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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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
Mid-Century Modern Danish Teak Side or End Table
By Vejle Stole & Møbelfabrik
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Danish teak end or side table. Well constructed and nice and sturdy. Stamped made in Denmark. Legs will disassemble for shipping.
Teak
$6,500
H 29.14 in W 29.53 in D 59.06 in
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
$1,500
H 23 in W 23.5 in D 15.75 in
Danish Modern Rolling Teak Sewing Cabinet End Table by Ejvind A. Johansson
By FDB Møbler, Ejvind A. Johansson
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern sewing end table in teak designed by Ejvind A. Johansson for FDB Mobler, Denmark. This two-tone piece is made with old growth teak featuring a storage organizing...
Brass
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
Danish Modern Round Teak Stacking Dot Stool End Table
By Fritz Hansen, Arne Jacobsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern round sitting dot stool side table, made in Denmark, circa 1960s. Features a curved teak table top and a three legged base. Price is for each stool, two left. Se...
Metal
$3,273
H 28.75 in W 45.28 in D 45.28 in
Round Teak Dining Table with Butterfly Extension by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, K. Knudsen & Son
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
$850
H 19.5 in W 24 in D 28 in
Danish Modern Teak Nightstand or End Table Mid Century Modern circa 1960s
Located in Atlanta, GA
Danish modern teak nightstand or end table, Denmark, circa 1960s.
Teak, Wood
$466Sale Price|20% Off
H 19.69 in W 24.81 in D 24.81 in
Vintage Teak Coffee Table, Mid-Century Modern Design, Denmark, 1960s
Located in Oirlo, LI
Discover the charm of mid-century design with this exquisite vintage coffee table, crafted from solid teak in 1960s Denmark. This square table features a thick tabletop with elegantl...
Teak
$1,900
H 16.25 in W 71 in D 23 in
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
$1,060
H 22 in W 35.5 in D 35.5 in
Vintage Floating Danish Teak and Brass Square Coffee Table by Grete Jalk
By Grete Jalk, France & Daverkosen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century modern square coffee table designed by Grete Jalk for France & Daverkosen in teak. This timeless piece features brass accents and functions as a coffee table, occasio...
Brass
1970's Danish Modern Teak End Table by Neils Bach
By Niels Bach
Located in New York, NY
1970's Mid Century Danish Modern end, lamp, or side table attributed to Niels Bach for A/S Bach. The table features a thick solid teak top, on generous dowel form teak legs. This ...
Teak
$3,156 / set
H 21.26 in W 23.63 in D 17.33 in
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
Danish Modern Svend Madsen Teak Tambour End Tables
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
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
Pair of Nightstands by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of nightstands by Svend A. Madsen for Falster, c.1960s, Denmark. The teak nightstands each feature a different front. One has two open shelves and a drawer at the top, while the...
Teak
Midcentury End tables or Nightstands by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration are these beautiful and highly crafted Danish tables in teakwood. In amazing original condition showing a warm glowing patina. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen. ...
Teak
Vintage Danish Pair of Teak End Tables by Svend A. Madsen
By Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century pair of matching side tables in teak designed by Svend A. Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. This set features a contoured square top with solid edge banding and a lower tier fo...
Teak
Danish Modern Svend Madsen Teak Tambour End Tables
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
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
Sold
H 30.5 in W 29.5 in D 17.5 in
Small Danish Teak Four-Drawer Chest of Drawers or Nightstand by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful Danish chest of drawers or nightstand by Send Madsen. This piece is made from teak and has four drawers on the front above skirted splayed legs. It is in good vintage condi...
Teak
Pair of Danish Teak Side Tables by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid century pair of matching side tables designed by Svend Madsen in teak. This set features a round top with solid edge banding and a low...
Teak
Vintage Pair of Teak Side Tables by Svend A. Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern pair of two-tier side tables designed by Svend A. Madsen for Karl Lindegaard in teak. This set includes one drawer for additional storage. Price is for the pair.
Teak