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Pair of Aksel Bender Madsen Wingback Armchairs made by Bovenkamp, c. 1960

Creator: Aksel Bender Madsen -Hans Van de Bovenkamp
Offered by: Moderne Gallery

Description
Aksel Bender Madsen was trained as a cabinetmaker. He attended the Furniture School at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, graduating in 1940. He worked with architects Kaare Klint and Arne Jacobsen until 1943. Starting 1942 he designed his own models which he exhibited at the annual Cabinetmakers Guild's exhibitions in Copenhagen. While studying at the Academy, he met Ejner Larsen who became his partner. In 1947, they established a design studio together. The same year, they presented works made by cabinetmaker Willy Beck at the Cabinetmakers Guild's exhibition in Copenhagen where they continued to participate year after year, working with Beck for a total of 25 years. In addition to sculptural chair designs, they also designed living rooms, bedrooms, shelving, dining tables, and office furniture. Their most notable work is the famous Metropolitan Chair, in bent plywood, which was exhibited in 1949 and manufactured by Fritz Hansen from 1952. All their works have a clear, timeless, simple style which continues to please today. In Madsen's own words: "What Ejner Larsen and I have made has always been in line with the principles we learnt from Kaare Klint about what is functional and what is natural. The requirements made set the design." Madsen also taught at the Danish Design School in Copenhagen from 1946-1954.

More Information

Documentation:	Signed
Origin:	Denmark
Period:	1950-1979
Condition:	Excellent.
Creation Date:	c. 1960
Number of Pieces:	2-3
Styles / Movements:	Modern, Mid Century
Incollect Reference #:	192812

Dimensions

W.	26.5 in;	H.	33.5 in;	D.	27 in;
W.	67.31 cm;	H.	85.09 cm;	D.	68.58 cm;

Message from Seller:

Welcome to Moderne Gallery, located in Philadelphia, PA, where we have been showcasing high-quality vintage 20th-century furniture, lighting, and accessories since 1984. Visit us at 215.923.8536 or contact us via email at info@modernegallery.com to explore our extensive collection, including exclusive pieces by George Nakashima and other iconic designers.