Desk from 1950s by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen in Denmark
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Desk from 1950s by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen in Denmark
About the Item
- Creator:Svend Åge Madsen (Designer),Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik (Manufacturer)
- Dimensions:Height: 30.71 in (78 cm)Width: 40.95 in (104 cm)Depth: 27.56 in (70 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1958
- Condition:Refinished. Wear consistent with age and use. Good restored condition with slight signs of usage.
- Seller Location:Neuss, DE
- Reference Number:Seller: 22110721stDibs: LU6972231458152
Svend Åge Madsen
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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