Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Warm, exceptionally versatile and crafted with a range of appealing materials, vintage Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen furniture showcases the Danish duo’s penchant for innovation and durable design. For decades, the pair created sleek coffee tables, seductive lounge chairs and other pieces that are characterized by the practicality and elegance commonly attributed to Scandinavian modernism.
Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen attended what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, with Mølgaard-Nielsen having completed his studies under the Danish furniture design pioneer and architect Kaare Klint. Trained as an architect and cabinetmaker, Hvidt established his own firm in 1940 and taught at his alma mater for a few years. After they won a design competition held in Stockholm, Hvidt partnered with Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1944 to establish their firm in Copenhagen.
The collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen yielded more than 250 designs and lasted over 30 years. Aside from having created a wardrobe for the Queen of Denmark as well as numerous architectural structures, the pair’s flagship achievements include 1944’s teak Portex chair, which is Denmark’s first-ever stacking chair (and is occasionally attributed to Hvidt alone), and the AX chair.
A masterpiece of technical expertise and innovative woodworking, the sculptural AX armchair shares commonalities with the work of legendary Finnish designer Alvar Aalto — whose output included similarly curvaceous seating such as the Paimio armchair, often designed in partnership with his wife, Aino. It features double-curved laminated wood in the seat and back — which could be mass-produced — and is an early example of knock-down furniture. This meant that it could be easily dismantled and assembled at its destination, which rendered the chair economical for transport on cargo ships and therefore could reach a worldwide audience.
While vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture isn’t as popular as the work of Finn Juhl, a like-minded Danish modernist who helped popularize Scandinavian design in America as well as the use of teak in furniture, the innovative AX chair is similarly as expressive and inviting as Juhl’s seating. The AX was designed in collaboration with manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the late 1940s and went into production in 1950. It gave way to a series that includes tables and other types of seating.
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen collaborated regularly with Fritz Hansen, France & Søn and Søborg Møbelfabrik. Their work can be found in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
Find vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard dining tables, coffee tables, modular sofas, storage cabinets and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Hvidt & Mølgaard
Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions: 62 x 76 x 76 cm (Width x Height x Depth)
This exquisite lounge chair, model FD 130, exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Peter Hvidt und Orla Mølga...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Upholstery, Teak
Rare sculpturable "X Chair" by Hvidt & Mølgaard for Fritz Hansen from 1959
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
"X Chair" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, a true vintage masterpiece from 1959. This Rare model FH6135 showcases a stunning blend of bent oak and patinated h...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Leather
Scandinavian Modern Scoop Lounge Chair By Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Scandinavian modern, model FD145 lounge chair by Peter Hvidt And Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen features an oak frame accented with teak along the scoop arms and leg t...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak, Oak
AX Lounge Chair-HM11-Lacquered Oak & Walnut, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D.
The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in Danis...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Oak, Walnut
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Chair Model '6103' in Cane
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 'X-chair model '6103', cane, wood, beech, Denmark, designed in 1958
This chair is for obvious reasons nicknamed the 'X-chair'. ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Cane, Wood, Beech
AX Lounge Chair -HM11- Dark Stained Oak, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D.
The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in Danis...
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2010s Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Oak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 'Silverline' Lounge Chair in Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France & Søn, 'Silverline' lounge chair, Ohmann Colorado nubuck leather, teak, aluminum, Denmark, 1960s
Presenting a stylish lounge chair wit...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Aluminum
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark.
Model number- 146, the cha...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Rattan, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very sculptural mid-century modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 145 high back lounge chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chai...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Oak, Teak
FD 151 Chair and Ottoman by Hvidt & Mølgaard for John Stuart
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Here is an exceptional, rare chair from the legendary Danish design team of Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen produced for John Stuart Inc. of Grand Rapids, MI. The matching seat to their iconic FD 451 day bed, the FD 151 lounge chair features the timeless sculpted teak wood and woven wicker inlays that helped cement the duo as mid-century modern masters. The lounge chair is in beautiful original, vintage condition, sporting an authentic patina that is sure to impress all who see it. Included is the hard-to-find paired ottoman...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Teak, Wood, Cane, Wicker, Upholstery, Fabric
Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from the early 1960s, produced by France & Son.
