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Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

Danish

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.

On 1stDibs, find vintage Svend Åge Madsen tables, cabinets, seating and more.

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Creator: Svend Åge Madsen
Midcentury Danish Modern Side End Table - Svend Age Madsen for Karl Lindegaard
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century Danish modern teak side or end table designed by Svend Age Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. Rectangular top with rounded edges with one drawer and a convenient lower shelf. So...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Coffee Table - Svend Age Madsen for Karl Lindegaard
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in Decatur, GA
Mid century Danish modern teak cocktail or coffee table designed by Svend Age Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. Long rectangular top with rounded edges and a convenient lower shelf. Solid ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Elliptical Oval Teak Expandable Dining Table
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this gorgeous teak dining table designed by Svend Madsen. Featuring hidden butterfly leaf with no fading. Closed the table is 63''. The table fully extended...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Pair Mid Century Modern Danish Teak Chests Dresser Linen Press Svend Madsen 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Portland, OR
An excellent pair of Mid Century Modern teak chests, dressers, Danish, Svend Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mobelfabrik, 1960s. Both chests are in excellent condition and have just been professionally & sympathetically restored in Bloomsbury's workshops. Made from the finest figured teak and lined & backed with maple, to the left side each chest is fitted with seven drawers, the right side with a locking door (original key) enclosing five sliding 'linen press' trays. This fabulous pair of MCM cabinets...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Maple, Teak

Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Curved Front Credenza The credenza measures: 78.75 wide x 20.25 deep x 31.25 inches high All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call res...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Vintage Danish Desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in London, GB
A stunning vintage Danish desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen. This was recently imported from Denmark, it dates from the 1960’s. It is of superb quality and has an incredibly s...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Wood

Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen Mobelindustries Mid Century Modern Teak Credenza
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
A Danish teak wood credenza. This is an absolutely gorgeous piece designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen Mobelindustries in the 1960s. This piece is a truly remarkable stateme...
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Mid-20th Century Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Teak Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Svend Åge Madsen and manufactured by h.p. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This is a teak de...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen, Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk This desk measures: 59 wide x 28.5 deep x 28.5 high, with a chair clearance of 25 inches All pieces of furnit...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Upholstery, Teak

Writing desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen 1950s
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Milano, IT
Desk with double under-top drawer. Teak veneer wood, fine construction details.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Midcentury Modern Rosewood Desk by Svend Age Madsen for HP Hansen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Elshout, NL
Design desk An exclusive mid-century modern large desk was designed by Svend Madsen and manufactured by HP Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. This elegant desk features a bowed large to...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Rosewood

Danish Modern Teak & Rosewood Desk by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Danish Modern Teak & Rosewood Desk by Svend Madsen Absolutely stunning vintage Danish teak and rosewood desk by Danish designer Svend Madsen. for H.P Hansen. The des...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Rosewood, Teak

Teak Desk, designed by Svend Aage Madsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark, 1960s
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chorzów, PL
Designer desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen for the Danish manufacturer H.P. Hansen in the 1960s. Made of teak, after professional restoration in our workshop, in perfect condition....
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Walnut Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for H.P. Hansen, 1960s
By H.P. Hansen, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in GNIEZNO, 30
This desk is designed by Svend Åge Madsen and manufactured by h.p. Hansen in Denmark in the 1960s. It is a good example of high quality materials and manufacturing. This is a walnut ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Walnut

Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Madsen Mid Century Danish Teak Desk This desk measures: 60 wide x 29 deep x 28 high, with a chair clearance of 27 inches All pieces of furniture can be had in what we call re...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Åge Madsen 1960s Danish Freestanding Desk
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Danish, freestanding desk by Svend Aage Madsen for HP Hansen 1960s. With 4 drawers each site. Front with book compartment and shelfes behind a door. Beautiful wood grain and nice org...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Wood

Rare Dining Room Set / Cowhorn Chairs, Table and Cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Handewitt, DE
Very rare danish dining room set incl. 6 cowhorn chairs, round / oval table and the matching cabinet by Svend Aage Madsen. The whole ensemble made in finest walnut. Table with retrac...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Walnut

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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Wool, Oak, Teak

Scandinavian Solid Teak Desk by Svend and Madsen Danish, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Lyon, FR
Small Scandinavian desk from the 1960s by the Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen. Structure in solid teak and veneer, this desk is composed of ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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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...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Walnut

Danish Mid-Century Modern Teakdraw Leaf Dining Table by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in VANCOUVER, CA
Teak draw leaf dining table by Svend Madsen for K. Knudsen, circa 1950s. A truly exceptional level of quality & construction. Richly grained teak with expertly bookmatched top surfac...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

1960s Svend Åge Madsen Teak Vanity with Mirror, Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item has been carefully refurbished.
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Mirror, Wood, Teak

1960s Danish Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Arne Vodder, Børge Mogensen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
A 1960s desk in teak by Danish designer Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen. This finely crafted desk has a subtly curved writing surface with sculpted rear lip. It sits on tapering legs, with a bank of four smooth drawers on each side of the seat recess. Svend Aage Madsen's maker mark is is stamped to the underside. To the rear there are two long shelves and a small storage cupboard...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

A MODERNIST SCANDINAVIAN DANSK Secretary DESK by SVEND AAGE MADSEN, 1950 Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in PARIS, FR
An elegant and aerial desk or secretary desk, by Svend Aage Madsen, produced by Knudsen & Søn, Denmark 1950. This small desk represents the essence of modernist Dansk creatitivy. it ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Metal

