Bidding on this item has ended.
Svend Aage Madsen
A ROSEWOOD DESK
Lot 10
Price Realised:
€9,000
Estimate:
€2,000 - €3,000
A FINE ROSEWOOD DANISH MODEL SH180 DESK, by Svend Aage Madsen, made for Sigurd Hansen, 1960s, the floating top with six drawers, on shaped supports, bearing makers stamp in the drawer. 149.5cm (l) x 73cm (h) x 72cm (d).
Svend Åge Madsen's sleek and ...
Read more
Lot 10
Svend Aage Madsen
A ROSEWOOD DESK
Lot 10
Svend Aage Madsen
A ROSEWOOD DESK
Estimate:
€2,000 - €3,000
A FINE ROSEWOOD DANISH MODEL SH180 DESK, by Svend Aage Madsen, made for Sigurd Hansen, 1960s, the floating top with six drawers, on shaped supports, bearing makers stamp in the drawer. 149.5cm (l) x 73cm (h) x 72cm (d).
Svend Åge Madsen's sleek and simple hardwood furniture captures the essence of Scandinavian modern style. Having studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he began designing in the late 1950's and was most prolific in the 1960's. Madsen won several awards for his work, including the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1957 and the Lunning Prize in 1961. He used woods with qualities of warmth and richness such as walnut, teak and rosewood. His distinctive designs are characterized by curving and sloping forms, giving each piece a natural and organic appeal. While he rarely used decorative embellishments, the bowed surfaces, arching drawers, and legs shaped like boomerangs added a visual flair.
Svend Åge Madsen's sleek and simple hardwood furniture captures the essence of Scandinavian modern style. Having studied at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, he began designing in the late 1950's and was most prolific in the 1960's. Madsen won several awards for his work, including the Gold Medal at the Milan Triennale in 1957 and the Lunning Prize in 1961. He used woods with qualities of warmth and richness such as walnut, teak and rosewood. His distinctive designs are characterized by curving and sloping forms, giving each piece a natural and organic appeal. While he rarely used decorative embellishments, the bowed surfaces, arching drawers, and legs shaped like boomerangs added a visual flair.
- Enquire
- View all lots by this artist
- How bidding works
Please note: You will require a deVeres account in order to bid. Please register via the website. Each lot will close numerically. If there is late bidding the time may be extended which could delay subsequent lots. The lots will start to close from 2.00pm on auction day, closing at 45 second intervals.
PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
PLEASE BID EARLY TO AVOID DISAPPOINTMENT.
In order to allow rival bidders the opportunity to respond to a late bid the following extensions will apply:
IF A BID IS RECEIVED WITHIN THE FINAL 45 SECONDS OF THE COUNTDOWN THE CLOCK WILL RESET TO 60 SECONDS.
At any point you can leave a maximum bid, representing the highest price you are prepared to pay for a particular lot. Bidding only advances when there is competition from a rival bidder. In that case the system bids on your behalf, only up to the maximum if required. All bids are relayed to you be email, along with notification if you have been outbid.
All maximum bids are confidential and not disclosed. The system will endeavor to purchase the lot for you for the least price. Bids are subject to buyer’s premium of 25% (incl vat), with no additional charges.
In the event of a tied bid, the preference will be given to the bid submitted first. The second bidder will receive immediate notification of being outbid.
Sign-up to our auction alert
Signup for personalised Irish art recommendations, invitations to viewings and auctions, articles and more.