Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Warm, exceptionally versatile and crafted with a range of appealing materials, vintage Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen furniture showcases the Danish duo’s penchant for innovation and durable design. For decades, the pair created sleek coffee tables, seductive lounge chairs and other pieces that are characterized by the practicality and elegance commonly attributed to Scandinavian modernism.
Both Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen attended what is now the Royal Danish Academy of Fine Arts, with Mølgaard-Nielsen having completed his studies under the Danish furniture design pioneer and architect Kaare Klint. Trained as an architect and cabinetmaker, Hvidt established his own firm in 1940 and taught at his alma mater for a few years. After they won a design competition held in Stockholm, Hvidt partnered with Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1944 to establish their firm in Copenhagen.
The collaboration between Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen yielded more than 250 designs and lasted over 30 years. Aside from having created a wardrobe for the Queen of Denmark as well as numerous architectural structures, the pair’s flagship achievements include 1944’s teak Portex chair, which is Denmark’s first-ever stacking chair (and is occasionally attributed to Hvidt alone), and the AX chair.
A masterpiece of technical expertise and innovative woodworking, the sculptural AX armchair shares commonalities with the work of legendary Finnish designer Alvar Aalto — whose output included similarly curvaceous seating such as the Paimio armchair, often designed in partnership with his wife, Aino. It features double-curved laminated wood in the seat and back — which could be mass-produced — and is an early example of knock-down furniture. This meant that it could be easily dismantled and assembled at its destination, which rendered the chair economical for transport on cargo ships and therefore could reach a worldwide audience.
While vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture isn’t as popular as the work of Finn Juhl, a like-minded Danish modernist who helped popularize Scandinavian design in America as well as the use of teak in furniture, the innovative AX chair is similarly as expressive and inviting as Juhl’s seating. The AX was designed in collaboration with manufacturer Fritz Hansen during the late 1940s and went into production in 1950. It gave way to a series that includes tables and other types of seating.
Hvidt and Mølgaard-Nielsen collaborated regularly with Fritz Hansen, France & Søn and Søborg Møbelfabrik. Their work can be found in New York’s Museum of Modern Art, Copenhagen’s Design Museum and the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne.
Find vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard dining tables, coffee tables, modular sofas, storage cabinets and more on 1stDibs.
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Creator: Hvidt & Mølgaard
Set of 4HM3 & 2HM4 Drawn Chairs , Oiled Walnut by Hvidt &Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built ou...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Folding Stool by Ludvig Pontoppidan
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Rare folding stool designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by cabinetmaker Ludvig Pontoppidan in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Leather, Oak
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...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
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Wool
$15,828 / set
Pair of Side Tables in Solid Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, Made in Denmark
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Pair of mid-century side tables in solid teak with brass legs. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard for France & Son in 1960s. Made in Denmark. Great original condition.
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
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Brass
Mid-Century 2-Seat Sofa, Minerva Series by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in München, Bavaria
Dimensions 125 x 80 x 85 x 43 cm (WxDxHxSH)
This shapely and comfortable sofa was designed by Danish Designers Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Daverkosen. The ...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Steel, Chrome
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Pair of Boomerang Lounge Chair with Armrest
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Boomerang lounge chair HM1 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished woo...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Foam, Polyester, Walnut
Drop Leaf HM5 Lounge Table-Brass/Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised this handsome lounge table in 1956.
As part of the Drop Leaf series, it...
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21st Century and Contemporary Slovenian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
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 each item. Above average vintage ...
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20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
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Teak
Drawn HM3 Chair, Oiled Oak/Natural Paper Cord by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built out...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Black Lacquered Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &T
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built out of organic materials, it ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Oak
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 Nielsen. Model n°301.
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Pair of Hvidt Molgaard Teak Dining Chairs Mid-century Danish Modern
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Pemberton, NJ
Excellent pair of Hvidt Molgaard teak dining chairs with newly rushed seats. The chairs have a lovely timeworn honey brown patina and are tight and sturdy. We do have a matching pa...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
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Rush, Teak
Tripod HM8 Floor Lamp, Matt White by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
A floor lamp built from lacquered steel, the Tripod strikes a delicate balance between the stark simplicity of its design and the softness injected by the curved edges of its base. F...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass, Aluminum, Steel
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.
Arms made of beech wood.
Danish classic armchair with high comfort.
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Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Beech, Oak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Drop Leaf Side Table in Oak
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drop Leaf folding side table HM5 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Looking to create a versatile piece that would adapt to its surroundings, design duo Hvidt & Mølgaard devised thi...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Coffee Table in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Mid-Century Modern scandinavian coffee table in teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard Nielsen for France and Søn. One of the very rare model made in solid teak. Referenced by the Design Museum Da...
