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.
Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen, Early & Rare Sofa, Bouclé, Teak, Thorald Madsen 1956
By Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in High Point, NC
A rare and early sofa. Designed by Edvard & Tove Kindt-Larsen, produced by cabinet maker Thorald Madsen circa 1956. With makers metal plaque. Features an overstuffed form on tea...
Bouclé, Teak
$810
H 29.53 in W 24.22 in D 21.46 in
Danish Modern Teak Armchair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, 1950s.
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Asaa, DK
Danish Modern Teak armchair attributed to Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, 1950s. Danish Mid-century Modern arm chair in solid teak with original black leather uphol...
Leather, Teak
Teak & Leather Chair by Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in San Francisco, CA
A very comfortable guest chair in teak with a black leather seat. Manufactured by Gustav Bertelsen, Copenhagen. Seat shows patina on the leather.
Teak, Leather
20th Century Sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Allerum, SE
20th Mid-century two person sofa by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen for France & Daverkosen, model 117 in oak and teak with new upholstery. Denmark 1950s
Oak, Teak
$27,469
H 31.89 in W 18.9 in D 20.48 in
Edvard and Tove Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, Thorald Madsens, Denmark, 1950s
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen, Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Lewes, East Sussex
A rare set of four Tove and Edvard Kindt-Larsen Dining Chairs, produced by Thorald Madsens Snedkeri, Denmark, 1950s/60s. In good structural condition with minor signs of age and use...
Leather, Teak
$14,001 / item
H 31.11 in W 55.52 in D 28.75 in
Pair of Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Sofas, Gustav Bertelsen, Denmark, 1950s
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in The Hague, NL
This exceptionally rare two seater sofa was designed by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen and produced by the master cabinet maker Gustav Bertelsen in the early 1950s. The sofa has been newly upholstered in an ivory white wool bouclé fabric with a buttoned back detail. The club shaped legs...
Fabric, Wool, Bouclé, Upholstery, Wood, Teak
$37,000
H 31.89 in W 27.76 in D 31.11 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen 'Fireside' Armchair in Original Leather
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, lounge chair 'Fireplace', teak, leather, Denmark, 1940 This Danish lounge chair was meticulously crafted for the purpose of accompa...
Leather, Teak
$3,500
H 32.29 in W 29.53 in D 25.6 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, attributed. Lounge chair in teak and Coda2. Denmark
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, attributed. Lounge chair in teak. New upholstered with Coda2 from Kvadrat. Made in the 1960s
Fabric, Teak
$3,296
H 29.53 in W 27.56 in D 30.32 in
Modernist Lounge Chair, Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen, Reupholstered
By France & Daverkosen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in London, GB
A superbly designed Midcentury Modernist lounge chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt Larsen. Model 117 constructed from European beech with inset teak armrests. Professionally reupholstered ...
Beech, Teak, Wool
$9,500 / item
H 28.75 in W 24.25 in D 20.5 in
Teak Side Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Gustav Bertelsen, 1950
By Gustav Bertelsen, Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Mid-Century Modern teak side chair / dining chair designed by by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen. The design features a broad splat in the centre of the chair back and a leather upholst...
Teak
Lounge Chair by Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A teak framed armchair with a dramatically angled triangular back and arms, retaining its original burnt orange wool upholstery. Measures: 22" a...
Teak, Upholstery
$12,000
H 24.41 in W 17.13 in D 17.13 in
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen Small Swivel Desk or Side Chair in Teak and Leather
By Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Tove & Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Thorald Madsen's Snedkeri, swivel tabouret / desk chair, teak, patinated leather, brass, Denmark, 1957 Designed by the Danish design duo Tove and...
Brass
Sofa by Thorald Madsen
By Thorald Madsens Snedkeri
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Sofa in beige Hallingdal wool with legs in stained beech. Maker Thorald Madsen.
Beech
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
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
Sold
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