish Mahogany Desk, Åfors Möbelfabrik, Circa 1950s
Located in New York, NY
A Swedish Modern writing desk, Produced by Åfors Möbelfabrik, circa 1950s, the rectangular top with slightly rounded corners and a molded edge, above two frieze drawers, raised on ta...
Mahogany
$16,000
H 17.25 in W 30 in D 20 in
Bronze 'Chan' Coffee or Large End Table by Philip & Kelvin LaVerne, 1960s Signed
By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This is a rare iteration of the classic and highly sought after 'Chan' coffee table by father and son team, Philip and Kelvin LaVerne (New York), produced in the 1960s and signed with the artists names on the top (see photos). Ingeniously designed with international patination and polychromed bronze and pewter, this rare form coffee table which also functions excellent as a large end table...
Bronze, Pewter
$465Sale Price|30% Off
H 21.5 in W 29 in D 29 in
1960s Mid Century Danish Modern Tiled Square Corner End Table Denmark
Located in Dayton, OH
Danish modern square teak side accent table. Made of teak wood featuring a floral / leaf motif tiled top. Measure: 29".
Ceramic, Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen for K. Knudsen and Son, Desk, brass, teak, Denmark, 1950s. This refined writing desk is designed by Svend Aage Madsen in the 1950s. The arching top holds a small drawer, and a couple of brass document...
Brass
Svend Aage Madsen Writing Desk in Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansens Møbelfabrik, writing desk in teak wood, Denmark, 1950s. This writing desk is designed by Svend Aage Madsen in the 1950s. The top seems to lay ...
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Rosewood Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Svend Aage Madsen, writing desk, rosewood, Denmark, 1960s. This desk is designed by the architect Svend Aage Madsen. This desk features a sculptural fr...
Wood
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H 28.75 in W 55.12 in D 27.56 in
Svend Age Madsen freestanding desk in teak H.P. Hansen Denmark 1960
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Svend Aage Madsen freestanding desk produced by H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960. A beautifully crafted and highly elegant example of Danish mid-century modern design, combining sculptural...
Teak
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H 28.35 in W 59.06 in D 30.71 in
Svend Aage Madsen writing desk in rosewood Sigurd Hansen Denmark 1960
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Svend Aage Madsen writing desk produced by Sigurd Hansen, Denmark, 1960. A beautifully sculptural and organic mid-century modern design, showcasing the exceptional craftsmanship and ...
Rosewood
Vintage Danish Teak Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish teak 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 incredi...
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Teak Desk, Danish Modern, Sculptural Legs, 1960s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Svend Aage Madsen Danish Modern Teak Executive Desk This exceptional Danish Modern teak desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen, is a masterclass in sculptural form and functional desig...
Teak
Svend A. Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Round Dining Table with 1 Leaf
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Svend A. Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Round Dining Table with 1 Leaf The table measures: 48 wide x 48 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 27.5 inches; the leaf is 24 inche...
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 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 28.55 in W 100.79 in D 33.47 in
Vintage extendable dining table by Svend Aage Madsen for K. Knudsen & Søn
By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
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
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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 Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
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