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1950s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Coffee Table Designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Very rare and exceptional coffee table designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Produced by France & Son in Denmark.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Formica, Rosewood
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Set of 6 Pinwheel HM7 Coffee or Side Tables
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Set of 6 pinwheel HM7 coffee or side tables by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. Oak.
Originally produced by France & Daverkosen in 1952 under the name fd 523
Series of coffee table...
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2010s Scandinavian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests, Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
AX Lounge Chair -HM11- Dark Stained Oak, by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
AX represents one of the first times that plywood was shaped in 3D.
The continuous curve of the armrests is mirrored in the frame, indicative of Hvidt & Mølgaard’s training in Danis...
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2010s Chinese Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Oak
Pinwheel HM7, Oiled Walnut & Brass by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Slim and shapely, Hvidt & Mølgaard’s Pinwheel table from 1953 is a multipurpose piece.
Designed to be adaptable, it boasts a series of smaller tables that can be slotted together to...
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21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Loop Cream 33 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures as ...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
Pinwheel HM7, Oiled Walnut/Brass Lounge Table-by Hvidt & Mølgaa for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Slim and shapely, Hvidt & Mølgaard’s Pinwheel table from 1953 is a multipurpose piece. Designed to be adaptable, it boasts a series of smaller tables that can be slotted together to ...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Turkish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Brass
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Duke004 for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
Debuted in 1956, the lounge chair by duo Hvidt & Mølgaard has a no-frills, streamlined form. From the hand-polished wooden frame, to its slender brass legs, the Boomerang endures...
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21st Century and Contemporary Danish Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Walnut
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
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 with expressive bent laminated curved arms and vintage blue upholstery. Made in Denm...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak, Upholstery
Tripod HM9 Table Lamp, Black by Hvidt & Mølgaard for and Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
After the success of its floor lamp, &Tradition has expanded the Tripod series to include a table lamp with the same timeless design.
Tripod, a table lamp built from powder-coated steel with brass details, reflects the clean minimalism of the historic Copenhagen-based duo Hvidt & Mølgaard.
Considered Old Masters of midcentury Danish design, their pieces often lend a sculptural element to the spaces they inhabit.
This scaled-down table lamp...
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21st Century and Contemporary Chinese Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Metal, Brass
Drawn HM4 Chair with Arm Rests , Oiled Walnut by Hvidt & Mølgaard for &Tradition
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Dubai, AE
The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design.
Relying upon traditional craftsmanship techniques and built ou...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Latvian Scandinavian Modern Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Papercord, Walnut
Danish Teak Model Fd544 Lamp Side Table, France & Søn, 1950s
By France & Søn, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Danish model FD544 occasional side table by Edvard Kindt-Larsen for Danish manufacturer France & Son. Designed in the late 1950s and made of solid teak with shaped edges and turned l...
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1950s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
$697 Sale Price
20% Off
Hvidt & Mølgaard-Nielsen coffee table for France & Søn, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Neuss, NW
Classic coffee table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Son from the 1960s. High-quality solid frame and table top made of teak.
Quality Features:
accomplished ...
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1960s Danish Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Danish 3-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of two movable armchairs, each with an armrest and a chaise longue in the middle. With its understated and elegant design, this set can be combined ...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Danish 2-seater sofa, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt 1960.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian sofa composed of two movable armchairs, each with an armrest. With a simple and elegant design, these armchairs can be combined with low chairs, available in anot...
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1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Armchair for Johannes Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Johannes Hansen
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Armchair in teak with seat and back upholstered with vegetable-tanned leather. Manufactured by Johannes Hansen.
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1930s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Leather, Teak
Teak End Table by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A finely crafted Scandinavian Modern occasional table or end table in highly figured warm toned teak. Finely honed curved edges. Designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen, pr...
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Ax Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A pair of sculptural upholstered 'Ax' side chairs made of laminated teak and beech.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Beech, Teak
Modular Dresser by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Scandinavian Modern teak sideboard / dresser unit by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dresser features five drawers with carved rec...
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1960s Danish Mid-Century Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Teak
Teak Side Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A spare and elegant teak side chair having a curved floating back rest, woven rush seat and an expressive through-tenon detail on the front legs.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Hvidt & Mølgaard Furniture
Materials
Rush, Teak
Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture for sale on 1stDibs.
Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture are available for sale on 1stDibs. These distinctive items are frequently made of wood and are designed with extraordinary care. There are many options to choose from in our collection of Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture, although brown editions of this piece are particularly popular. We have 173 vintage editions of these items in-stock, while there is 30 modern edition to choose from as well. Many of the original furniture by Hvidt & Mølgaard were created in the Scandinavian Modern style in europe during the 20th century. If you’re looking for additional options, many customers also consider furniture by Peter Hvidt, Hans Olsen, and J.L. Møllers Møbelfabrik. Prices for Hvidt & Mølgaard furniture can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — on 1stDibs, these items begin at $425 and can go as high as $54,000, while a piece like these, on average, fetch $4,323.
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