Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
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
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Oak
1950s Sofa by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell for Bovenkamp, Netherlands
By Aksel Bender Madsen, Bovenkamp
Located in Amsterdam, NL
A stunning 3-seater sofa designed by Arnold Madsen & Henry Schubell and manufactured by Bovenkamp in the Netherlands, circa 1950.
This is rare, elegant edition of this sofa. Upholst...
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1950s Dutch Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Teak
Set of 2 lounge chairs by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp, Netherlands 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
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 Seating
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 worke...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, 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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Wood
Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp Lounge Chair in Oak and Teak
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, 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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
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 Seating
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Wicker, Teak
Yellow Corduroy Four-Seater Sofa by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in London, GB
A four-seater sofa designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen, produced by master cabinet-maker, Willy Beck, and recently reupholstered in a warm primrose yellow corduroy.
Lars...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Velvet, Teak
Larsen & Bender Madsen Set of Four Dining Chairs in Oak and Corduroy
By Ejner Larsen, Naestved Mobelfabrik, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Næstved Møbelfabrik, set of four dining chairs, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s.
Stunning Danish armchairs designed by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
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Oak, Fabric
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 Seating
Materials
Leather
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Wood
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 Seating
Materials
Faux Leather, Wood
Set of Four Dining Chairs Made In Rosewood By Aksel Bender Madsen From 1960s
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Lejre, DK
This set of four rosewood chairs, upholstered in sleek black leather, epitomizes the sophistication and craftsmanship of Danish mid-century design...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Rare Rosewood Armchairs by Enjer Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
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 Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak
"Bovenkamp" Wingback Sofa Design by Aksel Bender Madsen, 1960s
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
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 Seating
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Fabric, Oak
"Metropolitan" Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Armchair Metropolitan designed by Aksel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen for Willy Beck,
Denmark. 1950s.
Lacquered wood and original cane.
Dimensions:
H: 78 cm/ 2' 7''
D: 50 cm/ 1' 8...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Cane, Lacquer
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 Seating
Materials
Plywood
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 Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Teak
1950s Danish Stool by Ejner Larsen & Aksel Bender Madsen for Willy Beck
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen, Willy Beck
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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
Ebonized High Back Karen Lounge Chair by Aksel Bender Madsen for Bovenkamp
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Danish designer Aksel Bender Madsen created this striking lounge chair, called Karen, for Dutch manufacturer Bovenkamp. It was sold in the early 1960s by U.S. retailer of Scandinavia...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Upholstery, Wood
Larsen & Madsen Solid Mahogany Leather Stool from Willy Beck, 1950
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Munich, DE
Ejner Larsen (1917-1987),
Aksel Bender Madsen (1916-2000).
Solid mahogany side chair-height stool built by Danish master cabinetmaker Willy Beck. Original black leather is in fin...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Oak and Cane Easy Chair by Larsen and Madsen
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 Seating
Materials
Cane, Oak
Teak and Leather Stool by Bender-Madsen and Larsen
By Willy Beck, Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome sidechair-height stool built by master cabinetmaker Willy Beck. Original leather is in fine original condition. Metal tag to underside
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1950s Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Leather, 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 Seating
Materials
Leather, Teak
vintage armchair easy chair Bovenkamp 60's
By Bovenkamp, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in GRONINGEN, NL
vintage armchair easy chair Bovenkamp 60's
period 60's
designs Aksel Bender Madsen Upper Camp The Netherlands
conditions excellent minimal signs of use newly upholstered
s...
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1960s Dutch Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Askel Bender Madsen and Ejner Larsen Armchair
By Ejner Larsen, Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Askel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Armchair
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Leather, Rosewood
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen Armchair
By Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Aksel Bender Madsen & Ejner Larsen armchair designed in 1949 and produced by Willy Beck. Rosewood legs with new black leather.
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Aksel Bender Madsen Seating
Materials
Rosewood, Leather
Aksel Bender Madsen seating for sale on 1stDibs.
Aksel Bender Madsen seating 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 Aksel Bender Madsen seating, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original seating by Aksel Bender Madsen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider seating by Kurt Olsen, Soren Willadsen Mobelfabrik, and Poul Jeppesens Møbelfabrik. Prices for Aksel Bender Madsen seating can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $975 and can go as high as $30,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $3,761.