The sofa features a teak frame, with ne...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Mohair, Teak
Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original version of this very stylish lounge chair by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen, the frame in great condition, and the covers freshly recovered in best quality wool fabric in the o...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Beech, Teak
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Loop Cream 33 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Brass
Boomerang Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
This is a very good original example of this classic chair, freshly upholstered in white boucle.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Duke004 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Walnut
Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Armchair Modell FD 145 by France & Daverkosen, 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Bern, CH
Vintage teak armchair by Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Lounge chair model FD 145, designed in 1954 by Danish duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for their longtime collaborato...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Fabric, Teak
Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 134 - 'Boomerang' armchair in teak, brass legs and newly upholstered cushions in Malou Raphia. Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen / France & Daverkosen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Teak
Pair of Easychairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
FD 130 - Easy chairs in teak and dark blue wool. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
X Lounge Chair, HM10 Oak w. Walnut Insert and Natural Rattan Seat for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
After experimenting for years with the concept of a laminated wooden frame inspired by old wooden tennis rackets, Danish design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard released X in 1959, a lounge chai...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Oak
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s Set of 2
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A pair of MidCentury arm chairs attributed to the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made in Denmark during the 1940's. Presumably made by Udført hos A.J. Iversen...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Cane Back Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern armchair by Peter Hvdit & Orla Molgaard features a walnut frame with scoop arms, cane back and light green tweed upholstered seat.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Cane, Walnut
Mid-Century Teak Easy Chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 129 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950's. This is a rare des...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Teak
Danish Easy Chair in Rosewood by Hvidt & Mølgaard Model FD1301950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 130 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950's. This is...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Wool, Rosewood
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and Daverkorsen, distributed by John Stuart Inc. This example is in very fine, original, untouc...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Teak
Danish teak easy chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Made in Denmark by France & Søn, in the 1960s. Features new cushions with removable cover in high quality virgin wool.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard Lounge Chairs Used on the Mad Men TV Series
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design lounge chairs for France & Davorecksen, Denmark. These are from the Emmy and Golden Globe award winning televisi...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Upholstery, Cane, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Easy Chair Model Fh-6135 / X-Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen x Easy Chair by Fritz Hansen in Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare easy chair model X-chair / FH-6135 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Leather, Mahogany
Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, wingback chair, patinated leather, mahogany and brass, Denmark, 1940s
Danish armchair with a classic design, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Niel...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Danish lounge chairs "FD 145" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Hägersten, SE
Pair of easy chairs model "FD 145" designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1953. Produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen during the 1950s. Solid beech frame with teak a...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Beech, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair with Armrest
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished woo...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished woo...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Brass
Ax Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in a sculptural and innovative armless design. Made of laminated teak and beech, the chair features a ...
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1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Beech, Teak
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Ax Lounge Chair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Munich, Bavaria
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen AX easy lounge armchair for Fritz Hansen.
Oak wood lacquered.
Arms made of beech wood.
Danish classic armchair with high comfort.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Beech, Oak
Coffee Table Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and exceptional coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Boomerang Chair, circa 1959
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
Boomerang Chair, 1954
Teak lounge chair produced by France & Son, Denmark with patinated brass plated legs. New cushions covered in Kvadrat ...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
Materials
Wool, Teak
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" Chair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "AX" chair designed in 1950 and produced by Fritz Hansen. Store formerly known as ARTFUL DODGER INC
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Lounge Chairs
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Beech, Leather, Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard lounge chairs for sale on 1stDibs.
Hvidt & Mølgaard lounge 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 Hvidt & Mølgaard lounge chairs, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 32 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 5 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original lounge chairs by Hvidt & Mølgaard were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in scandinavia during the mid-20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider lounge chairs by France & Daverkosen, Grete Jalk, and Nanna Ditzel. Prices for Hvidt & Mølgaard lounge chairs can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $1,188 and can go as high as $15,711, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,108.
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