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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Danish Modern Teak Highboy / Chest of Drawers by Svend A. Madsen, 1960s
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Designed by Danish designer Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik during the 1960s, this exceptional mid-century teak highboy embodies everything collectors admire about Scandinav...
Teak
1950s Svend A. Madsen Dresser in Rosewood for Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark.
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1950s Svend A. Madsen Dresser in Rosewood for Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark A beautiful example of Scandinavian modernism, this Svend A. Madsen dresser for Falster Møbelfabrik showca...
Rosewood
1960s Teak Chest of Drawers, Denmark
Located in Praha, CZ
- Item was carefully refurbished - Minor signs of use
Wood, Teak
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 54 in W 49 in D 19 in
Mid century Danish modern tall wide Teak Dresser by Falster
By Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Mid century Danish Modern tall teak dresser has 8-drawers on left. Clean inside and out - labeled Falster - Made in Denmark. Good vintage condition. Has right cabinet door with 9 dra...
Birch, Teak
1960s Set of Danish Mid-Century Modern Dressers
Located in Copenhagen, DK
A set of Mid-Century Modern dressers. One in teak and one in oak. Simple and in good original shape from 1960s.
Teak
$4,750
H 32.25 in W 72 in D 18.25 in
Danish Modern Teak Credenza by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in North Hollywood, CA
This exceptional 1960s Danish modern teak credenza by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik exemplifies the refined craftsmanship and timeless design of mid-century Scandinavian f...
Teak
Svend Age Madsen for H.P. Hansen Danish Rosewood Desk and Bookcase
By Svend Åge Madsen, H.P. Hansen
Located in New Windsor, NY
A rosewood desk with bookcase by Svend AgeMAdsen for H.P. Hansen, Denmark. Circa 1960-70. This desk features beautifully and highly figured rosewood veneers, a curved profile, front ...
Birch, Rosewood
$2,480
H 37.8 in W 38.98 in D 19.1 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features four drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
Danish Modern Teak Vanity Dresser Chest of Drawers
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Interesting midcentury Danish modern flip top chest of drawers, having a flip up top surface which opens to reveal divided storage spaces, over three de...
Teak
$2,480
H 36.03 in W 38.59 in D 19.1 in
Danish Mid Century Modern Chest of Drawers in Oak, Henning Kjærnulf, 1960s
By Henning Kjærnulf
Located in Odense, DK
A characterful chest of drawers in the style of Henning (Henry) Kjærnulf, crafted in oak and made in Denmark in the 1960s. The commode features five drawers, offering ample storage ...
Brass
Danish Modern Six Drawer Highboy Dresser in Rosewood
Located in Berkeley, CA
Origin: Denmark Designer: Unknown Manufacturer: Unknown Era: 1960s Materials: Rosewood Measurements: 30" wide x 16.5" deep x 39.5" tall Condition: In great original condition with s...
Rosewood
19th Century Danish Chest of Drawers
Located in Forney, TX
A monumental Danish chest of drawers commode from the 19th century. The magnificent, handcrafted Scandinavian antique having molded cornice, over case fitted with five drawers, all w...
Bronze, Ormolu
$2,147
H 33.75 in W 33.75 in D 15.75 in
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik MCM Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser
By FM Møbler, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Franklin Park, IL
Kai Kristiansen for Feldballes Møbelfabrik Mid Century Danish Teak 4 Drawers Dresser This dresser measures: 33.75 wide x 15.75 deep x 33.75 high We take our photos in a controlled ...
Teak
$4,540
H 35.25 in W 32.75 in D 18 in
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Walnut and Rosewood Dresser Chest of Drawers 1950s
By Edward Wormley, Dunbar Furniture
Located in Troy, MI
A rare chest of drawers designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar circa 1950s Contrasting mahogany case in dark espresso finish and walnut drawer fronts Finished with rosewood and brass...
Brass
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H 43.71 in W 31.5 in D 18.12 in
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 ...
Rosewood
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...
Teak
Danish Modern Tall Rosewood Falster Dresser Chest by Svend Madsen
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern highboy dresser chest in rosewood designed by Svend A. Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik, Denmark. Features eight dovetailed storage drawers with sculpted pulls and a...
Rosewood
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H 32.25 in W 53 in D 18 in
Rich Sculptural Scandinavian Modern Teak 8-Drawer Dresser Svend Aage Madsen 1960
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
Rich sculptural Scandinavian Danish modern teak wood eight-drawer dresser 1960s by Svend Aage Madsen of Denmark No maker label apparent. Mid-Century Modern vintage Scandinavian Danis...
Teak
Svend A. Madsen Teak Dresser for Falster Møbelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Svend A. Madsen teak dresser for Falster Møbelfabrik.
Teak
Danish Rosewood Tambour Door Sideboard by Svend A. Madsen
By Falster Møbelfabrik, Svend Åge Madsen
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Danish tambour door sideboard designed by Svend Age Madsen for Falster Møbelfabrik. Features a total of thirteen dovetailed drawers, five drawers are hidden behind the tambour door. ...
Wood, Rosewood
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H 32 in W 54 in D 18 in
Mid-Century Modern Svend Åge Madsen Pair of Teak 8 Drawer Dressers Danish, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a terrific, pair of teak dressers, with eight drawers each, made in Denmark, by Svend Åge Madsen, circa 1960s. In excel...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Svend Aage Madsen Teak 8-Drawer Dresser Danish, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a stunning, teak dresser, with eight drawers, made in Denmark, by Svend Aage Madsen, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 54" W x...
Teak
Mid-Century Modern Svend Aage Madsen Teak 8-Drawer Dresser Danish, 1960s
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Keego Harbor, MI
For your consideration is a fantastic, teak dresser, with eight drawers, made in Denmark, by Svend Aage Madsen, circa 1960s. In excellent vintage condition. The dimensions are 54" W ...
Teak
Sven Madsen Teak Gentleman's Chest by Falster Mobelfabrik
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in Highland, IN
A handsome and highly functional gentleman's dresser by Sven Madsen for Falster Mobelfabrik, it features 8 drawers on the left and a tambored door on the r...
Teak
Svend Aage Madsen Eight-Drawer Dresser in Teak
By Svend Åge Madsen
Located in Denton, TX
A chest of drawers in teak by Svend Madsen for Falster, 1960s. Timeless beauty.
Mahogany, Teak
Vintage Danish Teak Svend Madsen Dresser
By Svend Åge Madsen, Falster Møbelfabrik
Located in San Jose, CA
Mid-Century Modern dresser designed by Svend Madsen in teak. This piece features sculpted handles and includes eight dovetailed drawers. Matching tall dresser also available in separ...
Teak