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Molgaard Fd146

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Lounge Chair, Model FD 146

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in San Francisco, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard design armchair model FD 146, Denmark. Elegant and comfortable lounge

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Upholstery, Cane, Teak

Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair
Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair

Expertly Restored -Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chair

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Denmark circa 1950’s. This stunning Model FD-146 features a walnut-stained beechwood frame with curved

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Foam, Beech, Fabric, Walnut

Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark

Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark

By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in The Hague, NL

& Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146. This easy lounge chair

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark

Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in The Hague, NL

& Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146, the chair has an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chair
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chair

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chair

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Birch, Teak

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Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model FD-146 by France & Daverkosen
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model FD-146 by France & Daverkosen

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Sofa Model FD-146 by France & Daverkosen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Limhamn, Skåne län

Rare sofa model FD-146 designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Fabric, Oak, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs

By Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in San Francisco, CA

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 lounge chairs. Newly upholstered in an off white

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

FD-146 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s
FD-146 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s

FD-146 Sofa by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Denmark, 1950s

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

combination. Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model: FD-146 sofa / Also two FD-146

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Sofas

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954
FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954

FD-146 Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard, Denmark, circa 1954

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Pijnacker, Zuid-Holland

-146 sofa Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model: FD-146 lounge chairs / Also 2-seat

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Wool, Oak, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs

By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Denmark in 1953. This pair of iconic model FD-146 chairs feature a walnut-stained beechwood frame with new

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Walnut

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-146 Lounge Chair for France & Søn
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-146 Lounge Chair for France & Søn

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD-146 Lounge Chair for France & Søn

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Designer: Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Manufacturer: France & Søn Period/Style: Danish

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Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Danish Modern Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Danish Modern Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Danish Modern Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

& Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. This spectacular chair model FD-146 features a sturdy teak wood frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Teak and Oak Lounge Chairs
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Teak and Oak Lounge Chairs

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Teak and Oak Lounge Chairs

By France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

& Daverkosen in Denmark, circa 1950s. These stunning model FD-146 chairs feature an angled solid oakwood frame

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Oak, Teak

Set Of 2 Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chairs, Denmark
Set Of 2 Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chairs, Denmark

Set Of 2 Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chairs, Denmark

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in The Hague, NL

& Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146, the chairs have an

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Wool, Rattan, Teak

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mogaard Nielsen Teak Lounge Chair, Model FD-146
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mogaard Nielsen Teak Lounge Chair, Model FD-146

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mogaard Nielsen Teak Lounge Chair, Model FD-146

By France & Søn, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Peter Hvidt

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Peter Hvidt and Orla Mogaard Nielsen teak lounge chair, Model FD-146.

Category

Vintage 1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Teak

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chairs
Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chairs

Expertly Restored - Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Birch Lounge Chairs

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

________________________________________ Transforming a piece of Mid-Century Modern furniture is like bringing history back to life, and we take this journey with passion and precis...

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Foam, Wood, Birch, Teak

Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Cane Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen
Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Cane Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen

Peter Hvidt Model FD-146 Teak & Cane Lounge Chair by France & Daverkosen

By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Denmark circa 1950’s. This spectacular pair of model FD-146 chairs feature a teak wood frame with a

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Wood, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-146 Cane Back Armchair, Denmark
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-146 Cane Back Armchair, Denmark

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen FD-146 Cane Back Armchair, Denmark

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Danish modern FD-146, teak armchair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen features a newly woven

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Leather, Cane, Teak

1x SINGLE Model FD-146 Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
1x SINGLE Model FD-146 Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

1x SINGLE Model FD-146 Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Denmark circa 1950s. This spectacular model FD-146 chair feature a teak wood frame with a recently

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Cane, Teak

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs for France & Dave
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs for France & Dave

Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model FD-146 Lounge Chairs for France & Dave

By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen

Located in Los Angeles, CA

beautifully exposed joinery, this pair of iconic model FD-146 chairs feature a teak wood frame with a recently

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Fabric, Wood, Teak

Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair Model Fd-146 in Mahogany
Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair Model Fd-146 in Mahogany

Hvidt and Mølgaard Armchair Model Fd-146 in Mahogany

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s Hvidt and Molgaard Armchair This Danish Lounge Chair is in like new condition. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Beech, Teak

Armchair, Model FD-146, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
Armchair, Model FD-146, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen

Armchair, Model FD-146, by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s Hvidt & Molgaard Armchair This Danish Lounge Chair is in like new condition. The

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Armchairs

Materials

Teak

Hvidt and Molgaard Armchair Model FD-146, Pair
Hvidt and Molgaard Armchair Model FD-146, Pair

Hvidt and Molgaard Armchair Model FD-146, Pair

By Hvidt & Mølgaard

Located in New York, NY

Vintage 1950s Hvidt & Molgaard Armchairs, Pair This pair of Danish Lounge Chair are in

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Lounge Chairs

Materials

Oak, Teak, Wool

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Molgaard Fd146 For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the molgaard fd146 you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of wood, hardwood and teak, every molgaard fd146 was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect molgaard fd146 — we have versions that date back to the 20th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. A molgaard fd146 is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Scandinavian Modern and Mid-Century Modern styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one molgaard fd146 that is appealing in its simplicity, but Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Molgaard Fd146?

Prices for a molgaard fd146 start at $1,400 and top out at $7,390 with the average selling for $3,500.

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