Magnus Olesen

Danish furniture manufacturer Magnus Olesen—founded in Durup in 1937—is internationally recognized for pioneering high-performance bentwood and laminated timber furniture for contract and residential environments. Transitioning from a regional cabinetmaking shop into a modern manufacturer, the brand champions local Danish manufacturing, sustainable forestry, and technical longevity. The brand achieved global renown through its legendary collaboration with designers Rud Thygesen and Johnny Sørensen. Together, they developed the iconic 8000 Series (1981)—a stackable chair and table family engineered using a patented peg-joint manufacturing technique without screws or dowels, crafted from steam-bent beech and oak. The collection has furnished universities, airports, and public institutions worldwide. Today, the brand collaborates with contemporary talents like Says Who and Strand+Hvass.