Danish architect Edvard Kindt-Larsen is one half of the Kindt-Larsen design powerhouse, alongside his wife, Tove Kindt-Larsen (1906–94). Together, they helped usher in the golden era of Scandinavian modern furniture design through their significant involvement with the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibitions from the 1930s through the ’70s.
Married in 1937, Tove and Edvard etched out names for themselves independently and as a pair. Tove was one of the first female designers to come to the fore during Denmark’s rise in furniture production. She studied under the legendary Kaare Klint at the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts years after she started working in the industry.
Edvard received great recognition for his large hotel project by the lakes in Copenhagen and his house in Klampenborg, which he designed in 1962. Edvard was awarded the Eckersberg Medal from the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts in 1949 for his work as an architect.
While both were skilled designers — the couple’s coffee tables, armchairs and other pieces are widely collected today — Edvard and Tove’s greatest contribution is undoubtedly their involvement with the Cabinetmakers’ Guild Exhibitions.
The shows they assembled were integral to putting Danish design on the map, with Edvard serving as head of the exhibitions from 1943 to ’66. During this period, mid-century Danish design truly took off in the United States — when Scandinavia’s simple, curvilinear wooden furniture, home goods and textiles suddenly seemed the perfect foil for glass-and-steel skyscrapers.
Together, the pair organized events that ignited collaborations between big-name Danish designers such as Hans J. Wegner and Johannes Hansen, Finn Juhl and Niels Vodder, Ole Wanscher and A.J. Iversen, Jacob Kjær and Peder Moos, and more.
The guild provided a platform for the designers to showcase their now-iconic works, including Wegner’s Round chair, the rustic and recognizable Hunting chair and Spanish chair — both created by Børge Mogensen — and Finn Juhl’s Chieftain chair, 46 chair and 46 sofa.
On 1stDibs, find antique Edvard Kindt-Larsen seating, tables and case pieces.
Pair of Kindt-Larsen Danish Modern Daybeds
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
A pair of teak framed daybeds by the design duo of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bahus. Typically seen with armrests and back support this pair was used as single beds for th...
Teak
Original 1950s Danish 3-Seat Sofa or Daybed
Located in Markington, GB
1950s Danish 3-seat sofa or daybed Lovely 1950s part wood framed sofa in very good condition, it has blanket storage underneath and folds down into a very useful daybed Measure...
Fabric, Teak
Venfield Modern Sofa /Daybed
By Venfield
Located in New York, NY
Stylish Modern sofa with 6 back pillows and low, wide arms. This sofa's deep single seat cushion is perfectly sized to serve as a daybed or single bed for ...
Steel
$3,900
H 16.15 in W 78.75 in D 47.25 in
Danish Modern Daybed, Reupholstered, Made in Pine, by Nyt i Bo, 1970s
Located in Odense, DK
A large Danish mid century daybed in solid pine, reupholstered in grey wool. Made by a Danish company "Nyt i Bo" in 1970s. This daybed can also be used as ...
Wool, Pine
Modern Daybed Sofa by Burburry Prorsum
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This daybed was designed 2010 for a showroom of the British fashion Label Burberry Prorsum. The design has references to the Barcelona daybed from Mies van der Rohe. The olive fabric...
Fabric, Upholstery, Wood, Lacquer
Mid-Century Modern Daybed in Mahogany
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Daybed or sofa, mahogany, pine, fabric, Europe, 1940s A mid-century modern daybed with a wooden framework made of mahogany, chosen for its strength and warm tone. The legs are strai...
Fabric, Mahogany, Pine
$4,640Sale Price|20% Off
H 30 in W 77 in D 34 in
Danish Mid-Century Modern Daybed Sofa by Hans Wegner for Getma
By Hans J. Wegner
Located in New York, NY
Iconic Danish Mid-Century Modern daybed, sofa - model GE- 258 designed by Hans Wegner for Getma. This example is in very good, estate condition, specifically the fabric shows wear, s...
Upholstery, Teak
$1,548
H 27.25 in W 83 in D 31.13 in
Mid-century Danish Modern Scandinavian Modern Teak Daybed Sofa Bed, 1970s
By Ib Kofod-Larsen
Located in Chula Vista, CA
For your consideration, a Danish Modern Teak Wood Sofa Day Bed Fabric orange with a gray bolster pillow. Dimensions: Sofa 27.25" H tall x 83" W x 31....
Fabric, Teak
$3,400Sale Price|20% Off
H 33 in W 48 in D 30 in
Danish Modern Solid Teak "Minerva" Daybed / Sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt, John Stuart
Located in San Diego, CA
An absolutely gorgeous Danish modern solid teak "Minerva" daybed / sofa by Peter Hvidt for John Stuart, circa 1960s. The piece is in very good original vintage condition with a brigh...
Teak, Chenille
A Danish Oak Daybed by Ejnar Holm
Located in New York, NY
A daybed made by Danish cabinetmaker Ejnar Holm. With oak frame and freeform back, the loose seat newly upholstered in lambskin. Circa 1960
Lambskin, Oak
$2,156Sale Price / set|32% Off
H 33 in W 33.75 in D 79 in
Vintage Organic Modern Coastal Bamboo Rattan Daybeds and or Sofas-Pair
Located in North Fort Myers, FL
Versatile and stylish, this pair of vintage bamboo rattan daybeds doubles beautifully as sofas, offering both functionality and undeniable charm. Each piece features built-in storage...
