For the better part of the past century, Magnus Olesen has been producing sturdy and functional furnishings for the modern lifestyle. With a focus on durability and exceptional quality, the Danish manufacturer continues to uphold the traditions associated with Scandinavian modernism — its artisans adhere to standards of the highest caliber in the construction of its widely revered armchairs, lounge chairs, stools and other pieces, which are crafted in a range of rich woods such as ash, oak and teak with a prioritization on practicality and ergonomics.
Cabinetmaker Magnus Olesen founded his eponymous company in 1937 in Denmark, and since then the brand has been producing functional, elegant furniture for interiors all over the world.
The work of the designers associated with vintage Scandinavian modern furniture was founded on centuries-old beliefs in both quality craftsmanship and the ideal that beauty should enhance even the humblest accessories of daily life. Some of the designers that have partnered with Magnus Olesen over the years include Kai Kristiansen — a Danish cabinetmaker known for his innovative mid-century wall units — duo Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, and Ib Kofod-Larsen, who was one of the best-selling Danish furniture makers in the United States during the 1950s, a time when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for America’s glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
With a showroom in Copenhagen and a production facility in Durup, Magnus Olesen remains in business today. The company primarily focuses on home furnishings but also produces a range of furniture for offices, the hospitality industry and healthcare facilities.
Find vintage Magnus Olesen chairs, tables and other seating on 1stDibs.
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Wall Mounted One Seat Bench
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s wall-mounted one seat benches in beech and original blue fabric by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen by Magnus Olesen. The benches were made as 1 seater, 2 seater and 3 seater ...
Beech
1970's Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Wall Mounted Two Seat Bench
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen wall mounted two seat bench in beech by Magnus Olesen. The benches were made as 1-seat, 2-seat and 3-seat benches and an additional small wall...
Beech
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Wall Mounted Bench in Beech and Blue Fabric
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
1980s wall-mounted benches in beech by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen by Magnus Olesen. The benches were made as 1 seater, 2 seater and 3 seater benches and an additional small wa...
Beech
$350 / item
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 19.69 in
Chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, 1970s, Set of 24
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
A high quality of curved laminated wooden stacking chairs with woven wool upholstery in olive green. Set of 24 stacking chairs available, price ...
Wool, Wood
$595
H 27 in W 21.5 in D 19.5 in
Magnus Olsen Series 8000 Dining Chair by Thygesen &Sorensen Made in Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in New York, NY
Excellent, clean ready to use Magnus Olsen series 8000 dining chair, designed by Rud Thygesen & Johny Sorensen, made in Denmark circa 1980's. This classic chair is in original finish...
Beech
$455
H 30.71 in W 22.05 in D 20.48 in
Armchair by Magnus Rud Thygesen and Jonny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Berlin, DE
Armchair designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen and produced by Magnus Olesen in Denmark, this armchair showcases refined Danish modern craftsmanship. Featuring a bentwood frame ...
Wood
Rud Thygesen Ashwood and Cane Bench
By Rud Thygesen
Located in Long Island City, NY
Designed by Rud Thygesen and executed by master cabinetmaker Niels Roth Andersen, this bench is effortlessly graceful. Bent and laminated ash with visible joinery. The cane is delica...
Cane, Ash
$5,800 / set
H 27.56 in W 33.47 in D 30.12 in
Pair of Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen Easy Chairs in Wood and Leather, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen, Afra & Tobia Scarpa, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Børge Mogensen
Located in Odense, DK
A rare pair of Brutalist easy chairs designed by the Danish designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen, crafted in the 1970s. These striking chairs exemplify the bold materiality and...
Leather, Wood
$5,367 / set
H 27.56 in W 23.23 in D 19.69 in
Memphis Style Vintage Pop Art Armchairs Rud Thygesen Johnny Sorensen, circa 1989
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Vienna, AT
Memphis style vintage pair of red, blue and yellow colored dining chairs great to stack model Dark Horse, designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen circa 1989 and executed by Boti...
Steel
$2,625 / set
H 27.56 in W 21.26 in D 18.51 in
Dining Room Chairs Model 8000 By Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Lejre, DK
Set of 4/6/8/10 chairs, model 8000 Series, designed by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sørensen in beech wood with red fabric made by Magnus Olesen. The chairs have been produced by Magnus Ole...
Fabric, Beech
$4,800 / set
H 28 in W 24.5 in D 18 in
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Dining Chairs for Magnus Oleson, set of 6
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Greensboro, NC
Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen Dining Chairs for Magnus Oleson, set of 6 Original condition with wear as shown, commensurate with age and use. Extremely sturdy. 24.5 x 18 x 28 ...
Beech
$1,650
H 29.53 in W 29.14 in D 29.93 in
Danish Teak 2-Tone Green Lounge Chair by Thygesen & Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Dronten, NL
A wonderful Danish Modern lounge chair designed by the elite Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark. It comprises of a gorgeous teak frame with flared out bentwo...
Wool, Teak
Stool by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen
By Rud Thygesen
Located in Dallas, TX
A donut stool by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olesen.
Oak
$2,595 / set
H 32 in W 25.75 in D 21.5 in
Set of 6 Oak Bentwood Mid-century Dining Chairs Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Fabulous set of mid-century oak dining conference chairs that stack. Flared bentwood arms created out of white oak and upholstered in a blue Knoll like fabric. Designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen for Magnus Olsen...
Fabric, Oak
$4,200
H 29 in W 22 in D 20 in
Set of 6 Dining chairs by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Botium Denmark
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of six rare 1980s 'Botium' tub shaped stacking cafe chairs by Rud Thygesen & Johnny Sorensen, chrome with pierced light beech colour back and ...
Chrome
Kai Kristiansen Teak Stools for Magnus Olesen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Featuring a Classic modern stool designed by Kai Kristiansen and crafted by the famous Magnus Olesen in Denmark, circa 1960s. This elegant and clean stool features a solid teak wood ...
Fabric, Wood, Teak