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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Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 6
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi Teak Mid Century Danish Modern Dining Chairs - Set of 6. The set includes two armchairs and four side chairs all with sleek sculptural form. Circa...
Teak
Vintage Dining Chairs by Svend Aage Madsen, 1960s, Set of 6
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Nørre Aaby, DK
Set of six dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen, showcasing the elegant lines and sculptural presence characteristic of his best work. The slightly curved backrests offer exce...
Beech
Set of Eight Danish Vintage Teak Dining Chairs
Located in London, GB
A very stylish and extremely well made set of 8 Danish vintage dining chairs in solid teak made in the 1960’s The quality is outstanding, they have a beautiful, sculptural design an...
Teak, Faux Leather
Set 4 Danish Modern Erik Buch Teak Dining Chairs
By Erik Buch
Located in Buffalo, NY
A fine set of 4 Danish Modern Dining chairs attributed to Erik Buch. No labels attached at this time. Note the beautiful exposed joinery. Also note what appears to be 2 types of wood...
Fabric, Teak
$5,220 / set
H 31.3 in W 19.3 in D 19.69 in
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6.
By Slagelse Mobelvaerk, Knud Faerch
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Knud Færch for Slagelse, 1960s. Set of 6. Set of six stunning dining room chairs model 343 designed by Danish architect Knud Færch and manufactured by Slagelse Møbelværk, Denmark in the 1960s. Beautifully sculpted organic backrests in solid teak with a wide curved profile. Re-upholstered in a dark beige fabric with a shearling lambswool look. Exquisite joinery between the backrest and the round tapered legs. This is one of the finest examples of Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern chairs...
Teak
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin 1960s
By Pierre Cardin
Located in Padova, IT
Set of 12 dining chairs by Pierre Cardin. The structure is in wood and the seat in briar. Pierre Cardin, born Pietro Costante Cardino (2...
Wood
$1,600Sale Price / set|62% Off
H 36 in W 24 in D 17 in
Danish Arm Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi, Set of 2
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Beautiful set of 2 Danish modern dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen, imported by Moreddi, circa 1960s. Armchairs with wonderfully shaped armrests & curved backs for extra com...
Teak, Upholstery
Set of 4 Vintage Dining Chairs by Louis Van Teeffelen, 1960s
By Louis Van Teeffelen
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Mid-century dining chairs designed by Louis van Teeffelen. Beautifully crafted curved teak frames with a black leatherette upholstery. The chairs are in a good original conditi...
Faux Leather, Teak
$2,644 / set
H 31.5 in W 19.69 in D 20.48 in
VINTAGE 1960s ARKANA BY MAURICE BURKE SET OF 5 DINING CHAIRS
Located in Pulborough, GB
Antiques of London A striking set of five Arkana 115 Tulip swivel chairs, designed in the 1960s by Maurice Burke, showcases the sleek elegance of mid-century modern style. These ...
Metal
Set of 4 Vintage Scandinavian Dining Chairs, 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Set of 4 beautifully designed bentwood dining chairs. Notice how the legs continue up to the backrest in one piece. Original 1960s fabric in good c...
Fabric, Wood
Vintage brutalist dining chairs, set of 6 - 1960s
Located in Leuven, Vlaams Gewest
Nicely designed brutalist dining chairs with traingular wooden frames and bouclé fabric seats. Beautiful, timeless design which is very sturdy as well. Good original condition. 19...
Fabric, Wood
Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Fort Lauderdale, FL
Set of 6 Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs. Original faux leather cushions. Sculpted design.
Teak
$1,995 / set
H 31 in W 21 in D 19.5 in
Mid-Century Danish Modern Teak Upholstered Dining Chairs - Set of 4
Located in Clarksboro, NJ
Elevate your dining space with this stunning set of four Mid-Century Modern Danish teak dining chairs. Showcasing the clean lines, sculpted armrests, and timeless craftsmanship that ...
Upholstery, Wood, Teak
Set of 4 Danish Modern Gangso Mobler Highback Teak Dining Chairs
Located in Wilmington, DE
Set of 4 Scandinavian Modern teak side dining chairs Offered is a vintage set of 4 vintage Danish modern teak side dining chairs with teak backs. This set has simple, but modern l...
Teak
Four Svend Madsen Danish Dining Chairs
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Set of 4 midcentury Danish dining chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen for K Knudsen & Son, 1960, Denmark. The chairs frames are crafted of solid white oak with sculpted teak backrest ...
Wool, Oak, Teak
Svend Madsen for Moreddi High Back Danish Dining Chairs
By Moreddi 1, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Oakland, CA
Stylish set of eight high-back dining chairs designed by Svend A Madsen for Moreddi ,1960, Denmark. The 8 chair frames are crafted of solid walnut with angled, slatted back rests, de...
Walnut
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H 33.5 in W 19 in D 21.5 in
Set of Four Danish Modern Teak Dining Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern set of four dining chairs in teak and afromasia by Svend Madsen for Moreddi, Denmark circa 1960's. Features a supporting curved backrest and a wide frame seat unus...
Teak
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H 28.75 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Svend Aage Madsen Dining Chairs Produced by K. Knudsen in Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare set of 6 cowhorn dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by K. Knudsen in Denmark.
Fabric, Wool, Teak
Midcentury Svend Aage Madsen Walnut and Teak Side Chair
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Highclere, Newbury
Unfortunately very little is known about Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen. Most of the information comes from catalogues and inventory lists of the time and this shows us that whilst...
Teak, Walnut
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H 36 in W 19.25 in D 22 in
1960s Svend A. Madsen Six Exotic Tigerwood Dining Chairs by Moreddi Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
AMBIANIC presents Six Dining Chairs sleek exotic tigerwood walnut and newly upholstered faux leather seats by Svend A. Madsen and imported Moreddi Denmark...
Walnut, Faux Leather
Mid-Century Modern Sven Madsen Set of 4 Walnut Side Dining Chairs Danish
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a marvellous set of four, walnut and black leather, side dining chairs, by Sven Madsen, circa 1950s. In very good condition. The ...
Leather, Walnut
Svend Aage Madsen for Moreddi Danish Walnut Dining Chairs Set of Six
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Not only is this a set of (six), but it includes (two) of the sought after arm chairs. The width of these captain chairs is very accommodating which isn't particularly common, they a...
Walnut
Svend A. Madsen Teak Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen, Moreddi 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Set of 4 dining chairs with sculptural, slatted backs in a beautiful contrast of teak and beech wood. Seat rests have new foam and a muted grey, tweed fabric.
Fabric, Beech, Teak
Four Svend Madsen Afromosia Wood and Leather Danish Dining Chairs
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Set of four Afromosia wood dining chairs designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Seats re-upholstered in leather. Scandinavian Modern / Mid-Century Modern.
Leather, Wood