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Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinets in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s. Unique
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves and Wall Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinet in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Cabinet by Hvidt & Molgaard 2 available. List price is for
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Teak Cabinets
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen design cabinets for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. Rare pair of solid
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Vintage 1960s Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Scandinavian Wood Cabinet Sidebiard, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian midcentury modern design credenza cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
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Antique 1660s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood, Teak

Midcentury Cabinet in Solid Teak Designed by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Søborg Møbelfabrik
Located in Lejre, DK
Cabinet in solid teak with tambour doors. Finger- jointed case on round legs. Designed by Hvidt and
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Teak Cabinet with Sliding Doors
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Bainbridge, NY
Danish modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak cabinet, 1950's. Featuring solid Teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Sliding Door Case by Hvidt and Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern modular cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Made of solid Burmese
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Sycamore, Teak

Sideboard / Dresser by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard / dresser unit by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Sideboard Hvidt & Mølgaard 1940s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
This is an early and rare designer piece from Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. Made in Denmark during
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Brass

Bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Two parts bookshelf by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler 1950s Made in teak. On
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Cabinet by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Danish Modern teak secretary cabinet by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Manufactured by
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Series 300 Bookshelf
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen design series 300 bookshelf for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. High
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Shelves

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Highboard Buffet by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
A modular set by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. Made of solid teak wood by Søborg Møbelfabrik
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard by Hvidt & Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Danish Modern Tambour Door Sideboard by Hvidt & Molgaard Above average vintage
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Teak Cabinets by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Littleton, CO
Teak bachelor's chest or tall sideboard by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Teak Sideboard with Tambour Doors by Hvidt & Mølgaard 60s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen. It was produced in Denmark by Søborg Møbelfabrik during the 1950's. This
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Danish teak dresser with chest of drawers by Hvidt & Mølgaard 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
MidCentury easy chair model FD 307 designed by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Chest of Drawers by Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian modern five-drawer cabinet by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Skandinavian Teak bookcases by Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard-Nielsen have designed this modular bookcases, which can be easily adjusted from single to a whole book wall. A simple but sophisticated design that displ...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Vintage Danish 60's Teak Wood Drawer Unit Design Hvidt & Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in None, IT
Rosewood chest of drawers with four drawers, design Hvidt and Mølgaard, 1960s. Condition: In
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Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Palisander

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Chest of Drawers in Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, chest of drawers, teak, Denmark, 1950s
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

1930s/40s. Fine Danish Wall Mounted Make Up Cabinet
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Handewitt, DE
Wall mounted danish make up cabinet.. Inside with 3 mirrors and shelfes. Brass handles. Denmark
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Vintage 1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Teak sideboard, Denmark, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
An exquisite sideboard, Model 309C, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen and
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Teak Highboard, Denmark, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chiavari, Liguria
Mølgaard Nielsen is made from solid teak wood. The set includes the exquisite sideboard Model 309C
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik Cabinet in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Peter Hvidt
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, cabinet, teak, Denmark, 1950s. This
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Danish Bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
The two-piece stacking teak bookcase by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart Inc
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen buffet sideboard scandinavian design danish
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Lyon, FR
Danish sideboard from the 60s, designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

Teak Gentleman's Dresser with Mirror by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Dorchester, MA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed this handsome gentleman's dresser for J. Jacobsen
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid-Century Bar Cabinet in Rosewood by Kurt Østervig 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in St-Brais, JU
Scandinavian mid-century design with this breathtaking bar by Kurt Østervig for KP Møbler, Denmark. The rosewood exterior boasts beautiful grain and is elevated by jalousie doors tha...
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

Materials

Brass

1960s Dressing Table with mirror by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Neuss, NW
& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufacturer: Søborg Møbelfabrik Working height 78 cm
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Vintage 1960s Dressers

