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 for Søborg Dining Chair in Teak
By Søborg Møbelfabrik, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Waalwijk, NL
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik, dining chair, model '316', teak, papercord, Denmark, 1950s. This organic looking chair is made with an outstanding attent...
Papercord, Teak
Set 6 Danish Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard for Soborg Mobelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in New York, NY
Rare set of Danish Modern dining chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, for Soborg Mobelfabrik, distributed by John Stuart....
Rosewood, Teak
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...
Papercord, Walnut
Pair of Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chairs, Oiled Walnut/ Brass/ Karakorum 003 for &T
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, &Tradition
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 ...
Fabric, Walnut
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...
Papercord, Oak
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 as ...
Fabric, Walnut
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.
Rush, Teak
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Limhamn, Skåne län
Pair of Easy Chairs in Teak, Brass and Newly Reupholstered in Gabriel Savak Plain by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen, 1950's Additional Information: Material: Teak, brass and ne...
Teak, Fabric
Ax Lounge Chair by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, 1950s
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Sagaponack, NY
A Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen designed Scandinavian Modern lounge chair in a sculptural and innovative armless design. Made of laminated teak and beech, the chair feature...
Beech, Teak
Scandinavian Teak and Cane Dining Chair by Peter Hvidt for Soborg, Denmark
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Soborg Mobler
Located in Vienna, AT
This iconic scandinavian Modern dining chair Mod 316 was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Søborg Mobler Denmark circa 1956. It features a organic sculptural soli...
Cane, Teak
Mid-Century Modern Scandinavian Chair Model 316 in Oak by Hvidt & Mølgaard
By &Tradition, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Courbevoie, FR
Drawn chair model 316 by Hvidt and Mølgaard. New edition. The model 316 chair by Hvidt & Mølgaard stands out as a definitive piece of Danish design. Relying ...
Oak
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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
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...
Papercord, Oak
Boomerang HM1 Lounge Chair, Oiled Walnut / Brass / Karakorum 003 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 ...
Brass
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...
Papercord, Walnut
Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen 8 Teak Dining Chairs Model 316 for Soborg
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Munich, Bavaria
This set of 8 dining chairs model 316, was designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik. They are made from teak and feature the original paper cord. ...
Papercord, Teak
Drawn HM3 Chair, Oiled Walnut/Natural Paper Cord-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...
Papercord, Walnut
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 ...
Papercord, Oak
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...
Papercord, Walnut
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 ...
Brass
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.
Beech, Teak
$7,531 / set
H 30.71 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Set of 6 Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Model 316 Teak Dining Chairs, 1955
By Peter Hvidt, Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen
Located in Balen, BE
A set of six Model 316 dining chairs in teak, designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen in 1955. Exemplifying the elegance and exceptional craftsmanship of Danish Modern de...
Seagrass, Teak
$449Sale Price / item|22% Off
H 32.68 in W 16.54 in D 16.54 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Dining Stackable Chairs Model Portex
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in Vienna, AT
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen. Dining chairs/stackable chairs, model Portex. Designed in 1945. Produced by Fritz Hansen in the 1960s. They come in a fully renewed finitio...
Beech
$4,000 / set
H 30 in W 23 in D 25 in
Pair of Lounge Chairs by Katavolos, Littell & Kelley for Laverne International
By Laverne International, Douglas Kelly, Ross Littell and William Katavolos
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of leather sling lounge chairs designed by William Katavolos, Douglas Kelley and Ross Littell c.1952, USA. The iconic sling-back lounge chairs feature a chrome plated steel fram...
Steel, Chrome
$4,200Sale Price / set|20% Off
H 26.5 in W 27 in D 28.5 in
Pair of Danish Modern Lounge Chairs by Poul Volther for Frem Rolje
By Poul Volther, Frem Røjle
Located in New York, NY
Exceptional pair of mid century Danish modern lounge chairs designed by Poull Volther for Frem Role circa 1950's. These chairs are in very fine, original condition, showing only mino...
Leather, Teak
$2,547
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
Pair of Walnut Lounge Chairs by Michael Taylor for Baker
By Baker Furniture Company, Michael Taylor
Located in Palm Springs, CA
A beautiful pair of dark walnut wood with aged brass detail lounge chairs from the “Far East” collection by Michael Taylor for Baker Furniture. The frames are in beautiful original c...
Brass
$1,615 / item
H 30.9 in W 19.8 in D 19.8 in
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son
By Carl Hansen & Søn, Hans J. Wegner
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Hans Wegner 'CH23' Chair in Oiled Walnut & Oak for Carl Hansen & Son The story of Danish Modern begins in 1908 when Carl Hansen opened his first workshop. His firm commitment to bea...
Papercord, Walnut, Oak
$14,400 / set
H 39 in W 28.5 in D 37 in
Ib Kofod-Larsen Palomino Sheepskin & Walnut Reclining Lounge Chair & Ottoman
By Ib Kofod-Larsen, Selig
Located in Saint Louis, MO
Beautiful reclining lounge chair and ottoman designed by Ib Kofod-Larsen for Selig freshly upholstered in hand sewn rich Oatmeal / Ivory Shearling. An early Mid Century Scandinavian ...
