Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Teak and Cane Chairs

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Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Teak and Cane Chairs

About the Item

Pair of sculptural teak and cane side chairs designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1956, and executed by Willy Beck in Copenhagen, Denmark. Ejner Larsen was born in Copenhagen on 30 March 1917. After training as a cabinetmaker, he learnt furniture design at the Design School in Copenhagen, qualifying in 1940. Thereafter he worked with furniture designers Mogens Koch, Peter Koch and Palle Suenson. From 1942, he designed his own models which he exhibited at the annual Cabinetmakers Guild's exhibitions in Copenhagen. While studying under Kaare Klint at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he met Aksel Bender Madsen who became his partner. In 1947, they established a design studio together. The same year, they presented works made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck at the Cabinetmakers Guild's exhibition in Copenhagen where they continued to participate year after year. In addition to sculptural chair designs, they also designed living rooms, bedrooms, shelving, dining tables, and office furniture. Their most notable work is the Metropolitan Chair, in bent plywood, which was exhibited in 1949 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from 1952. All their works have a clear, timeless, simple style which continues to please today. Aksel Bender Madsen was born in Ringe on the Danish island of Funen, Madsen was the son of farmer Niels Martin Madsen and his wife Karen Marie f. Andersen. After training as a cabinetmaker, he attended the Furniture School at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. Thereafter he worked with architects Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen until 1943. From 1942, he designed his own models which he exhibited at the annual exhibition of the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild (Københavns Snedkerlaug). While studying at the Academy, he met Ejner Larsen who became his partner. In 1947, they established a design studio together. The same year, they presented works made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild's exhibition where they continued to participate year after year, working with Beck for a total of 25 years. Aksel Bender Madsen received the Cabinetmakers Guild annual prize (Snedkerprisen) in 1956 and 1961. In addition to sculptural chair designs, they also designed living rooms, bedrooms, shelving, dining tables, and office furniture. Their most notable work is the Metropolitan Chair, in bent plywood, which was exhibited in 1949 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from 1952. All their works have a clear, timeless, simple style which continues to please today. In Madsen's own words: "What Ejner Larsen and I have made has always been in line with the principles we learnt from Kaare Klint about what is functional and what is natural. The requirements made set the design." Madsen also taught at the Danish Design School (Danmarks Designskole) in Copenhagen from 1946 to 1954. Very well designed and crafted chairs. The Willy Beck workshop was legendary for their craftsmanship. Chairs measure: 19 1/4" deep x 19 3/4" wide x 30 3/4" tall. Seat height 17 1/2"

Creator:
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen (Designer),Willy Beck (Cabinetmaker)
Dimensions:
Height: 30.75 in (78.11 cm)Width: 19.75 in (50.17 cm)Depth: 19.25 in (48.9 cm)Seat Height: 17 in (43.18 cm)
Sold As:
Set of 2
Style:
Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
Materials and Techniques:
Cane,Teak
Place of Origin:
Denmark
Period:
Mid-20th Century
Date of Manufacture:
1956
Condition:
Wear consistent with age and use. Good vintage condition, having no issues. Beautiful, rich patina to teak.
Seller Location:
Providence, RI
Reference Number:
1stDibs: LU943030445662