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Rare Pair of Armchairs by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Scandinavian Modern armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid Cuban
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Mahogany

Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Scandinavian Midcentury Rattan Wood Chair Armchair 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Sedia poltroncina scandinava, vintage di modernariato, disegnata da Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard con
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Wood

A rare pair of Danish teak armchairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen circa 1950.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Danish teak armchairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen C 1950 having rosewood inset into
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Rosewood, Teak

Portex Armchair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Thonet
Located in Vienna, AT
Early Scandinavian Modern beech armchair with plywood seat and back. Usually produced by Fritz
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Plywood

Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in teak and fabric, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for cabinetmaker Gustav
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Armchair Attributed to Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare armchair attributed to Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Probably produced by Gustav
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Vintage 1940s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

FD 130 Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1960
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model FD 130 designed in 1960 by danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Hardwood

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchairs Model 350 by Søborg Møbler
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare pair of armchairs model 350 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cane, Rosewood, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Armchair
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart Inc., Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Garnerville, NY
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen teak scoop armchair. Manufactured in Denmark by France and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Stylish early pair of Boomerang armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Jesteburg, DE
A beautiful, stamped pair of Boomerang armchairs in l by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair "Model 1748" for Fritz Hansen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s design language operates as a set of relations linking the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

20th Century Danish Hansen Side Armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A light-brown, vintage Mid-Century Modern Danish wooden side armchair, designed by Peter Hvidt
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Mahogany, Teak, Plywood

Rare Armchair Mod. 147 Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Søn
By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Firenze, FI
The model 147 chair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for France and son, is one of
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen "FD144" Easy Chair, Denmark, 1953
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Utrecht, NL
This is a beautiful Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed model “FD 144” easy chair, made in
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Portex Easy Chairs, 1944
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Roosendaal, Noord Brabant
Fantastic pair of easy chairs designed by Peter Hvidt (Designer) and Orla Molgaar Nielsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Peter Hvidt Tall Back Easy Chair, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Newly refinished and reupholstered, great scale Peter Hvidt easy teak chair, produced by France
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak, Upholstery

Peter Hvidt 1940s Boucle Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt Model 1748 Lounge Chair, circa 1940s This elegant low-back lounge chair was produced
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Peter Hvidt 1940s Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt Model 1748 lounge chair, circa 1940s This elegant low-back lounge chair was
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Velvet

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Freestanding three seater sofa and matching easy chair of rosewood. Loose cushions in seat and back upholstered with two different shades of green wool. Model 130. Designed 1961. The...
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool

Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
Hvidt and Molgaard Sofa and Armchair
H 28.35 in W 71.66 in D 30.71 in
Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Velvet Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Peter Hvidt - Model 1748 Lounge Chairs, circa 1940s. These elegant low-back lounge chairs were
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bouclé, Beech

Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian teak armchairs created in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, known
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Vintage 1950s European Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Walnut

Fauteuil en teck modèle “FD144”, Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bruxelles, BE
Fauteuil en teck, design de Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen pour France & Daverkosen, années
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Vintage 1950s Danish Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen AX 6060 Chairs, Set of 2, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, GB
Originally designed in 1947 by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, the AX
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech

Pair of "Ax-chair" by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Very good condition. Produced by Fritz Hansen, 1950s. An example of this chair can be found at the Museum of Design in Copenhagen, Denmark.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany, Teak

Ax Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Neilsen for Fritz Hansen
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dorchester, MA
Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen in 1947, the Ax Chair has a
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Beech, Teak

Pair of Danish Armchairs, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son
Located in New York, NY
Pair of teak wood armchairs with high curved armrests. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair Model 317 in Walnut
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn armchair HM4 or model 317 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Cord, Wood

1950s Danish Upholstered High Back Armchair by Hvidt & Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A high back armchair designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen having an exposed teak frame
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

Mid-Century Modern Danish Pair of Armchairs in Teck Model 317
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern Danish pair of armchairs in teck model 317 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen No. 317 Armchairs, Set of Four
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Raleigh, NC
An excellent set of four Danish armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. The sculpted teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Dining Room Chairs

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Teak, Leather

Early Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Wingback Chair in Beige Leather
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Koefoeds Møbelfabrik 1
Located in Waalwijk, NL
, 1940s Danish armchair with a classic design, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen designed in the
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Wingback Chairs

Materials

Brass

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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Beech, Oak

Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, for Soborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Rosewood, 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
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
Easychair by Peter Hvidt & Orla M. Nielsen
H 31.5 in W 25.2 in D 30.71 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard Nielsen Lounge Chairs Model 1748
By Fritz Hansen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in New York, NY
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen lounge chairs / club chairs model 1748 produced through Fritz
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Club Chairs

Materials

Wool

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen Lounge Chair
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Gustav Bertelsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Gustav Bertelsen, armchair, teak, niger leather, brass
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Brass

Armchair Model Ax Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielson by Fritz Hansen 1950
By Fritz Hansen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Köln, NRW
Armchair Ax chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielson by Fritz Hansen 1947 in a very beautiful
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Vintage 1950s Danish Chairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

