Magnus Olesen Chairs
Danish
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.
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Creator: Magnus Olesen
Magnus Olesen Stacking Armchair Scandinavian Mid-Century Modern, 1970s
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Antwerp, BE
Vintage armchair by Magnus Olesen, Denmark. Curved laminated oakwood design with light grey upholstery. Dimensions: 55 W x 48 D x 75 H cm. Chair of the 61 series, stackable laminated...
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Wool, Oak, Plywood
$285 Sale Price
20% Off
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 ...
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1970s German Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Wool, Wood
$285 Sale Price / item
20% Off
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen Restored Conference Armchairs in Oak
By Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, Magnus Olesen
Located in Knebel, DK
1970s Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen restored customizable armchairs in oak
The comfortable 61 series stackable conference armchairs in laminated were designed by Rud Thygesen and...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Oak
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 ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Wood
1990
s Magnus Olesen Lotus Chair with Red Upholstery and White Ash Frame
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1990's Modernist Magnus Olesen Lotus chair by Rud Thygensen & Jonny Sørensen. Red upholstered seating with a vacuum molded white ash wood body and metal legs. In original condition w...
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1990s Danish Modern Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Metal
Paire de chaises en palissandre et cuir par Kai Kristiansen
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in PARIS, FR
Un très joli modèle de chaises du designer danois Kaï Kristiansen, avec ses assises en cuir ivoire. Les finitions et la belle teinte du bois, un palissandre assez clair qui fait ress...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Leather, Palisander
1970s Six Restored Stackable Rud Thygesen, Johnny Sorensen Customizable Chairs
By Magnus Olesen, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen
Located in Knebel, DK
Set of six customizable 61 series stackable laminated oak conference armchairs designed by Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen for Magnus Olesen in 1975.
The conference chairs with th...
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1970s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Chairs
Materials
Oak
Three Paper Knife Chairs by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen, Denmark, 1960s
By Magnus Olesen, Kai Kristiansen
Located in Hellouw, NL
Set of three paper knife chairs, model 121, by Kai Kristiansen for Magnus Olesen from Denmark 1960s. These chairs in teak have a trul...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Magnus Olesen Chairs
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Teak, Fabric
$9,619 Sale Price / set
30% Off
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Magnus Olesen chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Magnus Olesen chairs 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 Magnus Olesen chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. Many of the original chairs by Magnus Olesen were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider chairs by Helge Sibast, Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sorensen, and Mogens Koch. Prices for Magnus Olesen chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $260 and can go as high as $12,789, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $1,650.