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.
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146. This e...
Wool, Rattan, Teak
Hvidt & Molgaard 1940s Mohair Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Model 1748 Lounge Chair, c. 1942 This elegant lounge chair was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s and designed by duo Peter...
Beech, Mohair
High Back Lounge Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard, Nielsen
By John Stuart, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Dramatic high back version of the iconic Hvidt - Molgaard lounge chair, made by France and Daverkorsen, distributed by John Stuart Inc. This example is in very fine, original, untouc...
Upholstery, Teak
Hvidt & Molgaard 1940s Mohair Velvet Pair of Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen - Model 1748 Lounge Chair, c. 1942 These elegant lounge chairs were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s and designed by duo Pe...
Mohair, Beech
Peter Hvidt& Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen FD146 Cane Back Easy Chair, Denmark
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in The Hague, NL
A Classic design by one of Denmark's greatest furniture design pairings in history- Hvidt & Mølgaard manufactured by France & Daverkosen in 1960's Denmark. Model number- 146, the cha...
Wool, Rattan, Teak
A rare pair of Danish teak armchairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen circa 1950.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A rare pair of Danish teak armchairs by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen C 1950 having rosewood inset into the arms.
Rosewood, Teak
Scandinavian Modern Teak Armchair Mod. 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and rare solid teak armchair Mod. 317 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard Nielsen in Denmark 1950s. It features a seat with original woven cane in very good c...
Cane, Teak
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...
Teak, Upholstery
$3,045Sale Price / set|20% Off
Pair of Teak Armchair Mod. 317 by Peter Hvidt for Soborg Mobler Denmark
By Soborg Mobler, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Vienna, AT
This excellent and rare Pair of solid teak armchairs Mod. 317 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgard Nielsen in Denmark 1950s. THey Ieatures a seat with original woven cane in ...
Cane, Teak
FD 135 Boomrang chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for FD
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in LYON, FR
Danish armchair Model FD 135 Boomerang by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for the first manufacturer France and Daverkosen (later France and Søn) in 1956. Solid teak and brass...
Brass
PETER HVIDT & ORLA MOLGAARD armchair 'Boomerang' France & Son 1950 Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Paris, IDF
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for France & Son, two armchairs/lounge chairs, model 'Boomerang' FD 134 teak, velvet, metal, made around 1950 in Denmark. Ensemble consisting of two loung...
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Armchair Model 317 in Walnut
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn armchair HM4 or model 317 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The 1956 Drawn chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish desig...
Cord, Wood
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.
Beech, Oak
Pair of Armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen, 1930s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A set of two (2) Scandinavian Modern armchairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Solid Cuban mahogany wood with hand-sculpted armrests and upholstered seat and back. Produced ...
Wool, Mahogany
$8,000
H 32 in W 80 in D 30 in
Teak & Cane "FD" Sofa by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for John Stuart
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, John Stuart, France & Søn
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Make your living room the envy of the neighborhood with this breathtaking teak & rattan sofa designed by legendary Scandinavian Modern duo Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. ...
Brass
$4,282
H 33.47 in W 74.81 in D 30.32 in
Danish Minerva Sofa in Mohair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Søn
Located in Renens, CH
A vintage Minerva sofa / daybed designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, originating from the early 1960s, produced by France & Son. The sofa features a teak frame, with ne...
Mohair, Teak
Danish Highback Easy Chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard
By Peter Hvidt, France & Daverkosen
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Rare and very classic elegant high back armchair from the early 1950's 1940s by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen with open armrests in beautifully carved t...
Wool, Teak
$4,017Sale Price|20% Off
H 32.29 in W 26.38 in D 30.32 in
1950s Danish "Boomerang" Chair FD135 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, F&D
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Rosendahl, DE
Filigree lounge chair in teak with brass legs, model FD 135, designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen. The upholstery has been renewed with the fabric "Hallingdal" by Kvadra...
Brass
$3,450
H 37 in W 27.25 in D 31 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Classic Danish Tufted Leather Lounge Chair
By Peter Hvidt
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Charming and very elegant Classic Danish lounge chair by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen. Simple yet very refined design lines and very comfortable to sit in even for a tall pe...
Leather, Beech
$2,573
H 32.29 in W 23.63 in D 27.56 in
Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Little Burstead, Essex
An original version of this very stylish lounge chair by Hvidt & Molgaard-Nielsen, the frame in great condition, and the covers freshly recovered in best quality wool fabric in the o...
Wool, Beech, Teak
$4,639
H 32.68 in W 75.6 in D 29.93 in
Minerva Sofa / Daybed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen in Teak, 1950s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in Halle, DE
Iconic Minerva sofa by renowned Danish design duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950s. Manufactured by France & Daverkosen (later France & Son). The sofa impresses with its so...
Fabric, Teak
$2,850
H 40 in W 25 in D 31 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen Danish Modern High Back Lounge Chair FD-145
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, France & Daverkosen
Located in St. Louis, MO
Very sculptural mid-century modern Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen FD 145 high back lounge chair FD 145, produced in Denmark by France & Daverkosen. This spindle back lounge chai...
