Mid-Century Oak Desk by Svend Åge Madsen for Sigurd Hansen, 1960s

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This oak desk was designed in the 1960s by Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen and manufactured by the Sigurd Hansen … Read more This oak desk was designed in the 1960s by Danish designer Svend Åge Madsen and manufactured by the Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik.

This desk features a clearly defined, symmetrical composition. The frame is supported by two full drawer modules – three on each side – which lends the design rhythm and order. The central legroom remains open, and its dimensions ensure comfort for any desk user, regardless of height.

The drawer fronts are finished with original leather handles, a characteristic feature of this model and rarely seen in other designs from this period. The handles are in their original condition, with signs of wear visible in the photos.

The piece has been professionally and carefully restored by removing old coatings, staining and finishing with varnish. The restoration was carried out by a talented and experienced carpenter with over 20 years of experience. Thanks to these treatments, the desk looks stunning and will serve its new owner for many years without fear of damage or wear from everyday use.

Svend Åge Madsen was a Danish furniture designer active primarily in the 1950s and 1960s. His designs are considered representative of the Danish Modern style, utilizing natural materials such as teak and rosewood. Madsen primarily designed desks, tables, cabinets, and utility furniture, which were produced by Danish manufacturers such as H.P. Hansen and Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik, as well as other Scandinavian furniture manufacturers. His works from the 1960s are now valued as examples of post-war Nordic design.

Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik was a Danish furniture manufacturer active in the mid-20th century, known primarily for producing furniture in line with the Scandinavian Modern movement. The company produced many designs by renowned designers of the era, including furniture designed by Svend Åge Madsen. Under the Sigurd Hansen brand, desks, chests of drawers, and other interior furnishings were created with an aesthetic characteristic of the 1950s and 1960s – crafted from woods such as teak and rosewood, characterized by solid craftsmanship and minimalist detailing. Sigurd Hansen Møbelfabrik collaborated with various designers, and its products are now recognized among collectors of Scandinavian vintage design. This piece has an attribution mark,
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