1960s, Classic Sideboard by Svend Åge Madsen
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic sideboard from the 1960s by Svend Åge Madsen for Knudsen & Søn. Corpus in teak veneer with four doors, three shelves, four internal drawers a...
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1960s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Rare Danish Mid-Century Wall Mounted Rosewood Vanity with Tilting Mirror
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Rare Danish mid-century wall mounted rosewood vanity with tilting mirror. Beautiful rosewood structure. designed by Svend Age Madsen for NB Mobler, c. 196...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Mirror, Rosewood

Desk from 1950s by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen in Denmark
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic freestanding desk by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen from 1958. Corpus in teak veneer with two drawers and long legs. Quality Features: accomplished design: perfect ...
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1950s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
By Karl Lindegaard, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful Danish Modern coffee table with gorgeous lines. Featuring a two toned teak construction with graceful curved edges that screams quality . Des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik Danish Mid-Century Modern Teak Credenza
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Large Svend Åge Madsen Danish teak credenza For Falster Møbelfabrik Denmark, ca. 1960s. A beautifully made teak sideboard or credenza designed by Svend Åge Madsen for Falster Mø...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Highboy by Svend a. Madsen for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wonderful Danish modern teak highboy designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This highboy has a conservative design but stands out thanks to the...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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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. ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Bow Edge Desk in Teak
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Svend Aage Madsen Manufacturer: Sigurd Hansen Era: 1960s Materials: Teak Measurements: 60.2? wide x 28.75? deep x 28.75? tall Condition: In excellen...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Nesting Tables in Teak and oak by Svend Aage Madsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Odense, DK
Rare set of beautiful nesting tables designed by Svend Aage Madsen and produced by Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in Denmark in the 1950s. Teak wood with stylish inlays of stars and circles.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Countryside, IL
Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen Mid Century Curved Front Teak Desk Desk measures: 58 wide x 28 deep x 29 high, with a chair clearance of 26 inches All pieces of furniture c...
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1970s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

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.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Cane, Teak

Monumental Scandinavian Coffee Table by Svend Aage Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Karl Lindegaard
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
For your consideration is this beautiful teak coffee table spanning 71''. Designed by Svend Aage Madsen for Karl Lindegaard. In wonderful original condition with a warm patina and re...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Fabulous Danish modern teak credenza designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik in Denmark, circa 1960s. This credenza has a design that stands out for the versatility and the quality of the teak wood used for...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Executive Desk in Teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Iconic Danish modern executive desk in teak by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, circa 1950s. The front features six dove tailed storage drawers while the backside shows an open a...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Aage Madsen Desk Produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare desk designed by Svend Aage Madsen. Produced by K. Knudsen & Søn in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Brass

Rosewood Desk, Model SH 180, by Svend Aage Madsen for Sigurd Hansen
By Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Svend Aage Madsen designed this gorgeous rosewood desk, model SH 180, for Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik in the early 1960s. The curved case sits on a sculpted frame...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Rosewood

Svend Madsen Coffee Table by K. Knudsen
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Highland, IN
Wonderful teak Svend Madsen coffee table by K. Knudsen & Son with softly curved lines and tapered legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Set of Six Teak Danish Modern Dining Chairs by Svend A. Madsen for Moreddi
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Great set of six sculpted solid teak Mid-Century Danish Modern dining room chairs designed by Svend A. Madsen and imported by Moreddi....
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Danish Modern Teak Gentleman’s Chest by Svend A Madsen for Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Las Vegas, NV
Dansish Modern Teak Gentleman’s Chest by Svend A Madsen for Mobelfabrik A handsome and highly functional gentleman's dresser by Designed by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Modular Credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Decatur, GA
Spectacular midcentury modular Danish modern teak credenza. Three units in one, each with their own base. Super versatile. Excellent original con...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Midcentury Danish Modern Display Cabinet Bookcase - Svend Age Madsen - Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Decatur, GA
Spectacular midcentury Danish modern teak display cabinet bookcase. Sliding glass doors. Excellent original condition - clean, sound and sturdy and ready for use.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Rare Svend Åge Madsen Rosewood Vanity Dresser For N.B Mobelfabrik Denmark
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Shepperton, Surrey
An extremely rare (we have never seen another example offered for sale anywhere) Brazilian rosewood cabinet designed by Svend Aage Madsen for NB Mobler. The angular carcass held by ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Rosewood

Svend Aage Madsen Teak Dining Table K. Knudsen & Son, Denmark, 1960
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Etten-Leur, NL
Beautiful shaped extendable dining table designed by Svend Aage Madsen and manufactured by K. Knudsen & Son, Denmark 1960. This table is 115 cm round and ext...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Mid-Century Danish Teak & Walnut Writing Desk by Svend Åge Madsen, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Wesseling, DE
Beautiful vintage bow-fronted writing desk original from the 1960s featuring six drawers with backside shelving for additional storage space and a minibar. Walnut legs combined with ...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak, Walnut

1960s-1970s Teak Sideboard Credenza by Svend Aage Madsen for Knudsen & Son
By K. Knudsen & Son, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Neuenkirchen, NI
1960s-1970s teak sideboard Credenza by Svend Aage Madsen for Knudsen & Son Object: sideboard Manufacturer: Knudsen & Son Condition: good Age: around 1960-1970 Dimensio...
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1970s Danish Vintage Svend Åge Madsen Furniture

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Teak

Svend Åge Madsen furniture for sale on 1stDibs.

Svend Åge Madsen furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Svend Åge Madsen furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original furniture by Svend Åge Madsen were created in the mid-century modern style in scandinavia during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Gunni Omann, Feldballes Møbelfabrik, and C.M. Madsen. Prices for Svend Åge Madsen furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,600 and can go as high as $23,918, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,500.

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