Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Aksel Bender Madsen created a number of classic mid century designs in the late 1940s, 1950s and 1960s, often working jointly with his business partner and friend Ejner Larsen (1917–87). Bender Madsen trained as a cabinetmaker before spending four years studying at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. It was there that he met his lifelong friend Larsen, with whom he would work throughout his career. They designed over 300 pieces of furniture together until Larsen’s death in 1987, often working with cabinetmaker Willy Beck, who produced their designs over a 25-year period. Larsen and Bender Madsen participated annually in the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild competitions from 1947, and their work was exhibited at the Triennale di Milano and in the Design in Scandinavia exhibition, which traveled across the US. from 1954 to 1957. Larsen and Bender Madsen’s most famous design, namely the Metropolitan Chair, was developed in 1949 and produced from 1950; its name came from New York’s Metropolitan Museum of Art, where it was shown and acquired for the Arts of Denmark exhibition in 1960–61. Before he began working with Larsen, Bender Madsen worked for Danish icons Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen from 1940 to 1943. While designing furniture, he also worked simultaneously as an architect for the Danish Consumers Cooperative Society (1943–50) and as a teacher and principal at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts (1950–54). Bender Madsen was committed to building the Danish design identity and exporting Scandinavian style. He introduced a clear Danish aesthetic to the Dutch brand Bovenkamp in the 1950s and 1960s, who also worked with Arne Vodder. Bender Madsen designs for Bovenkamp feature many models of easy chairs and armchairs, including the low-backed Edith and the high-backed Karen (circa 1950). Together Bender Madsen and Larsen received many awards, including winning the prestigious Copenhagen Cabinetmakers’ Guild Annual Prize in 1956 and 1961. Their furniture is housed in museums around the world, including the aforementioned Met Museum and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art in Humlebæk, Denmark.
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Creator: Aksel Bender Madsen
Wingback lounge chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp 1950 oak teak Dutch
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
Discover timeless elegance with this Aksel Bender Madsen Wingback Lounge Chair for Bovenkamp, a 1950s masterpiece that epitomizes Dutch mid-century modern design. Crafted with meticu...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Lounge Chairs and Sofa by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1952
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Early rare midcentury livingroom set composed of one lady-chair, one highback reading chair, attached neck pillow, and one sofa.
Beautifully sculpted teak frame and original amber-or...
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1950s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Upholstery, Oak
Coffee table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1950s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Delft, NL
Coffee table by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, 1950s
A low elongated coffee table made of teak with organic raised edges on the sides. The base made of oak in the shape of a b...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Oak, Teak
Metropolitan Chair by Ejnar Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, circa 1960
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Rare ‘Metropolitan’ armchair, model no. 2842/L
designed 1949, executed circa 1961
Rosewood, leather
Executed by master cabinetmaker Willy B...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Leather
Set of 2 lounge chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in ECHT, NL
"Bovenkamp" lounge chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen, "Karen and Edith", 1960s The Karen and the Edith chair, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp.
Made of oak and the armrest ...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
AKSEL HOLMSEN (XIX-XX) Pair OF ART DECO SILVER CANDLESTICKS, HALLMARK 830
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Buffalo, NY
AKSEL HOLMSEN (XIX-XX) PAIR OF ART DECO SILVER CANDLESTICKS, GOLDSMITH'S HALLMARK AND HALLMARK 830, CIRCA 1910-30. Classic design..
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1930s Danish Art Deco Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Silver
Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
These are rare rosewood armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen for Larsen + Madsen, c1955. Fully restored in beautiful Italian leather. Allow 3-4 weeks if upholstery servi...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Leather, Rosewood
Armchair by Ejnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Leather, 1949
By Willy Beck, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Very rare and iconic armchair from the 1950s, crafted from premium teak wood and upholstered in high-quality leather. Designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen, this vintage p...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
Drop Leaf Executive Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rectangular teak executive desk with a demi-lune drop leaf.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Set of 4 dining chairs
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL
Set of 4 dining chairs by Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen for
Bovenkamp (Netherlands), 60ties. In a good condition.
Recently reupholstered. Fabric:...
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1960s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Fabric, Wood
Armchair by Larsen and Madsen in Leather and Wood by W. Beck, Denmark, 1950
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Uithoorn, NL
Lounge chair by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen in patinated leather and rosewood by Cabinetmaker Willy Beck, Denmark, 1950s
Very nicely patinated lounge chair / large armchair...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Leather, Wood
Arm Chair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck, Denmark, c. 1950's
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited early Danish Modern armchair by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. This stunning armchair is construct...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Teak
Oak and Cane Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A rare Scandinavian Modern armchair designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. The design features oak and caned in a modern linear form. Produced by Willy Beck in Denmark, circ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Cane, Oak
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, lounge chair, teak and oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Madsen is known for his modest, minimalist designs. This lounge chair has armrests made out of...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak, Teak
Side chair by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching side chair designed by Eijnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, manufactured by Willy Beck in Denmark around 1950.