Sheepskin, Walnut
$9,426 / item
H 30 in W 32 in D 33 in
Little Petra Lounge Chair & Ottoman in Sheepskin with oiled Oak Frame
By &Tradition, Viggo Boesen
Located in Vancouver, BC
Initially introduced back in 1938, Little Petra won instant praise at the Copenhagen Cabinetmakers Guild Exhibition, subsequently winning awards at exhibits in New York and Berlin. I...
Sheepskin, Walnut
Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture Chair White Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Solid wood base, Veneer seat and ...
Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak
Gesture Chair Teak Oiled Oak by Warm Nordic
Located in Geneve, CH
Gesture chair teak oiled oak by Warm Nordic Dimensions: D56 x W53 x H 80 cm Material: Teak or white oiled solid oak, Black lacquered solid beech, Solid wood base, Veneer seat and b...
Wood, Beech, Oak, Teak
$4,800
H 30 in W 24 in D 28 in
High Back Armchair, Peter Hvidt & Orla Mölgaard-Nielsen for France & Daverkosen
By France & Daverkosen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
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
Sold
H 30.12 in W 18.9 in D 18.12 in
Four Chairs 'No. 316' Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, IT
Set of four vintage Danish-made chairs with teak wood frame and rope seat. With signs of time but in good original condition. ...
String, Teak
Sold
H 29.53 in W 17.72 in D 16.54 in
6 Danish teak chairs in new rope model 316, Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard-Nielsen.
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in JOINVILLE-LE-PONT, FR
Magnificent Scandinavian dining room chairs. Danish rope seats completely redone. Very refined sober design. Furniture listed at the Design Museum Denmark under Number RP00336. Desig...
Rope, Teak
Sold
H 30.71 in W 24.41 in D 18.51 in
Two Chairs 'No. 317' Peter Hvidt and Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen for Søborg Møbelfabrik
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Milano, IT
Two 1960s vintage chairs with arms of Danish manufacture; fully restored in both the teak wood part and the seat.
Straw, Teak
Set of Four Dining Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Model 351 - dining chairs in teak with patinated cane. Designed in 1959. Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard / Søborg Møbelfabrik.
Cane, Teak
Sold
H 29.93 in W 24.02 in D 24.81 in
'Ax Chair' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen from the 1950s, Denmark
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Hellouw, NL
'Ax Chair' by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen from Denmark the 1950s. The chair is formed with laminated beechwood and the seat is made of hand-carved teakwood a...
Mahogany, Teak, Plywood
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H 36.62 in W 26.38 in D 29.53 in
AX-Chair by Mølgaard & Hvidt Cognac Colour Leather+Beech by Fritz Hansen 1978
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Silkeborg, Silkeborg
Vintage AX-chair by the Danish architects Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard. The chair is made of steam bend beech with lacquer and upholstered with cognac col...
Leather, Beech
Sold
H 31.11 in W 20.87 in D 16.93 in
Set of 4 1950s Danish Boucle Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in London, GB
Set of 4 Scandinavian Boucle Chairs by Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard, 1950s Denmark. These chairs are very unique and offer an interesting ...
Wood
AX Chair by Hvidt and Molgaard
By Fritz Hansen, Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Kalamazoo, MI
Great chair designed by Petery Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Fritz Hansen. Employing contoured plywood panels and laminated wood technology, this unique chair comes from a line...
Birch, Mahogany, Teak
Sold
H 30.52 in W 24.02 in D 20.87 in
Danish Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen For Soborg Mobelfabrik B No 317
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original Danish chair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Model Number 317. Originally designed in 1956, this is an early edition. Made...
Papercord, Teak
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H 30.52 in W 24.02 in D 20.87 in
Danish Chair Peter Hvidt & Orla Molgaard Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik 317
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Stow on the Wold, GB
Original Danish chair designed by Peter Hvidt and Orla Molgaard-Nielsen for Soborg Mobelfabrik, Denmark. Model Number 317. Originally designed in 1956, this is an early edition. Made...
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 30.32 in W 23.63 in D 18.71 in
Armchair, Model 317, by Hvidt & Mølgaard and Søborg Furniture, 1958
By Hvidt & Mølgaard
Located in Lejre, DK
Armchair, model 317, designed by Hvidt & Mølgaard and manufactured by Søborg Furniture in 1958. The chair is of teak and paper cord.
Papercord, Teak
Sold
H 36.23 in W 26.78 in D 31.89 in
Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard-Nielsen Set of 2 "AX" Easy Chairs for Fritz Hansen
By Hvidt & Mølgaard, Fritz Hansen
Located in The Hague, NL
Set of two easy/lounge chairs designed by Peter Hvidt & Orla Mølgaard Nielsen for Fritz Hansen, Denmark, 1979. Model AX-chair. The frame of the chairs are made of solid, laminated...
Bouclé, Beech