Upholstery, Oak, Teak
$10,682
H 32.68 in W 29.14 in D 31.5 in
1940s Fritz Hansen Easy Chair Reupholstered in long haired Icelandic Sheepskin.
By Fritz Hansen, Viggo Boesen
Located in København K, 84
This 1940s Fritz Hansen easy chair, Model 1595, is a refined example of Danish modernist design, merging structural clarity with tactile richness. The chair features a grid-like back...
Sheepskin, Beech
$14,000
H 30.71 in W 32.68 in D 33.47 in
Fritz Hansen (attr.) Danish Modern Armchair in Moonlight Sheepskin, 1940s
Located in Prague, New Town
Danish Modern armchair, attributed to Fritz Hansen. Made in Denmark, 1940s. Recently reupholstered in Moonlight sheepskin. Dimensions: Height: 78 cm / 30.71 in Width: 83 cm / 32.68 ...
Sheepskin, Wood
$1,141Sale Price|20% Off
H 31.89 in W 25.99 in D 27.56 in
1940s Fritz Hansen Beech Armchair by Soren Hansen Model 1628, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Praha, CZ
- good original condition with minor signs of use - sturdy and stable.
Fabric, Wood, Beech
Fritz Hansen 1669 Easy Chairs, 1940s
By Fritz Hansen
Located in Stockholm, SE
Newly upholstered in honey colored sheepskin. Produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark, 1940s. Very good condition.
Sheepskin
Sold
H 29.14 in W 20.48 in D 29.14 in
Set of 3 Danish armchairs, laminated beech and mahogany model AX by Peter Hvidt.
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Superb Scandinavian armchairs. With their understated and elegant design, these armchairs can be combined with other armchairs with armrests, available in another listing, to create ...
Fabric, Beech, Mahogany
Peter Hvidt Vintage Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen 1940s
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen Model 1748 Tall Armchair This classic armchair was produced by Fritz Hansen, Denmark in the early 1940s. It has been reupholstered in blue cotton...
Wool, Beech
Sold
H 31.5 in W 25.6 in D 32.29 in
Cane & Teak Lounge Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Utrecht, NL
Teak & cane lounge chair designed by Danish designers Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. This renowned designer duo has stood side by side for over 30 years, designing many famous ...
Cane, Teak, Fabric
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen, Lounge Chair
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen lounge chair new upholstered with green Hallingdal from Kvadrat. Frame in teak and oak. Made by France & Daverkosen.
Wool, Oak, Teak
Sold
H 31.89 in W 23.63 in D 31.5 in
Pair of Scandinavian teak easy chairs Model FD-134 "Boomerang" by Peter Hvidt.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Pair of Scandinavian teak armchairs created in 1956 by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen, known as the Boomerang model or sometimes referred to as FD-134. Teak frame and brass legs...
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 29.14 in W 24.41 in D 19.3 in
Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Scandinavian Midcentury Rattan Wood Chair Armchair 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Reggio Emilia, IT
Scandinavian armchair chair, modern antique vintage, designed by Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard with wooden frame, rattan seat and back, Denmark 1960s production. The session is original of...
Rattan, Wood
Midcentury Armchair in Teak by Hvidt & Mølgaard, 1960s
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Gustav Bertelsen
Located in Lejre, DK
Side chair in teak and fabric, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard for cabinetmaker Gustav Bertelsen. Great original condition.
Fabric, Teak
Sold
H 31.11 in W 25.99 in D 29.14 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen Boomerang Lounge Chair, France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard, Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Munster, NRW
Scandinavian midcentury lounge chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, also known as "The Boomerang Chair" Boomerang chair, FD- 135 - produced in the 1950s by France & Daverko...
Teak
Sold
H 36.62 in W 25.2 in D 31.5 in
Hvidt & Mølgaard, Teak and Oak Lounge Chair FD 145, France & Daverkosen, 1950s
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Uppsala, SE
Lounge chair model FD 145 designed in 1954 by Danish duo Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for there long time collaborator France & Daverkosen (later re-named Franse & Søn). This ...
Fabric, Oak, Teak
Peter Hvidt 1940s Pair of Velvet Armchairs for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt. Model 1748 Lounge chairs, circa 1940s. These elegant low-back lounge chairs were produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master designer Peter Hvi...
Bouclé, Beech
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard High Back Armchair
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in San Francisco, CA
Peter Hvidt & Orla Moregaard design high back armchair for France and Son, Denmark. Rare version of this armchair with sloping teak arms and newer rust velvet upholstery, very comfor...
Upholstery, Teak
Peter Hvidt 1940s Velvet Armchair for Fritz Hansen
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, England
Peter Hvidt Model 1748 lounge chair, circa 1940s This elegant low-back lounge chair was produced by Fritz Hansen in Denmark in the late 1940s by master-designer Peter Hvidt. Th...
Beech, Velvet