Made of high quality teak wood with woven rattan uphol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Rush, Teak
Set of 2 Danish Modern Arm Chairs by Enjar Larsen & Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Deland, FL
Introducing a rare and limited set of two (2) early Danish Modern arm chairs by Enjar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, crafted in the 1950s in Denmark. These stunning cha...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Wicker, Teak
Lounge Chair by Ejner Larsen & A. Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Rare LP48 armchair from 1948 by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, made by Ludvig Pontoppidan in original black leather. Signed with label.
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1940s Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Leather, Teak
"Bovenkamp" Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Delft, NL
"Bovenkamp" Wingback sofa design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
The wingback sofa, designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp
The frame is made of oak and the armrest of teak
The...
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pair of Vintage Mid-Century Modern Wood Dinning Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Warszawa, Mazowieckie
This set of two elegant dining chairs was designed by Aksel Bender Madsen for the Dutch manufacture Bovenkamp during the 1960s. Madsen is famous for its exquisite craftsmanship with ...
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1960s Dutch Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Faux Leather, Wood
Ejner Larsen and A. Bender Madsen Danish Teak Lounge Chair and Ottoman Set
By Ludvig Pontoppidan, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Peabody, MA
Danish teak lounge armchair and footstool/ottoman, circa mid-1950s. Designed by Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen and made by Ludvig P...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Upholstery, Teak
Side chair by Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, Denmark 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An eye-catching side chair designed by Eijnar Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, manufactured by Willy Beck in Denmark around 1950.
Made of high quality teak wood with woven rattan uphol...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Rush, Teak
Larsen & Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen Dining Chair in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Einar Larsen & Aksel Bender-Madsen for Fritz Hansen, model 4205, orange upholstery, oak, Denmark, 1950s
This wide dining chair is executed with a rounded back. The chair features a ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak
Aksel Bender Madsen Sofa in Checkered Fabric, Oak and Teak
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen, sofa, fabric, oak, teak, Denmark, 1960s
The designer of this sofa is Aksel bender Madsen (1916-2000) who is known for his classic Mid-Century designs and worked with prominent Danish designers such as Kaare Klint (1888-1954), Ejner Larsen (1917-1987), and Arne Jacobsen (1902-1971), to name a few. This sofa is pure and clean in its appearance due to its lack of unnecessary decoration. In the meantime, the slightly long shaped backrest and the sleek legs create a very calming and weightless appearance. The slightly bent armrests are made out of teak while the rest of the frame is oak. The checkered fabric...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Pair of Scandinavian Modern Oak Stools Produced by Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
Located in Madrid, ES
Pair of Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender stools, produced by Willy Beck, Copenhagen, Denmark in 1961. Oak frame, upholstered with white velour textile. The seats are marked underneath w...
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Upholstery, Fabric, Oak
Scandinavian Modern Vintage Teak Coffee Table Aksel Bender Madsen Ejner Larsen
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Vienna, AT
Three legged coffee table designed by Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000)
& Ejner Larsen (1917-1987) in Denmark, circa 1960.
The base is made of chromed steel furthermore the top was mad...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Chrome
Modular Floor Cabinet, Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and three floating drawers resting on a base with two sli...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen Set of Four Armchairs in Oak
By Fritz Hansen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Aksel Bender Madsen for Fritz Hansen, set f four dining chairs, oak, black upholstery, Denmark, circa 1955
This set of four Danish dining chairs feature a blond oak frame that forms...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
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Fabric, Oak
Teak and Steel Desk by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak desk with steel frame and pulls, with a left side return housing filing shelves designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen. Return dimensions; 39.5" W, 17.5" D, 26.5" H.
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1960s Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Steel
Modular Floor Cabinet by Ejner Larsen Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck, 1950s
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
An elegant, finely crafted and spare modular floor cabinet in solid rich teak having an upper section with adjustable open shelves and three floating dra...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Teak
Simple Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and well crafted stool having a shapely black leather seat floating on tapered teak dowel legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ejner Larsen Axel Bender Metropolitan Chair
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Oosterbeek, NL
This so called metropolitan chair is designed for Fritz Hansen.
The chairs were named after an exhibition in the MET in NY in the 1960-ies.
Ejner Larsen and Axel Bender...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Plywood
Desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck Cabinetmaker
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Ejner Larsen
Located in Pawtucket, RI
Interesting and rare Danish designed desk by A. Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen and manufactured by Willy Beck. Desk features a 21-inch drop-leaf. Ta...
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1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Furniture
Materials
Rosewood, Teak
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