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
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Mid-Century Design Teak Armchair by Peter Hvidt for France & Søn, Denmark, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in München, Bavaria
, exemplifies the essence of Scandinavian design, created by Peter Hvidt und Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, and crafted
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Upholstery, Teak

Pair Of Scandart Mid Century Armchairs
Located in Dorchester, GB
A pair of 1960s Scandart fully restored armchairs. We've had these professionally spray painted
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Mid-20th Century British Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Bentwood, Velvet

Pair Of Scandart Mid Century Armchairs
Pair Of Scandart Mid Century Armchairs
H 32.29 in W 24.02 in D 28.75 in
Very Rare Illum Wikkelsø Armchair Model "Australia"
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Paris, FR
the cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer and the architectural firm of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. In
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Rosewood

Teak ‘Capella’ Armchairs by Illum Wikkelsø for Niels Eilersen, Denmark, 1960s
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in תל אביב - יפו, IL
cabinetmaker Jacob Kjaer and the architectural firm of Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. A few years later
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Fabric, Teak

Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage circa 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern armchair designed by Finn Juhl for France and Son
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wood, Upholstery

Set of Two Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany by CFC Silkeborg
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
and then the partners Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard, he established his own business in 1954. Many of
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

1960s Illum Vikkelso Danish Plexus Easy Chairs in Mahogany and White Fabric
By Illum Wikkelsø, CFC Silkeborg
Located in Knebel, DK
then the partners Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard, he established his own business in 1954. Many of his
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Late 20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Mahogany

Mid-Century Modern Danish Lounge Chair and Foot Stool
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. In 1944, Wikkelsø moved to Århus to work as an interior designer
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Designed Chairs by France & Son
Located in Brooklyn, NY
armchair and a lounge chair. Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen with a boomerang shape teak
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
By Peter Hvidt, Fritz Hansen
Located in Dronten, NL
Armchair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard–Nielsen and produced in 1963 by Fritz Hansen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Leather, Birch, Teak

FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
FH Ax Arm Chair by Peter Hvidt
H 31.5 in W 23.63 in D 26.38 in
Set of Two '2' Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Møbler, Denmark, c. 1960s
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Deland, FL
Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik are the epitome of functional art. With expertly sculpted
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

1950s Danish Set of Eight Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Ejner Larsen and Aksel Bender Madsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of six teak dining chairs with new black leather upholstery. Set includes two armchairs with
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dining Room Chairs

Materials

Leather, Teak

“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in PARIS, FR
Danish cabinetmaker Jacob Kjær and architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard until he opened his own
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Chaise Longues

Materials

Leather, Palisander

“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
“Capella” launge chair by Illum Wikkelsø
H 29.53 in W 25.99 in D 29.53 in
Illum Wikkelsø Lounge Chair in Blue Upholstery and Oak
By Illum Wikkelsø
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Illum Wikkelsø, armchair, oak, fabric, Denmark, 1950s This well-designed armchair shows an unusual
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Oak

Illum Wikkelso Danish Modern Teak End Table by Neils Eilersen
By Illum Wikkelsø, Neils Eilersen
Located in Chesterfield, NJ
cabinet maker Jacob Kjær and the architects Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard, until he opened his own
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Teak

Pair of “Lufthavns Stole” Chairs by Ditte Heath and Adrian Heath, Denmark, 1969
By Ditte & Adrian Heath
Located in Utrecht, NL
Architecture in London (1951) and was subsequently employed by Hvidt & Molgaard. Ditte Heath (1923-2004
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Chairs

Materials

Metal

Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Beautiful danish armchair named ‘Portex’, which is designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair
Hvidt & Mølgaard Armchair
H 31.5 in W 24.41 in D 26.78 in
Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
Armchair model 317 designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1956 for
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair
Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair
H 31.11 in W 24.02 in D 19.3 in
Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Mørkøv, 85
Beautiful danish armchair named ‘Portex’, and is designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1940s Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard
Armchair by Hvidt & Mølgaard
H 80 in W 62 in D 68 in
Portex Armchair Peter Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in 's Heer Arendskerke, NL
Portex armchair Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, this stackable armchair was designed in 1940
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Vintage 1940s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

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Birch, Wool

Set of Four Vintage Armchairs by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Set of 4 armchairs, model 317 in teak and newish leather. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
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20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

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Hvidt Molgaard Armchairs For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of hvidt molgaard armchairs for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique hvidt molgaard armchairs was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, hardwood and teak. Hvidt molgaard armchairs have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 20th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 21st Century. There are many kinds of hvidt molgaard armchairs to choose from, but at 1stDibs, Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern hvidt molgaard armchairs are of considerable interest. There have been many well-made hvidt molgaard armchairs over the years, but those made by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Hvidt Molgaard Armchairs?

Prices for hvidt molgaard armchairs start at $600 and top out at $19,500 with the average selling for $3,304.

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