Materials

Teak

Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Jealousy Cabinet in Solid Teak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian jealousy cabinet in solid teak by Peter Hvidt et Orla Mølgaard
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Vintage 1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern server cabinet, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg. Tambour
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
Peter Hvidt Tambour Cabinet
H 19 in W 35.5 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Morgaard-Nielsen Cabinet for Soborg Mobler
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Morgaard-Nielsen cabinet for Soborg Mobler, Denmark. High quality solid teak
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Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Dressing Table from 1960s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Neuss, NW
Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, manufacturer: Søborg Møbelfabrik (Branding on corpus) Working height
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Vintage 1960s Danish Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Teak

Peter & Molgaard Hvidt Rosewood Secretary
By Peter Hvidt, Soborg Mobler
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Handsome, masculine 6-drawer dresser with recessed pulls, topped with drop-front desk fitted with drawer and storage cubicles. On enameled metal legs with rosewood block feet. Retain...
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

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Steel

Peter Hvidt Solid Teak Bookcase Two Doors Chest of Drawers Cabinet Dowel Legs
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rockaway, NJ
Magnificent solid teak design cabinet by Peter Hvidt.
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20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

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Teak

Danish Teak Vanity Chest by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Soborg
By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt
Located in Southampton, GB
A lovely example of a Soborg model 307 vanity chest designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Mirror, Teak

Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Tulsa, OK
Mid Century Modern Hvidt & Molgaard Teak Secretary Above average vintage condition and structurally
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Tambour Door Sideboard in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Located in St-Brais, JU
A rare sideboard by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Made in Denmark in 1958 by Søborg Møbler
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Mid-20th Century Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen Teak Bookcase Display Hutch Top
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen teak Bookcase display Hutch top for John Stuart. Iten
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Bookcases

Materials

Teak

Danish Mid Century Cocktail Cabinet by Helge Vestergaard Jensen
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Somerton, GB
A stunning cocktail cabinet, with sleek lines and amazing details. A beautiful colour and neat size
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

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Rosewood

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

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Brass

Peter Hvidt Orla Mølgaard For John Stuart FD451 Daybed Sofas & Corner Table Set
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart Inc., Peter Hvidt
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard created many enduring and sought-after modern Scandinavian designs
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybeds

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Leather, Upholstery, Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By Soborg Mobler, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour credenza, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Sideboards

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
H 34 in W 65 in D 19 in
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By Peter Hvidt
Located in San Antonio, TX
Extraordinary teak sideboard designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik. It
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Wood, Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
H 34.3 in W 53 in D 18.9 in
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
By John Stuart, Peter Hvidt
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Danish modern tambour sideboard, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Credenzas

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Teak

Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
Peter Hvidt Tambour Sideboard
H 34 in W 53 in D 19 in
Pair of 1970s Chrome Accent John Stuart Hickory Bachelors Chests
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
. These hickory wood cabinets have been delicately restored by our in-house cabinet shop. Both tops were
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Chrome

Post Modern John Stuart Chrome Accent Cane Front Gentlemens Dresser Armoire
By John Stuart Inc.
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mølgaard-Nielsen, and Edvard Kindt-Larsen are just a few of the legendary Danish designers who worked with
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Vintage 1970s American Mid-Century Modern Commodes and Chests of Drawers

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Chrome

Occasional Table Designed by Helge Vestergaard Jensen, Unique, Denmark 1954
By Helge Vestergaard-Jensen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Thysen Nielsen. Ebonised wood and original clear glass. Exhibited at the Cabinet Maker's Guild
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Tables

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Glass

Set of 2 Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1960's
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Mølgaard-Nielsen’s No. 302 cabinet, No. 309a sideboard, No. 311 dining set, and No. 316 and 317 chairs (all
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Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

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Teak

Set of Four '501' Lounge Chairs by Kai Lyngfeld Larsen in Teak, Denmark, 1950s
By Kai Lyngfeldt Larsen
Located in Amsterdam, NL
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen’s No. 302 cabinet, No. 309a sideboard, No. 311 dining set, and No
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Vintage 1950s Danish Lounge Chairs