Wicker, Rattan, Plywood
Pair Mid Century Sofa Daybeds
By T.H. Robsjohn-Gibbings
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of Mid Century daybeds, having solid wood frames, caned head and footboards, and upholstered seats and back cushions. Both are structurally sound and sturdy, both sh...
Upholstery, Cane, Wood
Pair of 1960s French Daybed
Located in Miami, FL
Pair of 1960s daybed, modernism style, steel frame, newly reupholstered.
Steel
Sold
H 31.11 in W 26.38 in L 31.11 in
Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Lounge Chair in Niger Leather and Mahogany
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Kaare Klint
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Kaare Klint and Edvard Kindt-Larsen, "Mix" easy chair model no. 4396, Niger leather, mahogany, Denmark, design 1939, manufactured in the late 1990s. Early "Mix" easy chair in orig...
Leather, Mahogany
Sold
H 30 in W 76 in D 29.5 in
Expertly Restored - Edvard Kindt-Larsen Teak Daybed Sofa for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
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 precision. With over 17 years of artisanal exper...
Upholstery, Foam, Teak
Kindt Larsen Teak Lounge Chairs 116 for France and Son
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, France & Søn
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
This is a pair of rare and beautiful teak lounge chairs by the Danish design duo of Tove and Edvard Kindt Larsen. These chairs, designed in the 1950s and made in Denmark, are crafted...
Teak
Sold
H 30.75 in W 29.75 in D 31 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen for John Stuart Danish Teak Lounge Chair in Leather
By France & Søn, John Stuart Inc., Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Ole Wanscher
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Our restoration team decided on a pebbled, congnac-coffee, genuine leather hide to keep this lounge chair as handsome and stately as possible. Just one glimpse and you can hear the i...
Metal
Sold
H 30.5 in W 26 in D 30 in
Kaare Klint, Early "Mix" Lounge Chairs, Mahogany, Brass, Leather, Denmark, 1927
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Kaare Klint, Rud Rasmussen
Located in High Point, NC
A pair of early production "Mix" lounge chairs, designed by Kaare Klint in partnership with Edvard Kindt-Larsen. Features it's original Nigerian leather, cuban mahogany frame, origin...
Brass
Sold
H 29.75 in W 63 in D 38.75 in
Norwegian Modern Teak Settee / Daybed Edvard Kindt Larsen for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Norwegian modern daybed / settee designed by Edvard Kindt Larsen for Gustav Bahus with two 12" extendable surfaces or 'wings', which can either be used as side tables or to create a longer divan bed...
Wool, Foam, Teak
Sold
H 27.56 in W 105.91 in D 28.75 in
Edvard & Tove Kindt Larsen Sofa Set Corner Table for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in bruxelles, BE
Wooden daybed and corner unit. Wear due to time and age of the furniture. Measure: Seat height 42 cm.
Fabric, Wood
Pair of 1930s Lounge Chairs by Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Östermalm, Stockholms län
Pair of elegant 1930s lounge chairs by Edvard Kindt-Larsen, made from mahogany. Clean distinct lines. Cushions upholstered with bouclé fabric. Maker: Master carpenter Gustav Berth...
Mahogany
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H 28 in W 64 in D 28 in
Midcentury Danish Modern Teak Short Daybed by Edvard Kindt for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful vintage 1960s Short Norwegian sofa daybed designed by Edvard Kindt for Gustav Bahus. Has amazing solid teak wood frame and legs with original patina has a back support with...
Teak, Upholstery
Sold
H 28 in W 75 in L 28 in
Midcentury Danish Modern teak Sofa Couch Daybed by Edvard Kindt for Gustav Bahus
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in BROOKLYN, NY
Beautiful vintage 1960s low Norwegian long three-seat sofa daybed designed by Edvard Kindt for Gustav Bahus. Has amazing solid Teak wood frame and legs with original patina has a bac...
Teak, Upholstery
Kaare Klint Mix Chair in Original Niger Leather
By Rud Rasmussen, Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Kaare Klint
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Kaare Klint and the iconic “Mix Chair” Kaare Klint – the father of Danish Furniture Design – was also a pioneer in teaching. As head of the Department of Furniture Design at the Royal Academy of Fine Arts in Copenhagen (1923-1954), he organised the department more as an architectural office, where he has lecturer, not only gave good advice but also sat down with the students at the drawings boards. Kaare Klint considered it as a huge advantage that students of different ages and backgrounds collaborated to create designs. Kaare Klint believed that it was possible to achieve more as a team than as an individual. All observations and experimental results were recorded in writing so that the students could build on the knowledge from the past. Kaare Klint’s mix chair...
Leather, Mahogany
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H 30 in W 29.5 in D 31.5 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Easy Chair Model FD125 in Solid Teak Frame
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Diego, CA
Rare easy chair model FD125 designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. In excellent condition freshly refinished and recover in a cream color, solid and sturdy.
Teak