Armchair by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
View Similar Items
Armchair by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
About the Item
- Creator:
- Dimensions:Height: 31 in (78.74 cm)Width: 27.5 in (69.85 cm)Depth: 23.5 in (59.69 cm)Seat Height: 16 in (40.64 cm)
- Style:Scandinavian Modern (Of the Period)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Place of Origin:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:1964
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use.
- Seller Location:Madrid, ES
- Reference Number:1stDibs: LU100564110563
Aksel Bender Madsen
Aksel Bender Madsen created a number of classic mid century designs in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, often working jointly with his business partner and friend Ejner Larsen (1917–87). Bender Madsen trained as a cabinetmaker before spending four years studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. It was there that he met his lifelong friend Larsen, with whom he would work throughout his career. They designed over 300 pieces of furniture together until Larsen’s death in 1987, often working with cabinetmaker Willy Beck, who produced their designs over a 25-year period. Larsen and Bender Madsen participated annually in the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competitions from 1947, and their work was exhibited at the Triennale di Milano and in the Design in Scandinavia exhibition, which traveled across the US. from 1954 to 1957. Larsen and Bender Madsen’s most famous design, namely the Metropolitan Chair, was developed in 1949 and produced from 1950; its name came from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it was shown and acquired for the Arts of Denmark exhibition in 1960–61. Before he began working with Larsen, Bender Madsen worked for Danish icons Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen from 1940 to 1943. While designing furniture, he also worked simultaneously as an architect for the Danish Consumers Cooperative Society (1943–50) and as a teacher and principal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1950–54). Bender Madsen was committed to building the Danish design identity and exporting Scandinavian style. He introduced a clear Danish aesthetic to the Dutch brand Bovenkamp in the 1950s and 1960s, who also worked with Arne Vodder. Bender Madsen designs for Bovenkamp feature many models of easy chairs and armchairs, including the low-backed Edith and the high-backed Karen (circa 1950). Together Bender Madsen and Larsen received many awards, including winning the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Annual Prize in 1956 and 1961. Their furniture is housed in museums around the world, including the aforementioned Met Museum and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark.
- Ejner Larsen & Aksel Madsen Light Grey Armchair, 1964By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender MadsenLocated in Madrid, ESA Larsen and Madsen XXL armchair. Wenge frame. 1964 Design and later reupholstered in light gray velvet. Excellent condition..Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Wenge
- Pair of Midcentury High Back Armchairs by E. Sala and G. Madini, Kvadrat FabricBy Emilia Sala and Giorgio MadiniLocated in Madrid, ESA pair of high back Italian 1960 armchairs designed by Emilia Sala and Giorgio Madini.Newly upholstered in Kvadrat wool. Beautiful and extremely confortable.Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Wood
- Frits Henningsen Cuban Mahogany Armchair, 1933By Frits HenningsenLocated in Madrid, ESAn armchair designed and edited by Frits Henningsen in 1933. Cuban mahogany frame ;professionally reupholstered in brown leather. Brass nails. Excellent condition. Shipping worldwide...Category
Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Mahogany
- Gio Ponti Style Armchairs, 1950By Gio PontiLocated in Madrid, ESAn elegant pair of Gio Ponti style arm chairs edited in the 1950s. Wooden frame, bronze spring seats and organic vegetable filling in the in...Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsFabric, Beech
$4,947 / set - Mid-Century Ico Parisi Pale White Armchairs.Italy 1960By Ico ParisiLocated in Madrid, ESA pair of Ico Parisi Italian armchairs edited in the fifties.Reupholstered in Italian wool fabrics. Metal enameled and brass legs.Extremely confortable. .Free profesional packing is...Category
Vintage 1960s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsBrass
- Mid-Century ModernVictorio Nobili Medea Armchair for Fratelli Tagliabue, 1950By Vittorio NobiliLocated in Madrid, ESA bentwood armchair, Medea model,designed by Vittorio Nobili and edited by Fratelli Tagliabue in the 50s.Stamped and fully original.Category
Vintage 1950s Italian Mid-Century Modern Armchairs
MaterialsMetal
- 1950s Danish Armchair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy BeckBy Ejner Larsen, Willy BeckLocated in Sagaponack, NYA superb armchair having an open oak frame with subtly angled arms and retaining its rich aniline-red leather upholstery.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsOak, Leather
- Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen Armchair for Willy BeckBy Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender MadsenLocated in Copenhagen, DKEjner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen armchair. Teak and surface dyed natural tanned leather. Executed by cabinetmaker Willy Beck, Denmark. Underside with manufacturer's metal label i...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender MadsenBy Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner LarsenLocated in Pawtucket, RIRare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in original black leather. Signed with label.Category
Vintage 1940s Lounge Chairs
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- 1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy BeckBy Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy BeckLocated in Sagaponack, NYA spare and well crafted stool having a shapely black leather seat floating on tapered teak dowel legs.Category
Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Stools
MaterialsLeather, Teak
- Yellow Corduroy Four-Seater Sofa by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender MadsenBy Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender MadsenLocated in London, GBA four-seater sofa designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, produced by master cabinet-maker, Willy Beck, and recently reupholstered in a warm primrose yellow corduroy. Lars...Category
Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sofas
MaterialsUpholstery, Velvet, Teak
- Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen ArmchairBy Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy BeckLocated in Esbjerg, DKEiner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen armchair upholstered with indian red aniline leather. Frame of wenge. Made by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck.Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs
MaterialsLeather, Wenge
$2,418 Sale Price20% Off