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Fabric, Teak

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

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Teak

Finn Juhl for France and Son Model 196 Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchair
By Finn Juhl
Located in Atlanta, GA
cabinet makers premises. The company was at the very vanguard of modern design and came to epitomise the
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Armchairs

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Wood, Upholstery

Modern Tove Edvard Kindt Larsen Model FD510 Teak Table
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Daverkosen
Located in Baltimore, MD
cabinet maker Inger Daverkosen. In the early years the company was called France & Daverkosen, Charles's
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Side Tables

Materials

Teak

Rare Danish Modern Teak Cabinet Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Portland, OR
Danish modern cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid teak with rare
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Solid Teak Cabinet by Hvidt + Mølgaard with Removable Bookcase, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Houston, TX
Beautiful cabinet designed by Hvidt + Mølgaard for Søborg Møbelfabrik circa the 1960s. The entire
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Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Teak Cabinet by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg, 1956
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Chesham, GB
A solid teak cabinet designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbler in 1958.
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Cabinets

Materials

Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Tambour Credenza
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Barcelona, ES
Credenza designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1956 for Søborg Mobler, Denmark
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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Credenzas

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Sideboard in Massiv Teak Danish Midcentury
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Oslo, NO
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen sideboard in massiv teak danish Midcentury design
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Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Sideboards

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Teak

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Molgaard Cabinet For Sale on 1stDibs

With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the molgaard cabinet you’re looking for. A molgaard cabinet — often made from wood, hardwood and teak — can elevate any home. There are many kinds of the molgaard cabinet you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 20th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A molgaard cabinet, designed in the Scandinavian Modern, Mid-Century Modern or Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen each produced at least one beautiful molgaard cabinet that is worth considering.

How Much is a Molgaard Cabinet?

Prices for a molgaard cabinet can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $465 and can go as high as $39,000, while the average can fetch as much as $3,995.

Finding the Right storage-case-pieces for You

Of all the antique and vintage case pieces and storage cabinets that have become popular in modern interiors over the years, dressers, credenzas and cabinets have long been home staples, perfect for routine storage or protection of personal items. 

In the mid-19th century, cabinetmakers would mimic styles originating in the Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI eras for their dressers, bookshelves and other structures, and, later, simpler, streamlined wood designs allowed these “case pieces” or “case goods” — any furnishing that is unupholstered and has some semblance of a storage component — to blend into the background of any interior. 

Mid-century modern furniture enthusiasts will cite the tall modular wall units crafted in teak and other sought-after woods of the era by the likes of George Nelson, Poul Cadovius and Finn Juhl. For these highly customizable furnishings, designers of the day delivered an alternative to big, heavy bookcases by considering the use of space — and, in particular, walls — in new and innovative ways. Mid-century modern credenzas, which, long and low, evolved from tables that were built as early as the 14th century in Italy, typically have no legs or very short legs and have grown in popularity as an alluring storage option over time. 

Although the name immediately invokes images of clothing, dressers were initially created in Europe for a much different purpose. This furnishing was initially a flat-surfaced, low-profile side table equipped with a few drawers — a common fixture used to dress and prepare meats in English kitchens throughout the Tudor period. The drawers served as perfect utensil storage. It wasn’t until the design made its way to North America that it became enlarged and equipped with enough space to hold clothing and cosmetics. The very history of storage case pieces is a testament to their versatility and well-earned place in any room. 

In the spirit of positioning your case goods center stage, decluttering can now be design-minded.

A contemporary case piece with open shelving and painted wood details can prove functional as a storage unit as easily as it can a room divider. Whether you’re seeking a playful sideboard made of colored glass and metals, an antique Italian hand-carved storage cabinet or a glass-door vitrine to store and show off your collectibles, there are options for you on 1stDibs.

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